My Confession...

Confession time...what's the most important book to us Christians? Assuming your answer is correct...the Bible. That being said...I've never read the whole thing. That's my confession. I've read different parts of it, listened to numerous sermons on it, but never read the entire thing for myself. So, that has been my New Year's resolution this year...to read the entire thing. There doesn't have to be a certain way necessarily. I started reading in Genesis, then after a recent sermon went ahead and knocked out Titus and Philemon. So, that's my plan...to read the entire Bible. My plan so far has been to put a dot literally beside each chapter that I finish, and to read a minimum of one chapter...but when given the time and focus, to read until I feel I'm through.
So, I want to encourage you in doing the same with me. As Christians, we should be a student of God's word...how else are we able to learn about Him and His teachings.

I will close with this analogy: I am fortunate to know a lot of people. However, that does not mean I have a personal friendship/relationship with them. Even at my church, there are good people I see every Sunday...but I've never gone out of my way to talk with them and get to know them. That's essentially what I've been doing to my God and Savior...I know He's good, I know He's there, and I know if push came to shove He would be there for me...but I haven't given God the opportunity to speak to me through His word and His teachings. The cool thing, I've really enjoyed reading the Old Testament so far (I would have never said that years ago). Just because you know God exists, doesn't mean you know Him. Get to know Him...you will be mesmerized by what you find out! Take this challenge with me and take your relationship and knowledge of God deeper!