Have you read your Bible today?

Oscar Wilde wrote: “It is what you read when you don’t have to that determines what you will be when you can’t help it.”

How much truth is inherent in that simple statement. Immersing ourselves in the scriptural truths from the Bible feeds our souls and helps us to live Godly lives. Without a daily dose of God's word filling us and without a reservoir of God's grace within, we cannot stand against the trials and temptations of life.

Psalm 119:9-11 makes this point quite clear.  It reads, "How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.  I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands.  I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you."

The key to living a righteous life, to living according to God's commands and principles, is to hide the word of God in your heart. 

Make reading your Bible on a daily basis a habit in your life. Take the 21-day challenge to make this part of your character. Science has shown that we can reprogram our minds and form new habits, or break bad habits, by doing something intentionally for 21 consecutive days.

For the next 21 days, commit to reading at least one chapter out of the Bible and reflecting on what God is saying to you in His word, and see if it makes a difference in how you view and approach your daily trials.