A distressed marriage, a frightened child, a realization of a hidden desire to be “in control”, a negative attitude to my surroundings…the list hasn’t gotten long (yet), but it could go on for a while. Basically, the motivation to document my journey is an effort to capture my feelings, emotions, opinions and whatever else that contributes to my actions.
I know, with all my heart, that I’m one of God’s children and have internal life through His mercy and grace. I talk to God, but for whatever reason, not regularly. The forces that oppose believers connecting with our Heavenly Father have helped cloud my ability to communicate with distractions of may kinds.
One of the biggest obstacles that I face in my life as a Christian is my desire or willingness to read. At an early age I rebelled against written words and to this day, in my early 40s, I am still not the strongest of readers. I made above average grades as a student so it’s obvious that the ability is there to read when it’s important. God is important to me, yet I fail to pick up a Bible and actually read it. What’s the deal. I even have multiple versions of the Holy Bible on my smartphone so there is absolutely no excuse.
It has to be a habit. I have to replace something that wastes my time with something that will be with me all the time and through into eternity. I think it’s time to put my copy of the YouVersion Bible App from LifeChurch.tv to use. It’s time to see what God really has in-store for me and my family. Stay tuned maybe I will post my progress.