I know I struggle with being consistent when it comes to reading my Bible. I get to feeling guilty for not reading it, then, I get it out for a while and do some good reading. But then … I put it down again for days (and often weeks) on end.
WHY????
I put on a good Christian face most of the time. Most of my friends would probably tell you I am a good Christian who could serve as an example from others. As far as I’m concerned … that just makes me a pretty good actor. I have been a Christian since I was 10, and I know how to act like a Christian. Rather than BE the real thing, I pretend.
WHY????
I am weak and stupid. That is why. Weak because I cannot maintain the consistency that I would like to maintain. Stupid because I KNOW … I REALLY KNOW … that a Christ-directed life is the best life in the world. By not reading my Bible consistently, I might as well be hitting myself in the head with a baseball bat regularly. It’s as if I say to myself – “reading the Bible would draw me closer to God and bring me ultimate joy … hmmm … what can I do to screw that up … don’t want any of that joy.”
What about you? Are you reading your Bible?
I have a suggestion for you. This is something I am going to try to do as well. I heard it from a preacher on the radio the other day. And no … it’s not reading the Bible all the way through in a year or anything.
I am going to read 1 John every day for 30 days. There’s a lot to be said about repitition. By the end of the 30 days, I ought to have a pretty good idea of what is in 1 John, and I will also probably (by the end of 30 days) realize that 30 days of reading 1 John is not enough. That’s key. We can read God’s Word over and over and over and there will always be more for us to learn.
I’ll close with these verses:
Psalm 119:11
I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
Psalm 119:105
Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.
1 Peter 2:2 – 3
Like newborn babies, you must crave pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience of salvation. Cry out for this nourishment, now that you have had a taste of the Lord’s kindness.
Go with God,
Donald B
Thanks Donald. This is exactly where God has me right now. I will pray for you and you can pray for me. Kelly
Well said…you weak and stupid man
Thanks for the display of humility. Admitting where we really are with God is a big step toward getting where we need to be.
Nice blog and posts
I know this feeling. Been there and done that. That is why I started Give Attention to Reading. It’s a blog site that is going through the New Testament. Love to have you join us as we read and discuss each weekday.
Check it out at giveattentiontoreading.wordpress.com
Edwin