Being Washed and Renewed in The Water of The Word

Yesterday we were listening to a sermon talking about The Power of Scripture in our lives when I turn to Bart and say,

“You wouldn’t want to be around me if I haven’t spend time with God, would you?”

Laughing he replies, “No way!”

I start to really learn this years ago about 1995, when we leave a small town and move to a big city. We do find a church to join. They ask me to teach music for Vacation Bible School.  The only way I know how is with a tape recorder and Amy Grant music. I am very nervous helping out for my very first time.

During a break I grab my Bible, walk outside, and sit on the steps to read a chapter in the Old Testament. I read about kings and don’t understand much but it is time with God.

When I go back inside and start to work with kids, everyone is able to tell something has changed! They want to know,

“What happened? You are so calm and peaceful?”

I said, “All I did was open my Bible and read a chapter out of the Old Testament!”

That was the first time I knew other people could see a difference in me by just reading my Bible.

Around the same time I ask Bart to watch Michelle who was one or maybe two. I NEED to spend time with God, I don’t want to be around me.

After an hour, Bart calls down the stairs, “Are you done yet? I want to watch sports.”

“No! I need more time!”

“OK, don’t worry.”

A few years ago in the 2020’s, my troubled soul wakes me and doesn’t allow me return to sleep.  So I drag myself out of bed on a cold night to spend time with God until I am at Peace!

I quickly learn it’s better to spend time with God before bed.

Does anyone have any thoughts?

Does anyone think I’m crazy?

Does anyone else know the calming peace of spending time in God’s Word?

What I Know is,

When I write  all my worries and cares in my journal

and spend time in His Word,

Peace fills my soul and Joy Bubbles up inside me.

God Bless you.

GOD IS SO VERY GOOD!