First of all, I'd like to apologize for not posting for so long. I am going to strive to post more in the upcoming year.
Now that that is out of the way, let's get to it!
Over the past couple of months, I've been easily distracted by worldly things. And I'm going to work on getting back to where I should be. Last night, as I was going to bed, I looked over on my bedside table. My Bible was lying there, and it's like someone said to my heart/mind to read it. So I picked it up, looked for a topic in my "life choices index" and began reading. Eventually, I got to 2 Timothy 2. Looking at what I've been doing in my life, and knowing it was wrong made me feel terrible when I looked at the titles "A Good Soldier of Christ Jesus" and even worse, "An Approved Worker." But I found that reading this chapter really helped me. There were so many good things in the chapter! I guess I'm learning that sometimes when I don't feel like reading the Bible, or when I'm "too busy" I need to make time. As you read in different spots, you get energized and encouraged. God will point you to what you need to hear. Like last night, when I was going "why am I in this passage?" this came up: "Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts." (2 Timothy 2:22) And it goes on to speak about quarrels and stubborn people. It amazes me that God shows me exactly what I need! And that He puts people in my life to encourage and help me along. I encourage you all to read this whole chapter, and even all of 1-2 Timothy! Neither book is very long, and there is good stuff in there! I'm going to challenge myself to do it!
I say all of this to say this; never underestimate the power of God. And never think that you don't need the Bible. (And don't worry, I'm talking to myself too!) Get into the Bible. Read it. Study it. Apply it. There will be results. Some things we may not like, but they are important to our walk with God.
Happy New Year!
(Used Teen Life Application Study Bible NLT, Tyndale)
