Living Word

For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword,
piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow,
and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Hebrews 4:12

I have been thinking about my Bible reading time lately, actually, I am ashamed to say, my lack of it. It seems like so often the end of the day comes and my Bible remains unopened. Not from lack of want, but from lack of quality time. Oh sure, I have my kitchen Bible, and try to read a chapter to the girls at breakfast, but that is different, and not what I am talking about, I am talking about time with God in His Word, just the two of us. After reading this post though, I am encouraged. I need to stop thinking that my Bible reading is going to come in large chunks of uninterrupted time any time soon, and instead look realistically at what I can do.

So here is my goal:

1. Read 1 chapter of the Bible each morning to the girls at breakfast. If breakfast doesn't work, do it at lunch.
2. Read in my Bible for the first 15 minutes that both girls are napping. If at the end of Miss Pear's nap there has not been a 15 minute block, give her books and set the time for both of us to read.
3. Consistently put out my Kitchen Bible.

I would love to cultivate the habit of getting up before my family to have my quiet time, but truthfully, I need the sleep right now with two little ones and nursing during the night still. But one day, when the Lord shows me it is time, it will be a habit to develop again.