I really love the book of Proverbs… it’s probably the one book that I have read completely a few times and it never becomes old so I was pretty excited when #SheReadsTruth chose a study through Proverbs. Of course the first couple of days I was on fire… enjoyed and looked forward to my nightly reading, highlighting, taking notes and praying through each chapter and blog post with so many ladies.
Then the weekend came. I fell behind… I became a slacker… I was busy. Too busy to sit and read my bible at night which only makes me feel horrible. Monday night I decided to catch up and started to read the post on Proverbs 7 which fell on Sunday.
The daily devotional started with “Happy Sunday!”
Yea yea…. I know…. It’s Monday night. I suck. I’m sorry Lord.
Then I went on to read….
“Today is our seventh day together reading through Proverbs. I know that I have a tendency to stay really consistent for about… seven days.”
Or how about five days… I couldn’t even make it seven! Ugh, sorry Lord!
Then a little ways down I read….
“So before we begin chapter 7, I want to pause. I want to remind you that we serve a God of grace and forgiveness. You don’t have to forgive yourself before you bring your junk to him:
that’s a lie that we often believe.
that’s a lie that we often believe.
His mercies are new each morning. [Lamentations 3:23]
So you missed the last three days? Join in today. If you want to go back and catch up: do that! And comment on the day you’re reading, because guess what? You’re not alone.”
hahaha! Sweet, Jesus… your sense of humor never gets old and I’m so beyond thankful for your constant forgiveness.
So, why am I sharing this? Well, because I’m sure we all feel this way at times.
We become lazy. Wrapped up in life’s moments. Pushing the Word aside. Rambling quick prayers so you can check it off your list of “Things I need to do” instead of working on the relationship that should be your MOST IMPORTANT relationship you have. I’m guilty. And I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one.
But we are loved. We are cherished. He is jealous for our attention.
He craves to be the center of every moment in our life but when we don’t place Him in the number one spot He still forgives.
He is full of grace. Full of beautiful forgiveness.
Maybe you are also trying to read along with the #SheReadsTruth study. Or maybe you are doing your own study alone. Even if you aren’t doing anything… stuck in rut… all of that is okay.
He’s still there. Waiting patiently for your attention.
I am praying for my heart to keep a passionate focus for the Lord. I’m also praying for this world to find that same focus. Not a focus on the worldly gossip about what is right or wrong with faith but a REAL focus on a Holy God.
oh, Holy One, brighter than the sun
we lift our hands and sing
You are glorious; shine Your light on us
till Your light in us is seen
Lift up the light // Shane & Shane
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