Why Read?

Lately, I have been reading a lot more. Usually, I am not a reader, but people have told me that reading will help increase my writing skills.  So I am now reading! I have made a commitment to read at least one book a month. My bookshelf is full of books because every time I go to Lifeway, I have to pick up a new one. Well, it’s time to dive in!

This month, I am reading “Jesus, the One and Only”. I absolutely love Beth Moore and the way she writes. I also think it helps because I have heard her speak and met her at The Passion Conference a few years ago. When she writes and speaks, she is completely sharing her heart and urges others to understand the Truth she is describing. It’s not about her agenda, but it’s all about the One she is writing for.

In this particular book, she reflects on the accounts of Jesus. I have had a relationship with Jesus for almost ten years now. Just like the other relationships in life, it deepens when you’re spending time with one another. Reading and learning about Scripture is a way to deepen that relationship. There are moments when I’m reading and I will think, “Oh, yeah! Why didn’t I see that before?” then hide it in my heart and thank Him.

I don’t know where you are in your relationship with Jesus. Or if you have one. Maybe you don’t even desire to know Him. All I can say is I love Him and I ask Him to touch your heart with these blogs! He is the Author of my life. These shaky Cerebral Palsy hands have been entrusted with sharing a great story. And so I am writing with humility and grace.

Reading is not just for head knowledge, but I ask you to allow it to transform your heart and ignite a passion!