Reading His Word...on a regular basis

Hey ladies! I know, I know. I haven't posted consistently again. But never fear, a devo is here...today! Mainly I want to focus on reading the Bible and why it is so important that you do read it.

Read this: Psalm 119:9-16 says...

How can a young person stay pure?
By obeying your word.10 I have tried hard to find you—
don’t let me wander from your commands.11 I have hidden your word in my heart,
that I might not sin against you. 12 I praise you, O LORD;
teach me your decrees.13 I have recited aloud
all the regulations you have given us.14 I have rejoiced in your laws
as much as in riches.15 I will study your commandments
and reflect on your ways.16 I will delight in your decrees
and not forget your word.

Think about it: You see, when we read God's word and when we know God's word then we know how to follow him, obey him and ultimate have a deep relationship with him.

Now, I know it's hard to get into the habit of reading the Bible on a daily or regular basis. Soooo, I have a plan! Besides trying to keep up with this blog, I want to challenge you with something else ... doing a reading plan.

And how can you do this, well they've made it really easy at a website called YouVersion.com.

There you can sign up through your Facebook account, or if you don't have FB then you can just sign up with an email address.

Once you are signed up there is a tab at the top of the page that says Bible. Click on that and then go down the list of options and click on Reading Plans.

There you will find a ton of options to choose from such as reading the Bible in a year or reading the New Testament in 85 days. There are even smaller reading plans with short goals like reading the book of James in two days.

Anyway, I really encourage you to try this website out because it really keeps you accountable about reading your Bible.

I've been doing the Psalms and Proverbs in 31 days reading plan and have loved every minute of it. Every time I'm done with a Psalm or Proverb I check it off and then my progress is tracked.

It's making me really challenge myself and I really want to complete all 31 days.

 

So go ahead, try it out! I PROMISE you will not be disappointed with what God will do through you and in you if you do.

P.S. I'll be talking about this on Sunday at P.O.P if you are confused. Or if you want to give me a call and have questions...please feel free!

Pray about it: We've had this talk before, but if you know deep down in your heart that your relationship with God is not at all real or if it's on the fritz...then you should really pray about focusing more on spending time with God in his word and in prayer. Ask God to show you the best way to spend time with him. Also, pray for your other sisters in Christ who are struggling with the same issues. 

Live it: Today, take just a moment to sign up with YouVersion and get to reading! LOVE YOU ALL!!!