DAILY TEXT, Friday, April 10, 2026. How I love your law! I meditate on it all day long (Psalm 119:97).

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Friday, April 10, 2026

How I love your law! I meditate on it all day long (Psalm 119:97).

When you read the Bible, be sure to look for ways to apply what you read. As you read a portion of God’s Word, ask yourself, “How can I apply this information today or in the near future?” For example, suppose you have read 1 Thessalonians 5:17, 18. Then pause for a moment and think about your prayers. Are they deep? How often do you pray? What are some things you are thankful for? Perhaps you can think of three specific things for which to thank Jehovah. If you spend a little time meditating on these things—even just a few minutes—you will not only be hearing God’s Word but also beginning to apply it. And if you do the same thing each day with what you read in the Bible, in time you will become a better servant of Jehovah. w24.09 5 pars. 9, 10

What should we do if we have a habit of reading the Bible in a hurry?

Suppose you are reading the Bible and notice that you are going too fast. What can you do? Try slowing down and reading at a pace that allows you to meditate on what you are reading or have just read. If the idea of ​​meditating seems complicated, don't be intimidated. Simply put, meditating is just thinking about what you read. You could either (1) lengthen your study period to include time for meditation or (2) read fewer verses and spend the rest of your time thinking about what you read. Victor, mentioned in paragraph 6, says: “I try not to read too many verses, maybe one chapter. Since I do my reading early in the morning, I have all day to keep thinking about what I read.” The most important thing is not how much you read, but reading at a pace that allows you to get the most benefit from what you read. (Psalm 119:97)

Why might you sometimes feel discouraged when reading the Bible? Give an example.

When reading the Bible, you may sometimes feel discouraged if you realize you need to work on many areas. Imagine this scenario: One day you read verses that say it is wrong to show favoritism (James 2:1-8). Seeing that you can improve how you treat others, you decide to make some changes. That's great! Then, the next day, you read a passage that highlights the importance of controlling your tongue (James 3:1-12). You realize that you have sometimes said negative or unkind things, so you resolve to be more positive and encouraging. On the third day, your reading discusses not being friends with the world (James 4:4-12). You conclude that you should be more careful about the movies you watch and the music you listen to. By the fourth day, you may feel discouraged when you think about all the changes you need to make.

Why shouldn't you be discouraged if, while reading the Bible, you see that you need to make changes?

Don’t be discouraged if you find that you need to make a few changes. Actually, that shows that you read the Bible with the right attitude and humility, and that you try to be honest with yourself. Remember also that putting on “the new personality” is an ongoing process (Col. 3:10). What will help you to keep applying God’s Word?

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