Reading with a friend or with a community of people will be helpful for you and so much more enriching as you keep each other on track and share what you are learning.

As you read the scriptures you will begin to notice things. Sometimes it might feel like the words are jumping out at you! This is God getting your attention. Write down the scripture and the thoughts you are having.

Prayer gets you ready to take in what you are about to read and it invites God's power to help you live out or remember a teaching in His Word. Keep it simple, keep it honest and don't try to impress God with what's in your head. Prayer is about what's in your heart.