We all go through times where we read it everyday, for 30-60 minutes, and times where days go by and we don't read at all. Life is always getting in the way (not just for this, but for everything else we "should" be doing). But I don't thing I've actually picked up my Bible for 3 or more weeks. :( That's just too long, especially considering we do not have a church right now. We've been looking for about a year and a half, after leaving our previous one. Thought we found one this summer, but the head pastor believes that "the message" version of the Bible is a good version. That just doesn't sit with me, so, it was a no go for us. But, I digress.
So, this morning I was reading my homeschool support group's monthly newsletter, and the editor quoted Philippians 4:4-9 and I was blown away. It was EXACTLY what I needed to hear today! She had posted the newsletter on 10/24, but I didn't get to reading it until today. Why? Why did I sit down and read the newsletter today? Why did she choose that verse to put in? The answer is simple, God knew what I needed, and when I needed it. Even in such a small matter as this, He has a hand.
The message I get from this, is it's time to grab that Bible again, and start reading. The answers I seek are to be found within the pages of that Holy book. So, when I post this, I'm picking it up and reading it. Even if I only have 10 minutes. I've said it before, and I'm sure I'll say it again, but He never ceases to amaze me. I am always surprised at how much he love me, a seemingly unimportant person in the world right now. However, I am reminded of something I heard on a Doctor Who episode, that I think is 110% true: "There is nothing as important in this world as an average person." It's the little things we do that matter, and God makes sure of that.
Have you hit a time of not reading your Bible? Pick it up again. Go ahead, you won't be disappointed.
blessings,
mamaAthena
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