I used to walk past my Bible every day. Now I can’t start my day without it.
Lately I’ve been reflecting a lot. I’ve felt like some things have been out of my control, and that makes me anxious, worried, and scared. Life keeps moving, and sometimes that can make a person feel lost.
With everything that’s been happening in the world, I started noticing more people talking about the Bible. I’ve had mine since I was a teenager. My uncle gave it to me. I’ve tried picking it up a few times over the years but never got very far.
I grew up Catholic, but I never really felt that comfort or connection people talk about. It’s hard to explain, but I never felt deeply connected to a church before. Still, it’s been on my mind for a while now to start going back, to talk about the Bible with my kids, and to teach them about Jesus and God.
Then my oldest son told me he wanted to go to church, so we finally found one. We’ve been going for the past two weekends. Even before that, I started reading my Bible every day. I can’t explain it fully, but I feel this pull to read, to learn, to connect.
I know I’m rambling a bit, but building this habit of reading and feeling that calling is something new for me, even at 42. If you’ve never felt that connection, I just want to remind you to open the Bible. Start reading. Start understanding.
Sometimes I even use ChatGPT to help me understand certain things. I know that might sound funny, but with my ADHD brain, it helps me process and learn better. Use whatever tools help you grow.
I’ve always believed you don’t need to go to church to pray to God, but after going these past two weekends, I can say there’s something special about being in that space with others who share the same faith. And yes, it’s only been two times so far, but we plan to keep going. It’s amazing how just two weekends can change the way you feel when you find a church that you start to connect with.
It’s never too late to start. Even if it’s one page, one prayer, one Sunday at a time. If you’ve been feeling that same pull, don’t ignore it. Just start somewhere. I don’t know where this path will lead yet, but I finally feel like I’m where I’m supposed to be. Maybe that’s what faith is, finding your way back one small step at a time.
Do you read the Bible? Have you been to church lately? Have you been thinking about it? Share your thoughts and let’s talk.
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