Hello ladies! So I am so sorry AGAIN that I haven't posted anything on here for awhile. I'm also sorry that it somehow got "deleted." I'm not sure how or why, but I've gotten back up on the Internet, and hopefully I can be consistent enough to post a devotional at least every other day. I think posting every other day will help you all to keep up with the devotionals, too.
Anywho, know that I love you all, and I hope you are having a good start to your week.
First things first ... here's a reminder to visit YouVersion.
You really need to check it out if you haven't already. Sign up and then have tons of fun finding Bible reading plans to jumpstart you on your walk with God.
Also, below is a tiny devo to get us back into the swing of things!
Read this: Psalm 119:105-112
105Your word is a lamp to guide my feet
and a light for my path.
106 I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again:
I will obey your righteous regulations.
107 I have suffered much, O LORD;
restore my life again as you promised.
108 LORD, accept my offering of praise,
and teach me your regulations.
109 My life constantly hangs in the balance,
but I will not stop obeying your instructions.
110 The wicked have set their traps for me,
but I will not turn from your commandments.
111 Your laws are my treasure;
they are my heart’s delight.
112 I am determined to keep your decrees
to the very end.
and a light for my path.
106 I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again:
I will obey your righteous regulations.
107 I have suffered much, O LORD;
restore my life again as you promised.
108 LORD, accept my offering of praise,
and teach me your regulations.
109 My life constantly hangs in the balance,
but I will not stop obeying your instructions.
110 The wicked have set their traps for me,
but I will not turn from your commandments.
111 Your laws are my treasure;
they are my heart’s delight.
112 I am determined to keep your decrees
to the very end.
Think about it: Take a moment to really think about what this passage of scripture is saying. Search your heart and ask yourself, 'Is this scripture a reflection of my life or is God's word not that important to me?"
In this passage of scripture the psalmist is praising God for his word (his regulations, instructions, commandments, laws, degrees).
The psalmist is basically saying, "God, you know best. I want to follow your ways. I will keep your word (in our case the Bible) close to my heart. I am excited and happy about doing what you ask of me. I will not let anything get in the way - not sin, not sinful people, nothing - of my relationship with you."
So again, think about this scripture and ask the question above, "'Is this scripture a reflection of my life or is God's word really not that important to me?"
Pray about it: If you answered, "Yes, this scripture is exactly how I am," then I'm so happy for you! Keep it up! Don't back down and let God continue to guide you along life's path while you follow his word. Pray to God and thank him for his word and for being able to obey him. BUT ... if you answered, "God's word really isn't that important to me," then ask God for some guidance. Ask him to show you why his word is so important. Thank him for all he has given you, and ask him to remind you why following his ways should be your heart's delight.
Live it: I've said it one and I'll say it again ... READ YOUR BIBLE! I gave you a way to find reading plans at the beginning of this post so THERE'S NO EXCUSE. Today/tonight ... DON'T BE LAZY! Find time to spend with the Creator of all things. Spend time with the one who took time to create you. Trust me, YOU WON'T REGRET IT!
P.S. If for some reason you can't get on the Internet to get on YouVersion, then text me or Facebook me and we'll figure something out for you. PLEASE don't hesitate to ask because it is so important you start getting into a routine reading your Bible.
Check back on Thursday!
With His Love, Jessica
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