How to Read the Bom in One Day

President Nelson issued an invitation in the Oct general women'due south session inviting all to read the Book of Mormon by the end of the year. If yous're like me, the task may seem daunting, simply with inspiration and creativity to guide us, we can reignite the fire of possibility to complete this goal.

one. Listen to the audio version of the scriptures on the Gospel Library app. Listen while doing dishes, getting set up for the twenty-four hours, or while on the mode to and from work.

ii. Try listening on 1.25 or ane.5 speed. The change in pace alerts your brain that something is different, and you'll pay closer attention to the words. I do this to keep my heed from wandering if I'chiliad listening while doing other household chores. Many people have trained themselves to listen to audio works at a faster speed of 2x and even 3x! Mix it upwardly and detect what works best for y'all.

3. Read the Book of Mormon like you lot would a novel. Really pay attending to the story. There is definitely a beginning, heart rising to the superlative of conflict, and a satisfying ending. When President Gordon B. Hinckley issued a like challenge several years ago, I initially balked at the ability to read 531 pages in a brusk menstruum of time. The next 24-hour interval while nursing my infant, I finished reading a book that had over 531 pages. I felt like the Spirit was tapping my shoulder, saying, "See, y'all very well can read this most of import book in a short period of fourth dimension."

4. As you lot read, marker verses by topic. Choose three to start. For example: Jesus Christ, Love, and Mercy. Mark each topic in a different color.

5. Periodical as you become. Write your thoughts and inspirations every bit you lot read. You might be surprised what comes to mind as you ponder and permit space for inspiration to enter your heed. Yous tin do this in a journal (run across the new scripture journal at Deseret Volume). You can also periodical right within the Gospel Library app. Select a word, phrase, or verse and so record a note. Y'all tin use the speech to text function on your telephone or device likewise! Cheque out the video below for more journaling ideas.

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6. Trouble concentrating? Set an alarm and read five-10 verses at three different times during the day. How might your day exist dissimilar if the scriptures followed you through the day?

vii. Read equally if yous were there. Learn virtually the setting of the Book of Mormon. Now put yourself there, and as y'all read, pretend that y'all are listening at the feet of the prophet Nephi, or Alma, or the Savior Jesus Christ. There are wonderful Book of Mormon videoscreated by the Church that tin help you become more familiar with the setting.

8. Notice YOU in The Volume of Mormon. Report the scriptures, noticing all the references to you. Every book contains references for our solar day. Cheque out Omni, Words of Mormon, and Moroni to get started.

nine. Combine reading methods to keep your study agile. Some days I read slowly, marking and journaling every bit I go. Other days, I listen to the scriptures while driving or doing laundry. Information technology keeps my heart turned toward the scriptures when I'm looking for more than ways to go my reading in as I progress toward my goal of finishing the Book of Mormon.

ten. Don't interruption the chain!This has been the secret to our success for family unit scripture study. After trying for years to have consistent study, a friend shared that they marked on the calendar every solar day that they read every bit a family. Nosotros decided that we didn't want to break the chain and that if we could read every solar day without missing for two weeks nosotros'd have a party. Fifty-fifty my four-year-former started bringing me my Book of Mormon and maxim, "Don't break the chain, Mom!" We had a party and take connected on our longest streak ever. The almost important part is that my children are invested in reading the Volume or Mormon and recognize its importance.

Rachelle J. Christensen is the author of over 20 books, includingDiamond Rings Are Deadly Things. She graduated with a caste in psychology and lives with her family on a farm in Idaho.

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