Obedience is something you learn over time. How can you be obedient if you don't know what is expected? You need to understand boundaries, rules, and consequences. God's Word takes obedience to a deeper level.
It is important to make time to spend in God's Word. It is great to have a desire, but unless you prioritize it it will never happen on a regular basis. You need to spend time in God's Word to understand what is required of you and why. The world will always try to pull you away from accomplishing that, but it is the most rewarding thing you can do for yourself.
Obedience requires focus. You have to train your mind to be present for the amount of time you have to be one on one with God. You will train your eye to see life-changing truths in scriptures. Start with 15 minutes in a quiet place to give God your undivided attention. In time, like at the gym, you can extend the time and keep it beneficial.
If you are a true believer, then your passion for God's Word will grow and change over the years. You will use it to look at yourself and make changes. You will learn how to focus, pray, meditate, and wait. God's truth will transform your heart over time. Next, your relationship with change and grow so that you can know God in a more meaningful way.
The most important thing about who you are is what you believe about God. Use your prayer life to understand His truth better. Study His love letter to know Him better. He has given you boundaries, rules, and laid out consequences because He loves you. This relationship will forever change you in the best way possible.
If you want to see your growth or how you are changing, then a journal the best way. If you have a prayer journal, then you can go back and see how God answers your prayers over the year. If you don't have a physical Bible, then do not let that stop you. There are several different Bible apps you can get on your phone and most are free. You can also go to a local church. They typically are happy to give you a free Bible, but it may be the King James version (old English). A Bible app can offer different versions for you to find one that is easiest for you to read the Bible and understand God is saying.
When studying the Bible you can use reference, Bible dictionary, and online commentaries. You probably don't need it, but as you grow it can help you get more meaning. Just remember God's Word tells you all you need to know. Other people's perspectives and ideas can challenge you, but you should always go back to the source. People can help you grow, but be careful on who you listen to. If a person does not point back to the Bible, then it is best not to allow them to be your mentor.
1 Samuel 15:20-23, John 14:15-21, & James 1:22-25
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