 It wasn't until I came to know the Holy Spirit that I began to receive a passion for the Word of God. Without the Holy Spirit, the truth of the Word cannot be fully received. Once I began to acknowledge the presence of the Holy Spirit, reading the Word became exciting and lively. Not only does the Spirit impart a great reverence for the Word, He also imparts a great passion for the Word. But if I say I'll never mention the Lord or speak His name, His Word burns in my heart like a fire. It's like a fire in my bones. I am worn out trying to hold it in. I can't do it. It's Jeremiah chapter 20 verse 9. Jeremiah felt a fiery compulsion for God's Word. The Holy Spirit is that fire and he wants to ignite a passion for God's Word in you. Invite him to do so right now.