"Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path." Psalm 119:05
On Thursday, September 4, 2014 at 4:04 am I was engaging in my usual routine of sleeping. While in the middle of a dream I heard a familiar yet unfamiliar sound. It was somewhat of an unintentional gargling that was taking place. Because I was dreaming, I couldn't find the source of the sound but I felt an urgency to figure it out. I was prompted to wake up and go check on my two year old son who was asleep in his crib. Without hesitation I arose from my bed to find him choking from his own vomit. I immediately turned him over and began patting his back. His nose and mouth were covered, as well as his sheets and the wall next to his crib. The enemy tried to steal and kill my child.
In the midst of me catering to my son's every need while cleaning up the mess, I remained in constant communication with my Lord and Savior. I began telling Him what His word said about my current situation. I cried out to God reminding Him that I plead His blood over my children everyday and nothing shall penetrate the blood. That means that no weapons formed against them shall prosper. But unfortunately this is where my scripture quoting ended. I only had a "general" idea of what the Word said about healing, health, protection, and deliverance.
I can admit that I haven't done the good and faithful work on my end to have His word embedded on my heart. Yes, I read my Bible day in and day out but the immature mindset that I have is to strive for quantity and not quality. To be honest, quantity is only temporary while quality is everlasting. So I've been doing myself a disservice.
The great thing about this experience was that it was a life changing reminder of how important it is to daily meditate on His Word. The Lord has been speaking to my Spirit telling me to spend more quality time in His word but I always find an excuse. "Well God I prayed for 45 minutes and I read for 15. In that time I read two devotionals and a chapter. Do I remember what I read? No, but at least I read something." This sounds like a boat full of mess. The sad part is that I have the nerve to call myself a good Christian when I know that I'm not giving Him my all in this area.
I can admit that I haven't done the good and faithful work on my end to have His word embedded on my heart. Yes, I read my Bible day in and day out but the immature mindset that I have is to strive for quantity and not quality. To be honest, quantity is only temporary while quality is everlasting. So I've been doing myself a disservice.
It was now time for me to pick up the slack and dig deep into my Bible. I reminded Him that He said in His Word that if I would cry out to Him for help He would heal me (Psalm 30:2). I also stated per His Word that the righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all; he protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken. (Psalm 34:19-20) I quoted scripture after scripture until I was blue in the face and my baby was sound asleep.
The great thing about this experience was that it was a life changing reminder of how important it is to daily meditate on His Word. The Lord has been speaking to my Spirit telling me to spend more quality time in His word but I always find an excuse. "Well God I prayed for 45 minutes and I read for 15. In that time I read two devotionals and a chapter. Do I remember what I read? No, but at least I read something." This sounds like a boat full of mess. The sad part is that I have the nerve to call myself a good Christian when I know that I'm not giving Him my all in this area.
If you are like me and scripture reading and meditation is not your strong suite then lets join together and find more creative ways to incorporate His Word into our lives. Really we should be planning our lives around His Word. Here are a few changes that I have made within the last 24 hours.
1. Wake up earlier! I truly believe that if I start the day off in prayer and read my Bible, I am better equipped to handle what the day may bring.
2. Take advantage of your phone app! I personally use YouVersion's Bible app. I now allow it to read scriptures to me while I am doing my morning workouts and cooking breakfast. (Please still read your physical Bible daily.)
3. Buy a notebook, pen, and a highlighter! As you hear from God or find interesting scriptures, write them down and highlight them. You can always use your notebook for quick references and refreshers.
4. Download or purchase a Bible Memory System! I have one and I love it! I never knew memorizing scriptures could be so easy and fun at the same time.
These are just my thoughts and suggestions. Please feel free to list what works for you. I want us all to be able to tell the enemy exactly what the Word says when he tries to steal, kill, and destroy us. Also using the Word to call out and claim who we are in Christ. The Bible is our guidebook, it shall be a lamp for our feet and a light unto our path. Are you up for the challenge?
READY, SET, READ!!!!!
Also, please join the Mom Squad as we take time September 20th to Re-Ignite the fire in our hearts for Christ and His presence in our homes and families. Registration is kicking off, so make sure to sign-up quickly, availability is limited to 100 participants! We can’t wait to start off the fall season by fellowshipping with you and setting our hearts ablaze for Him! Check this out: Re-Ignite Registration
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