life before my beautiful son was filled with “black and white” assumptions on some things, I remember thinking that devotionals were “less than” reading the WORD by itself. I wouldn’t put anyone down if they studied “devo’s” it was just in my pre “mother” state not quite sufficient enough, not meaty enough I guess, but I’m about positive that I know who made up devotionals….had to be a busy mom….or a busy dad….I don’t really know where it all came from (that would be an interesting hunt to find the genesis of the Devotionals verses just scripture tellling, reading, or listening too). I guess devo’s are like “written” mini sermons.
Well, my need for God’s Word hasn’t changed, but my time in it has. I like devo’s. It’s about all I can do. Sometimes its reading short parables about things, other times a verse or two to simmer all day, and frankly some days my Bible collects dust. I pass by it all day, as i chase, feed, clean, change diapers, play with, clean house, sometimes shower, do cares stuff, etc. etc. etc. and deadlines take precidence over what used to be a sweet visit with the Lord in silence, in stillness….there is not much by way of those two words in my life….(I know I know I only have ONE kid!! LOL anyway, that’s the Honest truth about that area for me for that past year and a half)
So here I am wondering if I can devo my way back to the Word somehow….
here is an honest attempt at this mom’s desire to love and know her God intimately, vibrantly, and newly today:)
