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When I was younger, I hated the idea of reading the Bible. I thought it was a rule book for adults. Going into middle school, I thought that reading the Bible was going to be a waste of time until I started reading it every day. When I did, I realized that the Bible is much more than a rulebook. It is personal direction that God has given us to help us live our lives.

The second part of the Bible is called the New Testament, and we can find records of Jesus’ life and ministry in it. And some of the people who recorded what’s written in the New Testament were people who actually lived with Jesus. They saw Jesus every day. They spent time with Jesus, and by doing that, they got to know more about what God is like through being with Jesus.

In the same way, we can spend time with God by reading the Bible. When we read it consistently, it can help us know what to do in every situation. The Bible isn’t just empty words in a book, but instead its God’s words for us.

So this week, let’s take this challenge together: commit to reading your Bible every day, even if it’s for five minutes. Start by reading about Jesus’ life. Pro tip: you can use the subject index or search bar feature to help you out!

Written by Madi, age 15, from Mattoon, Illinois, USA