People say I read a lot and I will be the first to admit I do read a lot. I am also noticing I am starting to branch out from just Christian non-fiction to lately starting to read business and customer service type books as well. However with reading much I still need to be mindful to not allow the reading of regular books to take the place of reading the Word of God! I believe it is a trap to think just because you may read a devotion or Christian based book that this may take the place of the Word of God and that everything is all good! The problem with neglecting the Word of God is that there is no power in reading a novel or business book or Christian "living" book.
God said in Isaiah 55:11
11 so is my word that goes out from my mouth:
It will not return to me empty,
but will accomplish what I desire
and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.
There is power in the Word of God so I may read much I need to stay grounded in His word as well. I am currently reading through the book of Luke in my Bible.
This week I am reading the following books:
A great book that is just kicking my butt in so many area's is "The Hole in our Gospel" by Richard Stearns
Also reading "Red Letters" by Tom Davis this too is a very convicting book and is a call to all of us who call ourselves Christ Followers.
Book I just started today which is more of a business based book is "Focus like a laser beam" by Lisa Haneberg. So far so good!
Nothing wrong with reading books as long we don't neglect The Book!
Psalm 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night.
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