It's 2014! Happy New Year! Reading Genesis To Revelation

Happy New Year!

Out with the old and in with the new. I've heard other people say that the year 2013 was not a particularly good year for them and they're glad it's gone. The Lord Jesus has blessed me in many ways, however I too am glad 2013 is g-o-n-e. Not being superstitious, but the number 13 has a bad connotation to it. Goodbye and good riddance 2013.

As I mentioned on my other blog,  Seeking God First I have decided to read through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation again. I said I wanted to post here and keep track of my reading. I've already slacked on posting. I told ya, no promises on that. :)

I have been reading my chapters everyday though. I created a Bible reading plan and I started reading on January 1, 2014. I generated my plan from a free software program. For anyone who wants to check it out, it can be downloaded at http://www.oakleys.org.uk/software. I went with generating a plan to read the entire Bible in 350 days. I should finish about a couple of weeks before the end of the year.

Last year I went with a shorter time period and had big portions of scriptures to read everyday. I accomplished my goal and finished in a shorter period of time, but this year I decided to take a longer time. This way I only have to read two or three chapters a day. It's easy-breezy. There shouldn't be any excuses and I can even read ahead if I want to.

After I generated my reading plan I put it in a spreadsheet. I'm filling it out as I complete each day. I may put the spreadsheet online for others to follow me all the way through the Bible. We'll see. I definitely want to post up at least a sentence or two on this blog as I go along; making notes of interest on what I'm reading each day. Again, no promises, but we'll see. My first blog post on my progress is coming up so stay tuned.

Anyway, I wish every Christian would read through God's word. It's very satisfying and gives a feeling of accomplishment.

Checking out for now. Happy new year.

Put The Word Of God Into Your Heart

Easy ways to fill your heart will God's word

Some Christians wrongly say that they have to sin everyday and that they can not help from sinning. I disagree. The Holy Spirit that lives in Christians leads us and guides us. He convicts us of sin. We must walk in the spirit and not the flesh. This is the problem with many Christians. Also, if we have the word of God in our hearts we will not easily fall into sin. I love what King David said in Psalm 119:11,

"Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee."

This is absolutely true. If you have the word of God in your heart, if and when you're tempted to sin, the word of God stored in your heart will stop you, if you submit to God's spirit and his word.

We must walk in the spirit and we must have the word of God, his holy Bible in our hearts. Here are a few easy ways to put the Lord's word into your heart.

Play Bible scriptures when you go to bed. If you fall asleep before the CD or scriptures are finish, they will still be heard by your spirit and your conscious mind. 

Buy an inexpensive MP3 Player and download a free, complete King James Bible from the Internet. Then play it as you work or go about your day.
                                                    

Get on a Bible reading plan and read the Bible everyday. Click "Bible Reading Plans" on the menu tab above to see some that I have created.

Many other Bible reading plans made by other people can be found online. Just do a Google search and you will find all kinds of Bible reading plans.

If you can't find one that is suited to you, there is a free Bible plan generator software program that can be downloaded. You can create a tailor made plan for yourself and others.

Nothing but good things and blessings can come from reading the word of God and putting it into your heart. Do as King David did. Hide God's word in your heart so that you will not sin against him.

Get the word of God into your heart today & everyday.