As a missionary, one of the best parts of the day is studying the Word of God. Since we try to teach and live it every day, we have to study it constantly. We do so for two hours each morning, one individually, and one with our companion. I can't describe how much better your day goes for doing this!
So I had a question from a returned missionary the other day; where do you fit in scripture study now that you are home? I had thought when I got ready to come home that I would have more time to read, but I actually have less. Now I have to work, get ready for going to school, interact with family, take care of pets, and the list goes on.
Despite being harder, it is just as important now as it was then to read from God's Word daily. I can truthfully say that nearly every blunder or mishap I have made since coming home has been because I wasn't immersed enough in the Scriptures. There is a power in them to help use resist the evils of this world.
So, that being said, where do you fit it in? I personally found that my best study has happened when I wake up early and read before the rest of the family gets up. If you live by yourself that may be different, but as a rule scripture study seems to have the most effect when done in the morning. It is the jump-start you need for the day, and gives you the Armor of God before you go out to battle, rather than just patching you up after you come home from waging war on sin all day.
But scripture study anytime, anywhere, for how ever long you have is always worth it. I urge you to not give up on this important habit!
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