Yep. That’s right. More about it in a moment.

Wanna know a dirty little secret about me? No? Then stop reading. Here it goes: I do NOT like reading the Bible.

It’s terrible, I know. I love to read. I will read just about anything, quicker than lightening. I have read a 6,000,000 page book in 7 hours (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows). I pretty much will devour any and every book around. But when it comes to reading the Bible, I do not enjoy it at all. I have to sit down and force myself to do it. It is laborious and tiring and I often end up mad by the time I am done. I know why, too.

Growing up, all throughout school, when we were supposed to read a book for class, I would hate it and refuse to do it. Nobody understood. My parents and teachers knew I could do it, if I wanted too, I just wouldn’t. Yet a few months later, I would pick up the book and read it and love it. Very confusing, especially as a parent or teacher, right? I did it because I didn’t want to read a book because I HAD to. I wanted to choose my own lessons that I wanted to learn from reading the book. Now, even years later, I am the same way. I know I am supposed to read the Bible. I know I should read the Bible. I know I should be learning Jesus’ lessons/plans/story through the Bible. And that is exactly the reason I don’t like to.

So here is my challenge to myself. I am gonna take it easy, and no longer to force myself to read a specific section or a specific amount of the Bible everyday at a certain time. We got a new Bible that is very easy to read. So for the next 30 days, I am challenging myself to read the Bible everyday, whenever in the day I want, whatever part I want, however much I want. I am gonna keep a journal about it (in writing, not blog) and see if I can learn and absorb more, but I will definitely let you know how it is going.

Here’s the thing guys. Hold me accountable. When you see me, ask me about what I have been reading. Shun me if I tell you I haven’t done anything (kidding). Just hold me accountable.

Wish me luck!