The 31 Day Experiment

The 31 Day Experiment It has been said that in order for something to become a habit, it needs to be done continuously for at least a month. Do you want to have a more consistent, meaningful encounter with God each day? Try this experiment. Make a commitment to spend 15-20 minutes in Bible study, meditation, and prayer over the next 31 days. Allow God to make this valuable time a regular part of every day of your life. October 19 October 20 October 21 October 22 October 23 October 24 October 25 October 26 October 27 October 28 October 29 October 30 October 31 November 1 November 2 November 3

2 Corinthians 5:14-17 Isaiah 40:28-31 Joshua 1:8-9 Romans 12:1-2 Psalm 119:9-11 Matthew 7:24-27 Ephesians 5:3-4 Hebrews 11:24-26 Psalm 63:6-8 Nehemiah 9:5-6 Colossians 1:9-13 Psalm 37:3-5 Habakkuk 3:17-19 James 1:2-8 Philippians 4:6-7 2 Timothy 2:1-4

November 4 Hebrews 12:1-3 November 5 John 14:12-15 November 6 Jeremiah 1:4-8 November 7 Acts 4:24-31 November 8 Philippians 3:7-11 November 9 Matthew 6:31-33 November 10 Proverbs 3:5-7 November 11 2 Peter 1:4-8 November 12 2 Corinthian 12:8-10 November 13 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 November 14 Romans 12:9-14 November 15 Ephesians 6:13-20 November 16 Titus 2:11-14 November 17 1 Samuel 15:22-23 November 18 Luke 10:38-42

If you are unaccustomed to meditating on Biblical passages, you might find the information below to be helpful. Many find that the process of writing their meditations in a journal helps them Read the passage carefully several times. Meditate on the meaning of the passage. Give the passage a short title that reflects its content. Write a paraphrase of the passage – putting it in your own words. Make at least one personal application of the passage.

An effective way to pray is to use the ACTS acrostic: Adoration: Praise God for His wonderful attributes Confession: Repent of any sin that the Holy Spirit convicts you of Thanksgiving: Give thanks for God’s manifold blessings Supplication: Pray for specific needs of yourself and others

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