Well the year 2020 is finally here. I've seen all of the jokes that I think are possible so far, "Where's my Jetson's car?" and "I'm Barbara Walters and this is..." and the worst, "2020, a year of clarity." Regardless, it is a new year and I know that for many people this means resolutions and an attempt to improve some area of life. If you are looking for a new years resolution idea still, I have one for you: resolve to get into the Word of God more in your every day life. There are any number of methods and ways to go about this but I do think that one of the best ways to is to have a plan to follow and accountability in sticking with it. The reason gym memberships don't pan out, the reason diets aren't adhered to, the reason reading the Bible more diminishes so rapidly is bound up in a lack of accountability.
I have committed to reading the Bible in its entirety this year and I think I could do it by myself, but I know with the accountability of others reading alongside of me I'll stick to it. Bible.com has made both reading the Bible in a year and the accountability of others reading it with me easy, and if you're up to the challenge I want to invite you to come along with me! Follow this link (One Year Bible Reading Plan) to my invitation for you to join me on this journey! In one year we will read once through the entire Old Testament and twice through the New Testament and Psalms. I am reading in my actual Bible while following the plan online. At the end of each day there is the ability to discuss with others that are journeying with us, I like that feature! If apps and the internet aren't your thing but you like the sound of this, let me know. I have the ability to print this plan out and would be happy to get a copy to you!
The year 2020 is here. Let's resolve to know God and His Word better this year, together!
Grace & Peace,
John
(You can reach Pastor John at jwhite@thevillagemi.com)