InterVarsity's StudentSoul.org

A lot of people would like to become more familiar with the Bible’s characters, stories and message. That’s a worthy ambition, but where do you begin? Many would-be readers are paralyzed by the sheer size of the Bible and by not knowing where to start.

I drive an older Toyota Celica. I love it. I cannot go to a gas station or a shopping center parking lot without someone coming up to me and talking to me about my car. Stuff like, “I had one of those back in ’99” or “Wow, is that a Porsche?” (I’m not kidding) or “That was my dream car in high school” or “Love the Toyota, man!” Lately, I’ve been thinking how the state of my car is a lot like the state of my soul.

Ever faced a tough decision and not known how to pray about it? Have you found yourself confronting a nagging issue you want to deal with but felt like you don’t have a clue where to begin in prayer? Praying in the midst of confusion can become an opportunity to draw near to God and deepen your relationship with him.