I guess I know why the easy stuff seems to always be the hardest. At least when it comes to the "Sunday school answers".... read your scriptures, say your prayers, etc. . but I still allow it effect me.
Unfortunately, I approach reading my scriptures the way I do exercise. I SO badly hate exercising, I only do it every now and then because it's good for me and I don't want people badgering me all the time. I hate when I am doing it unless it is under cover like dancing or playing sports (which is all wrong because I never know what I am doing). I love it when I am done, but obviously not enough because the next time I have to exercise I dread it.
I wish there was a way to study the scriptures "under cover".
I have read them straight, I have read them backwards, I have studied topics, and I have high lighted things I am looking for like the word faith or God. Right now I am reading a column and writing a short summary at the top of the page. I have a cheap-o because this year I really wanted to dive into the scriptures, mark them up like crazy, and gain that special relationship with my Savior.( I know it's in there). I WANT THAT DEDICATION, THAT DESIRE, AND THAT COMMITMENT TO SCRIPTURE READING!! I just didn't get it...I guess if I wanted it that bad, I'd make it happen.....
What things have you done to make it enjoyable or even just habit you cannot break?
Saturday, October 18, 2008
A Constant Struggle
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Stephen and I read them together every night before we go to bed. It has become part of our routine, and if one person has a harder time wanting to do it, the other person can make up for it and offer encouragement. We do that, then tell each other our favorite part of the day, and then say our prayers. Making this routine has really helped us make it a habit in our marriage.
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