How I learn to be so devoted to Gods Word. And how I am being Transformed every day

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[@Mrsg730]

Cat, I can relate so much to what you said in this video. Unlike you, I grew up in a Catholic home with no bibles and only going to church on Easter and Christmas. In 2002 I got a pull to read the Bible and get to know Jesus. Like you, I didn’t know there were so many translations of the Bible so I bought a KJV. I tried and struggled for months to read it and when I couldn’t I gave up, put it on my bookshelf and didn’t think about the Bible or God again for ten years, but he wasn’t giving up on me and I again started to feel that pull. That was 2012 and I found the NIV Women’s Devotional Bible and it was amazing, I could not only read it I could understand it. I read it here and there but was not doing it as regularly as I could or should. Then in 2016, my 22 year marriage went through one of the most difficult times and I didn’t know what to do, so I turned to the Lord and my Bible. The rest is history today I read the Bible everyday, I study the Bible, I do scripture writing and in 4 days, will have read the complete bible from front to back for the first time. Even though my transformation may have taken a little longer than some, Psalm 63 best describes it. I went from having two Bibles, one in a translation I didn’t understand to one I read everyday and even though I can’t afford premium Bibles right now, to having 15 in many of the modern translations. This includes study bibles, devotional bibles, coloring bibles, and I try to read and study from all of them. Psalm 63 best describes my transformation and the hunger I feel for the Lord’s word. Last year I got so sick with the flu and all I could think of was being too sick to spend time with the Lord’s word. I too go wake up thinking of the Lord and have recently added prayer devotionals right before I go to sleep, so the he has become the first and last thing I think of everyday. I have promised to read the Bible every year and in 2024, hope to read it chronologically along with my studies, my devotions, scripture writing and memorizing. While my family respects and has even gifted me many of my bibles, they don’t understand my passion for it. They don’t understand why I prefer them to the latest TV shows or why I “want” so many Bibles. With the Lord’s help, hope to one day help them understand and develop a desire to understand. As for your son, I agree, that was all the Lord. In 2019 I fell down a flight of stairs and damaged my spine, I needed emergency spinal cord surgery or I would be a quadriplegic. Three months after my fall, I was sitting at my desk at work I still suffer with a great deal of pain, but I pray to the Lord, every day that he help me deal with it. Like always he never fails me. God Bless you and thank you for sharing your walk with the Lord with us. It means so much to so many🙏🏻❤️

[@jenessamorris2273]

You're right! 2 years ago I bought a random bible; but wasn't too happy with it. I wanted to take notes INSIDE ... finally had extra money and bought the she reads truth last night. I'm excited. I know I can read it since it's an easy read.

[@dianewalker9154]

I read and study every day. It brings me joy. Everyone walks their own faith path. Everyone has their own learning style.

[@princesskinney477]

I can relate. I grew up in a kjv only home and I wanted to read the bible so bad I tried so many times I can't even tell you how many and I'd always stop a few chapters into Genesis because it literally made no sense to me. I couldn't connect to kjv at all. And I never knew about different bibles until after I got married and moved out. It sounds silly but I had no idea about other translations, had no idea another translation existed. Didn't know about study bibles or journal bibles. I remember the day I discovered other translations lol I was completely mind blown. I also remember my first bible I ordered that wasn't kjv. I actually started out with an nirv and moved up to nlt. After I discovered other translations that's where my bible addiction started😂5 years later I have lots of different translations and lots of different study bibles and a few Journaling bibles, a few devotionals, I have a bible guide book I use regularly and I am the closest I've ever been to Jesus❤my husband believes kjv only but doesn't fuss about me reading other translations. I'm thankful for that. He told me a long time ago he didn't believe nothing but kjv and when I discovered "an easy to read translation) is what I called it lol I read it on my phone for a while because I was afraid of how he would feel of me owning a bible that wasn't kjv. I finally did get one, I remember he didn't really say anything about it. I remember telling him I'd learned so much and I'd constantly update him how far i had gotten into the bible😂I'm gonna gues he saw how much it helped me and how much I had grown from it. Now, 5 years later I still read nlt but I am reading the kjv more than I ever have. Now I don't claim to understand all of it there's still a chunk of scripture that just baffles me in kjv lol but I do understand more of it now than when I first started. So thankful to have access to "easy to read versions" lol

[@Craftypumpkin1]

Another great video, I learn so much from you Cat, Thank you for always being transparent and for helping guide us on the right path, I honestly felt so happy when you spoke about the KJV and feeling as though you couldn't understand it etc, that's exactly how I feel and through your great advice I have brought a NLT Bible and I love it, It's not only pretty but I can understand it and I hunger to be in God's word now so THANK YOU Cat for helping me through your excellent videos, Take care and God Bless ❤🙏

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Thank you for sharing some of your story, it is so inspiring.

[@Melissafullofgrace]

This is such a helpful video. Thank you. I know a lot of people feel/ have felt this way.

[@carolinecousins5957]

Such an inspiration!!

[@billiemobley6424]

Thank you so much,your videos are wonderful!

[@melissaealy]

Loving your 🌸 flowers and butterflies 🦋 in the background! And of course your Bible is beautiful! ❤️

[@openlybookish]

Oh wow you are a very talented artist Cat. 🤩

[@Mocha77793]

Thank you Cat. I learned so much from this video. May God continue to bless you and your family. Amen and Amen 😊

[@LovetheWord311]

Your love for the Lord's Word and your fervant discipleship is so precious and encouraging!! Thank you so much ❤ Glory to Him!

[@BarbaraPruitt-hh2hl]

WOW WOW WOW so much knowledge thank you so much cause I feel like I am stump finishing up the bible

[@InetSentinel]

I truly enjoyed this. You spoke from the heart. I loved the sincerity & passion. So rare. ❤

[@catwoods5499]

Awe bless you 😘 💖 thank you so much for watching and supporting me I greatly appreciate it 🙏🏻 😊 💗

[@openlybookish]

It was truly having your world opened up to you on all the different types of Bibles out there. 😊

[@mikeselness910]

All your bibles are beautiful, tfs and for your words of encouragement to to abide in our Fathers precious promises ,blessings to you and your family, Teresa in Mn

[@lindaward5189]

You said it right I didn't get it till I was older,,my advice is don't give up

[@lkreinmiller-author]

Many helpful suggestions. Thanks.

[@BrookeSheaLauer89]

I just purchased this humle lamb bible in the color amethyst! 😮 I am so excited! You are 100 percent right, being excited about the bibles definitely helps you stay in the bible. I love the art pictures in this bible. And the word definitions thats really cool. Being this one is so much money I do struggle with marking it. I dont know what I will do. I love how you colored in the pictures like you did. ❤ im just so excited

[@tiasmithfollowerofJesusChrist]

Thank you Cat. I will be sharing this video with the ladies in my weekly study. This is awesome and I love how your channel is helping so many to explore this as an option to getting into His word and listening to the Holy Spirit as He teaches us His truth. I grew up with no bible, no church nothing. When I finally got my first real bible it was NIV. I did not care for it and one day I was gifted a KJV. I LOVED it! I loved how the language was written. I still love it and read it regularly. I do use NKJV, ESV or others, occasionally when I get stuck on something or want to explore more in another version.

[@CounterC]

Very good video.

[@gema7777]

Good stuff! Really enjoy listening to you Cat. It’s nice to know that Im not the only person that has cut everything I used to do out of my life and only enjoy staying home and reading my Bible, journaling and studying other books like The Book of Jasher or the book of Enoch and get insight into more details of that time in history! Love my Humble Lamb bibles too! I just wrote Daniel at Humble Lamb explaining to him I just cannot understand the KJV and please make the NJKV in ethereal pink (my favourite color)! 😜 Love your videos!

[@CatFlowers7720]

I was raised on KJV and my first Bible was a KJV. I don't have the troubles some people have, but sometimes I like to study NKJV with the KJV or study the culture in which the Bible was written. Understanding the culture helps why the commands of God and rules of the people were there. I love my Battlefield of the mind Bible with the Amplified, which some do not appreciate that version, but when going through strife and problems the emphasis on certain words and phrases really helps me. ❤🧡💛💜

[@SM-JIL]

Thank you so much sis! I love this video so much, and especially since I remember watching you go through, and myself go through our spiritual journey together, as well as with other sisters. It’s amazing how much we’ve all learned and will keep on learning for the rest of our lives. You’ll go through different seasons. Our journey is unique to us, and who’dever thought that either one of us would be reading the NASB when we first started?! ❤ 😅 I think it’s really good advice that you’ve given sis, that new Christians don’t start out into more complicated translations like the KJV etc. Start out withwith a translation that you understand, that’s the first step. If you persist, if you love God’s Word, you will understand it. Harder translations like the KJV Will become like beautiful divine poetry and now I really enjoy it. Ask the holy spirit to give you guidance, wisdom, knowledge, and to expand and transform your reading. Before you know it, through reading God’s Word, watching other people like our sister Cat and her journey, you will absolutely only want to be in the word of God every single day. In every spare moment you have. But it takes time to get to this point. Like any relationship, you need to start with the formalities, and then move into a beautiful, loving, tender and intimate relationship with God.

[@christalzerr4551]

Thank you for sharing again, Cat-, you are a bright light of inspiration. I pray God activates in me the same desire for Him and His Words of Life and to be able to fend off the worldly distractions . God bless you sis!

[@catwoods5499]

Pray so too sis. It's not going to be easy but with the help of prayer (I will be praying too😊🙏) you can do all things through Christ who strengthen you. And over time snap just like that it will become your new normal and not spending time in Gods Word will feel weird and than you will be saying... it's difficult for me NOT TO BE IN MY BIBLE I HAVE NOOOO TIME FOR WORLDLY THINGS. 😉 I just know it. God has a plan for my viewers and that's why He has put these difficult things in my mouth to say. He wants some more for His Child over here on this Channel and He knows you all can handle it. You got this sister. And plus you got me cheering you on. And I hope you are in my Facebook groups. Fellowshiping is so important. We need more people sharing their journeys too so we all feel connected and know that we are not the only ones struggling on our faith walk 💕🙏💕

[@christalzerr4551]

@@catwoods5499 I am in your group and that’s what the Lord keeps pointing me to- the fervency I see demonstrated. Thanks for you love and prayers! And yes, I can do all things through Christ, and that will mean putting things in order to make more and more room for the Word. God bless you and this channel richly😍

[@kelleyamador8838]

Begrudgingly is the word you were trying to spit out! You gave me a hearty laugh😊

[@catwoods5499]

Yesssss wow 😊🙃 thank you so much most importantly thank you for launching with me and not making fun of me.

[@abigailhortencia5901]

❤

[@NancyGarcia-op2kg]

Cat I agree with you each journey is different I have different bible that I write in my bibles the only one I don’t is my Torah and the Tanak or the pachitta bible that has the full bible. I also have Spanish translation so I can help my friends and family to explain or teach them what I have learn.

[@OTRWITHJESUS]

Hey sister I used to struggle with kjv also but I prayed to God cause that’s one version I desired to read the Bible in and he helped me understand it and still to this day I don’t read any other translation of the Bible but kjv guys if y’all can’t read kjv pray to God he’s so amazing he’ll help you or lead you on what to Version he wants you to read

[@catwoods5499]

I read it now and read it several times through the whole Bible but not at 6-8 years old

[@robbyclark6915]

I wrote on Cat's FB page earlier today about my marking in my first ever truly premium Bible I recently received last Friday. My green goatskin Cambridge KJV Topaz Reference Bible. I absolutely love this Bible and can not put it down! I absolutely love everything about it! I have several CBP bibles, including a Turquoise edition that I love and was very resistant to the new text style and layout of the Topaz. I can honestly say that it is an improvement in every way! Imo, of course. The thing is, just like Cat says, whatever gets you excited about the Bible is the one for you! I'm not KJV only BTW. I just prefer it. Next premium Bible will probably be NKJV or NASB.

[@catwoods5499]

This is amazing to hear my brother thank you so much for sharing your Bible study testimony with us too. I should probably clarify better now that I'm more versed with the Bible and I understand way better then I did as a young Christian. I too love the KJV translation there is absolutely nothing wrong with it. I only because if your struggling to understand it change to a different translation read it all the way through one time at least... if not read it until you understand how to read from the Bible. The Bible is not the same as any old book and so many people get stuck thinking it is. I was one of them.🙋‍♀️ I have what I like to say graduated to the KJV translation and I've read it cover to cover several different times. And I absolutely love it now. Because I now understand more of the Bible. But these videos/vlogs are for people who are just starting out on their Bible study journey so I was only trying to help them understand they're not alone and I've experience the same struggles as they're facing with right now. But I believe I will need to make a follow up video for those of you who are a bit pass that now and to share my thoughts experiences now too.

[@robbyclark6915]

@@catwoods5499 yeah the king James can take some real work at times! I stayed away from it for years but came back to it about 3 years ago. There's actually a whole story to how that happened BTW. I'm mostly a NKJV guy but also like the NASB and the ESV. I wanted this Cambridge Topaz to be my "go to" forever Bible and didn't plan on ever spending that kind of money on another premium Bible for a good long while. But after seeing it and holding it and just being so absolutely thrilled with the premium Bible experience! Well, I gotta have more! One's not enough! A blue goatskin NKJV is what I'm thinking! But the color is always negotiable. I just have to wait a little while, because at $200+ per Bible? Well, I ain't rich.

[@catwoods5499]

@robbyclark6915 yeah I'm not rich either. It will take me up to 6 month to save up for a $200-$250 Bible. But I know most of them are so worth it.

[@joy4JESUS365]

I love your channel Cat. You are such a creative tool in God’s Art Box! You are an inspiration even to an old Grandma like me. My Bible Garden I created gets rave reviews from my sisters and brothers at church. I learned a few of my techniques from you Sister!!!

[@catwoods5499]

I'm so glad to hear this sister 💓 I had no idea back in 2016 when I started the Bible Garden movement that it would ever become this huge. All glory to God ❤️‍🔥

[@Jame629]

I love how the dark guiding on your bible makes pages stand out that must be really comfortable reading.

[@catwoods5499]

Oh yes it helps my eyes stay focused on what I'm reading it's amazing

[@simplyrobyn3887]

Thank you for sharing, Cat. Can you please make a video sharing your salvation testimony?

[@openlybookish]

Yes please do if you feel lead to Cat.

[@Phrenicglitter_Itsallinmyhead]

That’d be great! Please do!

[@desireezerr244]

I guess the real question for me is, when does the discipline turn into delight? I struggle with the want-to, don’t seem to get the ‘entertainment ‘ from the Bible that is so readily available on my iPhone through videos etc. lame, I know. Did you have to put yourself on a media fast, or how do you resist the constant pull?

[@thejournalhouse]

She did speak about removing games ect and things from her phone In a different video because they were a distraction. For many of us the delight comes in many ways for most it’s when we truly turn our hearts over to God and we desire to know him and live and walk according to scripture❤ Hang in there and seek God for wisdom and pray that you will find wisdom joy and glory in his word❤❤

[@joanmaxwell8999]

Love your channel. What kind of glue/adhesive do you use for the larger embellishments on the edges of the Bible pages.

[@sharonspencer7483]

I’m glad to know how you felt about the KJV….I still feel that way. I cannot read that version of the Bible. I get so confused and unable to concentrate on it when I try to read it. I had two of them and I gave them away🙁🙁. I’ve given up on that version. I ❤❤❤❤any of the other ones!!! BTW….I absolutely love your story💖💖💖💖Thanks for sharing!!!

[@catwoods5499]

I haven't given up on it I've read through my entire Bible several times in the KJV translation but not until I understand how the Bible is supposed to be read. And after I had a better understanding of what I was reading about. This is why I say start with the NLT definitely don't stay there. Kinda think of it like you will graduate to the KJV. It's a beautiful translation just not the only one anyone should be reading from.

[@openlybookish]

Seeking spiritual meat. ✝️

[@yolandaraveneau]

I love youl. Thank you for being so open with your experiences. This is why I follow you. You are a blessing. I'm interested in the 2 bibles that you have in this video. I found the pink humble lamb. But what is the one with your name ingraved? The one where God took you through the hard stuff? It has the green guilding on it. Do you have a review on it?

[@catwoods5499]

Ohhhh the one with my name on it is a very special one. It doesn't come with the beautiful ribbons or art gilt I did that myself. But the Bible is still an amazing Bible it's called the ESV Schuyler Treveris only found on evangelicalbible.com website sis. Thank you so much for watching and supporting my channel I greatly appreciate it sis 💕🙏💕

[@Sarah3944]

Hi Cat, can you please do a comparison on the Humble Lamb Bibles Pink vs the Rose Gold. I want one for Christmas but I'm stuck on the color!! Thanks!

[@catwoods5499]

I can do that sis 💕

[@msims3926]

First thing every morning I'm studying God's Word. I've been a student for the last twenty years. Before I was on again off again. Then something changed. I learned that every word is by revelation, unless He reveals it to me I'll never understand the true meaning, just like Peter. I've had questions about submissiveness to our husband: is this our spiritual husband or earthly or both? I still haven't received revelation on this. Enjoy your videos!

[@catwoods5499]

Definitely both this is how we show love and honor to our heavenly father. Highly recommend reading through 1&2 Corinthians but if you for some reason you can't at least read 1Corinthians 7

[@veronicamoreno3653]

How did you color the edges of your NAS Bible?

[@pattylevasseur4041]

cat i have watched ALOT of reviews of bibles incdg yours... the first "bible " i was introduced to was the catholic.. which i couldnt relate to and literally HATED anything to do with it . yes i went to a cathloic private school and we.. as a class... walked to church once a wk.. anyways , once i found out who they were... i closed the door . and got to be friends with a baptist family from south carolina that... move to maine. and got to know some of there religion.. i tried it.. umm nope...BUT i learned ALOT..about the histories of religions. so im basically on my own journey .i dont have a "religion/ church" but take what i need and leave the rest. my question to you is... when you found your bible at walmart.. how did your parents react when you decided to move away from the KJV? i THINK ITS AWESOME that you have learned soo much!!!! and expanded your wings to try out differnet bibles.. but.. arent you sightly concerned... about the translations being changed from the "true" meaning of the KJV? IM NOT JUDGING YOU!!!! im just wondering.. like i said take what you need, leave the rest. i had a protestant guy literally try and guilt me into going to his church and would show up at my house trying to preach / guilt me about GOD/CHURCH /RELIGION/ DAMNATION ETC.. yeah NOT HAPPENING!!!!!! but,,i was challenged.. to actually read the whole bible.. i did. it took me 1 yr to do cover to cover... I DO HAVE A BRAND NEW "REAL" BIBLE that kjv.. not used. zippered .i got the end of last month from the christian books. so its really my first.. personal.. kjv bible . i dont know enough . which is why i watch you...and others on u tube about the bible/religions . learning/expanding is A LIFE TIME OF GROWING!! thank you for all that you do;];];]

[@Phrenicglitter_Itsallinmyhead]

Who buys $600 jeans? Just curious, do people like us really buy $600 jeans? 😂🤷‍♀️ Love your kitty’s, so pretty. Nice video, I enjoyed learning from your example ❤

[@catwoods5499]

You should see the prices of the shoes my husband & son wear 😂🤣 they make my premium Bibles looks like pennies or M&M 😁

[@Phrenicglitter_Itsallinmyhead]

@@catwoods5499 Oh no🫣! Everything is so expensive these days! Your bibles are beautiful🩷🦋💜 I hope you know my comment was in jest🙏🏻☺️

[@catwoods5499]

@Phrenicglitter_Itsallinmyhead oh no no I too say the exact same thing. As you can tell from my Bible Collection I spend all my money on God's Word and not the newest iPhone or iPhone watch

[@Phrenicglitter_Itsallinmyhead]

@@catwoods5499 same!

[@Melodichaos]

Hi Cat, you may have mentioned this in the video but what Bible are you using with the dark edges?

[@catwoods5499]

I added the dark edges to this one particular Bible... which is called Art Glit 😊😉 but Humble Lamb is known for the best art glit on the market today. Check out their website @humblamb.com This Bible is called: NASB History Personal size Humble Lamb in the Rosegold color 🩷🩷🩷

[@Melodichaos]

Thank you so much for your quick reply. I really appreciate it. Have a wonderful day.

[@catwoods5499]

Your very welcome have a blessed day 💕🫶🏻🙏🏻

[@Phrenicglitter_Itsallinmyhead]

Do you have a fb group? I’d join to learn more from you!

[@catwoods5499]

Yes in the description box

[@bobbiemayers354]

How do I deal with when I read scripture and it doesn’t stand out to me so I read the general epistles James 1 Peter 2 Peter etc I started with this and James overwhelmed me with emotions but the others were not impressive to me how do I deal with this

[@thejournalhouse]

There will always be certain books/ verses of the Bible that do not speak to us at certain times or that bore us that’s normal however we should still strive to gain understanding of these books and verses the Bible. The Bible is not about US it is for US keep praying and ask God for the wisdom to lead you through those books it’s not uncommon for people to eventually find themselves gain much from books that at one time were once didnt hold our attention or make us feel a certain way it’s normal so continue to read pray and live out scripture seek God in everything ❤❤❤❤

[@bobbiemayers354]

@@thejournalhouse thank you

[@prayerwarrior9110]

When you are a babe in CHRIST you are on a spiritual bottle. The Bible bottle is NIV, CSB, NLT ect. The meat is KJV. I grew up in KJV household as well. A lot of these modern translations were not around then. Just like a physical baby we start out on milk. We have to have teeth to be able to chew meat.

[@cherylgleason6297]

Can you learn from the NLT? I keep being told that I should never use that version.

[@catwoods5499]

If you let men guide you you will never learn. Make sure to read the preface over the translation so you better understand more about and the decision they made. Too many people are ok with following others blindly without doing any kind of research on their own

[@SM-JIL]

Yes, you can learn from the NLT. You read a Bible that you can understand, and you will branch out into more complex translations like the KJV, NASB etc. what is the point of you reading a complex translation and not understanding what it’s about? You are going to lose interest, and also never learn the nuances of the different translations, and why people prefer one over the other. Start from the very beginning and choose a translation you feel comfortable with, as you can see in Cat’s journey.

[@ginjaninja5419]

Hi Cat, How long does it take you to read through the entire Bible?

[@catwoods5499]

It depends on my purpose if I read to just read all between 30-45 days.

[@ginjaninja5419]

@catwoods5499 That's amazing! Do you read a certain number of chapters a day or do you follow any type of "schedule"?

[@catwoods5499]

@ginjaninja5419 no I just start at Genesis and move on through the book of the Bible. I can't use reading plans I get too disappointed with myself if I fall behind. So I have learned reading as much as I can and pushing myself every time to read one more chapter when I feel like it's enough. Which is typically anywhere from 10-15 chapters a day sometimes more or less. However there is one amazing reading plan I have it saved in my groups for anyone who wants to try it. Called Shred 30day reading plan it's absolutely my favorite reading plan ever. I highly recommend everyone trying it out at least one time. I have several videos talking about on my channel too. Anyways like I said in the video several times. If you truly enjoy & get excited about your Bible you want to stay in it. Just like you are addicted to your phone that's exactly how I am about my Bible that I am calling my Daily Driver/or my Cuddle Bible because I literally Cuddle with it ✍📖💕

[@veronicamoreno3653]

What Bible translation is your pink Bible?

[@gema7777]

It’s Humble Lamb HISTory NAS Bible in rose gold.

[@catwoods5499]

Thank you sis I just seen this question

[@veronicamoreno3653]

Thank you

[@openlybookish]

Thank you for sharing a bit of your testimony Cat. 😭🥹🩷🙏🏻

[@Karen3263]

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