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Daily Time with God Bob Ewell, bob@ewell.com, bobandjune.ewell.com Importance of daily time with God Jesus answered by quoting Deuteronomy: “It takes more than bread to stay alive. It takes a steady stream of words from God’s mouth.” Matthew 4.4, MSG Listen to my counsel and be wise. Don’t ignore it. Happy are those who listen to me, watching for me daily at my gates, waiting for me outside my home! For whoever finds me finds life and wins approval from the LORD. Proverbs 8.33 – 35, NLT How to Read the Bible When you read, don’t turn it into a Bible study. Read for the grand sweep of what God has done in history. Read to get to know God better. Read with pen in hand and mark what jumps out at you. Pray that God will reveal his truth to when you read. Then read the passage, marking what comes alive for you (not necessarily the key ideas or the most important ideas—just those that are applicable for you today). Which Bible to Read We suggest you read from a contemporary translation or paraphrase. The New Living Translation (NLT) and The Message are good, as well as the New International Version (NIV). The NIrV (a version of NIV for those who don’t read well) is available from the International Bible Society. We further suggest that you NOT read from a study Bible where the notes sometimes overcome the text! A Simple Plan Read and mark Psalm 19.7: The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making ...