The Well-Worn Word

 

    In 2020 I made a goal to read the entire Bible that year. I had heard someone say, "On the day of my judgement I don't want to stand before the Lord and say you gave me all this time and I read all these books, but I never read your love story to me." (I say "I heard" a lot, I hear a lot of things and when it strikes me, it sticks with me, it's an odd trait I have.) So, I made a goal to do it. I have had this bible for probably 10 years. I remember my Grandma Isabel used to read her bible each morning.  I needed it broken down for me into a daily reading. I have this weird mindset where if it is broken down into a daily/manageable thing then mentally it is easier for me to accomplish THAT DAY. Then I feel good. So, in 2020 I did it. I read the entire bible that year. It felt like a great accomplishment for me. Then I put said bible on my nightstand and would only pick it up occasionally. Then I got to thinking, should I read it again? Surely reading it once was enough, right? I could look at Jesus and say I DID IT, I read your word - all of it. Once. Then conviction took over and I thought well shouldn't I read it daily? I mean I want to. But I've already done it. I've never read the same book twice. I like the idea of getting up early while the house is still quiet and reading and drinking coffee, getting stuff done in the quiet. See our house is rarely quiet. It's like my people are afraid of the quiet. I relish in the quiet. Starting again this year I have made a conscious effort to read my bible every day. It really does make a difference! I feel better going into my day. This bible has seen better days and I have looked around for a new one but can't find one that I like as well as this one. Plus, this one has notes and highlights and underlines and all the fun stuff you are not supposed to do in your bible. My Granddaddy would not like that I don't think. I don't remember if he marked in his bible or not, I guess I just always thought growing up you don't write in your bible. I love to write in my bible though, notes in the margin and all. LOL, funny how that is. My Grandma used to say your bible should look worn out like this. Means you read it. I miss her and her sayings. 

Wishing you sunny skies and green pastures,

McKession