It is surprisingly difficult to turn a good intention into a life-long discipline. That isn’t to say it can’t be done. But it will be hard, there will be setbacks, and it will take both backbone and resilience. Now is probably a good time to remind you of that.
If you are like many Christian people, you made a commitment this year to read through your Bible. Good for you! That commitment is worth celebrating! Wanting to do a good thing is a good thing! But wanting to do it doesn’t necessarily make it any easier. Even though your decision was not rash or foolish, you may still be finding it difficult to follow through. You are a human being and human beings struggle to do hard things.
Thankfully, God is merciful. He knows our frame; he remembers that we are dust. (Psalm 103:14). He is wise and kind and he often hides the grace just beyond our natural limits of endurance. If you are struggling to maintain your Bible reading commitment in 2020, here are a few suggestions from some fellow fallen travelers along the way. (This article is a collaboration between myself and my friend Paul
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