one of my "things to-do before i'm 30" is to read the entire bible. Admittedly, I started off slow at the beginning of my 29 year old life, so I'm hoping to be finished by December 2012 now, which is only a month after my birthday. Anyway, I can never forget hearing people throughout my life speaking on the Bible being the manual to our lives and especially when we decide to follow Christ and live a life holy to God. How can we do so without knowing who God is and has been since the beginning of our time? I realized that I personally claimed so much and did so little to really investigate and search out what I was talking about. I remember someone else speaking about how important it also is, not just to read God's word, but to read all of it. Every single letter and story in there has been documented with intention and meaning. It's important to know everything God has brought together in this book. And so... I find myself now, trying to read 3-6 chapters a day to attempt to read it all this year. As mentioned earlier, in the beginning it was a bit difficult to be focused and determined to do several chapters a day. But with a little push, motivation, and inspiration I am off to a great adventure and have already learned so much from God's word.
After reading this, you might not feel called to do the same challenge (or maybe you will :) ) either way I encourage you to have an active bible reading and study. I encourage you to be curious about what is in this book. There are stories that will make you wonder, question, and learn, learn, learn. You might become frustrated, joyous, or sad. Like me, you might feel as though you're looking in a mirror and discover new things about yourself. More importantly, you might discover or get to know more deeply a loving God who desires be known more by you. Who knows what God will show you and teach you? I trust it will be good things, if you seek God out with a sincere hear through his Word. So right now, I'm pushing you and hoping you will open up that Bible sitting somewhere and read it.
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