Category: CWO

“Those who read fast reap no more advantage than a bee would by only skimming over the surface of the flower, instead of waiting to penetrate into it, and extract its sweets.”
~ Madame Jeanne Guyon ~

Thank goodness that Laurel gave us a little hint regarding this quote. Laurel mentioned that Madame Guyon was speaking of reading the Bible.

Let me tell you–staying in shape physically and spiritually is very important…This past weekend my Sweetheart and I took our cameras to shoot some pictures by the Salt River out East. It was fun. The weather was perfect for February–high 70’s and sunny. And my little Nikon took awesome pictures–I’ll post some in the coming weeks. But I digress.

My point is–we haven’t hiked in quite some time and I am sore because of it. I felt miserable on Sunday. Every bone in my body ached. I thought I was coming down with the flu, since everyone else was sick at the office last week . It didn’t hit me until Monday morning that I was just sore. I am out of shape – Yikes! We only hiked for an hour, but I guess even that my body couldn’t take…

Now you are probably wondering what our little hiking trip/photo session has to do with today’s quote. A lot. You see, if we don’t train our bodies to go hiking, we get out of shape–get sore. The same applies to God’s Word. We need to stay fit. We need to know what is written…Sometimes going to church, hearing the Word on Saturday/Sunday is not enough.

For years I have tried to read the entire Bible in one year. I know that many of you have accomplished it. I just could not do it. This year I am on track, because I chose a different reading plan for myself. One that will work for me. I even have time to memorize Scripture–no skimming here this year. I read something really alarming this past week: fewer than half of all adults can name the four gospels–double Yikes!!

I want to know Scripture from the heart. I want to know where to find which Scripture passage. I want to be able to answer questions–questions my sisters in faith might have; or even people who do not know Him yet! AND I want to withstand the attacks of the evil one…No skimming allowed for me this year…

“Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints.” Ephesians 6:13-18 (ESV)

Please visit my dear friend Laurel at Laurel Wreath to meet up with other Christian women to exchange your thoughts on this week’s IOW quote. Thank you Laurel for hosting this week…

Blessings on your day and as always…

“I love you, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies.

The cords of death encompassed me; the torrents of destruction assailed me;
the cords of Sheol entangled me; the snares of death confronted me.

In my distress I called upon the Lord; to my God I cried for help.
From his temple he heard my voice, and my cry to him reached his ears.”
~ Psalm 18:1-6 (ESV)

There is nothing more comforting to know that I can open up my Bible and find comfort in His Word. My friend, Laurel at Laurel Wreath is hosting this week “In Other Words”. Laurel picked a quote that refers to reading the Bible…

Blessings on you Sunday and as always…