The Day I Got Bored Of Reading The Bible

I've had those days when I choose to do other "fun" things like watching movies, eating, and playing mobile games than reading my Bible. What's wrong with that?

People look up to me as a spiritual leader. And as a leader, I should be setting an example, right? But why am I sharing this weakness of mine to you? Why am I exposing myself to the world that I am not perfect?

We all have high standards when it comes to leaders. For me, a leader is perfect until they prove otherwise. I have high expectations from leaders, don't you? But what if a leader fails? Does it make him or her become less of a leader?

Going back to what i was saying, there were days that I don't feel like reading my Bible. Praying is no problem for me as i talk to God all the time, especially on my alone time or when I'm commuting. But it's really a struggle for me to stick to reading the bible using devotionals. Ironic isn't it? Not really.

Have you ever had a friend who loves to talk all the time? I am like that to God. I talk to Him through prayers. All my thanksgiving, my requests, my anxieties, my problems, my hurts... I share them to God. But sometimes I don't read my Bible where God's response and instructions are written. 

I'm known by my friends as a listener. During conversations, I let other people talk more often. But when it comes to my relationship with God, I'm very talkative. I don't know if it's because I'm a woman or it's my selfishness that hinders me from allowing God to talk to me through His Word sometimes.

But God is faithful. During those times I was not able to read my Bible, He uses a tweet, a Facebook status, a text message, a friend's testimony, and all other stuff to remind me of His response. I thank God for surrounding me with godly friends who are brave enough to correct me when I become so stubborn. 

Fight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have confessed so well before many witnesses. (1 Timothy 6:12 NLT)

As Christians, we are in a battle. That's why we need to fight for our faith. We need to flee from temptations of "fun" things which lead to destruction in the end. It's not easy, but by God's grace, we are victorious already.

So, have you read your Bible today? :)