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Before You Open Your Bible: Nine Heart Postures For Approaching God's Word
We know the Bible is important, but many of us struggle with it. We’re not biblical experts—though we may have started enough reading plans to be really familiar with Genesis. If we’re honest, the Bible often intimidates us, confuses us, and reading it doesn’t always thrill us.
And yet, the Bible is where God reveals his loving character and incredible plan of redemption. In a practical and engaging manner, Matt Smethurst—managing editor of The Gospel Coalition—presents nine heart postures that will prepare you to unpack all that’s awaiting you in God’s Word.
Although there are many great resources on how to read and study Scripture, hardly any focus exclusively on how to approach it in the first place. That’s what Smethurst provides in this unique “prelude” to opening your Bible. For without the right heart postures, we’re not yet ready to start reading.
And yet, the Bible is where God reveals his loving character and incredible plan of redemption. In a practical and engaging manner, Matt Smethurst—managing editor of The Gospel Coalition—presents nine heart postures that will prepare you to unpack all that’s awaiting you in God’s Word.
Although there are many great resources on how to read and study Scripture, hardly any focus exclusively on how to approach it in the first place. That’s what Smethurst provides in this unique “prelude” to opening your Bible. For without the right heart postures, we’re not yet ready to start reading.
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First published January 1, 2019
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April 9, 2019
Excellent. Good books are like good prayers, measured by their strength not their length. This short book is insightful and straight to the point. A good tool to have around and one that I’ll likely keep coming back to.
May 17, 2019
Great little book, especially for what it’s supposed to be. He’s a good writer: concise, clear, biblical, and witty. Each chapter could’ve obviously been longer, but instead is meant to be a chapter you can read quickly before reading your Bible. That’s what I did, and I enjoyed doing so.
It’s coming from the typical Gospel Coalition, Desiring God, Reformed angle—which, in my opinion, is robustly biblical and glorious, and also very helpful to be reminded of before you open your Bible. So, the book is concise and easy to read, but it isn’t fluff, which is unique for a book this size.
My favorite chapters were “Approach Your Bible Desperately,” “…Studiously,” and “…Joyfully.” But each chapter is certainly worth your while.
To get a feel for the book, here are my top ten favorite quotes from the book (in book order). Reading these will give you a taste of how Matt’s writing stirs and what the book’s content provides:
- “You may be familiar with praying in response to God’s Word, but what does it mean to pray in anticipation of it?” (7)
- “Every day I need to be peeled away from my pathetic preoccupation with self. You do too. Thankfully, God loves to de-magnetize our hearts from what is worthless, and re-magnetize them toward what is priceless, all for the sake of our joy. This is where prayer comes in; we just have to ask.” (8)
- “Any authentic knowledge of God hinges on his generous self-disclosure to us Only through his words can we discover who he is, what he’s like, what he’s after, and how we can know him.” (19)
- “Is it any wonder that nibbling long enough from the table of the world would leave us with little appetite left for God? If we’re snacking on cheese puffs, we shouldn’t be surprised when we don’t have room for steak.” (24)
- “Don’t you want to ache for the words of life? Don’t you want to get rid of the snack bags on the floor of your car and walk into the restaurant for a four-course dinner? God himself is the chef and the host, and there’s a seat with your name on it. Come in.” (25-26)
- “We study God to praise God. And we cannot praise what we do not know. Friend, don’t let anyone ever convince you that theology is impractical…The purpose of theology is to stoke your worship, to deepen your love, to feel your mission, and to sustain your life.” (32)
- “Despite what our culture tells you, real joy is not found in listening to yourself; it’s found in listening intently to God. It’s found when your ‘delight is in the law of the LORD’ (Ps. 1:2); when your happiness is tethered not to circumstances but to promises; when you can’t get enough of your Bible.” (49)
- “Friend, no matter how much life has let you down, God’s Word never will. It can bear the weight of your expectations.” (55)
- “It’s imperative, therefore, that we approach Scripture alongside others, in the context of a diverse community—otherwise our experiences will limit us, our preferences will govern us, and our biases will blind us.” (63)
- “You’re walking on holy ground. ‘The Bible,’ writes Jen Wilkin, ‘is our burning bush.’ Until Jesus splits the skies in blazing glory and our faith becomes sight, we must live in the age of the ear as we await the age of the eye. So ‘for now,’ Augustine said sixteen centuries ago, ‘threat the Scripture of God as the face of God. Melt in its presence.’ And as Spurgeon put it, ‘To me the Bible is not God, but it is God’s voice, and I do not hear it without awe.’” (79)
I’d definitely recommend the book to any Christian. It is short, but it’s encouraging and stirs you to open your Bible, exactly as the title sets out to do.
It’s coming from the typical Gospel Coalition, Desiring God, Reformed angle—which, in my opinion, is robustly biblical and glorious, and also very helpful to be reminded of before you open your Bible. So, the book is concise and easy to read, but it isn’t fluff, which is unique for a book this size.
My favorite chapters were “Approach Your Bible Desperately,” “…Studiously,” and “…Joyfully.” But each chapter is certainly worth your while.
To get a feel for the book, here are my top ten favorite quotes from the book (in book order). Reading these will give you a taste of how Matt’s writing stirs and what the book’s content provides:
- “You may be familiar with praying in response to God’s Word, but what does it mean to pray in anticipation of it?” (7)
- “Every day I need to be peeled away from my pathetic preoccupation with self. You do too. Thankfully, God loves to de-magnetize our hearts from what is worthless, and re-magnetize them toward what is priceless, all for the sake of our joy. This is where prayer comes in; we just have to ask.” (8)
- “Any authentic knowledge of God hinges on his generous self-disclosure to us Only through his words can we discover who he is, what he’s like, what he’s after, and how we can know him.” (19)
- “Is it any wonder that nibbling long enough from the table of the world would leave us with little appetite left for God? If we’re snacking on cheese puffs, we shouldn’t be surprised when we don’t have room for steak.” (24)
- “Don’t you want to ache for the words of life? Don’t you want to get rid of the snack bags on the floor of your car and walk into the restaurant for a four-course dinner? God himself is the chef and the host, and there’s a seat with your name on it. Come in.” (25-26)
- “We study God to praise God. And we cannot praise what we do not know. Friend, don’t let anyone ever convince you that theology is impractical…The purpose of theology is to stoke your worship, to deepen your love, to feel your mission, and to sustain your life.” (32)
- “Despite what our culture tells you, real joy is not found in listening to yourself; it’s found in listening intently to God. It’s found when your ‘delight is in the law of the LORD’ (Ps. 1:2); when your happiness is tethered not to circumstances but to promises; when you can’t get enough of your Bible.” (49)
- “Friend, no matter how much life has let you down, God’s Word never will. It can bear the weight of your expectations.” (55)
- “It’s imperative, therefore, that we approach Scripture alongside others, in the context of a diverse community—otherwise our experiences will limit us, our preferences will govern us, and our biases will blind us.” (63)
- “You’re walking on holy ground. ‘The Bible,’ writes Jen Wilkin, ‘is our burning bush.’ Until Jesus splits the skies in blazing glory and our faith becomes sight, we must live in the age of the ear as we await the age of the eye. So ‘for now,’ Augustine said sixteen centuries ago, ‘threat the Scripture of God as the face of God. Melt in its presence.’ And as Spurgeon put it, ‘To me the Bible is not God, but it is God’s voice, and I do not hear it without awe.’” (79)
I’d definitely recommend the book to any Christian. It is short, but it’s encouraging and stirs you to open your Bible, exactly as the title sets out to do.
April 14, 2021
A helpful little book that will reorient and refresh your approach to Bible-reading. Would be helpful for those new to regular Bible reading, too.
January 2, 2026
A short primer on approaching scripture with a right mindset. It was helpful, concise, and clear. Although a few parts were written in a style a little bit too "hip" for my liking (I prefer more formal and drawn-out thoughts) I think this book is very accessible and true and helpful for a wide variety of people (especially new believers). I would not hesitate to hand this to someone who is just starting to read their Bible and doesn't know where to start.
February 25, 2025
You should read this book. It was fantastic! Super short and to the point. It was very insightful to the beauty of the Bible and why we should study it diligently. The book begins with, “Few of us are biblical experts—though we may have started enough annual reading plans to be really comfortable with Genesis.” This sets up Matt’s discussion about why the Bible is incredible and points us to our need to read, study, and explore it daily.
July 27, 2023
Great book full of great reminders!
April 14, 2025
“Familiarity can be one of the most dangerous things in the world".
Matt Smethurst’s book begins with making the point that most books tackle the topic of what we are to gain from our Bible reading . In his book "Before You Open your Bible" he challenges the reader to put his focus on approach, with an emphasis on preparing our hearts and minds before we begin our reading and studying of God’s Word.
He presents 9 concepts to put into practice so that we reap what God intends us to from His Word.
1. Prayerfully- Prayerlessness is often a major contributing factor for the dissatisfaction that looms below the surface of our time in God's Word. Borrowing from John Piper's acronym to illustrate concept of beginning with prayer, he suggests the following:
I- Incline my heart to your testimonies and not toward selfish gain (Psalm 119:36 NEV).
O-Open my eyes that I might behold wonderful things from Thy law (Psalm 119:18 NAS).
U-Unite my heart to fear Thy Name (Psalm 86:11 NEF).
S-Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love (90:14 NEV).
2. Humbly-God's Word should amaze us. It is a revelation of God Himself. It is not something to be taken lightly or for granted.
3. Desperately-Do we understand the depth of our need for God, to really know Him? If so, we will have a desperation for His Word that comes naturally.
4. Studiously- Time spent in the Word should be spent more seriously than the most valuable textbook; consistency, structure, and such should guide us and motivate us. Studying God's Word should be a habit never to be neglected.
5. Obediently- Obedience to God will entail regular study of God's Word; deeply personal study, not because someone else is leading us to do it; rather because we love God and desire to obey.
6. Joyfully- Love for God will give birth to love for His word. A love for His Word should precede finding joy in between the Covers of our Bible.
7. Expectantly- Approaching our Bible with expectation will determine what we find when we open it. “For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope. (Romans 15:4)
8. Communally- It is easy to sometimes love God, but not His Church, to love His Word, but not His people. We need others in our lives- our experiences and approaches are as unique as we are, and we all have much to contribute to other members of the body of Christ.
9. In a Christi-centric manner-Without this chapter in the book, Smethurst states the book is not a Christian book. By this he means that up until this point it would apply to any religion. The Bible has a central theme, as we should know, pointing to knowing God, the one and only True God. From Genesis to Revelation we are pointed to the coming Messiah promised us in Genesis 3:15 who would crush the head of the serpent, freeing us from the power of sin.
With 66 books, written by 40 authors with a variety of backgrounds, locations, personalities, covering a span of 1,500 years, spread over several continents, revealed in various languages, The Bible speaks for itself for the Christian. It points us to one central theme- freedom from the penalty of sin, unattainable in our own efforts, yet made possible by the imputation of our sin unto Christ at the Cross and His imputation of His righteousness unto us; thereby enabling us to experience freedom from the power of sin, although we will continue to struggle with its’ presence on earth.
See God with your eyes . Hear God speak to you through His Word. He has much to say to us- are we hearing Him? The only thing stopping us would be a lack of seeking to listen.
Matt Smethurst’s book begins with making the point that most books tackle the topic of what we are to gain from our Bible reading . In his book "Before You Open your Bible" he challenges the reader to put his focus on approach, with an emphasis on preparing our hearts and minds before we begin our reading and studying of God’s Word.
He presents 9 concepts to put into practice so that we reap what God intends us to from His Word.
1. Prayerfully- Prayerlessness is often a major contributing factor for the dissatisfaction that looms below the surface of our time in God's Word. Borrowing from John Piper's acronym to illustrate concept of beginning with prayer, he suggests the following:
I- Incline my heart to your testimonies and not toward selfish gain (Psalm 119:36 NEV).
O-Open my eyes that I might behold wonderful things from Thy law (Psalm 119:18 NAS).
U-Unite my heart to fear Thy Name (Psalm 86:11 NEF).
S-Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love (90:14 NEV).
2. Humbly-God's Word should amaze us. It is a revelation of God Himself. It is not something to be taken lightly or for granted.
3. Desperately-Do we understand the depth of our need for God, to really know Him? If so, we will have a desperation for His Word that comes naturally.
4. Studiously- Time spent in the Word should be spent more seriously than the most valuable textbook; consistency, structure, and such should guide us and motivate us. Studying God's Word should be a habit never to be neglected.
5. Obediently- Obedience to God will entail regular study of God's Word; deeply personal study, not because someone else is leading us to do it; rather because we love God and desire to obey.
6. Joyfully- Love for God will give birth to love for His word. A love for His Word should precede finding joy in between the Covers of our Bible.
7. Expectantly- Approaching our Bible with expectation will determine what we find when we open it. “For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope. (Romans 15:4)
8. Communally- It is easy to sometimes love God, but not His Church, to love His Word, but not His people. We need others in our lives- our experiences and approaches are as unique as we are, and we all have much to contribute to other members of the body of Christ.
9. In a Christi-centric manner-Without this chapter in the book, Smethurst states the book is not a Christian book. By this he means that up until this point it would apply to any religion. The Bible has a central theme, as we should know, pointing to knowing God, the one and only True God. From Genesis to Revelation we are pointed to the coming Messiah promised us in Genesis 3:15 who would crush the head of the serpent, freeing us from the power of sin.
With 66 books, written by 40 authors with a variety of backgrounds, locations, personalities, covering a span of 1,500 years, spread over several continents, revealed in various languages, The Bible speaks for itself for the Christian. It points us to one central theme- freedom from the penalty of sin, unattainable in our own efforts, yet made possible by the imputation of our sin unto Christ at the Cross and His imputation of His righteousness unto us; thereby enabling us to experience freedom from the power of sin, although we will continue to struggle with its’ presence on earth.
See God with your eyes . Hear God speak to you through His Word. He has much to say to us- are we hearing Him? The only thing stopping us would be a lack of seeking to listen.
March 31, 2019
Whether new believer or veteran saint, this book is a welcome reminder that, in every season, God wants us to approach his Word with the right heart posture. In short, we’re to be humble, contrite in spirit, trembling at his Word (Isa. 66:2). Read this brief book and recalibrate your soul.
October 23, 2019
snappy, engaging
July 18, 2019
Possibly the only accessible book on this topic.
SUMMARY
Smethurst is clear from the first pages. This is not a book on how to better read/study the Bible, but rather on how to prepare to read/study the Bible. It's a book about our approach to the Bible rather than a method or experience in reading the Bible.
THE GOOD
This is a very short book but what it lacks in length it excels in focus. I actually prefer shorter works as I believe that most books written today should be essays or blog posts in length rather than adding extra unneeded words to obtain "book length".
Smethurst's chapters on prayer, joy, and Christ were my favorites, though every chapter is good, well-written, and needed. He relates in such an honest way that the book was deeply convicting for me, especially his chapter on community.
This book is full of John Piper quotes as well, which is great since scripture, along with justification and delight will probably be what we remember of Piper's works. This book feels a lot like Piper's book A Peculiar Glory: How the Christian Scriptures Reveal Their Complete Truthfulness in its prequel purposefulness. Originally, Piper was trying to write Reading the Bible Supernaturally: Seeing and Savoring the Glory of God in Scripture (the second book in his scripture trilogy) but realized he had to write a prequel-like book first talking about how scripture is self-authenticating. Likewise in this book, Smethurst is keen to be the prequel to other books that talk more about how to study the Bible. As I said at the start, I really can't think of another accessible book on this topic. That's praise-worthy indeed.
THE CHALLENGES
For me, this book could've been 1000 words longer, with original words not quotes. It's almost on the verge of being too short.
Also, there's the fact that this book contains endnotes. I was hoping Piper (and his beautiful footnotes) would've rubbed off here a little more. 😉
CONCLUSION
I wish I had this book when I became a Christian. It would've been a game-changer for me. I can't afford to buy extra copies of many books. Even the books I have are mostly books sent from publishers to be reviewed online or on my podcast (note: as this one was).
But this book? I'm gonna buy multiple copies and hand them out. It's such a perfect book to be published by my friends at 10ofthose. I pray this book is read and shared far and wide. For as we better approach scripture, we better approach God.
Four stars.
SUMMARY
Smethurst is clear from the first pages. This is not a book on how to better read/study the Bible, but rather on how to prepare to read/study the Bible. It's a book about our approach to the Bible rather than a method or experience in reading the Bible.
THE GOOD
This is a very short book but what it lacks in length it excels in focus. I actually prefer shorter works as I believe that most books written today should be essays or blog posts in length rather than adding extra unneeded words to obtain "book length".
Smethurst's chapters on prayer, joy, and Christ were my favorites, though every chapter is good, well-written, and needed. He relates in such an honest way that the book was deeply convicting for me, especially his chapter on community.
This book is full of John Piper quotes as well, which is great since scripture, along with justification and delight will probably be what we remember of Piper's works. This book feels a lot like Piper's book A Peculiar Glory: How the Christian Scriptures Reveal Their Complete Truthfulness in its prequel purposefulness. Originally, Piper was trying to write Reading the Bible Supernaturally: Seeing and Savoring the Glory of God in Scripture (the second book in his scripture trilogy) but realized he had to write a prequel-like book first talking about how scripture is self-authenticating. Likewise in this book, Smethurst is keen to be the prequel to other books that talk more about how to study the Bible. As I said at the start, I really can't think of another accessible book on this topic. That's praise-worthy indeed.
THE CHALLENGES
For me, this book could've been 1000 words longer, with original words not quotes. It's almost on the verge of being too short.
Also, there's the fact that this book contains endnotes. I was hoping Piper (and his beautiful footnotes) would've rubbed off here a little more. 😉
CONCLUSION
I wish I had this book when I became a Christian. It would've been a game-changer for me. I can't afford to buy extra copies of many books. Even the books I have are mostly books sent from publishers to be reviewed online or on my podcast (note: as this one was).
But this book? I'm gonna buy multiple copies and hand them out. It's such a perfect book to be published by my friends at 10ofthose. I pray this book is read and shared far and wide. For as we better approach scripture, we better approach God.
Four stars.
January 30, 2020
Great book. Short but packs so much goodness into a few pages. Does the desired effect which is to leave you hungering to unpick God’s word.
The only thing I get wary about is the potential these kind of books have to over complicate reading the Bible. It’s all true and should be followed but let’s also not forget how easily and freely we can come into God’s presence. We can come to his word whenever and whatever state we are in. In the most sinful place, coming to the Bible is the first thing we should do. Not saying the author was writing against this, just my own thoughts.
I would encourage anyone to read it. Particularly enjoyed then points I hadn’t considered much before such as the communal aspect and the expectant aspect.
The only thing I get wary about is the potential these kind of books have to over complicate reading the Bible. It’s all true and should be followed but let’s also not forget how easily and freely we can come into God’s presence. We can come to his word whenever and whatever state we are in. In the most sinful place, coming to the Bible is the first thing we should do. Not saying the author was writing against this, just my own thoughts.
I would encourage anyone to read it. Particularly enjoyed then points I hadn’t considered much before such as the communal aspect and the expectant aspect.
February 2, 2024
this is a fun lil book! it is about nine heart postures a person should have before the read the word. they are to approach your bible prayerfully, humbly, desperately, studiously, obediently, joyfully, expectantly, communally, and christocentrically. i learned that i do not deserve God’s word but it is evidence that he loves me and wants a relationship with me and my soul will wither and die without my bible. i learned that theology should stoke my worship, deepen my love, fuel my mission, and sustain my life. i learned that biblical obedience is about living in accordance with my design, in harmony with the maker. this book realigned my heart posture for reading my bible and i’m thankful for it!
October 6, 2023
A wonderful little book every Christian would value reading. It's foundational, worshipful, inspiring, and read easily in about an hour and a half.
I'm giving a hermeneutics workshop next month and a deacon from the hosting church recommended giving this to everyone who attends. A great choice.
I'm giving a hermeneutics workshop next month and a deacon from the hosting church recommended giving this to everyone who attends. A great choice.
January 22, 2020
I really love this book! It’s a short read yet very rich and best of all it’s left me loving and hungering for the Bible more.
July 3, 2020
One of them 'blog post' kinda books. Delectable solidity to page number ratio, and covering a really important subject.
The minor sports analogy on page 3 spooked me I'll admit, but ol' Smethy pulled through in the end.
The minor sports analogy on page 3 spooked me I'll admit, but ol' Smethy pulled through in the end.
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December 5, 2024
A great book for those who are new to reading the Bible or want their Bible reading re-energized! Very short and accessible, and the writing and theology is solid.
January 27, 2025
This book is very good! You really should read it before you open your Bible!
May 17, 2019
While short and simple, this book does a great job in helping both new and seasoned believers approach the Bible with a prepared heart.
November 14, 2019
Simple and encouraging. Seems like a great gift book. Best part was his summary of the Good News that the Author stepped into His own story as the rescuer.
April 2, 2019
Helpful
March 7, 2023
Clear and concise. Smethurst lays out nine heart postures we are to have when approaching God’s word (now I really think the word posture is really overused in sermons these days, that and “lean in”….but in this instance the word works).
The nine postures are: prayerfully, humbly, desperately, studiously, obediently, joyfully, expectantly, communally, and Christocentrically. All of these were very well done and could be a book in themselves. I was most impressed with the first chapter (prayerfully) and the final chapter (Christocentrically). These were good and will be useful as I teach our class on the Bible after Resurrection Sunday. Good work!
The nine postures are: prayerfully, humbly, desperately, studiously, obediently, joyfully, expectantly, communally, and Christocentrically. All of these were very well done and could be a book in themselves. I was most impressed with the first chapter (prayerfully) and the final chapter (Christocentrically). These were good and will be useful as I teach our class on the Bible after Resurrection Sunday. Good work!
June 10, 2019
Man, how can such a small book pack such a punch?! Read this in under an hour and plan to turn back to it time and again over the course of the year. Smethurst does a fantastic job of boiling down essential heart postures with which we should approach God's word to the concentrated wisdom of nine simple adverbs. Beyond simply a reminder of why we're called to read scripture, Matt's book clarifies the manner in which we should read it. Outside of gathering with God's people this morning, this was - by far - the best hour I spent this weekend. I promise it will be time well spent for you, as well.
April 18, 2020
Very thoughtful look at making our devotions more than just the few pages we skim each morning.
A lot is unpacked in a few pages but I was particularly intrigued by the end, which suggests God is His Word. How would that change the way we approach it!
A lot is unpacked in a few pages but I was particularly intrigued by the end, which suggests God is His Word. How would that change the way we approach it!
August 25, 2024
Another impact freebie! Get yourself friends that will record themselves reading to make an audiobook for you.
“The compelling reason for maybe choosing some sort of god or spiritual thing to worship is that pretty much anything else you worship will eat you alive. If you worship money and things then you will never feel like you have enough. If you worship your body and beauty, and sexual allure then you will always feel ugly, and when time and age start showing you will die a million deaths before they finally plant you. Worship power and you will end up feeling weak and afraid and you will need evermore power over others to numb you to your fear. Worship your intellect, being seen as smart then you will end up feeling stupid, a fraud always on the verge of being found out. But the insidious thing about these forms of worship is they are unconscious, they are default settings” Can you see yourself in the mirror of Wallace’s words? I can. This is why I need to approach Gods word prayerfully asking him to satisfy this restless heart with steadfast love.”
“The compelling reason for maybe choosing some sort of god or spiritual thing to worship is that pretty much anything else you worship will eat you alive. If you worship money and things then you will never feel like you have enough. If you worship your body and beauty, and sexual allure then you will always feel ugly, and when time and age start showing you will die a million deaths before they finally plant you. Worship power and you will end up feeling weak and afraid and you will need evermore power over others to numb you to your fear. Worship your intellect, being seen as smart then you will end up feeling stupid, a fraud always on the verge of being found out. But the insidious thing about these forms of worship is they are unconscious, they are default settings” Can you see yourself in the mirror of Wallace’s words? I can. This is why I need to approach Gods word prayerfully asking him to satisfy this restless heart with steadfast love.”
August 15, 2021
Clear, concise, compelling - this book did exactly what it said on the tin: reminded me of the importance of the word I hold in my hands and excited me to open it. The last few chapters (especially the need to approach the Bible expectantly) were not what I expected, but exactly what I needed to hear.
December 29, 2019
Finished in one sitting, this isn’t a hard read but is so refreshing to the Christian seeking to hear from God in His Word. Great gift for others and one to keep near your Bible as you need to posture yourself for years to come.
August 9, 2023
Small booklet that was amazing! Honestly when I saw the cover said "9 heart postures for approaching God's word", I was like NINE?????? That's way too many 😂. All 9 were fabulous
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July 18, 2024A concise read that is beneficial to have on your shelf to help prepare your heart to receive the Word!
May 22, 2019
Basic, quick read, but good reminders.
November 1, 2019
A great little reminder of the treasure that we have in God’s Word; and the importance of investing in reading it well.
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