Discipline 1) Refuse to miss a day
Discipline 2) Pray as you approach God's Word
Discipline 3) Consume God's Word in various ways
Discipline 4; "Find a rhythm or pattern that fits your lifestyle. I'll die teaching (and attempting to practice!) time, first time, and early time. And there are two reasons for this personal preference. The first is my desire to go through each busy day without the burden of guilt that hangs over me when I haven't gotten to my Bible reading. In my soul, (and on my schedule!), time in God's Word is something I need to do, want to do, and must do...and there's a cloud hanging over my bright day until I get to that special time with God. There's an unsettledness in everything I do because I know-both from my to-do list and from my heart- that there's something I need to do, some duty left undone. Therefore, sooner is better than later!
And the second reason is my desire for wisdom and strength-God's wisdom and strength-throughout my day. I desperately desire His image stamped upon the life I am called by Him to live each day. And I need His advice for His input. His direction. His guidance. His encouragement. Time in the Scriptures (and again, the sooner the better!) turns my heart's gaze toward God and makes my days-and my management-markedly better.
It's up to you to find the time for reading your Bible that fits your lifestyle. But do find it so that you won't use a busy life as an excuse like this woman did-
I am a young mom and I homeschool, so I keep busy. I've used this as an excuse in my relationship with God. I want to be a woman after God's own heart, so I have committed to pray and establish a more meaningful quiet time and to seek greater spiritual growth.
And, by the way, bravo to this wonderful young mom for making a serious decision, a decision that's at the heart of it all!"
-Life Management for Busy Women by Elizabeth George Pgs. 24-25
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