I Couldn't Think Of A Creative Title To Go With This Post

This is my second post of the entire semester. I apologize to my dedicated fans (all three of you) for not staying updated. I have a problem, not so much with time, cause I can always find some time during the week to blog, but with finding inspiration. I'm not a very creative person so I can't just think of something to ramble about and, in turn, I don't write. Hopefully you all have forgiven me and will continue to read my blog.

This semester, for me, has been very...different. For those of you who don't know, I am a music major at Ozark Christian College. Most of my classes are music oriented and I spend most of my free time in the chapel putting in practice hours for voice and piano. Even though my life may seem to revolve around nothing other than music, I still have the privilage to escape my dungeon (the basement of the chapel) and take Bible classes. However, this semester, as previously stated, is different.

Out of my nine classes, six of them are music oriented and the other three, (Speech, Small Group Leadership, and Worship) unfortunately, are NOT Bible classes. While I don't get to enjoy writing five term papers due on the same day and memorizing half of the Bible for just one class, I don't get to learn about the Bible at all. An entire semester doing nothing but practically living in the chapel and writing a speech or two...I go to a Bible college, live with 91 Godly women, and I even go to church every Sunday and Wednesday. And yet, I somehow have felt so spiritually dry this entire semester.

Until recently I've blamed being "dry" on not having any Bible classes. But to tell you the truth, as a 19 year old sophomore in Bible college, I struggle with daily devotions and a consistant prayer life. And I've finally obtained the guts to admit it.

"Oh, but you're a 19 year old sophomore in Bible college! What's you're problem?! You're not a good Christian...." That's about how awesome I feel sometimes. And here's the thing, I don't have a problem with wanting to read the Bible and pray because when I do I feel so refreshed and awesome. I just have a problem with actually doing it. And I don't really have an excuse. I could say that I'm really busy and exhausted with school, cause I actually am, but that's no excuse for not reading God's Word and praying to my Heavenly Father and for having a deeper relationship with him. Nothing is more important than my relationship with God. Not even school.

So along with feeling spiritually barren, these past few weeks I have been really, and I mean really, exhausted. It doesn't matter if I get enough sleep, because I'm a grandma who goes to bed no later than 10:30 every night, but I never get enough rest anymore. And I'm not just tired, my body is always aching and my muscles are tense. I have physically been taking a toll like none other. But here's the thing. I get enough sleep every night. And I've come to realize that, even though I sleep sufficient hours, but still get no rest, is because I'm spiritually barren. I am so exhausted because I haven't been spending time in the Word and praying. School and work wear me out so much, and instead of seeking God and asking him for rest...I do nothing. And the devil has taken the opportunity to attack me with exhaustion and physical pain.

I write this post not only to encourage you to be NOT like me, but also to hold me accountable. It takes 21 days to develop a habit. So for the next 21 days I need your help. Call me, text me, or if you see me in passing, ask me if I've done my devotions for the day. This is going to be the start of deepening my relationship with Christ. I've been meaning to do it for years and I'm tired of putting it off and I'm tired of suffering for it.

And always remember that no matter how crazy life gets, be sure to devote time EVERY day to God (do as I say, not as I do). You may need to study for a test or write a paper, but honestly, you're relationship with Christ is so much more important. What's one "F" anyways? At least you know you've got a God you can rely on and know that you will one day get to spend eternity with Him (and I don't mean to say that lightly). So if you, too, struggle with spending time reading your Bible and praying every day, then I challenge you to join me for the next 21 days in developing a deeper and better relationship with God and watch as 21 days turn into every day for the rest of our lives.