More than just words...

         Being asked a question such as, "What is your favorite book?" does not appeal to me one bit. Sorry to say that to all the parents, teachers, and book lovers out there but books are just not something that catches my fancy ... or even remotely tickles it. My first reaction to being told to read a book is "Ugh!!" or "Come on! You act like we are in school or something?! Oh, that is right..." it may be sad I know, trust me, I have heard the lectures all my life. I do not understand why I do not enjoy reading because I love to write blogs, stories, open idea writing assignments, and journals (diary's) but it is when it comes to words pre-printed on pieces of paper that I am so unappealed to. I have tried to enjoy them, and at least tried not to mind them too much when I am forced to read them. Every time I find myself drifting off with-in the 1st page or paragraph though, thinking of what I would write if it was my story, or having the little movies in my mind of all types of wild thoughts. Other times I really do just unknowingly drift off into a great world of nothingness, which is never frustrating for me because I do not know what is going on around me even when I try my hardest to focus. I can say that through the years growing up I have found 1 book to read that no one has to force me into (so I really do not consider it a book because it is so much better than one). The name of this lovely item that has literally shifted and switched my views and character for the best is called The Bible.
          This book full of true stories, fables, and teachings has been written 100s to 1000s of years ago by more authors then I can name of the top of my head! But, if there is one thing I know for sure it is that it was all inspired my 1 man. He carry's the Mighty name of God, and is the greatest author of all time. The reason He and his writings are so dear to me (besides the fact that he created, shaped, saved, revived, forgave, poured into light & pour, plus life into me) is the fact that He makes the words on the paper so much more than grammar and climaxes. Instead it is stories on top of stories created to inspire, transform, and guide all throughout the best, biggest, and toughest times in life. Being able to learn new beautiful sides of Him every time one digs inside the word is truly breath taking, and is beyond comparison to any other story one can tell. The Bible is so very precious to me because it is just one more connection I have to God, the one man I can never get enough of. I enjoy so much to learn more and more who the man that has created all I know is. A man to love me on my worst and best days, even when I did not know or love Him. The Bible teaches such great lessons, even on my worst days I can look into the Word and find myself reminded of all the wonderful things there is to smile about instead of crying on the 1 thing that has let me down. I remember that though my mind may not be able to comprehend everything going on around me that I can still lay down my worries at the cross, look to the Lord, and know I will be okay, that it is in good hands. 
          The Bible is a complex work of art, made by the most complex work of art out there; it is more than just words... scribbles on paper. Instead, it is life breathed in by the ones opening it up, ready to have the faith to take the journey inside of it.