It has great value in my household and it's an honor to have in my room. I have three siblings living at home along with my mother and myself. We all have one in our separate rooms. It usually just sits there unused in some rooms more than others. I pick up mine when I really try hard to make time. My excuses are still "I am really tired," and "I work too many hours and I have so much homework. I just can't find time." Some may call them excuses, but that is my current life. I take great care of my Bible. Before heading to bed, I grab it and begin my prayers along with the reading. It sits right on my nightstand next to my bed. So convenient. Yet, I still have a hard time reaching for it on my tedious nights. Many probably think that it is just a storybook written to teach morals, but not my Bible. Mine comes alive whenever I read it. I relate to the characters as the characters relate to me. They talk to me and make me realize what I am missing out on. Wisdom reassures me. My fear of the Lord brightens up my knowledge. My sins scream back at me whenever I read John 3:16.
I learn more than just morals, I learn to become. I change. I become strong and faithful. Honest. Righteous. I learn to love. I dig deep down in my heart and know what is missing. My Bible does that for me by not letting it just sit on my nightstand. In order for effect to take place, it has to come alive. I have to breathe life into it the way the main character of this book did for me, so I am holding on to my promise the same way He held onto His. I am off to read the Good Book...
From this blog I can tell that your pretty religious, and most likely go to church. The picture adds a nice touch, that way the reader gets a feel for the type of bible you read. Blog is pretty influential, it kinda makes me want to read mine, kind of. I can't really make any comments on the grammar or misspellings because your pretty good at writing and don't make too many mistakes. Bravo good job!
ReplyDeleteThanks Blake! Your comments are encouraging! I hope you have time to read your Bible :)
ReplyDeleteI thought that your blog was extremely personal and one that I struggle with constantly. My time is to very thin and I can’t seem to make time for the simple things. Your blog makes me reflect on my personal beliefs. When you said, “I learn more than just morals, I learn to become.” I found myself re-reading that sentence over and over. I could not help but to see poetry, maybe were no point was intended. When you say, “I learn to become” that to me was powerful and most inspiring of the whole blog. I really enjoyed the role your bible plays in your life and from that can sense your religious beliefs. Thank you for your blog.
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I like how you brought the bible alive. I am often encouraged to read the bible by other people but i just brush them off. I don't think i would be able to read some of the words in it. but you showed me that I can read it. I think it's wonderful that you read it at nights when you find time. I wish i could just have the courage to open it up at least once a year.
ReplyDeleteWell, I believe that you can open it every now and then.. Try harder like I did. By the time you know it, it will become a habit-- a good habit, in fact. :) Thanks for the encouraging comment!
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