Every summer (well, the last three at least) I vow to make it the best summer ever. I have a billion things I want to fit in before school starts again, and it always goes so fast and I never get half of them in. Last summer I got a fair amount in, and I'd say it was a good summer. However, in order to do all I did, I neglected a great deal and things got a little crazy on the homefront. So, in preperation for the up and coming summer I'm trying to get things all lined up and priorities straightened out and written down and what not. One thing that has fallen by the wayside recently is my personal scripture study. I have it scheduled for the morning, but inevitably I fall behind and I just can't fit it in, so I say I'll do it after the kids are down in the evening, but I just forget. I know if I make it a priority my days will go better and my home will run smoother, so why is it so hard to fit in? Anyone? Yes, I also am baffled. With all this in mind, I'm sure you know what's coming. A chart. There are a ton of reading charts out there and I haven't the patience to go through them all and pick the one I like best, that's a thing I usually delegate (and I'm still going to), but I just grabbed the first one that caught my eye and printed it out. I'm attaching the link. I like it because it's also a bookmark, which makes me want to laminate it, but then I wouldn't be able to color it in, so...
I hereby pledge that I will be more diligent in my scripture study. I need your support, so post your encouragment and helpful ideas in the comments and someone please print me out a better chart when you find one.
http://robandmichelleharris.blogspot.com/2012/01/book-of-mormon-reading-chart-printable.html?m=1
why didn't that link work? Just copy and paste it.
Also, I boiled a whole pot of water down and burned the pan while I was writing this post. It's yet another reason I shouldn't blog. And yet I do. I do it for you, all for you. And some for me.
P.S. This is not a recipe, but scriputer reading is a healthy habit. As is trash can cleaning.
I also have a hard time finding the balance of not letting the house fall apart, but making it a fun summer. I'm sure we will figure it out right when they are all hanging out with friends all summer, right? Actually....that sounds like an amazing summer....anyway - let's figure it out this year how about?
ReplyDeleteI also also haven't been reading my scriptures. I have a handy dandy chart I keep in my handy dandy binder. I am reading the New Testament this year though since it is the Sunday School book of the year. I feel like I pinned mine if anyone is interested and also reading the New Testament.
And don't feel too bad about your pot of water - I have let water not only boil out, but there was a nebulizer in there that melted to the bottom. We are going to be a danger to ourselves when we are old and gray.
I think it's sweet that you don't think I'll accidently cause my own death before I'm old and gray
ReplyDeleteHaha I enjoy being a part of this.
ReplyDeleteI have also rededicated myself to better scripture study and personal prayer lately. All too often I think, "I should pray then read my scriptures... After I go to the bathroom..." Which turns into: oooh I should eat breakfast, I need to feed the baby, and finally Zzzzzzzz.
So I try to remember a quote from Oct. 2014 General Conference:
"Feasting on the word of God each day is more important than sleep, school, work, television shows, video games, or social media. You may need to reorganize your priorities to provide time for the study of the word of God. If so, do it!" - Elder Richard G. Scott
That helps a bit and is a good reminder. Also good clarification because I have thought more than once at the end of the day "I am so tired, I'm sure it's better to sleep than study right now..." Not so! It is more important than sleep, school, and work! Good to know.
I really struggle with having a meaningful study of the scriptures also, I should take out a notebook to write down thoughts but I usually don't... Procrastination my constant, unhelpful, companion.
Life is SO much better when we take time to spend with Heavenly Father which is exactly why it's so difficult to do.
Haha I enjoy being a part of this.
ReplyDeleteI have also rededicated myself to better scripture study and personal prayer lately. All too often I think, "I should pray then read my scriptures... After I go to the bathroom..." Which turns into: oooh I should eat breakfast, I need to feed the baby, and finally Zzzzzzzz.
So I try to remember a quote from Oct. 2014 General Conference:
"Feasting on the word of God each day is more important than sleep, school, work, television shows, video games, or social media. You may need to reorganize your priorities to provide time for the study of the word of God. If so, do it!" - Elder Richard G. Scott
That helps a bit and is a good reminder. Also good clarification because I have thought more than once at the end of the day "I am so tired, I'm sure it's better to sleep than study right now..." Not so! It is more important than sleep, school, and work! Good to know.
I really struggle with having a meaningful study of the scriptures also, I should take out a notebook to write down thoughts but I usually don't... Procrastination my constant, unhelpful, companion.
Life is SO much better when we take time to spend with Heavenly Father which is exactly why it's so difficult to do.
Thanks Whitney, I love that quote from Elder Richard G. Scott. I need to put that somewhere I can see it every day.
ReplyDeleteThanks Whitney, I love that quote from Elder Richard G. Scott. I need to put that somewhere I can see it every day.
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