There’s a song that says, “Life in this world can be hard. Life in this world can bring tears and pain. Still ev’ry day I will say, ‘My life is not in vain.'”
Let’s face it, all of us have one trial or another. With an upcoming move, I am dealing with a number of emotionally charged situations. How will I downsize? What should I do with my things? How will my son stay behind to finish the fall and spring semesters? What about Lucy, my golden retriever? Can I handle the cold weather of Ohio?
I’m not worried about moving to a new congregation. Spiritual friends are friends anywhere in the world, and I have a plan to jump right in.
The Daily Text of Monday, October 22 was Ps. 55:22 which says, “Throw your burden on Jehovah and he will sustain you.” It encouraged me to rid my heart of disturbing emotions and fill it with peace and tranquility. So, I have decided that I will start a Bible program to do that.
- Monday: Bible reading project. Each week, I will type a Bible reading into a document, verse by verse, and include notes.
- Tuesday: Study for the midweek meeting and prepare comments. Attend my Christian meeting.
- Wednesday: Share in the ministry. Family study with my husband.
- Thursday: JW Broadcast project. JW Broadcast is an Internet TV channel which features spiritually upbuilding content. A monthly section called From Our Studio started in October 2014. I plan to watch one each week and take notes. There have been 49 of these, so this project will take me a year.
- Friday: Show interest in others by writing letters and visiting in person.
- Saturday: Share in the ministry with my family. Study for the meeting and prepare comments.
- Sunday: Attend my Christian meeting. Show hospitality and have upbuilding association.
- Every day: Heartfelt prayer.
I believe this plan will be of great benefit and help me be a more joyful Christian.
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Aww sis…that sounds awesome!! I can imagine what you’re going thru. But you got this sis!!…change is good….makes life interesting…can make one feel alive and kicking!! I found that after my divorce, I couldn’t live in 1 place for long…it ranged from 1-5 years tops.
I like your study plan!!! It’s being admired and is a good rule of thumb!! Thanks for sharing you great ideas!!
Please share any ideas you have to keep yourself spiritually strong.
Thank you for sharing your program for Bible study. 😊 I really like the typing a verse into your log. I used to write mine in my journal. It is really a positive way to keep focused.
You are welcome! Thanks for reading my blog. Lately, I’ve been having an email exchange with some friends and sharing with them what is one of my favorite scriptures: Philippians 4:8. My husband’s favorite is Isaiah 41:10. It’s always great to hear what is meaningful to people. What is your favorite scripture?