My Journey to Daily Bread
For as long as I can remember, I felt drawn to the Bible.
Even as a child, there was a quiet pull toward God’s Word, a sense that something sacred lived within its pages. And yet, for many years, I ran from it.
Not because I didn’t believe. Not because I didn’t want God.
But because I didn’t understand it.
The Bible felt overwhelming. Confusing. Out of reach. I would open it, read a few verses, and walk away feeling more discouraged than encouraged. So I kept my distance - close enough to feel the pull, far enough to avoid the discomfort.
A Call I Couldn’t Ignore
In 2020, everything shifted.
I felt a calling to read the Bible that was different than before - persistent, unmistakable, and impossible to ignore. This wasn’t guilt or obligation. It was an invitation.
I joined a Bible study with a friend, not knowing that simple “yes” would mark the beginning of a five-year immersion into God’s Word.
Since then, my life has been shaped by Scripture in ways I never could have anticipated.
Through Bible studies, classes, guided teachings, and finally reading the entire Bible from beginning to end in 2025 through The Bible Recap, God slowly rewired how I see Him, myself, and the world around me.
From Avoidance to Appetite
Finishing the Bible didn’t satisfy something in me - it awakened something.
Now that I’ve read it, I don’t feel finished. I feel hungry.
I finally understand what it means when Scripture calls God’s Word our daily bread.
His Word sustains me. It teaches me. It pulls me out of the noise of the world and reorients me to eternal truth.
God’s Word meets me exactly where I am - in joy, in confusion, in grief; and guides me with precision that still amazes me.
It comforts me when nothing else can. It strengthens me when I feel weak. It steadies me when my mind wants to spiral.
It is not just information. It is nourishment.
The Word That Fights for Us
Scripture describes God’s Word as a sword, and I’ve experienced that firsthand.
In seasons of spiritual attack, doubt, fear, and grief, it has been the only thing strong enough to cut through the lies.
When my heart was broken beyond words, God’s Word held me. When grief made everything feel unsafe, Scripture anchored me.
It reminded me of what is true when my emotions tried to convince me otherwise.
There is power in God’s Word that no self-help strategy can replicate. It doesn’t just comfort - it defends.
Falling in Love with the Context
One of the biggest surprises in my journey has been how much I’ve grown to love the history of the Bible.
I was never someone who enjoyed history. But Scripture changed that.
Understanding:
who was writing
who they were writing to
what was happening culturally and historically
and why certain words mattered in that moment
has completely transformed how I read the Bible.
So much Scripture is taken out of context, often unintentionally. Learning the background brought clarity, depth, and truth where confusion once lived.
The Bible is not random or contradictory. It is intentional, layered, and deeply personal.
A Prayer That Never Leaves Me
My prayer is simple:
That the desire to read God’s Word never leaves me.
That I never treat Scripture casually. That I continue to return to my daily bread - again and again.
I pray God continues to reveal deeper understanding of:
who He is
who I am in Him
and how His truth is meant to shape my mind, my leadership, and my life
Reading the Bible didn’t make my life easier. It made my foundation stronger.
And from that foundation, everything else flows.
Why This Matters at Mindset with Megan
At Mindset with Megan, we talk often about renewing the mind.
But true renewal doesn’t start with positive thinking. It starts with truth.
God’s Word has been the single most transformative force in my mindset, my healing, my leadership, and my faith.
It continues to shape how I coach individuals, equip leaders, and walk alongside people who are ready for inside-out transformation.
Because when the mind is nourished by truth, the soul follows.
And once you taste the true daily bread, you don’t want anything else.
Take a moment to sit with these questions. You don’t need to rush through them - let them invite you into deeper awareness and honesty with God.
What has your relationship with Scripture looked like in this season of your life?
Have there been times you avoided the Bible because it felt confusing, overwhelming, or distant? What emotions come up when you think about that?
In what ways have you been trying to sustain your mindset, peace, or healing apart from God’s Word?
Are there areas of your life where you need truth to anchor you more than motivation?
How might understanding the context and history of Scripture change the way you read the Bible?
What would it look like to approach God’s Word with curiosity instead of pressure?
What is one simple step you can take to make Scripture a more consistent part of your daily rhythm?
You don’t have to start perfectly. You just have to start.
Pray this simple prayer if it helps:
God, give me a deeper hunger for Your Word. Teach me who You are, who I am in You, and lead me into truth - one day, one passage, one moment at a time. In Jesus Name, Amen.
