As I turned the page in my old school spiral planner to May this morning, I got a bit sad. This month always heralds the end of our current Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) study. Since early fall I've been immersed in the Gospel of John, breaking it down verse by verse, with a wonderful group of ladies that range in age from late 30s to early 80s. We've shared insights from the Holy Spirit, pondered applications of God's eternal truths, and prayed with and over each other through the struggles of life.
Above is probably my all-time favorite commentary to read with my BSF study materials. Warren Wiersbe breaks down God's word in a way that's both revelatory and easily understood. I've purchased Wiersbe's commentaries for every study we've done, and I just ordered the one for the new study that will begin in September. If you aren't familiar with Wiersbe, I highly recommend his BE series.
Though I'll miss our weekly lecture and discussions, I'm already looking forward to our next study of the book of Revelation that kicks off in a few months. In the meantime, I look forward to finishing the book I've been reading on and off since the first of the year, how to deepen my prayer life. I'll also be diving into a few books I've purchased this spring, working to improve my memorization of Bible verses as well as one about politics and the Lord as we head further into presidential election season.
In the past I've tended to let the lazy days of summer run away with me. I tell myself I'm going to commit to reading books I've purchased, and then the next thing you know it's August and I've made little progress. Last year I had the excuse of ongoing house updates and a new puppy. This year I'm going to pray about improved focus and discipline to let the Lord show me what I need to see. With my lovely office all put together this summer, I've got the perfect spot to lean into God's word and grow my faith. What a wonderful Creator we serve, that He never strays even when I wander away from Him.
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