Are you a list maker? Do you ever add something to your list just so you can mark it off the list? I love the feeling of accomplishment!
As part of our Sunday morning Life Group lesson, we were asked to make a “TO DO LIST” for the week. We then numbered our list in order of importance. Then we renumbered the list in order of reality.
It has been fun to watch the week progress to see how I responded. Guess what? It was an ambitious list and I still haven’t even started several items. But I did finally get my windows washed!!
It was a nice lesson on Where to Place Your Priorities. I walked away from the morning very encouraged because my daily Bible reading time didn’t even make the list. Reading the Bible is such an important part of my every day schedule that it doesn’t even occur to me to add it to my list as something to do. It’s part of who I am.
Just as I would not record breathing, eating or drinking since those are necessary steps to everyday survival. Sure, I can go without a meal but it would be rare to go an entire day without food and water – just as it has become rare to go without my (much needed) daily Bible reading.
I’ve spent the week reflecting on the important role the Bible has played in my life. It has transformed me by renewing my mind! (Romans 12:2)
For years, I have asked God to give me an insatiable desire for His Word! He faithfully answers my cry. Daily spiritual food has proven to be as valuable as my physical needs. Life is hard! We don’t have to make it on our own! We can invite God to speak into our lives daily.
Take a moment right now to join me in thanking God for renewing your mind through His Word and ask Him to continue to give you a daily hunger for reading the Bible! If necessary, add it to your daily list until you no longer need the reminder! Now, if you will please excuse me, I’ve got to get back to my list.
Copyright©2017, Gloria Stucky
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