Recently I started reading the book, Becoming More than a Good Bible Study Girl, by Lysa Terkeurst. I'm only on chapter 3 and I've already connected to her and have been convicted about my own Bible study habits, or therefore lack of. I can't even say I'm good at it because quite frankly I stink at it. I'm always coming up with excuses.
*I don't have time
*The kids need my attention
*Laundry must be done
*I have to buy groceries
The sad thing is, I never have a "good" excuse. I just don't make time. As we've entered Holy Week and the thought of Jesus being crucified for me, almost makes me sick to my stomach. He knew when He was put on that cross that I wouldn't have "time" for Him. He knew I would make excuses to get away from reading my Bible. He knew I would be able to answer all the questions, with a "good Bible answer" but would I really know the truth? He knew that I would suck at the whole christian thing, yet he did it anyway! He did it for me! He did it because I'm not perfect! He did it because He knew more than anything that I needed Him. He did it for love.
I thank goodness for God's grace and mercy because there is hope for me, and my hope is Him. Thank goodness that Sunday is coming and the grave couldn't hold him because my victory has been proclaimed.
I refuse to keep making excuses. I will make time no matter what it takes. Time for Jesus.
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