By the Book

By the Book!

9.10.15

"This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success."

Joshua 1:8

"That is the way backsliders fall--by turning away from the Word of God" D.L. Moody

I've written so much about communion with God and this morning I woke up with the song "Ancient Words" on my mind.  It reminded me of another "most important thing"-- time in God's Word!

"Ancient words ever true, changing me and changing you" M.W. Smith

Powerful words are in The Book, life-changing words. All the wisdom we need, and how often when I'm devouring book after book, I've relegated THE BOOK to the back burner!  Not on purpose, but our enemy is subtle and knows the tricks to pull us away....our points of weakness.

I've put my walk under the microscope so many times this year, and ALWAYS when I look back and I've failed the Lord and moved away, these 3 things have happened:  1. The noise of the world replaced quiet moments with my Savior. 2. Talking with others replaced talking to the King! 3. My love for reading books took precedent over my love for THE BOOK!

How grateful I am for the Love that loves me in spite of all my failings and all my wanderings. How grateful I am that my Father allowed 6 horrible months this year that dropped me to the ground and drew me through the fire that burns away unnecessary things and reveals  only important things.

This I know....His Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. Live by The Book.

May you seek His face before you face any other today!