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Why is it that many Christians may be reading the Bible the wrong way without even realizing it?

Agenda. Yes, agenda. In its simplest meaning, an agenda is an outline or a plan. So, is it wrong to have a plan concerning the Word of God, or to take notes and outline the things written therein? Certainly not.

However, we must remember that these are His words, not yours or mine. Yes, we can read a person’s words and benefit by identifying certain things that speak to a given time or situation. But when we consider that Scripture is the Word of God, how often should we approach it with our own agenda already in hand?

We may come saying, “I need this, I need that, and this or that must change in my life,” so we approach His Word with a plan for a specific outcome.

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The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace. Exodus 14:14   That is to say, the Lord will fight for you, and all you need to do is keep still.

There are seasons in life when the weight you carry is quiet, hidden, and known only to you. You endure the pressure, you pray through the heaviness, and you keep moving even when your heart feels tired. Private battles are hard enough. But there are moments when the struggle becomes public, when your character is questioned, when your growth is overlooked, and when your past is used as a lens to judge your present. These moments cut deeper than the silent burdens you carry alone.

It is painful when people assume the worst about you. It is painful when old mistakes are treated as your current identity. It is painful when you are blamed for things you…

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