Challenging

Study to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.

2 Timothy 2:15 

 

I wish I could say that my desk was as neat as the picture, but I would be lying.  There IS an organization to my stack of papers, notes, books, articles, my coffee cup (which is now empty for the 5th time this morning), various bottles of water, pens, highlighters, and my glasses.  And why do I have such a sea of stuff on my desk?  Because of YOU!  That's right.  In order to write these devotionals, and in order to properly serve in the ministry of Law Enforcement Chaplaincy, I have to study. 

 

I admit that I didn't really like school that much.  I couldn't wait until I was out of school because I told myself, "I'll NEVER have to study again!" and I was wrong.  You see, in order to make sense of the Scriptures I read, I have to break them down and look at each word, then reassemble them in a way that is easier to understand.  

 

Studying such weird things as people is quite the challenge as well.  Yes, I am a people watcher and an observer of human behavior.  How can I tell if something is bothering you if I don't know how you normally act?  It takes studying a LOT to do this job and I love every single minute of it!  

 

Thank you for challenging me to learn more!