Hello everyone,

I wrapped up the book of Romans this morning, which I started in January 2023. What a rich text to study, read, and pray over! Reading and taking notes from each chapter slowed the pace tremendously. I’ve been a Christian for 28 years and still learned a few new things.

The Holy Spirit sanctified our hearts and mind so that our faith grows in obedience to the Scripture and His will. Abiding in Him is something dear to my heart, and I cannot develop this relationship with my Beloved Jesus if I’m not reading His word or praying. Yes, I do fail, like any believer, to be more in prayer, but in my failure, I asked Jesus to forgive my lack of obedience toward Him.

Reading & Note Taking

I’ve used Scripture Journal ESV by Crossway and underlined: God’s attributes or Character, our responsibility, and his promises. And sometimes, I highlighted the unrighteous action of the unbelievers and their warnings. Then I transferred the essential passages in my Bible. I used coloured pencils.

Journaling

Also, journaling and praying over the book of Romans gave me a different spiritual learning curve. In doing so, I was convicted of sins that dragged on for months. I prayed that God would crush them with His word. In our weakness, we present ourselves with vulnerability to a merciful God.

Make your journaling fun and straightforward, or be very creative with stickers. The last word, even if you’re participating in a woman’s bible study at your church, I encourage you to be in His word and prayer alone with Him. Oh, my soul. Abide in Him!

Let’s Go Pray!