Top 10 reasons that I read the Bible

This year, Wes and I accepted my grandpa's

challenge to us to read through the whole Bible.

(Actually, following the plan that he gave us,

we'll be reading the Old Testament once, the New Testament twice,

Psalms twice, and Proverbs 12 times)

Reading the Bible faithfully has always been a struggle of mine.

But, as I have plugged along doing my daily readings 

each day of the year so far 

{I won't lie... I'm 5 days behind right now so I have missed a day here and there... what can I say, I'm not perfect!}

I have discovered some pretty wonderful changes in my life.

Below you will find the TOP 10 reasons

that I am so glad to be reading my Bible consistently.

10. I have many interesting and exotic name options for our next child

 {Wes likes Abilene... I'm not so sure about this}. 

9. I am setting an example for my daughter. Monkey see, monkey do (hopefully!)

8. God has an opportunity to correct me. Yes, I admit it... I mess up.

Sometimes I need a slap in the face (or at least a gentle swat).

7. It keeps my life in perspective. 

Love God, love others.
Our life on earth is only a short blink in comparison to eternity.
This is what really matters.

(Wait? You mean there's more to life

than work, cleaning, cooking, stuff, TV, etc.?)

6. It gives me wisdom. I am able to discern God's perspective

on situations, rather than relying on my owned

skewed viewpoint.

5. My insecurity is shrinking! 

Knowing God's word= know God= know my value.

More and more, I do not have to rely on 

what others think about me to evaluate my worth.

4. In turn, my confidence in who I am and my faith in who God is,

is Growing!

3. It produces fruit in my life. 

I don't claim to be the most 

loving, joyful, peaceful, patient, kind, good, faithful, generous, and controlled person out there... 

but I do see these fruits coming out more in my life since I've been in the Word daily.

2. It transforms me into a better

wife, mother, daughter, friend, counselor.

And now, for the #1 reason I read my Bible...

1.  It draws me closer to God! Simple.

If my relationship with Jesus is the most important part of me,

I should probably put time and energy into it!

This life is so short in the grand scheme of eternity,

and I pray I don't waste it.

"... a person does not live by eating bread alone, but by everything the Lord says."
(Deut. 8:3)

Be blessed... read the Bible :)

Edit: So since I've posted this, I've thought of about 12 more fabulous reasons that I read my Bible.
Clearly, this list is not at all exhaustive! I'd LOVE to hear from you lovelies about why YOU read the Bible or what YOU love about God's Word. Please comment with your thoughts... who knows, maybe I'll do a follow-up post with all of your thoughts featured!

Happy nesting!