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Re: Anytime I Pick Up My Bible To Read , I Always Feel Sleepy by iRepNaija1: 3:52pm On Jun 26, 2022 |
OP, first, calm down. No need to be disturbed because It's not that deep. Some people here are not willing to admit it but the Bible is not the most exciting read. But there are things you can do to make it easier to manage: 1) Which version of the Bible are you using? King James Version (KJV)? Revised Standard Version (RSV)? The New International Version (NIV)? Some may not think it matters but it does. In my opinion, KJV is very difficult to get through because, although it's a literal translation, it uses outdated English that no one uses in regular conversation, let alone normally reads. The NIV was specifically created to use modern-day English, makes the lessons and stories in the Bible easier to understand, and remains close to the original translation. 2) Try one chapter a day/ a week/ every two weeks instead of multiple in one sitting. It may take longer to get through the Bible in its entirety but doing one chapter a week, I think, keeps you more focused. It's easier to maintain your attention if you know you're only dedicating 30 minutes a week vs 2 hours. 3) Consider buying a bible study guide. There are so many on the market (e.g. 52-week guide, men's guide, women's guide, teen's guide, young children's guide, etc.). These guides were specifically made to help a reader interpret and understand the bible a lot better, and understand the meaning and lessons behind stories they may have otherwise missed. If you have a bible guide with you, it may make the reading more enjoyable and engaging. 4) Journaling. You might want to consider using this method to record your own personal thoughts and feelings about each chapter you read. How you feel about the bible now versus 10 years from now when you see your past journal entries can be eye-opening, especially when we encounter different life experiences and challenges. It makes you more personally invested. If you do the journaling and study guide, I would recommend reading the bible chapter, journaling, and then reading the guide so you can record your "raw" interpretation and see how close you were to the guide's explanation. Hope this helps. Good luck. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Anytime I Pick Up My Bible To Read , I Always Feel Sleepy by tiger28: 3:55pm On Jun 26, 2022 |
AntiChristian:Reason why I will forever be a Christian My New Testament says "if someone slaps you , turn the other cheek" "Vengeance is for God" "The gospel of Christ is filled with agape love and peace, redemption, salvation Now try reading the Quran.......... Tell me how you won't want to pick up an AK 47 to kill the "infidel" It's filled with kill kill kill for a "mortal" Mohammed Now can ANY Muslim answer these 4 questions * Why the almighty Mohammed couldn't perform any miracle ? * Why the Quran called Jesus a MESSIAH and NOT a Prophet? *Why the Quran says Jesus will come back to fight the Anti-Christ........NOT Mohammed?? The biggest of all Questions, ***** Why the Quran doesn't have the Word LOVE while the Bible is FILLED with it?? I will forever be on the LOVE and PEACEFUL side!!!!!! 1 Like |
Re: Anytime I Pick Up My Bible To Read , I Always Feel Sleepy by Jointheir7(f): 4:03pm On Jun 26, 2022 |
Just keep at it, bro. This happens to every believer who desires growth and intimacy with JESUS at one point or another. It's Satan's ploy and strategy to dissuade you from achieving that and ultimately lose interest. Remember, Satan comes to steal , kill and destroy. But Jesus gives abundant Life! (John 10:10) So, don't quit! Just ensure you pray briefly, binding the spirit behind, before study and meditate on the Word daily as the Holy Spirit empowers you. God bless you! 1 Like |
Re: Anytime I Pick Up My Bible To Read , I Always Feel Sleepy by judedwriter(m): 4:04pm On Jun 26, 2022 |
Aniluvreal: My brother, it's your flesh that fights spiritual things. The more you indulge your flesh, the more it fights against Bible study, fasting prayer and night prayer. Learn to fast. 1 Like |
Re: Anytime I Pick Up My Bible To Read , I Always Feel Sleepy by oluxy(m): 4:06pm On Jun 26, 2022 |
Aniluvreal: Lol.... Its not only you, it's the nature and tricks the devil uses to stop human from studying the scripture in order not to be free and know the truth. Try to read early in the morning when you wake or just a chapter in a day to begin with. 1 Like |
Re: Anytime I Pick Up My Bible To Read , I Always Feel Sleepy by Ipp1: 4:13pm On Jun 26, 2022 |
Oh 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Anytime I Pick Up My Bible To Read , I Always Feel Sleepy by Pathokpo: 4:16pm On Jun 26, 2022 |
AntiChristian:It's because bloodshed and sword fight is seen as normal thus no essence in mentioning it always |
Re: Anytime I Pick Up My Bible To Read , I Always Feel Sleepy by Cypress042: 4:17pm On Jun 26, 2022 |
onyekaokechukwu:Exactly |
Re: Anytime I Pick Up My Bible To Read , I Always Feel Sleepy by baralatie(m): 4:17pm On Jun 26, 2022 |
dallyemmy:We need to open a select separate tread for this 1 Like |
Re: Anytime I Pick Up My Bible To Read , I Always Feel Sleepy by phemmyfour: 4:23pm On Jun 26, 2022 |
Aniluvreal:Stop reading and start studying Get writing materials beside you. Approach the word of God with the aim to answer many questions and solutions to problems in your mind 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Anytime I Pick Up My Bible To Read , I Always Feel Sleepy by Nobody: 4:28pm On Jun 26, 2022 |
Aniluvreal: If you decide that everytime you want to read the bible, you would either stand or even better, pace about, would you still have this challenge? Simple solution to a very simple matter. It also applies to sleeping in church. I won't address the root cause of this issue. But this is a simple solution. 1 Like |
Re: Anytime I Pick Up My Bible To Read , I Always Feel Sleepy by Goodman247: 4:30pm On Jun 26, 2022 |
I experienced it many years ago, there are forces trying to keep you away from God, you need to resist it, buy a daily devotional and use it to study the word of God daily, read at least 3 chapters of d bible daily, shalom. 1 Like |
Re: Anytime I Pick Up My Bible To Read , I Always Feel Sleepy by almarthins(m): 4:37pm On Jun 26, 2022 |
Aniluvreal: Your spiritual life is under attack. So you need to pray. No be 5 minutes prayer because we wrestle not against flesh and blood but against principalities and power, rulers darkness in high places. 2 Likes |
Re: Anytime I Pick Up My Bible To Read , I Always Feel Sleepy by Loveme2022: 4:38pm On Jun 26, 2022 |
[quote author=Aniluvreal post=114164472]So I am faced with this problem of feeling sleepy anytime I picked up the bible to read, whether it's the hardcopy or the downloaded ones in my phone, I feel sleepy when i want to read it. But I can read other voluminous books/materials from cover to cover without blinking my eyes talkless of sleeping. I am so disturbed about this, I need help please. Firstly, think about God first then you can think about this wonderful works. Start reading when you are not tired yet Try read a bible character that interest you most. Read biblical books. Use house fellowship/cell/ Sunday school and other church programs as an avenue to reawaken your zeal for god. Watch Christians programme and Never forget to pray 1 Like |
Re: Anytime I Pick Up My Bible To Read , I Always Feel Sleepy by Ruby458(f): 4:43pm On Jun 26, 2022 |
James 1:5 says that if any of you lacks wisdom, he/she should ask God, and God who gives liberally without restriction or hesitation would grant him wisdom. That being said, ask God for help and wisdom to read your bible. Ask with your heart and you would get the solution you're looking for. Also, my man of God, Pastor Chris has taught us over the years to train and discipline ourselves as christians. The same way you would discipline yourself with food when you want to lose weight or discipline yourself to stop one bad habit or learn a new habit, apply the same tactics and discipline yourself to read your bible. As at two years ago, to pray for more than 10 minutes was a chore for me, I would sleep off if prayer is more than 10 minutes, but when lufe challenges came, I knew no one else could help me except God, my dear, I trained myself to start praying o. I used my alarm to do it. My prayer time was 12am, I would set my alarm for 11:55pm to remind me, set another one for 12:15am Incase I slept off, set another one for 12:30am, Incase of incasity . The constant ringing of the alarm showed me shege, but it helped train me. Today, I don't struggle to pray anymore, I look forward to my praying time. If I ever miss praying during my prayer time, I am always sad, and feel like I something is missing in my day. It's all about discipline and training, my dear. 2 Likes |
Re: Anytime I Pick Up My Bible To Read , I Always Feel Sleepy by uloaku4jokotade: 4:43pm On Jun 26, 2022 |
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Re: Anytime I Pick Up My Bible To Read , I Always Feel Sleepy by Kelvin3476: 4:48pm On Jun 26, 2022 |
AntiChristian:He didn't say he want to become a terrorist |
Re: Anytime I Pick Up My Bible To Read , I Always Feel Sleepy by compton11(m): 4:48pm On Jun 26, 2022 |
muykem:hehehehe tell that to army of God and Lord resistance army |
Re: Anytime I Pick Up My Bible To Read , I Always Feel Sleepy by miqos02(m): 4:49pm On Jun 26, 2022 |
Aniluvreal:it's normal but don't be disturbed. It will stop over time |
Re: Anytime I Pick Up My Bible To Read , I Always Feel Sleepy by AbleGodsolution(m): 4:50pm On Jun 26, 2022 |
Aniluvreal: |
Re: Anytime I Pick Up My Bible To Read , I Always Feel Sleepy by Onyipk: 4:50pm On Jun 26, 2022 |
The bible is not like any other book. It contains the word of life. The devil and his evil cohorts are aware of this so they fire sleep wave (spiritually) at anybody who wants to read and study the bible. You must exercise your authority as a believer if not the devil will contend with you throughout your life time. If you think it is a lie, just close your bible and stand up, all the sleep will disappear from your eyes. Thus, whenever you want to read your bible, plead the blood of Jesus, destroy every sleep wave and send it back to sender. Never forget that we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers, rulers of darkness and wickedness in high places- Ephesians 6:12 1 Like |
Re: Anytime I Pick Up My Bible To Read , I Always Feel Sleepy by Pimine: 4:51pm On Jun 26, 2022 |
Aniluvreal:Listen to me! It's normal because the Word of God doesn't excite your soul yet. The Solution Whenever you want to study the Bible, stand and pace around while reading. This will take care of the sleep. Next, ask the Holy Spirit to ignite a thirst and hunger for the word of God in your spirit. Let me tell you something. Whenever I sleep in the secret place, I usually imagine that my heavenly father is sitting right on the bed and I have my head on his legs while he smiles down and watches over me. It's not bad to sleep while praying at night as long as you've had a long enough discussion with your heavenly father. Apply all I've said and you'll be glad you did. 1 Like |
Re: Anytime I Pick Up My Bible To Read , I Always Feel Sleepy by nnamdiosu(m): 4:52pm On Jun 26, 2022 |
Aniluvreal: So if this happens even at times when you normally don't feel drowsy, you don't need a prophet to tell you that you are under attack. Pray against it. It's an arrow |
Re: Anytime I Pick Up My Bible To Read , I Always Feel Sleepy by AbleGodsolution(m): 4:55pm On Jun 26, 2022 |
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Re: Anytime I Pick Up My Bible To Read , I Always Feel Sleepy by mechanics(m): 4:58pm On Jun 26, 2022 |
Then something is wrong somewhere. |
Re: Anytime I Pick Up My Bible To Read , I Always Feel Sleepy by omolola12345(m): 5:06pm On Jun 26, 2022 |
The reason for reading the Bible and sleeping is because you did not get any revelation from what you are reading. Your mind is not opened to the bible. I pray that you receive the grace to get the revelation from the bible in Jesus name |
Re: Anytime I Pick Up My Bible To Read , I Always Feel Sleepy by yommen: 5:08pm On Jun 26, 2022 |
AntiChristian: Person wey buy you phone no try at all. |
Re: Anytime I Pick Up My Bible To Read , I Always Feel Sleepy by Timekeeper452: 5:08pm On Jun 26, 2022 |
Then sleep, no one mandated reading the Bible. |
Re: Anytime I Pick Up My Bible To Read , I Always Feel Sleepy by NairaMaster1(m): 5:09pm On Jun 26, 2022 |
Aniluvreal: All books bring sleep. |
Re: Anytime I Pick Up My Bible To Read , I Always Feel Sleepy by onunwa21(m): 5:10pm On Jun 26, 2022 |
U need deliverance!!; |
Re: Anytime I Pick Up My Bible To Read , I Always Feel Sleepy by EvansGuru1973: 5:16pm On Jun 26, 2022 |
I think I’m the only one suffering from this thing. I will follow some of the laid down rule on how to stop this bad habit of always sleeping whenever I’m reading the holy bible |
Re: Anytime I Pick Up My Bible To Read , I Always Feel Sleepy by Delenla(m): 5:16pm On Jun 26, 2022 |
Your spirit is weak |
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