My Light!

One of my morning routines is after the reading portion of my time with God, I do 20min on my elliptical. It makes me feel good about doing something physical. While on the elliptical, my eye focused on my Bible at the table. Obviously, this is not my first time looking at my Bible, but I literally heard the following words in my spirit, “The past 24 years the words in this book have guided your life, it’s in you” Honestly, I didn’t know what to make of that, but I could not stop staring at it. This is the Bible I was given the day I was baptized 24 years ago on May 26, 1996, I still read it today. My husband had the cover replaced for me years later after having it because the original cover was falling apart. When he took it to have a new cover made, he shared with me that the person who took the order said, “this person who owns this Bible has no idea how to take care of it.” My husband was quite upset at her comment. As I stared at it today (the same bilingual Bible that my dear friend Mary Rose gave me the day of my baptism), I thought to myself, I am grateful for the transformation God’s Word has had in my life. Through it, I have learned to follow Jesus, that my circumstances should not determine my loyalty to God. God can work miracles. That I am imperfect, actually, I am a polished mess, yet God can use me despite that. But the biggest thing I have learned is that there is a peace that comes from choosing a standard for your life. No matter how many times I fall, I know where the tools to get back up are, no matter how many times I feel trap I know where the means to escape are, no matter how many times I felt there is no way out I know where I can find freedom. God’s word truly is a light on my path. 
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“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws. I have suffered much; preserve my life, Lord, according to your word. Accept, Lord, the willing praise of my mouth, and teach me your laws. The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from your precepts. Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart. My heart is set on keeping your decrees to the very end.” Psalm 119:105-108,110-112 NIV

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