Soaking in the Scriptures

What I have to share today is not anything new.

In fact, it's the oldest thing in the book.

Well, actually it is the Book.

In the last couple weeks I have been an utter failure when it comes to getting in the Word.

I have all the best intentions, but my actions have fallen quite short.

For a couple months now, I have been really complacent about reading my Bible. That's not something I'm proud of, but there it is.

And honestly, until the last couple weeks, the desire to dig into the Word was gone.

Now, this is a place that I've been before. Most believers fall into this pit during certain stages of their life, however, it's not a place you want to get comfortable in.

It is so easy, once I've slipped into the pit of complacency, to just sit there. I might look up from inside the pit, and think about trying to get out. I might even say the words aloud. But if there is no action, I might as well order a rug and some furniture to make my stay in the pit more comfortable.

Anyway, unfortunately, I was in my own comfortable and completely unsatisfying pit of complacency, but last week I started to get inspiring thoughts. Thoughts like,

"Hey, I don't feel as close to God as I have been before. Maybe I should do something to fix that." 

or

"You know, I really want to read my Bible right now and dig deep into the Scriptures."

After a few thoughts like that, I started making a plan for how to fit Bible-reading into my day-to-day routine. Easier said than done.

Now for me, I  L.O.V.E. reading my Bible at the beginning of my day.

Getting a cup of coffee, snuggling up on the couch in my robe and a blanket, with my Bible and pen in hand.

Sounds like a nice scene, right?

Well, it is.....except that means I actually need to get up when my alarm tells me to.

I go to bed early, with the best intentions of getting up to my first alarm (yes, I have several alarms), and no matter how hard I try, I will get up with barely enough time to get ready for work.

I have a problem with getting out of bed.

After about a week of trying this, I was re-inspired last Sunday by something my pastor said about reading the Bible. He said,  

" Do not underestimate the raw, uncut power of reading the Scripture each and every day."

That rang so true for me, because I know from the times where I have been faithful in getting into the Word every day, that I had more joy, more love to offer others, a better work ethic, and most importantly, I was reminded of my purpose.

The time where I pursued the Lord and read His Word was the time I felt closest to Him.

Coincidence? I think not.

I want to get back to that place. I don't want to be in the pit anymore.

So, this week, my goal is to actually get up and begin my day at the feet of my Heavenly Father.

Anybody with me?