And thus Christmas break ended. It always seems to go by too quickly, but it was an excellent break from classes. It's great to be back to a regular routine though. This first week back to classes has been getting syllabi, and adjusting to the new schedule, as well as reuniting with friends and asking about each others breaks. So far it's been a good start to the semester.
Normally I don't do New Year Resolutions. I'm not really sure why I haven't in the past, but I think part of it was a mindset that I'd at some point just go back to what I was doing before. This year I've made it a goal to get in the word every day, and I've found a great bible reading plan with devotional commentary to help me do so. (It's in the Bible app if you want to check it out. It's one of the read a bible in a year plans.) Also I'm trying something different as far as resolutions go. I'm praying that God will give me a word for this year. Something to inspire me, or something to look for daily for the whole year. (Also inspired by a plan in the Bible app). I haven't quite settled on a word yet, but I like the concept.
I'll admit the discipline of reading the Bible daily hasn't been one I've been consistent at. However, Psalm 1:1-6 provides words of encouragement. It compares a person that meditates on God's word daily to that of a tree planted by a stream. The fruit will grow abundantly! In this psalm it doesn't try to claim that the wicked doesn't prosper, but it does say "The wicked are like chaff that blows away." This is saying the result of the wicked is death, but the Lord watches over the righteous. This passage reminds me that reading the Bible allows me to grow and bear fruit. Reading the Bible (and applying it) may not always be easy, but it's something that is beneficial in our walk with God.
