Have you Read your Bible Today?

[revrandy]

Just a thought...:thumbsup

[Ferd]

yes.

[Scott Hutchinson]

Yes I read my NKJV this morning.

[Digging4Truth]

Yes

[originalsecretplace]

Just a thought...:thumbsup

Yes.

I read about Elijah and Elisha and the double portion Elisha received seeing his master depart. Both had struck the Jordan and walked over on dry ground.

We all have our Jordan's to cross over....

["GL"]

of course...

[Scott Hutchinson]

I might even get Spiritual today and read my NIV.

[ForeverBlessed]

yes, I read every morning

[Sheltiedad]

Did it change?

[AGAPE]

I might even get Spiritual today and read my NIV.

I picked up a paperback copy of the Holman Christian Standard Bible for .10 cents yesterday

[Scott Hutchinson]

I picked up a paperback copy of the Holman Christian Standard Bible for .10 cents yesterday

I have the NT in that it's pretty good.
I love the NKJV because it 's close to the KJV ,but a little easier to read to me.
I still love King Jimmy though.

[Coonskinner]

Several chapters early this morning.

[originalsecretplace]

I have the NT in that it's pretty good.
I love the NKJV because it 's close to the KJV ,but a little easier to read to me.
I still love King Jimmy though.

I love the KJV too. If it was good enough for Peter it's good enough for me. :lol

[Chewy]

Nah, I am just remembering the few scriptures I read on the big screen last night...thats all I need. :killinme

[rgcraig]

Nah, I am just remembering the few scriptures I read on the big screen last night...thats all I need. :killinme

Or we post the daily scripture here for the studying impaired......:sly

[Theresa]

ok, NO - every time this thread pops up top of "new posts", I'm condemed.

I dont have my bible at work, I do have access to software and a Naves Topical Bible - but not "My" bible...

good question, glad you asked - trust me, I'll bring my other bible back to the office

[Theresa]

Or we post the daily scripture here for the studying impaired......:sly

in my guilt ridden state, I went back and read that thread LOL



didnt appease my guilt, but I did it


anyone ever read, or used one of those "read your bible in 90 days" bibles? my husband and I have one, we are reading ours - you read 12 pages or so a day (front and back of course) and you can read the bible through in 90 days...

I'm trying, just not very successful

[Chewy]

ok, NO - every time this thread pops up top of "new posts", I'm condemed.

I dont have my bible at work, I do have access to software and a Naves Topical Bible - but not "My" bible...

good question, glad you asked - trust me, I'll bring my other bible back to the office

I heard a young whipper snapper evangelist here a couple of weeks ago hold up his bible and say "This is the training wheels you need until you become so versed in the spirit..."

I thought to myself, "If ever the TORO award was warranted, I would present it to him now."

[Theresa]

I heard a young whipper snapper evangelist here a couple of weeks ago hold up his bible and say "This is the training wheels you need until you become so versed in the spirit..."

I thought to myself, "If ever the TORO award was warranted, I would present it to him now."

how ignorant...

Toro is too good for that line

[revrandy]

for those at work..

www.biblegateway.com

it's great..

[berkeley]

I use that often...for those at work..

www.biblegateway.com

it's great..

[Chewy]

for those at work..

www.biblegateway.com

it's great..

www.searchgodsword.com Is good too.

[Theresa]

for those at work..

www.biblegateway.com

it's great..

I have this on my favorites also - but it doesnt seem like the same - to me, taking the time to get alone with my Bible, is more "sincere"...you know?

It's like trying to maintain a relationship via email - sure it's nice, but its not the same as one on one face time

[berkeley]

I have this on my favorites also - but it doesnt seem like the same - to me, taking the time to get alone with my Bible, is more "sincere"...you know?

It's like trying to maintain a relationship via email - sure it's nice, but its not the same as one on one face time

You're just a traditionalist. :)

[Ferd]

ok, NO - every time this thread pops up top of "new posts", I'm condemed.

I dont have my bible at work, I do have access to software and a Naves Topical Bible - but not "My" bible...

good question, glad you asked - trust me, I'll bring my other bible back to the office

www.bible.com

good stuff in there....

[Ferd]

You're just a traditionalist. :)

or an excusionist.

[berkeley]

or an excusionist.

:lol

[Theresa]

or an excusionist.

:lol

y'all think you are soooo funny


well, you arent!

[Trouvere]

Just a thought...:thumbsup

Yes and I am deep into study.God is so good.He hasn't hidden anything from
but has made it all available for the hungry heart.

[Margies3]

I read this morning about Jesus appearing on the road to Emmaus. I don't know why, but all these years, I've assumed that it was two of his disciples that he appeared to. Wrong. See, you learn a new thing every day (so says my mother)

Trouvere, I love your flag letters!! How did you do that?

[Trouvere]

Go to this site and create some of your own.Sister Angela Beard shared this with me once and I
saved the sites.

www.glitter-graphics.com/myspace/text_generator.php
or
www.christianglitter.com
There are some racy things that you have to overlook but for the most part the
stuff is awesome.You type in whatever you want for a sig and then choose a style and paste it into the box in your profile that is for signatures.They are free.

[berkeley]

http://text.glitter-graphics.net/sc/m.gifhttp://text.glitter-graphics.net/sc/a.gifhttp://text.glitter-graphics.net/sc/r.gifhttp://text.glitter-graphics.net/sc/g.gifhttp://text.glitter-graphics.net/sc/i.gifhttp://text.glitter-graphics.net/sc/e.gif (http://glitter-graphics.com/myspace/text_generator.php)

[Trouvere]

http://text.glitter-graphics.net/sc/m.gifhttp://text.glitter-graphics.net/sc/a.gifhttp://text.glitter-graphics.net/sc/r.gifhttp://text.glitter-graphics.net/sc/g.gifhttp://text.glitter-graphics.net/sc/i.gifhttp://text.glitter-graphics.net/sc/e.gif (http://glitter-graphics.com/myspace/text_generator.php)

Thats totally cute Berk.Marge will love that.

[Trouvere]

http://text.glitter-graphics.net/crl/b.gifhttp://text.glitter-graphics.net/crl/e.gifhttp://text.glitter-graphics.net/crl/r.gifhttp://text.glitter-graphics.net/crl/k.gif (http://glitter-graphics.com)

[berkeley]

http://text.glitter-graphics.net/crl/b.gifhttp://text.glitter-graphics.net/crl/e.gifhttp://text.glitter-graphics.net/crl/r.gifhttp://text.glitter-graphics.net/crl/k.gif (http://glitter-graphics.com)

uhh.. the background is not transparent...!!

[Trouvere]

Yeah but I love how all the letters are praising the Lord.Thats a pentecostal sig if I ever saw one....full of life.

[berkeley]

Yeah but I love how all the letters are praising the Lord.Thats a pentecostal sig if I ever saw one....full of life.

I gave it a few shockamoo's... but I'm more of a dignified folk. Every now and then my foot gets a tappin.. and I may say "Praise Gawd" in a very baritone voice.

[Trouvere]

I gave it a few shockamoo's... but I'm more of a dignified folk. Every now and then my foot gets a tappin.. and I may say "Praise Gawd" in a very baritone voice.


I am the running the aisles type.lol...either you love me or you hate me...lol...God loves it.

[berkeley]

I am the running the aisles type.lol...either you love me or you hate me...lol...God loves it.

I don't care much for running laps around the pews. Maybe a leap or two. Lifting holy hands is a must.. well, maybe one hand. Eye's closed most of the time. Speaking to Him... Praising Him...
I had to apologize to God a few times.... One time I said:
I'm coming back to the heart of worship
And it's all about You,
It's all about You, Jesus
I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it
When it's all about You,
It's all about You, Jesus

[Trouvere]

I don't care much for running laps around the pews. Maybe a leap or two. Lifting holy hands is a must.. well, maybe one hand. Eye's closed most of the time. Speaking to Him... Praising Him...
I had to apologize to God a few times.... One time I said:
I'm coming back to the heart of worship
And it's all about You,
It's all about You, Jesus
I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it
When it's all about You,
It's all about You, Jesus

I agree.I thought of that song just last night during worship service.I for a moment longed for my guitar to be in my hands.My daughters both sing wonderfully and I filed it away in my mind to begin worship time at home with them again.We have gotten away from it.To be honest running the aisles and letting God have his way is a big pride buster.I am also very self conscious.
Once my husband said there was a man in church who testified that when one
of the brothers used to get out in the aisle and hop around on one leg like
a chicken it really got his goat.He would tell the Lord about it.Then one service
the Holy Ghost moved upon him in the same way and he got out in the aisle and hopped around on one leg like a chicken.He was never the same.
God is good.Bless you Brother.

[Margies3]

Go to this site and create some of your own.Sister Angela Beard shared this with me once and I
saved the sites.

www.glitter-graphics.com/myspace/text_generator.php
or
www.christianglitter.com
There are some racy things that you have to overlook but for the most part the
stuff is awesome.You type in whatever you want for a sig and then choose a style and paste it into the box in your profile that is for signatures.They are free.

http://text.glitter-graphics.net/sc/m.gifhttp://text.glitter-graphics.net/sc/a.gifhttp://text.glitter-graphics.net/sc/r.gifhttp://text.glitter-graphics.net/sc/g.gifhttp://text.glitter-graphics.net/sc/i.gifhttp://text.glitter-graphics.net/sc/e.gif (http://glitter-graphics.com/myspace/text_generator.php)

Thanks, Trouvere. I'm going to go there and play!!!

Berk, that's beautiful!! I love it!! (except, my name is spelled Margie :lol )

[Margies3]

Thanks, Trouvere. I'm going to go there and play!!!

Berk, that's beautiful!! I love it!! (except, my name is spelled Margie :lol )

oh wait!! My bad. You spelled it right. I'm so sorry!!

[berkeley]

oh wait!! My bad. You spelled it right. I'm so sorry!!

:laffatu

[Margies3]

Look!! I did it!!! How awesome is this?!!

I wish there was a way to save this kind of thing so I could use it in a Power Point presentation for Sunday morning. (I'd do the church name, of course. Not mine) Does anyone know if that's possible?

[berkeley]

I tried,but it lost it's glitter

[Trouvere]

Sister that is beautiful.I love it!:poloroid

[H2H]

uuuuh... does on-line bible reading count??

[Margies3]

Sister that is beautiful.I love it!:poloroid

Thank you.

Now I'm feeling really bad because if we're gonna :hijacked any thread, this is probably the last one in the world I would consider doing it to.

Sorry, folks. Next time we'll start a discussion like this in the middle of some big knock-down, drag-out :)

[Coonskinner]

I tried,but it lost it's glitter


When I find my desire for the Word waning, it is a sign that I need to step up my prayer life.

When i find my passion for prayer waning, it is a sign that I need more of the Word.

One feeds the other.

[berkeley]

Look!! I did it!!! How awesome is this?!!

I wish there was a way to save this kind of thing so I could use it in a Power Point presentation for Sunday morning. (I'd do the church name, of course. Not mine) Does anyone know if that's possible?

I tried,but it lost it's glitter

When I find my desire for the Word waning, it is a sign that I need to step up my prayer life.

When i find my passion for prayer waning, it is a sign that I need more of the Word.

One feeds the other.
Elder,

I agree with your post. :) But, I was answering Margie...

[Coonskinner]

Elder,

I agree with your post. :) But, I was answering Margie...

Oh...sorry.:)

I just looked at the last page of the thread, and didn't get the context right.

My bad.:)

[berkeley]

Oh...sorry.:)

I just looked at the last page of the thread, and didn't get the context right.

My bad.:)

It's cool.. that was in fact a great reply to the following scenario:

Q: Have you read your Bible today?

A: I tried, but it lost it's glitter.

[Coonskinner]

It's cool.. that was in fact a great reply to the following scenario:

Q: Have you read your Bible today?

A: I tried, but it lost it's glitter.

And really, that is what I read it as.

There have been days mine has seemed to have lost its glitter, and other days when I couldn't put it down, and have wet the pages with tears.

My desire for the Word is one of the spiritual vital signs I pay close attention to.

[berkeley]

And really, that is what I read it as.

There have been days mine has seemed to have lost its glitter, and other days when I couldn't put it down, and have wet the pages with tears.

My desire for the Word is one of the spiritual vital signs I pay close attention to.

If I don't read the word, I can't pray. In that order, usually.

[mizpeh]

And really, that is what I read it as.

There have been days mine has seemed to have lost its glitter, and other days when I couldn't put it down, and have wet the pages with tears.

My desire for the Word is one of the spiritual vital signs I pay close attention to.

I like that and can totally relate to it. If I have a patient whose temp is rising and whose blood pressure is fallling, I know things are going downhill quickly.

What are the other spiritual vital signs you look for?

[Coonskinner]

I like that and can totally relate to it. If I have a patient whose temp is rising and whose blood pressure is fallling, I know things are going downhill quickly.

What are the other spiritual vital signs you look for?

As a pastor, when I see people who have been punctual start showing up late, it is ususally not good news.

When their worship dies, and they just sit unmoved, it isn't good.

If they stop giving, it is not good news.

When the Word doesn't move them, it is bad news.

When they start withdrawing from the church people and isolating themselves, it is getting critical.

[berkeley]

As a pastor, when I see people who have been punctual start showing up late, it is ususally not good news.

When their worship dies, and they just sit unmoved, it isn't good.

If they stop giving, it is not good news.

When the Word doesn't move them, it is bad news.

When they start withdrawing from the church people and isolating themselves, it is getting critical.

Great observations. I've been through all of those.

[mizpeh]

As a pastor, when I see people who have been punctual start showing up late, it is ususally not good news.

When their worship dies, and they just sit unmoved, it isn't good.

If they stop giving, it is not good news.

When the Word doesn't move them, it is bad news.

When they start withdrawing from the church people and isolating themselves, it is getting critical.

I've heard my pastor say similar things and I agree.

[Trouvere]

I go through periods when I study more than others.To just read the bible isn't enough for me.I need to eat it.

[Coonskinner]

I like that and can totally relate to it. If I have a patient whose temp is rising and whose blood pressure is fallling, I know things are going downhill quickly.

What are the other spiritual vital signs you look for?

For myself, there are some things I try to monitor.

My desire and zeal for prayer and the Word.

My patience with my children and the saints...

How easily and often I am moved deeply by just reading the Word....when my spirit is tender, I often find myself wiping tears while I read. If I get a little calloused, that doesn't happen.

[Barb]

As a pastor, when I see people who have been punctual start showing up late, it is ususally not good news.

When their worship dies, and they just sit unmoved, it isn't good.

If they stop giving, it is not good news.

When the Word doesn't move them, it is bad news.

When they start withdrawing from the church people and isolating themselves, it is getting critical.

When it happened to me, my excuse was that I just needed time to myself. The truth was, my alone time was a playground for the enemy.

[Coonskinner]

When it happened to me, my excuse was that I just needed time to myself. The truth was, my alone time was a playground for the enemy.

Barb, that is exactly what every one of them have said.

They need time alone to heal.

But it doesn't work.

Separate yourself from the Body, and you are fodder for the roaring lion skulking in the shadows.

[Barb]

Barb, that is exactly what every one of them have said.

They need time alone to heal.

But it doesn't work.

Separate yourself from the Body, and you are fodder for the roaring lion skulking in the shadows.

Yes, sir...I am a witness.

On the other hand, I am also a witness that you can come back...you can get it right...that just because you botch it, it doesn't mean you can't be restored and renewed.

But it will NEVER happen apart from the Word...our nourishment...apart from prayer...our source of strength...apart from the Body...our protection.

As the days wear on, I realize more and more that I am not an entity unto myself. The excellency of the power is NOT this earthen vessel, but the treasure that lies within.

[Coonskinner]

Yes, sir...I am a witness.

On the other hand, I am also a witness that you can come back...you can get it right...that just because you botch it, it doesn't mean you can't be restored and renewed.

But it will NEVER happen apart from the Word...our nourishment...apart from prayer...our source of strength...apart from the Body...our protection.

As the days wear on, I realize more and more that I am not an entity unto myself. The excellency of the power is NOT this earthen vessel, but the treasure that lies within.

True, true, true.

[mizpeh]

For myself, there are some things I try to monitor.

My desire and zeal for prayer and the Word.

My patience with my children and the saints...

How easily and often I am moved deeply by just reading the Word....when my spirit is tender, I often find myself wiping tears while I read. If I get a little calloused, that doesn't happen.

What do you do when you notice these things happening?

I'm trying to start my day with prayer. I find if I don't pray first thing, then I may not find time until the end of the day and then I get upset with myself. How can you put God first if you don't seek His face early?

I've been disciplining myself to read the word and study everyday, more or less depending on my work schedule, but always a daily bible reading (trying to read it through in a year again) and I've followed your example and added a chapter in Proverbs everyday.

And then there's fasting.....:haloplug

[Coonskinner]

What do you do when you notice these things happening?

I'm trying to start my day with prayer. I find if I don't pray first thing, then I may not find time until the end of the day and then I get upset with myself. How can you put God first if you don't seek His face early?

I've been disciplining myself to read the word and study everyday, more or less depending on my work schedule, but always a daily bible reading (trying to read it through in a year again) and I've followed your example and added a chapter in Proverbs everyday.

And then there's fasting.....:haloplug

There is no real secret formula for maintaining a consecration.

Early morning prayer has been a key for me. If you will faithfully begin your day with prayer, you will start out ahead of the game. Some may disagree with me, but in the grand scheme of things, twenty minutes of prayer, faithfully every morning, beats two hours once or twice a week. If you will commit to something you know you can do, and be faithful you will eventually find yourself waking up earlier and desiring more prayer time as your momentum grows.

You will learn more about prayer praying for an hour than you will taking five hours of the best instruction you can find about prayer. The key is to just do it. Passion is far more important than methodology, and will beat out its own course.

As for the Word, again, faithfulness is paramount.

Make regular time for it.

Our problem is sometimes that we want a closer walk with God, but don't want to have to alter our life in any way to get it. You won't grow spiritually if you aren't willing to invest the time and effort it takes to do it.

Set your alarm and get up. It may not be easy, but it isn't complicated. You give God the time, and He will make the changes in you.

When I feel some hardness trying to creep in, or some kind of spiritual apathy trying to get a hold on me, the first thing I do is check my spiritual disciplines--have I been slacking?

Next, I search my heart and spirit--is there any unforgiveness or bad attitude about anything that is creating a breach between me and the Lord? Am I frustrated about something that isnn't going well, and blaming God for it?

If none of these things seems to be the problem, the next step is to break up my routine. Add some more Bible reading in. Go on a fast. I also have friends who I can call and talk about the things of God and get my spirit stirred and hunger flowing again when I get weary or jaded by the trials and burdens of life.

I cannot emphasize enough the value of having people in your life that can inspire you and stir you up spiritually. Surround yourself with passionate people who are sold out to God. Hunger is contagious, and begets more hunger. Fellowship is critical. Limit the time you spend with those who drain you and drag you down spiritually.

There is a poster on this board who is a dear friend and elder in my life. I can call Steadfast and talk with him about the things of God, and there is something about the pure hunger for God and the love he has for the Word and the things of God that just stirs me and moves me deeply in my spirit.

There are other men and even a lady or two that affect me the same way.

My pastor's wife is probably the nearest thing to an angel in shoe leather that this world has been blessed to know. I can call her if I am feeling a little down or discouraged, and without ever telling her how I feel, just talking with her makes me want to draw closer to God. Some of my most treasured memories are of times spent at the church in the early mornings praying with her.

Anyway, I guess I have rambled on without much of a particular plan or structure, but i hope you get something out of these random observations of some things that have worked for me.

Bless you as you draw closer to Him!

[tamor]

As a pastor, when I see people who have been punctual start showing up late, it is ususally not good news.

When their worship dies, and they just sit unmoved, it isn't good.

If they stop giving, it is not good news.

When the Word doesn't move them, it is bad news.

When they start withdrawing from the church people and isolating themselves, it is getting critical.


Right on target.

[mizpeh]

There is no real secret formula for maintaining a consecration.

Early morning prayer has been a key for me. If you will faithfully begin your day with prayer, you will start out ahead of the game. Some may disagree with me, but in the grand scheme of things, twenty minutes of prayer, faithfully every morning, beats two hours once or twice a week. If you will commit to something you know you can do, and be faithful you will eventually find yourself waking up earlier and desiring more prayer time as your momentum grows.

You will learn more about prayer praying for an hour than you will taking five hours of the best instruction you can find about prayer. The key is to just do it. Passion is far more important than methodology, and will beat out its own course.

As for the Word, again, faithfulness is paramount.

Make regular time for it.

Our problem is sometimes that we want a closer walk with God, but don't want to have to alter our life in any way to get it. You won't grow spiritually if you aren't willing to invest the time and effort it takes to do it.

Set your alarm and get up. It may not be easy, but it isn't complicated. You give God the time, and He will make the changes in you.

When I feel some hardness trying to creep in, or some kind of spiritual apathy trying to get a hold on me, the first thing I do is check my spiritual disciplines--have I been slacking?

Next, I search my heart and spirit--is there any unforgiveness or bad attitude about anything that is creating a breach between me and the Lord? Am I frustrated about something that isnn't going well, and blaming God for it?

If none of these things seems to be the problem, the next step is to break up my routine. Add some more Bible reading in. Go on a fast. I also have friends who I can call and talk about the things of God and get my spirit stirred and hunger flowing again when I get weary or jaded by the trials and burdens of life.

I cannot emphasize enough the value of having people in your life that can inspire you and stir you up spiritually. Surround yourself with passionate people who are sold out to God. Hunger is contagious, and begets more hunger. Fellowship is critical. Limit the time you spend with those who drain you and drag you down spiritually.

There is a poster on this board who is a dear friend and elder in my life. I can call Steadfast and talk with him about the things of God, and there is something about the pure hunger for God and the love he has for the Word and the things of God that just stirs me and moves me deeply in my spirit.

There are other men and even a lady or two that affect me the same way.

My pastor's wife is probably the nearest thing to an angel in shoe leather that this world has been blessed to know. I can call her if I am feeling a little down or discouraged, and without ever telling her how I feel, just talking with her makes me want to draw closer to God. Some of my most treasured memories are of times spent at the church in the early mornings praying with her.

Anyway, I guess I have rambled on without much of a particular plan or structure, but i hope you get something out of these random observations of some things that have worked for me.

Bless you as you draw closer to Him!


This is all excellent advice and things I have and am learning to do. It's always good to keep bringing these simple things in remembrance.

Thank you.

[Amanah]

very encouraging thread . . . daily early morning bible reading and talking to God is the best way to keep the fires burning for me