When I told my mom I was going to start a daily devotional she asked me "what happened to prompt that writing." My only response was, I don't know! I only know its been put on my heart and I feel the pull to put it out there for anyone to read. I had this vision that it would be like a creative spiritual daily journal for myself, but what I hope is that God writes through me and encourages others. Each day I look for something to express, some wisdom to pass on. When it comes time to write I ask God for the wisdom and the strength. As I write, I look up passages and I do some reading of others thoughts on those verses, and then I pray. "Please God help me do Your name justice, help me point the light to You." It's very scary. I'm scared I won't be able to express myself correctly. I'm scared my grammar isn't correct. I'm scared others will laugh, critic me. What I need to remember is that this is for me, this is my time with God. And I am really enjoying my time. The quiet time to think, to study, to pray. I have always been a Christian, but a pretty complacent one. Now that I am finding my voice I am trying to sing! I wish I could encourage everyone to spend the time in quiet, with God. Now, I have to say, I don't think I could have done this with small children in the house. Ours are 7, 10, and 13, and they pretty much entertain themselves. But I've been there, running around not showered, with yesterday's clothes on trying to feed a child while rock another one! All I can say is there will come a day when things will slow down, and when they do I encourage you to do some religious seeking. I think you will find the time very enlightening. Do some reading, not only of the bible, but of what others have done to dissect the word. Search, explore, read. I actually went and bought a sketchpad and colored pencils and when I am finished writing I take the time to write out one of the passages that moves me the most. It is similar to the bible journaling that has become so popular. Don't know what bible journaling is, look it up. It is beautiful! I have pinned many cool pages on pintrest of others bible journals. People are so creative! I was more than intimidated to journal in my bible so I chose to go the sketchpad route, it's kind of like my practice bible. Then when I get the courage up to actually journal in my bible I won't be as nervous. I also have plans to print out my words and put them in my sketchpad, my own personal devotional book. Today I challenge you to find some time to talk with God. Start your own sketchpad of bible verses, or start a journaling bible. I think you will find it enlightening and refreshing.
"Father help me receive Your word and treasure it. Help me to seek, grow, learn. As I sit in gentle quiet, I am inspired by all You are. Thank you for helping me to sing and not be so complacent. Your word is a lamp unto my feet! Amen!"
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