One of the most beautiful gifts we have as followers of Christ is His constant protection.

It is written- Those who dwell in the shelter of the Most High will indeed abide in the shadow of the Almighty (Psalm 91:1).

This imagery of finding refuge in our heavenly Father’s arms brings us peace and rest after we have sought shelter elsewhere for our worries and struggles.

Today let us declare this verse over our life, home, family, marriage, and friendships.

We must remind ourselves daily that God is our refuge, He is our shelter, He is our protection, and we can trust in Him.

Friend, so many of the battles we face daily can be released when we speak His truth over our lives.

The Almighty is present and never not with us.

Psalm 91:9-10 goes on declaring- If you make the Lord your refuge, if you make the Most High your shelter, no evil will conquer you; no plague will come near your home.

Today, if your heart is weary, call upon the One who can set you free.

Our Maker has created us to be in constant communication with Him and desires for us to depend on Him solely.

Friend, He will not forsake you in your time of trouble but will offer you protection when you dwell in Him.

I pray over your hardships today, friend.

I pray whatever difficult season you are facing today or will face in the future, that you encounter the Lord’s presence so clearly.

He is with you, always.

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One of my favorite worship songs is “In Jesus Name” by Katy Nichole.

The song goes on to say this-  

I speak the name of Jesus over you

In your hurting, in your sorrow

I will ask my God to move

I speak the name 'cause it's all that I can do

In desperation, I'll seek Heaven

And pray this for you

These words are powerful and can be felt deeply in whatever season you find yourself in.

Whether you are facing hard times, grief, sorrow, or disarray, the only One who can heal you and bring you back to hope is Jesus Himself.

Friend, I, too, speak the name of Jesus over you because it is all that I can do.

Today, I pray over your circumstances.

I pray God is with you and saturating you with His holy presence.

I pray you receive His blessing and believe He is still working in you and through you amongst your suffering.

The Bible teaches us in Psalm 139 that God is always with us- whenever we sit down and rise up, He is there, discerning our thoughts from afar.

Beloved, I pray in Jesus’ name for your faith to be renewed and for His relentless love to heal your broken heart.

I pray for revival in your life and for the God of all authority to bring you His peace and hope.

He is still good.

He is still worthy of our praise and worship.

I pray this over you in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Let’s dig deeper

Resources made just for you…

one

Bible Reading Plan

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Grab our chronological one-year Bible reading plan and find out who God is.

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Two

Christian Resources

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Shop my favs! I’ve compiled all my favorite Bibles, journals, and studies to Christian art, jewelry, and sweatshirts. All in one simple place!

shop now

three

Lockscreens

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I am so excited to offer you free downloadable lock screens! I hope you will use them in two ways: first, as a regular reminder of His truth, and second, as a Scripture memorization tool.

view all

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Keep reading and learn all about my go-to Bible studying tools and resources.

Bible Studying Tools

When it comes time to study the Bible, there are a few tools I like to use that help me stay organized within my Bible and also allow me to write out what God is speaking to my heart that day.

A Journaling Bible

A journaling Bible has extra space on the edges that give you room to write out any verses that speak to you while reading your Bible or thoughts you may want to jot down. While there are many places to purchase journaling Bibles, Hosanna Revival has some of the prettiest journaling Bibles.

Unfortunately, they no longer have the print I purchased, but this one in the ESV translation is beautiful! They always come out with new prints, and you can even request one to be hand-painted. I can’t recommend their Bibles enough!

Keep reading: 33 Bible Verses For Married Couples

A Journal

There are many times when I am about to start reading my Bible, but so many thoughts are running through my head, and I need to seek the Holy Spirit to help me focus. This is where a journal comes in handy! Cultivate What Matters have these- write the word journals that I adore and love. Each page lets you write out gratitudes, verses, and additional writing space to dump anything on your heart.

When my mind is having difficulty focusing, I like to use this space to write what’s on my heart before I read my Bible. Other times, I’ll write something after I have spent time in His word and write out what spoke to me. A standard journal is just as useful during Bible study too. The goal is to have a tool to jot down anything weighing on your heart and give it to God in prayer.

Keep reading: Daily Bread- 30 Days Of Devotions

Bible Tabs

Because the Bible is made up of 66 books, it can get a bit tricky looking for a specific book. These Bible tabs have been so helpful and useful since adding them to my journaling Bible. The tabs make it more effortless to flip back and forth between books and easily find what I am looking for without taking too much time. 

Colored Pens/Pouch

I am all about colored pens! When using a journaling Bible, it is just fun to use different colored pens like these ones to write out verses, drawings, or underline scripture. I also like to store my pins in a cute pouch like this one to keep everything nice and organized. Are you the same way? Comment below!

Bible Study Resources

I know reading the Bible for the first time can be confusing and intimating but as someone who was once in your shoes, please keep reading.

Scripture tells us the word of God is alive and active (Hebrews 4:12), and the holy spirit will start revealing verses to you that will equip you in your current season and seasons to come. Keep praying for God to help you better understand His Word, and He will do that for you.

He loves those who seek Him and who seek Him with their whole heart (Proverbs 8:17).

If you desire to understand God’s word deeper, these resources below are valuable and have also helped me so much in my time of studying the Bible. 

Blue Letter Bible

The Blue Letter Bible site will become your best friend. They offer many Bible translations, commentaries, encyclopedias, maps/images, and so much more. I recommend bookmarking their site on your computer and phone so that you can easily access them when you need a better understanding of a Bible verse, historical context, or even searching for specific words. 

Preceptaustin

I first learned about Preceptaustin from a Bible study at my local church. This online resource is incredible and one I recommend using asap. The commentaries provided are incredibly detailed and break down every single Bible verse so well. The writer’s testimony is so powerful and worth the read. This resource has been so essential for me, and I know it will be so helpful during your Bible studying time. 

Proverbs 31

Proverbs 31 is an online women’s ministry and offers many great online resources from Bible studies, the first five app, books, and daily devotions. Lysa (the founder) has a powerful testimony and is a phenomenal writer. Her book, Forgiving What You Can’t Forget, will change how you view forgiveness as it certainly did for me. Check them out today.

Well-Watered Women

Oh, how I love Well-Watered Women. They are another online women’s ministry whose focus is to keep us deeply rooted in God’s word. A mission I can get behind! They have so many resources from journals, Bible studies, apparel, drinkware, and much more. I recommend taking a tour of their site and checking out anything that calls out to you. 

Live Well. Serve Well. One-Year Bible Study Plan

When I first felt the Lord calling me, one of the first things He convicted me of was spending time with Him. I remember asking Him, Lord, I know I desire to grow closer to you, but how? What came to mind next was- to read His word. I knew that thought was from Him.

I had never read the Bible before and didn’t know how or where to start, but I came across a one-year Bible reading plan, and I started to follow it. That plan completely changed my life when I began to read the Bible in its entirety, which years later led me to create our own Bible reading plan.

Our downloadable One-Year Bible Plan is available for you to start growing a personal relationship with the Lord today. I have never regretted spending time with the Lord, and I desire to be in His word daily. His word is the nourishment our souls and hearts need every single day.

// I hope these must-have Bible studying tools and resources will help you dig deeper into God’s word. 

Start reading your Bible today, friend. 

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