40 days of Reading the Bible by a Clueless, Wandering, Wannabe Christian

February 20, Day 7: Mathew 6:7-15  I only realized when I was doodling 'day 7' in my notebook when P happened to glance at it and pointed out that it's been 7 days that I've been doing this! think this is the first time I've ever stuck to anything remotely religious at a stretch, for this long. Voluntarily, that is. It feels good to realize that I can persist on specific things if I want to. I was given a stunning playlist of music: The Porter's Gate Worship Project . Haven't been moved by music in ages, but this is just lovely - both music, lyrics and feeling. Before I read the verse today, I just sat with this for a bit. In fact, later on, my toddler lay completely still in my arms, and we shared long, cuddly moments just listening to these. Such a great start to the day! On to the Bible verse Today's verse is from Mathew 6: 7-15 ,   And when you pray, do not keep on babbling  like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their...

15 February - Day 2: Luke 9: 22-25 So today, I didn't struggle to wake up or anything, but I did feel quite distracted in the morning and all over the place and numb! I felt like a fraud and forced to be "good" Floated downstairs like a ghost, and then a bit later, I started my session which my my  morning music  (shared by a close friend - Gospel music is not something I usually gravitate towards). As usual, the music helped me gather myself to listen, but I had to struggle to remind myself why I was doing this.  I was groggy, displeased with my weak morning coffee, and was very aware of hunger-induced tummy rumblings. (The last of which, I always give huge importance to!) Feeling  more like a CWWC than ever, I picked up the Bible and forced myself to read the words from Luke 9: 22-2 5, and this line jumped out: "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me". --------------- Thoughts: Again, I...