I read a while ago about how trees are shaped based on the elements such as winds, heat, water that they are exposed to over a period of time. In the same way, over time the Word should shape our lives in way that causes our lives to reflect the Word of God.
The apostle Paul wrote to the Colossian church about the Word shaping their lives:
Colossians 3:16-17 AMP
”Let the [spoken] word of Christ have its home within you [dwelling in your heart and mind
—permeating every aspect of your being] as you teach [spiritual things] and admonish and train one another with all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
Whatever you do [no matter what it is] in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus [and in dependence on Him], giving thanks to God the Father through Him.”
In order for the Word of God to dwell in us it must take root in our hearts,
…becoming the guiding force for our lives, which shapes our thoughts, attitudes, speech, and behavior as we submit to the Holy Spirit.
For the Word to be effective in our lives in this way, our study of the Word of God should include time spent pondering the application of scripture to our daily lives.
If our study of the Word does not shape our lives over time then our study has not been productive.
It could be we have not let the Word “dwell” in our hearts richly;
maybe we have not allowed the Word we hear in small group, or worship service, to spill over into how we live throughout the week.
Our knowledge of the Word of God is not measured by our ability to parrot scripture but in how the Word has shaped our lives.
As we grow in our understanding and application of the Word we grow in Godly wisdom and our ability to instruct and encourage others.
As we grow in our knowledge of the Word, our capacity to worship and serve God should increase.
(Ref:Kay Arthur)
NOW LET US PRAY
Holy God, thank You for giving us Your Word to transform our lives.
Father, I pray that You give us the grace to be present in your Word as we study.
Let Your Word permeate into our hearts, enough to transform us.
Abide with us at all times as we are transformed to who You created us to be.
In the name of Jesus Christ I have prayed.
Have a blessed day 
