Read And Believe!

When their son left for his freshman year at Duke University, his parents gave him a Bible, assuring him it would be a great help. Later, as he began sending them letters asking for money, they would write back telling him to read his Bible, citing chapter and verse. He would reply that he was reading the Bible--but he still needed money. When he came home for a semester break, his parents told him they knew he had not been reading his Bible. How? They had tucked $10 and $20 bills by the verses they had cited in their letters!

How about you? Are you diligent about reading your Bible on a daily basis? In today's busy world, there seems to be less and less time to do all that that we want, or need to do. Between working, caring for families, participating in activities outside of the home, etc., it can be hard to find that spare moment or two to sit down and read any book, let alone read the Bible. Right?

Wrong! The Bible is more than just a book. Think of it as God's owners manual for our lives. Within its pages are instructions for living a purposeful and fulfilling life. Through its pages, God speaks to us. He gently guides us when we need direction; shares His wisdom in times of turmoil and conflict; and comforts us when we are in despair.

President Ronald Regan once said, "Within the covers of one single book, the Bible, are all the answers to all the problems that face us today--if only we would read and believe."

The Bible should be more than just a book in your library, or sitting on your coffeetable. God meant for us to read it; and not only read it, but live by it! If you haven't read a Bible in while, why don't you give it another try? You know, you don't have to read your grandparents old musty Bible? There are many wonderful, modern translations of the Bible available these days. By the way, you don't have to read it from cover to cover, either. There are different Bible reading plans that help make your Bible reading more manageable and pleasureable. Simply find one that suits you and go from there!

Scripture readings: 1 Peter 1:25, Psalm 119:89, Isaiah 40:8, Revelation 14:6

Let's Pray:

Lord, I know that my life needs your guidance and wisdom; I am only fooling myself if I think that I can do all by myself. Your Word is my true guiding light through the twisting and winding roads of this life; I will look to your Word daily to help me live the life that you meant for me to live. Amen.

God Bless You,

Robyn