Reading Through the Bible

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Yikes!  I just looked at the last date I wrote a devotional for this blog, and I can hardly believe I have waited so long.  I have to admit to feeling ashamed of myself for I should have plenty to write, since I am planning on reading through the Bible this year.  That means I am starting all over, because I want to try to do it according to the plan our church is using.  In fact, it is the same plan my husband is using.

The bad thing is I am already behind, which I don't like admitting.  However, I had the thought today that is exactly where The Enemy would like me to be, so I will feel guilty;  then, I just might give up.  And it is absolutely not worth it to let myself be ramrodded into guilt.  Reading God's word is fulfilling:  it is a wonderful experience to hear God speak to me through the Bible.

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:  that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works (KJV, 1 Timothy 3:16-17).

One Year Bible OnLine has a good plan for reading through the Bible:   I'm using the One Year Bible Weekly Reading plan.  I hope I do it in one year, but doing a Bible marathon is not the point.  The point is getting to know God better through His word.  I'm not boasting.  I'm not promising to finish reading it in the time allotted, but it is a worthy goal;  and now that I have shared with you,  I am looking forward to it even more.

God bless you in 2013.