Sometimes It’s Boring
What are your favorite parts of the Bible?
I definitely favor narrative. Genesis, Exodus, Numbers, the Gospels, Acts, Ruth.
What is your least favorite part of the Bible? Can I ask that question?
Every time I read through the Bible, there are definitely sections that look forward to less. Like… cringe-worthy. I feel bad admitting that about God’s Word, but it’s true.
The major prophets… Ezekiel, Isaiah, Jeremiah… they go on and on and on and I find them boring and confusing. Paul’s letters? Not a quick read and super heady. The Psalms? I like them in small bunches, but I can’t sit and read chapter after chapter of poetry. I can only stand small doses.
I don’t think I would have ever admitted that I have favorite parts and not-so-favorite parts until after I started my current POWER READ THE BIBLE program. The narrator of this program actually suggests to turn up the speed on the audio Bible and get through the boring parts faster.
HE ACTUALLY SAID THAT.
I was like, “What… other people do this too? Other people can’t stand getting stuck in the weeds of the major prophets and endless genealogies???
That being said, can we all just agree out loud together that some parts of Scripture are more enjoyable than others?
Tara-Leigh Cobble addressed this same issue a few years ago when I was doing the Bible Recap. While all of God’s Word is as equally valuable and completely inspired, some parts need an accompanying prayer of, “Holy Spirit, show me why this is important to you.” “Holy Spirit, show me something about yourself from this passage.” “Holy Spirit, what do you want me to know from this passage?” “Holy Spirit, teach me something here.”
So sometimes when I’m stuck in the weeds, I make it a conversation with God and just ask Him why He likes this part!
It has changed the enjoy-ability favor more than I could imagine. It redirects my heart and mind away from what might seem unpleasant and redirects it back to God.
Leah Carolan
Director of Worship & Media
