Introduction

I shall attempt to keep a spiritual journal. This is for the benefit of no one but myself, to be used as an outlet for all of the amazing things God keeps pouring into my heart. If it ends up blessing someone else as well, then all the more glory to my God. 

I've attempted journal writing in the past, and it has been erratic at best (if by erratic, 'every few years' can fall into that category).  But I have come to a place where I feel it is truly necessary to record my walk with the Savior, especially for someone like myself, because of the many hills and valleys my spiritual walk has thus far held. To quote an author I've been reading, Philip Yancy: "When exuberant, I look at my past writings and am shocked at the sloughs of despond I wallowed in; when depressed, I am shocked at the bright faith I used to have." Of all my faults, self-delusion is not one of them. There are times God's presence is as real as the air I breathe, and times when I struggle to find His face. Within this record, my hope is to offset the worst of the valleys, as I'm able to look back at the awesome manifestation of God in my life.

Right now, for the first time in my life, I am reading through the entire Bible. I'm only a couple of months in, and it has been more amazing, informative, thought-provoking, and convicting than any sermon I've ever heard or devotional I've ever read. The Bible is ALIVE. It is just as applicable today as it was centuries ago. It is truly the infallible Word of the Lord.  Most of the posts for the remainder of this blog will be the things God shows me daily through my reading.   

Amy Edwards