A Christian speaker argues that daily Bible reading is essential for answered prayers and spiritual peace. He recommends spending at least thirty minutes each morning reading reverently and praying for the Holy Spirit's guidance, claiming this habit transforms your entire day.
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And I don't care who you are, you cannot live a victorious life if you neglect Bible reading and Bible study. Every time a person comes to me and says, I'm not getting my prayers answered, I have no victory in my life, I have no joy in my life, I don't have the peace in my life that I know I should have as a Christian, I ask them one question: Are you reading your Bible daily and studying your Bible? Now here's how to read the Bible. Read it reverently. It's an interview with Almighty God. Read it with expectancy. Come to the Bible expecting God to speak to you and read till he does speak to you. And I have come to many points in the Bible that I did not understand, and I would get on my knees and I say, Lord, show it to me. And I found the meaning of that passage on my knees by the Holy Spirit. And then take adequate time with the Bible. Don't just read a verse and do it as a duty and as a ritual and close the Bible. Take time, and you ought to do it every morning before you leave your room in the morning or before you leave the house. Spend a half an hour in prayer and Bible study and Bible reading, and I'll tell you, the day will go totally different. You'll be walking on air. There will be a joy in your soul. There'll be a spring in your step. There'll be a smile on your face. There'll be a total different attitude toward life if you will get in the habit of reading your Bible and spending time in prayer every morning.