I live two blocks from a railroad track. I have lived in that house for over 10 years now, and I can no longer hear the trains go by in the middle of the night. I have become deaf to the loud noise of the train as it rumbles past my house with the horn blaring every night.

I read the Bible every day. I have been consistent in my plan to do that since 2009. If I am not careful, I can become deaf to what I am reading. It can shift from being life-changing information to a low rumble in the background of my days.

I wish every single believer would read their Bible regularly. But with that comes the potential to no longer hear its instruction and power.

One valid prayer before you read the Bible, attend a small group, or listen to a sermon is to ask God directly, “Open my eyes and ears to see and hear what you want me to know.” Otherwise, the train of God may pass us by without us even noticing.