The Bible was not written simply to give you academic information about God. It was written that we may experience God today in a personal way. The Bible is the believer's guide to experience God. The Bible is like a menu in a restaurant. "Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good" (Psalm 34:8). To taste and see is to experience God.
Experience God in prayer. The Bible teaches us how to pray. It's important to understand that prayer is a personal conversation with God. It's more than speaking words from memory. Opening our hearts to God is true prayer. Prayer is not a monologue. It's a dialogue with God. Talk and listen with your heart (Hebrews 3:15).
Experience God through worship (John 4:24). Understand that worship is our personal response to God's love and goodness in Christ. Worship God daily with your songs of praise and prayers of thanksgiving. Surrender your body, will, and emotions to God through worship (Romans 12:1-2).
Experience God with others in public worship, family prayer, and small groups. Hearing testimonies of how others have experienced God is helpful. Be encouraged in your faith. Trust God to work in your life, that you may experience Him daily. Know that God is working in you for your good and His glory, "for it is God who works in you, both to will and to do for His good pleasure" (Philippians 2:13).
