Do not neglect

Most of my life I neglected reading the bible. I did read it - but more on an occasional basis. I had such a hard time understanding it so I just felt frustrated reading it. Many parts in the New Testament I would read over and over because some parts I could understand. It wasn't until some years ago I prayed a simple fervant prayer. "Lord, open up the scriptures to me." He clearly answered that prayer as one week in particular I could not stop reading the bible and I was understanding what I read. It was alive!

Psalm 119:14-16 "I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches. I meditate on your precepts and consider your way. I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word."

Spending time in the word of God is now part of my life. It has changed who I am and best of all it has drawn me into a close relationship with Jesus. Not just in words but heart to heart. This Psalm reminds us of what is most important. Getting rich? - hmmm - far greater to follow Jesus. Meditating on the path that he has for daily living is not a burden - his directions for living are not meant to be a burden but to make our life beautiful.

I know that when I die I will be with my Father in heaven. What joy that day will be. I cannot take anything from this life with me. I want Jesus to pour himself every day into my life, into my home. I want more of him in my heart, I want a deeper and even closer relationship with him. Yesterday I heard this song and fell in love with it. "Open up the sky, fall down like rain I don't wany anything but you..."

Worship your creator and your Savior. He deserves all our praise. Draw near to him and he will draw near to you.