Episode 64: 5 Steps to More Purposeful Scripture Study
This week I am thrilled to welcome back one of my favorite guests and contributors, Niki Olsen, of Niki Olsen Coaching. Niki Olsen is a licensed clinical health therapist and a life-coach/counselor who specializes in teaching women, particularly LDS women, strategies that help them enrich their connection to themselves and to each member of the Godhead.
In this episode, Niki will be sharing some tips to help us understand some of the potential roadblocks to having consistent scripture study. Now, more than ever, it is so important for us to learn how to access power from immersing ourselves in the word of God. But what does immersion look like? What does it feel like? How do I know if what I’m doing is enough? If what I’m doing qualifies as effective scripture study. There are a lot of opinions out there, for sure. And some of those opinions can lead to feelings of doubt and even shame if we’re not careful.
A few weeks ago, I was listening to Niki’s podcast, “Meaningful Moments,” and in her episode, she talked about 5 things we can do to help us be more purposeful in our scripture study. As I was listening, I immediately sent her a message and asked her if she would be willing to come back to the Edified podcast and talk about these five steps in more detail. She didn’t even hesitate! That’s one of the many things I love about this woman.
Questions Niki addresses in this episode:
1. Why do women struggle to have consistent scripture study?
2. What are women trying to get out of scripture study/ what should scripture study do for us?
3. How can women create consistent habits?
4. What myths do women believe about scripture study that hold them back?
5. How can women create a plan that works for them?
Key Points
Position yourself -- Find out where you’re currently at.
Point yourself in the right direction.
Make sure your ladder is leaning against the right wall.
Power is the destination
Progress up the ladder —
Step by step, rung by rung
Add rungs to your ladder.
Puncture the myths
Plans moving forward -- (plans being plural)
Do ONE Thing
This week’s invitation comes from Niki: Choose one thing you can do to make your scripture study more consistent. That’s it. Small. And simple.
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Resources — Be sure to check out these amazing opportunities:
Sign up for the next Consistent Scripture Study Challenge
https://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/5-days-to-consistent-scripture-study-edifiedSpiritual Survival Course
https://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/spiritual-survival-courseRemoving Roadblocks to Revelation Group Coaching Program
https://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/removing-roadblocks-to-revelationSeeking Personal Revelation Journal
https://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/revelation