Such as verses 25-32. I recently looked over those verses with a friend and they are, in a large part, the reason I decided to start this blog.
I am laid low in the dust; preserve my life according to your word.
I gave an account of my ways and you answered me; teach me your decrees.
Cause me to understand the way of your precepts, that I may meditate on your wonderful deed.
My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.
Keep me from deceitful ways; be gracious to me and teach me your law.
I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I have set my heart on your laws.
I hold fast to your statues, Lord do not let me be put to shame.
I run in the path of your commands, for you have broadened my understanding.
As you may have guessed, those are verses 25-32. These words made me realize that reading God's word shouldn't be a task. It shouldn't be something that I dread doing, or find boring. It should be something that I do because it invigorates me, because it strengthens my soul and pulls me to new heights with God. I should be eager to open the Bible and find everything that God has there for me. There are so many things that I don't know, about God, myself, and others, that I haven't learned yet because I've viewed it as something unpleasant. But looking at this section I can see that I've been deceiving myself. I love learning. I love discovering new things. And I love knowing God. The best way to do all of that is not by simply reading the Bible, but really delving into each verse and trying to pull the answers out of it bit by bit. By knowing His word, I will be able to know Him better.
This blog is where I will share my discoveries with whoever finds them interesting. It will mostly be on the Bible, but some current events may pop up every now and then, because I like knowing what other people think. So if you read this, or any other post I make, and you have something to say about it, please do. Half of this is for me to get my thoughts out in a tangible form, and the other half is to get your opinion on those thoughts. Iron sharpening iron and all.
What are your thoughts? Do you have anything particular that you do to help yourself stay in the Word? Do you think we need to stay active in reading the Bible?
