2 Timothy 3:15-17 ….From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
Over the years I’ve read several books and articles on the psychological influence of media. People respond to different types of stimuli. For example I may hum a jingle from a TV or radio commercial but usually can’t remember the product it advertises. I am much more influenced by printed materials. Two weeks ago I read a Runners’ World magazine in a waiting room and found myself all psyched up to add more running to my daily walk / run. Last week I read Car and Driver and came away with new car fever. Joe told me to forget about that! If I read Vogue at the hairdressers I start craving designer clothes and jewelry. I stay away from women’s magazines because they have way too many food features and I don’t want to crave food! I do control those cravings and am lucky that I can recognize the influence. This brings me to the best print influence – God’s Word. The more time I spend reading and studying scripture the better person I feel I am being. If you do not have a habit of reading the Bible on a regular basis, I encourage you to develop one. Start with a few verses a day and soon you will feel a difference in your spirit and attitude.
Creator God, your Word is a guide and a comfort to us. Please help us to find a time and place for daily study. We pray that your living Word live within us. Amen.
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