Daily Devotion

As I continue to grow in this world and better grasp this thing called life, I find myself wanting to be closer to God.  I have always wanted to read and understand the bible but had never made reading the Bible a priority on my "to do" list.  Now, as, I settle into my 30's, I realize that in order for me to succeed at anything, God MUST be the center of my life and I must get to know him.  Then, as it would happen, certain events happened in my life and I found myself on my knees repenting, begging for forgiveness and pouring out my soul to the Lord.  Psalms 51 became my best friend. 

After God saw me through events that would take my life in a different direction forever, I finally picked up my Bible... Where do I begin...the beginning, the end, the middle, the New Testament, Old Testament, what if I don't understand?  These questions were mere excuses for me to once again place my desire to read the Bible on hold, but after what He brought me through, I knew I could not.  And I did not.  Immediately I picked up my iPad and downloaded the Bible (I like reading books on my iPad).  Just then, another app caught my eye, it was titled "Bible" by You Version sponsored by Lifechurch.tv.  In addition to giving you the Bible in over 200 different versions, this application provided plans that would help you read the Bible and explain the passages you read.  This by far has been the greatest app I've purchased.  I don't miss reading the Bible daily, several times a day.

Of course you could just pick up the Bible and begin reading without an application, but this app really helped me understand the written Word.  If you don't have an ipod or ipad, you can sign up at http://www.youversion.com/, it's the same thing.

This is an example of how the app looks.  I've completed 4 plans already and I'm presently working on two plans.  The voice control at the bottom allows the passages to be read to you, sometimes I enjoy sitting back listening to the Good Word.