In my current life change, I have found that I am having a difficult time navigating my time with the Lord. Having been in the new routine for 2 weeks, I feel that it is time to prioritize things that I need in my life that help me put one foot in front of the other on the path that God wants me on.

My problem lies here though. I have read the Bible cover to cover, book by book, chapter by chapter and word by word. I have studied a broad spectrum of ideas and doctrines and so now, I feel like I have no clue where to go. Understand, I am not saying that because I have read it all that I feel I know it all. I just remember navigating the Bible as a new believer in a way that I was hooked. I was reading new stories that I hadn’t read before and I was captivated. As I sit in the morning and grab my Bible I just stare at it. Where do I go? It’s like I want God to reach down his hand and open my Bible and point to a passage but I understand that doesn’t happen.

So what am I to do? I still don’t have an exact answer but the simple act of doing will make the difference. For me, I don’t have to leave my home until 8am. That means I can get out of bed at 6a and have an hour to myself, to get woke up, make my coffee, grab my Bible and my journal before I have to start getting ready. Even if it’s one verse a day, it’s a step better than what I was doing. My flesh is weak and I need Gods word and I need daily communication with Him. Without those things, it’s much easier for my mind and soul to get distracted.

If you’re in the same spot as me, I encourage you to start with me. Let’s set aside some time, whether it’s 10 min, 1 hour or somewhere in between. Let’s grab our Bible and just read. Start with a verse and let’s go from there. I am sure over time we will find a groove but we must keep putting forth that effort.

If you’re in the spot that you have this part figured out for you, then I am so, SO glad you are where you are. You are our example and that is what we need. So just keep doing what you’re doing and pray for those that are trying to get back on track and never be afraid to throw some ideas or advice out. It may be just what we need.

Love y’all,

Elizabeth Grace.