As my denomination does not have any particular uniform or official garb, this was a nice gift that my parents thought I could wear when I am carrying out my formal duties.

Genesis 28:1-22

Reference:  v.18  Early the next morning Jacob took the stone he had placed under his head and set it up as a pillar and poured oil on top of it. (NIV Bible)

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Linda's blog about Daily Bible Study discusses the necessity of a close walk with God, a Daily Bible Study can of course helps this.  How do you do your study when it is as hot and energy draining as it is today in Melbourne. 40 Degrees Centigrade!!

Tell us how you do your daily bible study and do Linda's REAP artciles help?  Or Daily emails were popular but unfortunately the service we were using to do this shut down.  We are trying to get these working again so they can remind you, prompt

When you are aware of God's existence in your everyday life then a prayer-in-the-moment becomes more frequent.

Nehemiah 2:1-10

Reference:  v.4  The king said to me, "What is it you want?"  Then I prayed to the God of heaven... (NIV Bible)

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For most people a daily Bible study can be more of a burden than a blessing. 

Our lives are filled with so many different pressures that our regular God-time often gets pushed to the back.  We know that daily Bible study and prayer is essential for a healthy relationship wtih God, but somehow, no matter how good our intentions are to begin with, we struggle to keep any regular routine.

Why is it so hard to keep up with regular daily Bible study?  Do we not think that it's worthwhile?  Do we not see any benefit in spending time exploring the stories and wisdom from God's Word?

To be honest, there are days when I commit willingly to my daily Bible study at yet I don't get any epiphany and I finish my devotion feeling none the wiser.  But we never know when the epiphany may come.  A year ago I moved to a suburb in Melbourne called South Morang.  My parents had never heard of this suburb before our plan to move.  Now they hear it mentioned all the time.  They notice it in the paper, they hear it on the news, and a few of their friends have even driven through there recently.  South Morang has not become more pronounced since I have moved there, but because my parents now have a point of reference to that place, they recognise it when it is spoken of.
Our daily Bible study can have the same impact on our lives.  When we read a passage in the Bible it may not help us in that moment, but when something connected to those words come up in our everyday life then we find a new connection to God.

Doing a daily Bible study can sometimes feel like a burden but the more we know of God and the more we experience Him, the more our lives are truly blessed.

Acts 27.27-44

Reference: v. 35 After he said this, he took some bread and gave thanks to God in front of them all. Then he broke it and began to eat. (NIV Bible)

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