“When you read God's Word, you must constantly be saying to yourself, It is talking to me and about me”

Simplified Meaning:

When you read holy texts or religious advice, think of it as a personal message just for you. Imagine you get a letter from a friend giving you advice about your life and actions. They are talking to you to help you, correct you, and guide you. It is like a mirror showing you your strengths and weaknesses to help you improve. For instance, if you read a passage about kindness, don't think it's about other people needing to be kind; see it as a reminder for you to be more kind in your daily interactions. Applying this idea, when you read something that encourages forgiveness, take it as advice for you to forgive someone you have been holding a grudge against. This perspective helps you grow and become a better person by actively reflecting on and incorporating the teachings into your own life. It keeps you engaged and makes the reading more meaningful and relevant to your own experiences and challenges.