Life Journal eBook

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WAYS TO START

THE NEW YEAR OFF RIGHT

LIFE JOURNAL IS HERE TO HELP! As a staff and church family, since 2009, we have been using the Life Journal reading plan to provide a way to starting a great habit of Bible reading, as part of our journeys of faith. We know - any new habit can feel a bit overwhelming, even with the best intentions, we can get side tracked by questions like How do I do this? Where should I start?

What is Life Journal?

Life Journal is a simple reading plan that helps you read through the Bible in 1 year. By breaking down the scriptures into bit size excerpts, reading your Bible has never been easier!

Where do I find the Life Journal?

The easiest way to access the Life Journal is YOUVERSION Bible App or online at PORTICO.cc/lifejournal The Life journal reading plan uses a simple acronym to guide you through the process of allowing the scriptures to impact your life. The S.O.A.P. acronym reminds you of what to focus on while reading:

S.

Scriptures -

Take time reading and allow God to speak to you, don’t rush. Look for ONE verse that spoke to you.

O.

Observations -

Why is this important? What do you think God is saying to you in this Scripture? Ask the Holy Spirit to teach you and reveal Jesus to you.

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Application -

Ask God to reveal how it applies to your life right now. Applying we’ve read is a practical way to help us to grow in our faith.

P.

Prayer -

Asking God for wisdom, guidance, or strength helps us to rely on His power to change. Praying teaches us to trust God throughout the day and it can show us how faithful God is all the time.

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HERE ARE 5 WAYS THE LIFE JOURNAL READING WILL HELP YOU TO START YOUR NEW YEAR OFF RIGHT

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SMALL WINS The Life Journal helps you tackle the Bible bit by bit. And small wins helps any new habit stick!

FRESH START The Life Journal is part of a new year - new you plan. And a fresh start makes 2020 feel great!

NEW PERSPECTIVE The Life Journal matches passages from the Old & New Testaments. And you get a new perspective on God's Plan.

4 TIMES IN ONE WEEK When you are reading the Bible 4 times a week, studies show it has significant impact in your attitude, relationships and habits. Before you know it, 4 times a week can change your life!

AN ACTUAL PLAN The Life Journal is an ACTUAL Plan! Each month and day outline what you read. No Guessing Required!

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READY TO START YOUR NEW YEAR RIGHT! Often when we come to the end of a year, we begin to think about what worked, what didn't work and what we want to do differently for the next year.

NOW - before you start to think that we have jumped on the New Years Resolution bandwagon, we really just want to help you get started with a simple habit that will help to change your perspective on the coming new year.

As a Christian, or even someone who is just getting started, Bible reading can seem like a monumental task - lots of books, dozens of authors and one giant story of God's love and redemption.

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