He tends His flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart; He gently leads those that have young. (Isaiah 40:11, NIV)
Jesus gathers us in His arms, carrying us close to His heart, and gently leads us.
Sweet friend, my prayer for us is that we would live close to His heart. Allowing Him to lead us. That’s why I created the Close to His Heart Bible Reading Plan.
My goal for many years was to read the Bible from cover to cover in one year. I started every year with great intentions. But ended with another failed attempt.
I finally discovered one-year Bibles, and have read God’s Word from beginning to end since 2009.
Then I read Secrets of the Secret Place and wanted something more. Bob Sorge’s Bible reading plan included reading Jesus’ words every single day—something the other plans missed.
“It’s in the Gospels that I behold my Beloved, my Lord.” Bob Sorge, Secrets of the Secret Place: Keys to Igniting Your Time with God
But I feared using Bob’s method of counting pages and paper clipping passages would leave me with an unfinished Bible at the end of the year. I knew I needed a concrete plan in order for this to succeed.
The Close to His Heart Bible Reading Plan is a 365-day plan with daily readings from:
- Genesis to Malachi (except for Psalms to Song of Solomon)
- Psalms to Song of Solomon
- Gospels
- Epistles
The way this plan differs from other plans is one of those sections is the Gospels. This plan was my answer to Jesus’ invitation to learn from Him and find rest for your souls found in Matthew 11:28-30.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
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All you need is a Bible and a desire to draw close to God’s heart. But here are some additional resources you may enjoy:
- Verse Keeper Book Darts (40 Mixed Colors): I got these so I didn’t have to worry about multiple bookmarks in my Bible or paperclips that tore my pages.
- Secrets of The Secret Place: Keys to Igniting Your Personal Time with God by Bob Sorge: love this book. I’ve never reread a book other than the Bible, but I plan on reading this one every year.
