My Journey Through the Bible Starting with Galatians

I'll admit, I often fall short in my scripture reading. I have tried following a variety of ways to read through the Bible, but nothing has stuck permanently. So I decided to just pick a book, read it, then pick another. I'm kicking off with Galatians.

If you don't know much about specific books of the Bible, Galatians is a letter from Paul, a disciple of Jesus. I don't know why I picked this book specifically, it just stood out. I'm on chapter 4, reading a chapter a day. 

If you are looking to read the Bible but don't know where to start, read with me. So far Galatians has been great. Chapter 3 has been my favorite this far. 

Also if you're wondering which version of the Bible you should read, here is my advice: Which ever speaks to YOU. Some popular options are: New Living Translation, English Standard Version, King James, New International, and the Message. Honestly, I switch around. I find that different parts of the Bible read easier for me in different versions. So find what you like. 

Here are a couple of verses That have spoken to me so far in my reading:

For you are all children  of God through faith in Christ Jesus. And all who have been united with Christ in baptism have put on Christ, like putting on new clothes (Galatians 3:26 - 3:27 NLT)

But the Scriptures declare that we are all prisoners of sin, so we receive God’s promise of freedom only by believing in Jesus Christ. (Galatians 3:22 NLT)

Hope you decide to go on this journey with me; Or even venture on your own. Have a blessed evening!

Seeking Light in the Dark

It seems that the past few months have been filled with nothing but dark, sad, and unfortunate happenings. Really it's been longer than that, but it's beginning to weigh on my heart more and more. 

In recent news, there was the EMS worker from Jessamine County and Officer Ellis from Richmond. Both of these men were just doing their job, and things changed quickly. 

On a more personal scale, it seems that people around me are hurting and struggling. It's a variety of things; death, sickness, stress, heartache, and more. Life struggles that seem to just escalate and become unbearable. 

My heart hurts and aches for these people. I want joy, hope, faith, love, laughter, and happiness. I want to share good news with my friends and family, not the bad that seems to be appearing everywhere. 

Life isn't easy. Sadness isn't fun. Heartache hurts. These are facts, this is life. But it's still more than that. There is hope in a better tomorrow. There is a Heavenly Father we can lean on. There is a church that wants you to become part of their family. There are family and friends that want to care for you and be by your rock. 

As a Christian I know that my life on earth is temporary, and what comes after is something to long for each day. But even knowing this, I can't say that I'm in a rush to leave my earthly life. Even with all of the sorrow here, I want to live on and endure it. But I can't imagine living each day and not knowing what comes next. It has to be terrifying.  

For all of those reading my blog, I want you have a light in your life. Living in this dark world isn't easy, but with the light of Jesus, it's possible!

For all of you who have heartache, sorrow, anger, or whatever, please know that there is a light for you. And if you don't know where to look, then ask me or someone else. I want to share my love and light with you!

Here are a few of bible verses that I have used for myself lately, I hope that they may help you too. 

Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. 

Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. 

I will strengthen you and help you. 

I will hold you up with my victorious right hand (Isaiah 41:10 NLT)

Give your burdens to the Lord , and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall (Psalm 55:22 NLT)

Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you (1 Peter 5:7 NLT)