Twenty-Ten: About to Begin

The Hearts Above Ladies Bible Study begins a Spiritual Journey to set our hearts and minds on things above where our lives are hidden with Christ in God (Colossians 3:1-3).

We set our hearts on things above by:

• praying to God
• being still before God
• practicing spiritual disciplines before God
• serving God's people

We set our minds on things above by:

• reading God's Word
• studying God's Word
• meditating on God's Word
• memorizing God's Word

The journey begins with two simple steps: 1) commit to a daily Bible reading plan; 2) commit to a spiritual growth plan.
My Bible Reading Plan
I will abide in God's Word by reading the New Century Version following a chronological schedule.
My Spiritual Growth Plan
I will set my heart on things above by memorizing Scripture, going on daily prayer walks, and "establishing rest" on Sundays.
I will set my mind on things above by facilitating the Hearts Above Bible study; attending a study on Esther; and doing personal studies on the Gospel of John (Living the Questions in John) and the Old Testament book of Job (Job: A Man of Heroic Endurance). I'll also continue my daily practice of reading Oswald Chambers' My Utmost for His Highest. And I'll read:

• A Circle of Quiet by Madeleine L'Engle (already reading)
• More than Words compiled by Philip Yancey
• Crazy Love by Francis Chan
• A Testament to Freedom by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
• Captvating by John and Stasi Eldredge
• several titles by C.S. Lewis

What is the focus of your spiritual journey for the new year? Please feel free to share your commitment to spiritual growth.