Sunday Sentiments

 

This past week has been full of prepping to speak, and it has been my favorite thing. Sitting at my desk, Bible open, thoughts flowing…this is one of the sweetest ways to spend time.

            In one of my sharing times, I’ll be talking about the importance of spending time deeply searching God’s Word. It’s so easy to grab a verse here and there, supplemented by some sugary devotional thoughts, and call it a day. I’ve been working hard to spend more time exploring fuller passages and studying for myself, not depending on others’ words.

            My Bible, which has room for notes, has been mine long enough that it’s starting to look lived in, and it brings such joy to my heart. When I open it, I find notes and highlights that remind me of specific pieces of my recent heart-journey. I find notes of verses friends sent to me to encourage me on hard days. I find reminders of deep studies I’ve done over topics and books. I find quotes from teachers and pastors that have impacted my life.

            And it’s just beginning. I still have so much more room in there to study and write and color code and grow.

            There are more verses to map and understand. There are sections to commit to memory. There are familiar passages to revisit from a new angle to try to learn more.

            I hope you’ll take some time on this Sabbath day to do the same. I hope you’ll not just catch a Scripture-snack, but you’ll dive in and really read. Really study. Really discover something you’ve never seen before.

            And as you do, I hope your faith solidifies and deepens. I hope your love for the Lord grows!