Two nights ago I woke up and couldn't get back to sleep. This may not be anything unusual for many folks, but for me it was a rare experience. Regardless of the circumstances, I have a real knack for being able to sleep. Tuesday night was different. My head was swimming with little details and big details--things I need to do at work and home and...unanswered questions. So, in the middle of the night, I started writing things down. I prayed. And the result of this sleepless bout surprised me.
During this time, I was convicted that I needed to...read my Bible!
What?!
I didn't get any insight about the future, nor did this really solve any of my problems. But I am now super ramped up about reading my Bible through in a year. The funny thing is that although I have two Bible related degrees, I have only read my Bible from cover to cover twice. Only once did I do this in a year's time.
When I think about this in conjunction with the other word from the Lord--"Look to Me"--it fits perfectly. I want God to be my vision. Reading the Bible will keep my focus on Him while allowing Him to speak to me. I feel sure that He will speak. I trust that He will lead.
I'm excited about God and eager to read His Word.
This can be nothing but good.
Thank You, sweet Father!
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2 comments:
Clay - I've been gone and I'm just now catching up. I loved reading that you're excited about reading your Bible. I am anxious to hear more.
Thanks, Candy!
You are encouragement personified. Lately I've been dreaming of coming back to Abilene to work for one of the universities there. I don't have any reason to think that it might happen, but it would be wonderful. Who knows?
Hope you are well!
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