A short devotional I found today on the internet from A.W. Tozer...

Personal Life: Personal Feeding on God's Word

Oh, how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day. --Psalm 119:97

I remember James M. Gray, the noted Bible teacher, telling of a Christian brother, a Michigan farmer, whose spiritual life had suddenly blossomed until there was an overflowing of God's presence. Many in the man's community recognized the change in his life and personality and sought spiritual counsel from him. Dr. Gray had opportunity to ask the man about the transformation of his spiritual life and witness.

"Dr. Gray, I began to devote myself to the Scriptures for my own need," the man humbly explained. "Something happened when God opened my spiritual understanding as I studied the book of Ephesians. I cannot really explain what the Lord is doing for me and through me, but it has come through prayerful meditation in the Word of God."

None of us can expect to get the rich, transforming blessings from God apart from the Scriptures....

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I have definitely been challenged anew to be in the Scriptures daily and only here will I find God's will for my life and learn to depend on Him for my sanctification. It's so important to read and study for ourselves and ask God to teach and reveal His truth. This is the 3rd year I'm reading through the Bible. I figure there were a few missed days but over the course of several years I will have read most of the Bible through a number of times.

For the really enthusiastic reader there is Professor Horner's method of reading - 10 chapters a day. You go through a lot of the Bible multiple times per year. This is a link to an online version of it. There is also links online where you cut out the bookmarks for the various books you're reading. The online version definitely simplifies it and you can read it on your smartphone! ; )

I'm also taking on the challenge this year to memorize the book of Colossians - 2 verses a week. There is a group on Facebook for support which is wonderful. I'm writing out the verses in a little booklet as well as using printed cards. That way I can keep a set in the car or my purse for when I'm out and about. This was all inspired by Ann Voskamps Blog and links found there. If anyone is reading this who wants the ESV version of cards, email me at armymom2@gmail.com and I'll gladly pass along what was already a gift to me. Having an accountability partner will help...I have a couple of friends as well as my sister. So, now begins the challenge to get this old brain fired up memorizing! Great exercise for the brain and heart!

Dwelling in the shelter definitely takes time in God's Word!