Making Jesus Real

People frequently ask one of the following questions:

  • What can I do to find Jesus in my life again?
  • Jesus doesn't seem real to me right now, so how can I regain my relationship with Him?­­
  • I've messed up so badly; can I ever find my way back to Jesus?

First, DON'T GIVE UP on being real in your daily life. Second, spend time with Jesus each day. Commit to spend time in the four Gospels that tell the story of Jesus' life. Read one chapter each day, following the steps below. Soon you will realize that this is not Bible study, but learning to be Jesus’ disciple!

Reading Tools

Journal Form

Getting to Know the Heart of Jesus

Pray something like the following before you read.

Father in heaven, I believe in you, but my life is a mess and filled with struggles. I need to know Jesus is there for me. So as I read today, have the Holy Spirit open my mind, my heart, and my will to know what Jesus wants me to know today, what He wants me to feel about what I read, and what He wants me to do. Thank you. In Jesus’ name I pray.

In a journal, digital calendar or your notes app in your computer or phone, record this. You may even want to use a special Bible. One sentence is plenty.

This is what I believe Jesus wants me to know from this passage.

In a journal, digital calendar or your notes app in your computer or phone, record this. You may even want to use a special Bible. One sentence is plenty.

This is what I believe Jesus wants me to feel as I interact with this passage.

In a journal, digital calendar or your notes app in your computer or phone, record this. You may even want to use a special Bible. One sentence is plenty.

This is what I believe Jesus wants me to do, putting this into practice in my daily life.

Oh Lord, please hear my prayer as I conclude this special time with you. (Insert your personal prayer here.)