Some friends have asked me why I think it's so important to do this. To be honest, it's not that it's actually so important to read it in 90 days. It's just that I think it's important for all Christians to read the entire Bible all the way through since it's God's Word to us and we all need to be familiar with what's in it. The reason for the reading in 90 days is that, if we don't set a specific goal and stick to it, it will be just one more thing that we never quite get around to doing. I'm sure all of us have decided to get something done "some day," and that day never quite gets here!
We will be following along with the folks at the Mom's Toolbox blog. Our reading will begin on July 5 and will end in the first few days of October. I will post (probably about once a week) about how my reading is going and anything in particular that I have learned or noticed as I've read that week.
If it seems like too much to finish it in 90 days, then maybe you can commit to reading for a certain amount of time each day. You might choose to commit to reading one or two chapters a day--or whatever seems "doable" to you. If you make it a habit to read the Bible each day and can do it for 90 days, then I'm sure you'll be able to finish it--it will just take longer than 90 days. I think "they" say that, if you can do something for 21 days, you will have created a new habit. This would certainly be a good habit to create!
If you decide to read along with me, please let me know. I am looking forward to getting started! I will be praying for each of you as we get ready to begin. I hope you will be doing the same for me and the others who will be participating.
Blessings to all of you!
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Hey, Wendy~
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting~ I was going to do it on my own, starting yesterday, but I think I'll join you and start on my son's birthday, instead! The encouragement will be most helpful when faced with lists of names and numbers... ;)
I never thought of it that way, but I think you're right!! :D I recently finished reading a "story" version of the entire Bible to my children, and even in story form some books really did get a little difficult for us. It seemed like those Israelites sinned, learned their lesson, sinned, learned their lesson, sinned...........for about a gazillion years!! I will be very happy to have you join us! Tell your son happy birthday! My older daughter's birthday was July 1. :)
ReplyDeleteHello Wendy.
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by my blog. I've answered your questions; one being that 'chooks' is another term for chickens or hens.
All the best with this challenge. We're doing an indepth study of the promises of Abraham and how it follows through the generations. I think that'll keep us really busy for a while.
We have done a quicker read through the Bible before, and you're right .. you really see the pattern the Israelites' behaviour through the generations.