Esotropiart

Elder Dave invited us all at Ethnos to join him in reading the Bible this year. I've been listening on and off to the Bible, but have been thinking it would be nice to have some sort of structure to my daily reading. It's been a number of years since I've gone through the entire Bible, so it's about time. I'm going to be following the English Standard Version Study Bible Devotion schedule. I have come to like the ESV Bible quite a bit. Their web site is especially useful. In particular I enjoy the ability to listen to audio online while reading the words on screen. The narrating voice is pleasant, rather than annoying like some I've heard. I decided to catch up on the days I've missed and will be reading 2 days' worth of devotion each day until I get caught up for January's reading. At that point I'll go to one a day.

I encourage you to read the Bible more. Take it very seriously. I can honestly say that spending more time in the Word of God over the last 5 months has transformed my heart and sustained me through the worst times of my life. Conversely, the days and weeks that I've slacked in my reading/listening have indeed been unbearable.

The Spirit of God will be present in the words for you if you ask Him to be. Believe it and receive. Persist, don't give up! Be blessed this year! If you decide to "up your level" of seriousness or intentionality concerning reading the Bible - or already have recently - please let me know. It would be an encouragement to hear. Share your story if there is one to tell of why you are deciding to make an increased commitment in this area. I would like to pray for you personally, that the Spirit bless you as He has blessed me through His Word. It is possible to know the Living God!