Are you rushing the Word, and missing God? | Time | 04 26 2026 Your Daily Portion Sabbath School Lesson with LD “The Anomaly” Harris (L. David Harris) Many of us have tried the rushed devotional. Wake up late, glance at the clock, skim a chapter, say a quick prayer, then run into the day with a conscience that feels quiet, but a heart that still feels empty. Ellen G. White warns that hasty reading can leave us with little benefit. You can read a lot and still miss the beauty, the depth, and the hidden meaning God wants you to see. God gave His Word so we would know Him, and in knowing Him, love Him more. But that requires time, not perfection, time. Scripture invites us to be like the Bereans, searching the Word with care. The issue is not only that life is busy. The issue is what we surrender and what we protect. Time with God is invaluable. This lesson gives practical steps. Ask God to place desire in your heart and claim His promises. Invite Him to wake you earlier, or to free time in your schedule. Surrender your time to Him, not just your plans. Find a quiet place and be still before God. And keep showing up even when you do not feel like it, because closeness with God is built through consistent choices. New habits take time to form, and we cannot succeed without the Holy Spirit’s help. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Acts 17:11 Jeremiah 29:13 Psalm 37:4 Psalm 46:10 KEY THEMES: Hasty Bible reading can leave the heart unsatisfied God’s Word is meant to reveal God’s character and deepen love Time with God must be protected and surrendered Consistency matters, even when you do not feel like it REFLECTION: What is your biggest time barrier to unhurried Bible study right now, sleep, schedule, distraction, or inconsistency? What one change can you make today to protect time with God? PRAYER: Lord, give me desire for You and help me surrender my time. Teach me to slow down in Your Word, and build a consistent habit that draws me closer to You. CONNECT: https://yourdailyportion.com LifeTalk Radio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer, Amazon Music Subscribe for Daily Devotionals #BibleStudy #HowToStudyTheBible #TimeWithGod #BibleStudyHabits #Jeremiah29_13 #Psalm46_10 #SabbathSchool #YourDailyPortion #LDavidHarris
