Honest Chit-Chat: I struggle with Bible Reading too….

[@amandastracy8378]

This made me cry....last year was very hard and I really struggled to be close with God....I stopped reading my Bible, I have been trying to get back on track just feel like I'm the bad daughter and I don't deserve His love, thank you for the reminder of His grace and pure unconditional love ❤️

[@coffeeandbibletime]

my friend🥺 thank you so much for sharing this. I am so sorry that you had a hard year and have been struggling to feel the love of God. You are so precious in His sight. We see you and care for you! I am so glad that this video resonated with you!

[@savannahbailey3646]

I have definitely struggled with consistency and disciplining myself. I think some of it has to do with my ADD which I’m still debating on whether I should get back on meds for it and then also a part of it is having those feelings of shamefulness or doubts about myself. I do feel at times that what I do is not enough for the Lord or that I hope I don’t disappoint him from my sins. I pray that i’m doing enough for Him even though I am imperfect. I have been praying though for God to help me to stay disciplined with my bible studies. I am trying to make it a habit of doing bible study time every morning or at least 10-15 min of my day dedicated to bible study. You are helping with that. So thank you so much! :) ❤

[@fruitoverfirebyfaith]

Something that really shifted my mindset was the humbling reality that it is not just something we "should do" but that we NEED it! We NEED Jesus! To go about being in the Word and prayer to our life source as something we will get to when we feel like it, diminishes the value that this is the ultimate authority of our lives and that God is the Redeemer of our souls that were going to hell if He did not show us grace. John Piper really helped me understand this when he said if you have to choose between eating and the Word, you choose the Word. Prioritizing the Word took a huge heart shift and reality check that is a continual practice of dying to my pride that says it can wait. Thank you Taylor always for being so real and honest! You and your family are such an encouragement!

[@coffeeandbibletime]

John Piper is truly so committed to reading His Bible and I am always challenged when I hear him speak with such conviction. You can really tell that God's Word has completely captured his heart!! Thank you for sharing what you have learned and your own testimonial here!! We love you girl!

[@Stroopwafelbae]

I am so glad I am not the only one going through this. I been trying to start my journey with the Lord and I’m always feeling anxious about things. And I feel so anxious and struggle with my Bible reading.

[@coffeeandbibletime]

Yep, I know just how you feel. I can relate a lot. I hope that these journaling prompts will help you!

[@letitslime1653]

Thanks for sharing this! This is a struggle I've been walking through lately. With all honesty, I think this feeling of not doing enough can also come from how we as the body explain the process of sanctification. I don't say this to condemn us, but to rather bring to our attention that we may be unconsciously pushing ourselves and others to be disciplined and consistent to a point where we are not relying on the Lord to strengthen us to do so, but rather ourselves. I've done it to myself and to others and my perspective has changed within this past year. Let's exhort one another on this walk. Thank you again Taylor ❤

[@coffeeandbibletime]

wow. You are so well articulated and what you said deeply resonated with me. Thank you. Thank you for sharing this with such grace and wisdom. God is using you my friend!

[@letitslime1653]

@@coffeeandbibletime Thank you for your vulnerability! It has helped me so much and I am 101% sure many others can say the same. I pray you continue to be strengthened as God continues to use you here and elsewhere 😊

[@ashleytunny]

This is exactly what I needed to hear. I have had so much guilt about not prioritizing my Bible study time. I feel like my brain is just so cluttered, I’m in a really busy season of life and I keep thinking “I’ll get to it later” and then later comes and goes. So I’m thinking I might adjust and do early morning studies. This was such a great reminder, thank you for sharing. It’s a weird guilty shame thing that makes you feel alone but hopefully we can all grow together and get in the Word consistently. ❤❤

[@laylascott6096]

Guilt/shame is not from God

[@coffeeandbibletime]

amen amen amen. I always love it when you comment Ash! You and I just get each other. I agree that working together to come to the Lord in a way where we don't feel shamed or alone in our struggles is key.

[@hadleyygracee]

Yes! I struggle too with knowing God doesn’t love me less but still not FEELING like it. I know feelings aren’t always factual but it’s so hard!

[@coffeeandbibletime]

yes, I totally relate. our emotions are sooo powerful😅. Thank you for commenting Hadley!❤ It is nice to talk to you and get to know you!

[@hadleyygracee]

@@coffeeandbibletimeyes they are!! Ofc! Thank you for the amazing content and example you are putting out! ❤️

[@pollyandrade2125]

That lil tangent resonated with me. God DOES love me. And His love is not based on my righteousness. I am consistent with reading my Bible and yet I come to it most days feeling like God is already disappointed with me and where I am ashamed. Thanks sister! ❤

[@kaylalopes2899]

amen! me too ❤️

[@coffeeandbibletime]

wow. this was so vulnerable and beautiful to read. I am sorry that you are struggling with feeling like this. I relate a lot too! I need to be diligent in working to focus on how God sees me! Thank you for sharing my friend!

[@pollyandrade2125]

@@coffeeandbibletime Thank you for responding! And thank you for your kind words. God is with us and yes, He sees you the same way as He sees me. Have a wonderful day! 😊

[@maritzacruz3323]

Hi Taylor. I also struggle with just keeping up with my bible reading; but like your sister said in one of her videos, you just have to do it even though you don't feel like it.

[@laylascott6096]

That sounds a bit like legalism.

[@bkohler89]

Not necessarily no

[@KristaBrewer-rq7mo]

and I could never understand that. I WANT to read it (and do), but I hear all the time 'read it even if you don't feel like it.' If you don't feel like it, it means you're not getting anything out of it. I get stuff out it lots of times, but if you don't feel like reading it and you're not getting a thing out of it, what's the point?

[@letitslime1653]

​​@@KristaBrewer-rq7mo Hi! In my personal experience, I've had many instances where I didn't want to read my bible. Sometimes due to tiredness or discouragement in my day. However, I remembered that God's Word is spiritual food. So when I don't feel like it, I still open my bible and ask the Lord to help me receive His Word. By the end, my perspective and feeling has changed. I hope this was helpful!

[@KristaBrewer-rq7mo]

@@letitslime1653 Yeah, when I read that, it came back to me the analogy that Kaci Nicole used in a few of her videos. She parallelled it with physical food, saying that you're not gonna get a great, glorious meal every day, sometimes it might only be a peanut butter sandwich, but at least it was SOMETHING! Her point was if you don't have ANYTHING to eat, you will surely feel the effects of it. I still don't see the point of reading if you're not getting a thing out of it, but I get her analogy too.

[@user-xn3xm2ov1h]

TAYLOR!!!! I WAS LED TO THIS VIDEO and you accurately described what im feeling when you said that you know cognitively that you are saved and God loves you but IN YOUR HEART YOU DON'T FEEL LIKE IT'S THE CASE...this has been my struggle lately and i hope you pray for me to truly rest in God's grace and to lean on the truth that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ anymore❣God bless you

[@aliciamuino5400]

Taylor, I have been going through the same thing for the last 5 years. However , I have found the Psalms very helpful as there are people who felt like us. Take courage. You are Not Alone. God bless you !

[@coffeeandbibletime]

LOVE the Psalms! Thank you for this encouragement! You are my friend!❤

[@TheAgentAssassin]

I found it helped me to start every day with at least 2 verses. The first thing you do for the day so you essentially have God first in your life. Remembering to start the day with God's word. Once you make it a habit you sort of do it every day naturally. Subscribing to things like "verse of the day" in your email. So when you wake up you can start the day with 2 verses and perhaps some commentary. Then pray for that day to do God's will.

[@coffeeandbibletime]

What a beautiful, simple, and powerful way to get into the Word. I am so encouraged by you!!! Thank you for sharing this!!!!

[@JG-ii5nt]

Thank you so much, Taylor. God bless you ❤️❤️

[@Ana-ui9il]

I struggle with prayer 🙏 consistently

[@bkohler89]

I'm not trying to sound boastful or anything, just giving you tips on what I do. I keep my bible in front of my bed on my desk. NEVER on a bookshelf. But on my desk. When I wake up the first thing I see when I open my eyes is my bible. That's the way I stay motivated and on track to reading the word every morning. Are there times where I don't feel like it? Of course, but I do it anyway cause I know if I don't, it's like brushing your teeth in the morning, you don't think about it you just do it

[@karinkunftova5129]

Hi Taylor, thank you so much for the video! This is one thing I've been dealing with for a while and came to the same conclusion, that it's not about the works that I do but God's love is unconditional and He gives me grace all the time when I don't deserve it and it gave me so much freedom again to read the Bible with a fresh attitude and motivation... Just saying that it is so relatable and I want to encourage you to continue to follow the Lord and get to know Him, thank you for the encouragement you shared with me and the love for God that you shine ❤️ God bless you

[@coffeeandbibletime]

Thank YOU for shining the light of God's love! I feel the warmth of His grace for me through your comment here🥹

[@pattyl4111]

Thank you !! It's been a struggle for e also.

[@elidabakke]

I found this at the right time. I was so on fire for the Lord and reading my Bible at the start of 2024, and suddenly that fire just burnt out. I struggle with concentration and my Bible reading these days, but I really want to get back into it and into a genuine quiet time with the Lord. Thank you

[@eroane84]

Thank you for this video as this morning I struggled to do my Phillipians Bible study…I feel so bad yet there’s always tomorrow🎉❤❤❤

[@asiajana4314]

Thank you Taylor, for creating this video! It means a lot. 😊

[@kathleengill1273]

I've struggled on and off with consistency in my Bible reading. Now that I have the book that I got for Christmas, The Bible in 52 Weeks by Dr. Moore, I've been doing much better. Going to my Bible study at church once a week helps too. Anything to keep us on track when there are so many distractions these days. I enjoyed your vlog today because discouragement is a big part of guilt when I don't stay on track. Thank you for your thoughts today Taylor! It always helps to hear that you struggle with the same things at times.💖

[@coffeeandbibletime]

Thank you for commenting Kathleen! You are a part of our family!🥰 That is a great tool to share with us all!

[@tobeaboutthelordsbusiness665]

Listening to John Bevere's sermon on 'The Fear of God' and reading his book 'The Awe of God' has made me more motivated and consistent with my quiet time with God than I have EVER been. Because when we have a reverent holy fear of God there is drawing in of my spirit by the Holy Spirit!

[@coffeeandbibletime]

I will have to research that book! Thanks for sharing!

[@karissachapman4319]

Taylor, I have watched this several times and this time it finally dawned on me that some of these mental blocks might be caused by judgement from others. We know the sins we have committed, we are ashamed and now think “what do others think of me for prioritizing this time with my Father”. Sometimes I think we feel like imposters based on the judgement of others around us unfortunately.

[@paulinacardenass]

Thanks Taylor, it really encouraged me !

[@coffeeandbibletime]

Praise God Paulina!!! Thank you for telling me🥹

[@maggiesetterstrom2681]

Thanks Taylor! You just radiate God’s JOY in this video-praise Him and thanks for all the kingdom work that you and your family are doing❣️

[@coffeeandbibletime]

Glory to God! I need God to help me every day choose joy. We love you!

[@thetruthnothingelse5033]

Thank you sister for promoting Gods holy word, there is nothing more importing you are at The same time preaching the gosphel, Matt 24:14 this media is so importaint you are reaching out to the whole world.

[@praisegodbana8352]

Thank You Taylor for the encouraging words,may God continue to Bless You 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@lindseyochoa4818]

Taylor you hit on exactly every point that I have been struggling with! Thank you so much for this video, it was such an encouragement to me and others as I read the comments 💕 praise the Lord! God continue to bless y'all and this ministry!

[@coffeeandbibletime]

yay!! hallelujah!!!! This brought me so much joy knowing my video helped you🥹

[@michellereeves8190]

1. Do you have a mental block (doubts, confusion, overwhelmness? to reading your bible? If so, what is it? 2. If Jesus could speak to you right now about your mental block, what would He tell you? Remember Christ speaks truth and love 3. What you used to excite you about bible reading? What do you think you can take from your old routines that worked and implement it now?

[@coffeeandbibletime]

thank you my friend! so helpful for everyone!!

[@DonnaRiviere-oq6gd]

Thank you

[@janiedavila8370]

I know what you mean I'm always judging myself I tend to beat myself when I mess up.my heart tends to feel guilty even though God forgave me when I confess my sin .I still feel guilty. But thank to God for His gift over grace

[@julienelson7082]

I'm praying this will help at least one person... 1) In 1982 at age 13 I became born again, started attending a Bible church with great youth group. 2) attended Colorado Christian University starting in 1987 at age 18 3) from 1982-1991 (gradual at first) became more and more convinced God was disappointed with me because of one thing: not having a quiet time consistently 4) my precious God/Lord and Savior turned into a Swivel Chair god. He only looked upon me once I confessed all of my sin, known and "unknown". I was very depressed. 5) In June of 1991 I became set free of this entire issue and have never gone back to that bondage! If anyone wants to know how God did this in my life don't hesitate to ask! BTW.... this all started with my failure to have quiet times consistently. To me, that was the greatest sin in my life. Ughhhh how satan is a deceiver.

[@1dc25]

🙋🏻‍♀️ I would like to know please

[@julienelson7082]

1dc25 I will get back to you , I promise! Helping hubby paint right now

[@julienelson7082]

1dc25.... Sorry for delay! Well, the ways that God helped me was 2 things: first, He used a couple of different ministries with excellent teaching on the complete forgiveness of God, which totally opened my eyes to the fact that He is nor ever was on a swivel chair (disappointed and having His back to me when I sinned and/didn't have my sins confessed, aka "short accounts with God" mentality). This was so freeing to me that it felt like I was let out of prison. Yes, even as Christians we can feel like we are in prison. The 2nd thing that tremendously helped me was simply closing my Bible and NOT opening it again for a while. I didn't have a set length of time for this (and it was 1991 so a long time ago!!) but I just knew I needed to have a break with the self imposed rule of reading my Bible daily. I felt free enough with the Lord to do this with no fear of never reading it again. I knew I would! But I knew that when I did again, it would be a true desire rather than a duty. Since then I have never put rules upon myself for this. Any time I start feeling guilty of not being in the Word enough, I know it's the enemy trying to heap on the guilt again. I just talk to Lord about it and the Holy Spirit sweetly reminds me that God is not sitting there looking at a calendar wondering when I'm going to open my Bible. Well, I hope that can help you! Let the Holy Spirit direct you! ❤️

[@coffeeandbibletime]

Thank you for spreading hope Julie!!

[@julienelson7082]

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[@JubileeHomesteading]

Wonderful words of encouragement. Thank you!

[@KristaBrewer-rq7mo]

I read the Bible every day thanks to my 2 Devotionals; I'll read the scriptures they gives me, but it feel like I'm doing it because I "have to." I'm not, but that's what it feels like. Reading the Bible and a praying both are a NECESSITY, but so many times, I'm just not interested in them. I do them, and I'm sincere when I do, but it still feels fake alot of the time!

[@coffeeandbibletime]

A lot of people can relate to you my friend. You are right in knowing that although you don't have the feeling of delight every time you read the Bible, your discipline carries you through because you know that it is good for your soul to hear God's Word daily. You inspire me❤

[@moniqueromo1476]

this is exactly how I feel. I feel like I was definitely supposed to see this. Thank you

[@Attie_Aithia]

Thank you for this. I feel like a complete failure in this area. I do great and then life happens and I fall off the wagon. I listen to Bible content way more than I read and I am not being faithful in completing my devotion right now. I'm in a women's group doing a lifeway study and I suck at doing the work sometimes. I can't even do my devotion with my kiddos right now because I feel so shameful. I didn't realize that was what was happening until right now....

[@anal.mendoza]

Hi Taylor, blessings from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic! It happens to me at times. Thanks for sharing this video!

[@coffeeandbibletime]

Thank you my friend! God's blessings to you too!

[@Naomismithzoe]

I read Bible because help me about Jesus ❤❤

[@Lauraviw]

I randomly came across your video and it really spoke to me, thank you for this! ❤

[@coffeeandbibletime]

Wow! Thank you for sharing this with me Laura!!! I am so thankful God brought you here!

[@anaisjilson5647]

You are so incredible

[@teresajacobs2150]

This is literally my life

[@coffeeandbibletime]

🥺 I hope that some of these journaling prompts were helpful for you! I am sorry it has been a struggle, so many of us can relate.

[@Authorthings]

Can y'all pray for me. I keep having a fearful thought and I don't believe it's from Christ, but I keep thinking "what if? What if it is Him? What if He's trying to prepare me for something dreadful and I'm ignoring it? What if it's his plan?" I've been trying to get back into the word more lately. But I've been struggling with this fear since the beginning of the year!! It won't go away. I feel like it's getting stronger not weaker. I've rebuked it. And it always comes back. Please pray for me 😢

[@JG-ii5nt]

You are free in Jesus name !!! He didnt come to judge but to save you. His biggest strategy is love but not fear. Dont try to counterattack the thoughts, just smile and start worshipping God because He loves you. Thank Him every time.

[@madamguro6922]

❤❤❤

[@janiedavila8370]

There's a song that's say I couldn't love you anymore than I do right now .take a look at the cross. Reminds me He did it all I just trust him .

[@coffeeandbibletime]

Thank you for this reminder! What a blessing!

[@ChiefCedricJohnson]

Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

[@honeysunshyne9168]

I was going to just be honest Sometimes We Just find something else to occupy our time sadly

[@godwins5929]

I just never know where to start. I need some kind of devotional or something but I feel like those can be not enough to really dig in to Gods word, but I don’t know what else to do. I have a hard time understanding and it leaves me frustrated.

[@coffeeandbibletime]

I totally understand. I hope that some of our videos can be of help. If you are a beginner and really wanting to learn a lot of the foundations of Bible study and theology, I would really recommend you take a look at our first course we came out with (courses are linked in the description of video)! We made it intentionally for those who are feeling exactly like you are! So many people struggle with understanding and it leaves them frustrated. Or, I would recommend that you look into a study Bible and you can even begin in Genesis. Study Bibles have footnotes from a scholar to help you understand the text!

[@Dexxx5757]

🫰Let's Read The Bible❤😍

[@ItsEverythingEuodia]

🥹🤍✨️

[@RoctoberSlots-b8w]

....AMD NO, I'M NOT JUDGING. I'M DISCERNING FACTS.. ABOUT MY COMMENT BELOW. ✝️

[@whoohoo7]

Why do so many people feel guilty about reading the bible. I think it's better to read the whenever you want too. It's a sham people make you feel you're a bad person because you haven't read a ton of pages. If he's a loving god you're good.

[@Sarah-bs4qt]

Yep don't shame people but it's a defo must if you don't read it you don't grow. And God is a captitol G.

[@RoctoberSlots-b8w]

HI, I'M WONDERING WHAT BIBLE YOUR READING FROM??? QUESTION: DID YOU KNOW 'WOMEN ARE NOT TO TEACH'?? PERIOD.

[@abdullahassaffah]

As a women youre breaking the law of jesus 1 Timothy 2:11-15 New International Version 11 A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. 12 I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man; she must be quiet. 13 For Adam was formed first, then Eve. 14 And Adam was not the one deceived; it was the woman who was deceived and became a sinner. 15 But women will be saved through childbearing-if they continue in faith, love and holiness with propriety. Secondly your not even wearing a veil on the head like mary 1 Corinthians 11:6 New International Version For if a woman does not cover her head, she might as well have her hair cut off; but if it is a disgrace for a woman to have her hair cut off or her head shaved, then she should cover her head. 48. Matthew 5:17 (“Do not think that I have come to abolish Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.”).

[@Sarah-bs4qt]

Wow the bible says long hair is the covering. It's okay to correct people biblically but you are doing it with pride and not grace. I hope your perfect. We'll I no you are not and she doesn't preach to men she helps woman which is okay. Clearly you don't have a clue that she ministers to woman and does not claim to be a teacher or pastor. Get your facts right and humble yourself before God.

[@anaisjilson5647]

Thank you