The original purpose of this blog was to chronicle my Bible reading plan. But I've taken some time off recently. As mentioned before, I attended a retreat with GCC last weekend. There I was challenged to let the message of God's love sink into my heart and let that be the motivation behind everything I do. One of the messages I got from the speaker, Dan Baumann, was that in order for change to occur in this world and in ourselves is to let God love you. So, I'm taking time to let that message of acceptance sink in. I do too much... and I feel guilt when I don't do enough, thinking that I'm not doing anything to contribute to my sanctification, to make up for my wasted years and failures. I still need to learn that simple message that God loves me, desires me, affirms me. I've honestly lost sight of the purpose behind doing this blog and reading the Bible in a year. First it was to learn the WHOLE written message of God's love for us and keep myself accountable/think about what I'm reading. But I've deviated from that. (So, the question's purpose, "Where did I go?", is two-fold. I've lost my way and I've stopped appearing on Tumblr.) So, that's why I've stopped.
I will return eventually. The format is still up in the air though. I am still on track in my journey through the Bible. I've been also reading a chapter a day with a brother since June. Up until this week, we've read books in the New Testament or Old Testament books I haven't read yet.