In the Word

For pretty much my entire life, I've neglected reading my Bible. My laundry list of excuses included....

-I'm too busy.
-I don't have time to read.
-I don't know where to start.
-I can't get up even earlier than I already do!
-I'm tired when I get home from work.
-etc., etc., etc., blah, blah, blah...

My desire to read my Bible does not stem from a religious desire to earn God's love, because that is not possible; it comes from a response to the call to know Jesus personally and in order to know Him, I have to spend time with Him. What better way to do that, then to read His Book?

Since February 1, I've been reading my Bible just about each morning. It is a treasured start to my day that really prepares me for eight hours filled with 30 children.

Cliff suggested that I read through the Bible in a year. (He knows how much I like to make lists and check things off to feel a sense of accomplishment.) I've tried this before, but this time around, I prayed that God would give me the desire to seek Him each day, and He has. So, with my Daily Reading Plan in hand, I gave it a go. I've currently read Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and have just started Deuteronomy.

My prayer is that I continue to meet with Jesus each day. By God's grace, so far, so good.

Oh how fast they grow...

I guess dogs and kids both grow so fast....can you believe Gunner is 10 months old? He is also huge! :) He has been a great addition to our little family.