Challenge119
Challenge119 was created because I have met many people who say they do not have a desire to read God's word or understand what it means. This challenge is very simple and basic. Here is how to get started:
Psalms 119 is my favorite Psalm in scripture. So rich and full of instructions and challenges about following God's word. It is broken into 22 sections of 8 verses at piece. (by the Hebrew alphabet). Many new readers of God's word do not know where to start. I suggest the following:
1. Pray and ask the Lord to help you be faithful in what you read
2. Read 1 section of 8 verses everyday for one week. (Example Psalms 119:1-8) Read it in the morning and night.
3. Find one verse from the passage and try to memorize it that week.
4. Write down (journal) how these verses can apply to your life that week. How can you live them out each day.
5. Pray and thank the Lord for His word and what we can learn from it.
That is it! Simple huh? If this inspires you to do more then go for it.
I would suggest reading one chapter of the book of John along with your reading of Psalms 119. Stll not enough?
How about adding a Proverb to your daily reading as well. For example, whatever day it is (ie. October 27...read Proverbs 27 for that day and so on.) You can read the whole book of Proverbs each month as you walk through this challenge.
Well, now it's time to start! If you are serious about taking this challenge, then sign up below to give me information about you and then you can submit how God's word is impacting your life. You will see others who are taking the challenge along with you on the right column. Come on...take the challenge...
Jere Johnson,
FCA N/NW Suburban Area Director
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Challenge119 Participants
Jere, 45, Crystal Lake IL
Matt, 17, Crystal Lake IL
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