Plodding Habits - Reading Good Books

This is another part of my short series on developing habits that will feed your soul.  Once you have a plan to read the Bible (the most important book to read) consider reading the many other excellent books out there to encourage you in your Christian life.

In our day, we have so many things that can district us. Netflix or a game on your phone is an easy way to fill time with entertainment. Rest and entertainment are not bad by themselves - they are good!  However, time is a non-renewable resource. We should use it wisely. Reading good books gives you a window into another's mind and perspective. This helps you see your own blind spots and find wisdom ways you would not have thought of on your own.

Below is my completely biased list of some excellent books to consider if you have never read them.

Plodding Habits - Bible Reading

As we approach Christmas and the end of the calendar year, I want to encourage those in our church and any other readers out there to adopt some habits that will feed your soul. First, consider making a plan for reading your Bible every day. This is a habit I have tried to pursue in my own life. When I stick to it, it has fed my soul and helped me see more of what God has to teach us in his Word.  I have found that the more I read through God's Word, the more I want it. God has often used passages I have read to guide me in current situations in life. We have the great privilege of abundant access to God's Word, and I encourage you to use it.

There is no one way to pursue this. Nor is there a command in Scripture that we must read part of it every day. It is not a sin to skip a day; God's love is not manipulated by your level of consistency in Scripture reading. However, we are to hide it in our hearts and we cannot do that if we do not read it.

Here are a few suggestions and resources that may help.