# Living in the Word: Cultivating Hunger for God and Letting Scripture Become Sweet Like Honey

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Podcast: [Easy Biblical Marriage](https://stenobird.com/podcast/easy-biblical-marriage-6620822)
Published: 2026-05-10T08:45:12+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lucy-martin662/episodes/Living-in-the-Word-Cultivating-Hunger-for-God-and-Letting-Scripture-Become-Sweet-Like-Honey-e3j5989
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## Resource

In this special episode, Lucy invites you inside a real Strength & Dignity Spiritual Toolbox call where women gather to wrestle honestly with faith, Scripture, self-care, and hearing God’s voice. You’ll hear a powerful conversation about moving from “I should read my Bible” to genuinely wanting to spend time with God — and how consistency becomes possible when it flows from desire instead of obligation. If you’ve ever struggled to stay consistent in the Bible, questioned your faith, felt intimidated by Scripture, or longed to experience God more personally, this conversation will encourage you. Why spending time in the Word is spending time with Jesus Moving from “should” energy into genuine hunger for God Treating Bible time as self-care and intimacy with the Lord What real consistency actually looks like Why perfectionism can block spiritual growth Scripture as “sweet like honey” Wrestling with doubts and questions in a healthy, safe way The importance of being grounded in the Word while growing spiritually How God speaks personally through Scripture, music, and revelation Creating a faith foundation that can withstand challenges and cultural pressure Scriptures referenced: John 1 Psalm 19 Psalm 119 Ezekiel 3:3 Proverbs 24 Revelation 10 Isaiah 55 Ecclesiastes 8:1 Song of Songs Genesis 32 Key Takeaways: Consistency does not mean perfection; it means continuing to show up. Bible reading becomes life-giving when it flows from desire instead of obligation. God’s Word often challenges our assumptions and expands our perspective. Wrestling with God and asking honest questions can become sacred ground. Spending time in Scripture strengthens discernment and spiritual stability. Intimacy with God softens the heart and breaks down walls over time. Strength & Dignity is…

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