I just dusted off the dust collected on my New International Version Study Bible and am going to attempt reflecting on the Word of God using my Shalom prayer guide. Usually, I drop midway because I find it a chore to look through the Old Testament, Psalm and the Gospel in one sitting. I dislike flipping the pages because I like to read a whole chapter and not just bits and pieces.
I know I can get them online but it is not the same as flipping the Bible that I had for over five years. The Bible is very expensive to me because back then, it costed RM90 and I really had a hard time parting with the money. :P But as I got to know Christ, it was my guide and source of comfort.
Jesus’s words in the Gospel were printed red and sometimes, when I am feeling lost or feeling worried, I would run my eyes through those red prints and never once, have I not find my inspiration.
My church elders did warn me that I am not to treat the Bible this way but probably, they didn’t know what it is like to be so worried, you cannot concentrate on a thing and all you need is to grab the nearest straw. I had done that when my son was dying and many times, I had found uplifting words there.
Today, 1st October, it is about finding true peace. And only God can gives that kind of true peace. So, I shall be thankful for the peace in my heart and praise God for that.
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