I am very thankful that I have God's Word readily available to me each day. Most of the time I take this privilege for granted and forget that in many places around the world, Christians don't have the luxury of opening a Bible each morning. I am guilty of skipping my time in the Word sometimes. I let my busy schedule dislodge my quiet time with the Lord.
I read this quote from Charles Spurgeon this morning: "What poor starving saints some believers are who neglect the diligent use of the Word of God and times of prayer. If our spirituality can survive without God, it is not of divine creation."
This got my attention this morning! A starving saint....am I a starving saint?.....and not starving because there isn't a way to nourish my spiritual walk. No....starving because I simply neglect to seize the opportunity to open up my Bible, every day, and drink in God's life-giving words that restore and renew my heart, soul, mind and strength. I don't want a spiritual walk that survives on its own standards. I want a thriving kind of faith-walk that is filled daily with Gods renewing Words that guide and direct me according to His will. How else will I be able to stand in the face of trials and difficulties when they arise?
"Direct me in the path of Your commands, for there I find delight.
Turn my heart toward Your statutes and not toward selfish gain.
Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to Your Word."
~ Psalm 119:35-37
Thank you, LORD, for the blessing and the privilege to open up Your Word and be renewed.
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