Challenged

Our pastor has challenged us to read through the Bible this year. Not just to be able to say that we’ve done so, but to read, question and study a book each week. There are some short enough to fit together, so we should be able to complete this by year’s end.

So, my devotionals may be a bit different this coming year. Of course, I’ll probably still jump around a bit – I have a tendency to read something in one book, note the references, check them out and jump to an even newer reference from that one. It may offer me a complete new perspective on the message I’m to hear.

With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments. Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. (Psalms 119:10-11)

That’s why I read the Bible anyway – with my whole heart have I sought Him, that I might not wander from His commandments. And I have His word in my heart, that I might not sin against Him. There is so much in the Bible that draws me closer to Him.

As a child, I memorized verses. Many not of my own choosing, but today I am so grateful that I can call upon them without even opening my Bible. His word have I hid my heart.

He has also promised me: So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. (Isaiah 55:11)

Would you be willing to take a few moments each week and read through the Bible with us?

Would you be willing to share supportive moments as we stick with this?

Thanks!!