for three days, i've heard about the power of God's word and the importance of reading His word. from sanctification day 3 where ps eugene shared about the importance and power of His word and encouraged us to have a new passion for His word, to ps debra's congre where she too emphasized on reading God's word and being intimate with Him, then to the audio bible session where God showed me the wonder of His word, that indeed His word is amazing and holds truth and wisdom. and i believe it is not by chance that i am making up my post encounter session which too taught about the word of God.
by the grace of God, i have received a new conviction in my heart that reading His word is indeed important and that His word is powerful and a sword of the spirit. i learnt that it is a powerful weapon and a delightful gesture when we pray God's words back to Him. like a child learning to speak, mimicking his parent's words to them, God delights in us speaking to Him what He taught us and spoke to us.
and i was just thinking about this just now, the Holy Spirit revealed to me that though sometimes we think that word and worship are two separate things, they are actually connected. sometimes as i lead worship, i just feel like i am repeating the same things and the words that come out just hold so little power. to be even more anointed in worship, it is important to read His word and as we lead worship, learn to pray using His words and speak His words instead of just our own words, because God's word carries much weight and power.
honestly, i really struggle to do quiet time in the morning and before food somemore. i really find it so difficult because sleep means so much to me. haha. but as i finally decided to stick the 'everyday before food' sticker on my bible, i will discipline myself to read God's word every morning. from discipline to habit, from a habit to a lifestyle. let us encourage each other and spur each other to read His word and know Him more this year! so next time you see me, can ask me how's my everyday before food practice going. haha. let's fight this spiritual battle with the sword of the spirit!