12/01/2024
For those that are following along, Day 12 of the read the Bible through in 30 days:
It's hard to put into words the change that is happening in my heart....
A little background.... I started leading a connect group at our church about six months ago. It's basically Sunday School, but I digress. I LOVE it! I love the women. I love studying Scripture and then leading a discussion. It has been a huge blessing.
What I've realized after spending 2 to 2 1/2 hours a day in the Word these past almost two weeks, is that my tank had been empty.
Yes, studying to lead my connect group had me in the Word regularly, but because my soul had been so weary these past several years, it hasn't been enough.
It's like my gas tank had been empty, but I was only filling it up with a gallon or two each week. It was just enough to get me to the next place, but my gas mileage wasn't as good, and I was on fumes most of the time.
Now that I'm filling my tank completely, on a daily basis, I can go further and more efficiently. I'm not wasting time having to constantly refuel with a single gallon only to know I'm about to run out.
I certainly don't have it all figured out, but if your soul is weary, get in the Word. Get in the Word longer than you think you have time for. Saturate your mind and soul with the absolute truth that only comes from the Word of God.
Put down your devotional book and pick up your Bible.
No, you won't understand everything you're reading. Yes, it will feel hard in the beginning. But... (the truth always comes after the but) you will NEVER get from a devotional what you get from the Word itself.
You don't have to start in the Old Testament. Start in the gospels or your favorite New Testament book. But start.
I know God promises His Word never comes back void. It's true. Prove to yourself it's true.
While I didn't start this endeavor of Bible reading with really any expectations of how it would benefit me, the blessings are more numerous than I can count...
My soul is refreshed.
My focus is better.
My prayer life is a million times better.
My time has been multiplied.
I'm getting things done around my home that I've put off for years.
I'm cooking and cleaning my kitchen daily.
I'm meeting in person with friends.
I'm sleeping better.
I'm waking up excited about the day.
And these are just the things off the top of my head.
I want everyone to experience what I'm experiencing. There are a million reasons you can justify why this is good for me but not for you, but if you were to try... you may find yourself with an exploding faith, an ease in your spirit, multiplied time, and closeness with God that's been missing that you didn't know how to get back.
I want that for you.
Happy Friday! I'm off to declutter my bathroom... ;)
