Based on various Scripture readings One of the concerns that I often get from our warfighters, especially recruits and warfighters who are deployed, is this: “Chaplain, I like to read my Bible, but I don’t always understand what I’m reading.” “Chaplain, I’d like to read my Bible, but I just lose focus.” “Chaplain, I’d like to read my Bible, but I just don’t know where to start.” All of these concerns are understandable. There are days when I read my Bible and there are things in there that I still don’t understand. There are times that if I don’t plan to read my Bible, it’s not going to get done. And finally, there are days that I just can’t focus. If you could see my desk right now, you’d see that it’s filled with sticky notes and piles of mail. So first of all, what I’ve done recently is move my personal devotion space to a different location in my home so I’m not distracted by all of the sticky notes and piles of mail and my phone and my laptop. Secondly, what I also do is journal while I’m reading Scripture. I write things down so that I stay focused on those thoughts and prayers that I would like to pray as I’m reading my Bible. And third