“Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15).
One definition of the word, study is “application of the mind to the acquisition of knowledge, as by reading, investigation, or reflection.” Many of us learn the physical side of study through the trial and error method. Or we’ve had some good teachers to help us learn practical things. Often times we don’t get organized, because we don’t have a plan. This would require time—to do a little study of what works best for us.
I used to be an extreme list person. I found myself staying up later and later in order to get everything done on a given day. One day I woke up and realized I was short-changing God.
I’m not proud of that. I thank God I’ve since learned the words prioritize and organize go hand in hand. My time with the Lord in prayer and Bible study must be met before I tackle anything else in my day.
Consider the above definition for study. Yes, it will take time, but, you can budget it in if you’re better organized. Our goal for this new year plan is to help us when one day soon we stand before Christ. We will not be unashamed of our work. What joy to hear Him say, “Well done.”
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for Christians in North Korea. Pray that the recent change in leadership will enable greater spread of the gospel and lessen the persecution of believers. (North Korea ranks number one in the world in its persecution of Christians.)
