We are in the final stages of preparing to launch another Bible in 90 Days session that begins July 11th. I received my list of ladies in my group (#57) and am really excited to encourage them and share in their journey during the next 3 months.
I was successful completing my goal of reading the Bible in 90 days last April, actually completing it in 92 days. This was my second attempt; my first one was a complete failure. I do think it gave me even more determination to make it through the second time I made the attempt.
I can remember my husband thought I was crazy – here I was taking on this goal when my life could not have been busier or more complicated.
We had just taken our second foster child placement and I was adjusting my days around the life of a toddler and managing my other responsibilities in my home and business, plus dealing with health issues that left me exhausted and in some level of pain nearly every day. But I was determined do make it this time around.
The funny thing is…….I managed to do it! I had decided to get up early to do my reading, so 5:15 AM was my new wake-up call. But interestingly enough our new arrival decided to change his sleeping pattern and start waking up at 5:30 AM, so that left me no time to read in the morning.
So I had to pick a different time to fit in my reading; adjusting my schedule was a never ending process – but isn’t that what moms do everyday?
I read in little bite size pieces, which seemed to help me conquer the 12 pages I needed to read daily – even when I got 16 days behind and felt like quitting – I got caught back up.
What did I learn during my experience?
I can truly accomplish something that seems unattainable if I put forth my best effort
It was a discipline that taught me a lot about myself and what I was certainly capable of doing.
I sacrificed my time, energy and selfish needs to do something that would have been very easy to push aside.
I felt the pleasure of having set aside time to read through God’s word in a completely new way.
Are you feeling like you need a little ‘kick in the rear’ to commit?
How about joining hundreds of other ladies just like you and read through the bible? Come October you will be glad you did, I can guarantee that.
Would you like to join us in reading the entire Bible? Follow this link for more information on the next session of the Bible in 90 Days on MomsToolbox.
What are you willing to sacrifice to spend time reading God’s word?
