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Why We Neglect the Bible: A Reflection

For Thursday, 4/23/26

When I was a little girl, I had an imaginary friend. His name was Mickit. If I got caught doing something I wasn’t supposed to do, I would say, “Mickit did it!” For example, one day I threw my bracelet out of the car window. Someone said, “Why did you do that?!”

I said, “I didn’t do it! Mickit did it!”

I don’t know how I came up with this. But it seemed like a good idea at the time. So why am I sharing this? Because we all have countless excuses for neglecting our daily Bible reading.

Everything we need to know is right there in God’s Word! It is the most amazing book ever written. The author is God Himself! So, why do people neglect it?

I have to work, get the kids ready for school, study for a test, take the car in for service, etc. There is no end to the possible excuses! But when all is said and done, it was our choice.

Now, there is one caveat to this. This is not an excuse for not reading your Bible, but it will help you understand why you do it.

You have an adversary. His name is Satan. He is a liar and a deceiver. There is nothing he wants more than to render the Church powerless by stealing their only weapon…

“The Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God” (Ephesians 6:17)

The Psalmist writes,

“I meditate on your precepts
    and consider your ways.
I delight in your decrees;
    I will not neglect your word.” Psalm 119:15-16 NIV

So the next time you think you don’t have time to read your Bible, remember who is telling you this, and why.

May the Lord give us a love for His Word.

In His Love, Cindy

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Forgiveness: Overcoming Satan’s Tricks

1-minute devotion for Monday, 8/18/25

“Anyone you forgive, I also forgive. And what I have forgiven—if there was anything to forgive—I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake, in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.” 2 Corinthians 2:10-11 NIV (emphasis mine)

My Thoughts: One of Satan’s dirty tricks is to encourage us to hold unforgiveness in our hearts. Don’t do it! He’s a liar!

In His Love, Cindy

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Friday’s Verse, 8/4/23

“Anyone you forgive, I also forgive. And what I have forgiven—if there was anything to forgive—I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake, in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.” 2 Corinthians 2:10-11 NIV (emphasis mine)

My Thoughts: One of Satan’s tricks is to encourage us to hold unforgiveness in our hearts. Don’t do it!

In His Love, Cindy

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Monday’s Verse, 9/6/21

“Anyone you forgive, I also forgive. And what I have forgiven—if there was anything to forgive—I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake,  in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.” 2 Corinthians 2:10-11 NIV Read full chapter

With Love, Cindy

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