How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to Your Word. Ps 119:9

Have you ever stood in front of glass doors wondering why they are not opening, only to realize that they are NOT automatic doors?
Don't judge - but i have (like yesterday. how embarrassing).

Sometimes, unfortunately, i think i approach the Bible the same way. i expect the Word to do all the work for me...only to realize that it's not automatic. God's Word is definitely active and living and sharper than a double edged sword when convicting hearts, but the words don't just jump off the page into my heart. i have to intentionally OPEN up the Book to get anywhere. God's Word speaks when i have prepared my heart to hear the message - i have to ask God to reveal His truth to me. DAILY i have to say NO to the flesh and role out of my WARM, COZY, COMFORTABLE covers onto my knees on a HARD, COLD, UNCOMFORTABLE wood floor. But i do it. Why?

Because for some weird reason, God chose ME. God revealed Himself to me, offered me eternal life, and gave me the gift of a new life in Him. Well, i took Him up on His offer and my life has NEVER BEEN THE SAME since. i want to learn how to willingly do anything my Lord would call me to do in life - so i'm starting with the basics: making a habit of reading God's Word DAILY.

BEST DECISION EVER!

"I want you to have a passion in your heart for Me and My written Word. I promise you...the more you read My Word, the more you will want Me. Don't let anyone or anything steal that time away from you and Me, My child. I know you love Me, but I often find you looking everywhere else except to Me. It's My Word that defines who you are and how much I love you. I know there is much to see and do, but nothing will give you the blessing or security that you will discover in the love letter I've written for you - My Word. Open your Bible today, and let Me reveal Myself to you in a very real and intimate way. Any time you spend with Me will be multiplied by My mighty hand, so draw near to Me and I will draw near to you.
Love, Your Kind and you Living Word." Taken from the book His Princess by SheriRose Shepherd

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