Comments for My Daily Bread http://rexboyles.wordpress.com I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my daily bread. Job 23:12 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:47:47 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on “Come, Lord Jesus.” by teawithtennyson http://rexboyles.wordpress.com/2008/11/17/come-lord-jesus/#comment-1418 teawithtennyson Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:47:47 +0000 http://rexboyles.wordpress.com/?p=1066#comment-1418 I know this is from last year - but I am "starting" it now, since I did not know about this blog when you started the year in Bible study! Anyway - what struck me is how "Come Lord Jesus" were my favorite words in the Bible for a long, long time. I guess they still are, but...they don't grab at me and bring tears to my eyes like they did for many years. I am pondering that, and while I still have days where heaven is preferable to this world, I see that those words had deep, deep meaning for me when I was struggling with depression and was wrapped tight in a mantle of hurt and pain. I am so thankful for them...thankful that God knows me so intimately (all of us), that He would have John express that yearning for home for me...so that I could actually see myself in scripture and know I am okay (as opposed to "off my rocker"!). It seems to me that I am not clinging to them as tightly now because I am not covered in pain all day, every day. I can shake it off (praise GOD) and remember who I am and whose I am. But when those days come when it doesn't shake easily, I will return to John's and Jesus' final words - that is for certain!!! I know this is from last year – but I am “starting” it now, since I did not know about this blog when you started the year in Bible study!
Anyway – what struck me is how “Come Lord Jesus” were my favorite words in the Bible for a long, long time. I guess they still are, but…they don’t grab at me and bring tears to my eyes like they did for many years. I am pondering that, and while I still have days where heaven is preferable to this world, I see that those words had deep, deep meaning for me when I was struggling with depression and was wrapped tight in a mantle of hurt and pain. I am so thankful for them…thankful that God knows me so intimately (all of us), that He would have John express that yearning for home for me…so that I could actually see myself in scripture and know I am okay (as opposed to “off my rocker”!). It seems to me that I am not clinging to them as tightly now because I am not covered in pain all day, every day. I can shake it off (praise GOD) and remember who I am and whose I am. But when those days come when it doesn’t shake easily, I will return to John’s and Jesus’ final words – that is for certain!!!

]]> Comment on “… my daily bread … by oakesclan http://rexboyles.wordpress.com/2008/11/18/my-daily-bread/#comment-1417 oakesclan Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:29:29 +0000 http://rexboyles.wordpress.com/?p=1078#comment-1417 As Jesus took the bread, blessed it and broke it and gave it to others, so have you been doing for lo these many years. I thank God for the godly mother who helped set you on this path. And I thank God for the breaker of the bread that I have known and loved for nearly 34 years now. And I thank God for the Bread of life...so willing to be broken. As Jesus took the bread, blessed it and broke it and gave it to others, so have you been doing for lo these many years. I thank God for the godly mother who helped set you on this path. And I thank God for the breaker of the bread that I have known and loved for nearly 34 years now. And I thank God for the Bread of life…so willing to be broken.

]]> Comment on “… my daily bread … by marksmessages http://rexboyles.wordpress.com/2008/11/18/my-daily-bread/#comment-1416 marksmessages Wed, 26 Nov 2008 20:19:59 +0000 http://rexboyles.wordpress.com/?p=1078#comment-1416 Thanks, Rex. I am reading the Bible on the my own as well as I continue to be a better Bible student. God Bless and keep up the good work. Thanks, Rex.

I am reading the Bible on the my own as well as I continue to be a better Bible student.

God Bless and keep up the good work.

]]> Comment on “… my daily bread … by Email Girl http://rexboyles.wordpress.com/2008/11/18/my-daily-bread/#comment-1413 Email Girl Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:57:21 +0000 http://rexboyles.wordpress.com/?p=1078#comment-1413 There was a small window of time in my life that this blog gave me a reason to get up and move every morning...for that I am eternally grateful. Some days it was my only hope in a dark place. One day it was a saving grace, a comfort to my battered soul and rest to my wounded spirit. (July 10th is permanantly fixed in my heart and inside my Bible) I am sad that its over. I wish I had been here for the whole ride....I wish I'd made the time to read the entire chapters everyday instead of just some days. But I guess for me, the fact that I read at least the selected verse everyday was a great improvement over never cracking my bible outside of church. And its made me so I want to read something in my Bible everyday now. Sometimes its random...sometimes I'm looking for something specific...sometimes I want to read to find the answer to a question. My life if drastically different than it used to be in so many ways. (and sadly the same in so many other ways) But I have you to thank for the good stuff. Even though I'm sad to see it go, it thrills me to know it will add some time to your day! I'm sure you will find something else to fill it up. If you leave the archives up I will make my new years resolution to read through the Bible next year....what do ya say?? There was a small window of time in my life that this blog gave me a reason to get up and move every morning…for that I am eternally grateful. Some days it was my only hope in a dark place. One day it was a saving grace, a comfort to my battered soul and rest to my wounded spirit. (July 10th is permanantly fixed in my heart and inside my Bible)

I am sad that its over. I wish I had been here for the whole ride….I wish I’d made the time to read the entire chapters everyday instead of just some days. But I guess for me, the fact that I read at least the selected verse everyday was a great improvement over never cracking my bible outside of church. And its made me so I want to read something in my Bible everyday now. Sometimes its random…sometimes I’m looking for something specific…sometimes I want to read to find the answer to a question. My life if drastically different than it used to be in so many ways. (and sadly the same in so many other ways) But I have you to thank for the good stuff.

Even though I’m sad to see it go, it thrills me to know it will add some time to your day! I’m sure you will find something else to fill it up. If you leave the archives up I will make my new years resolution to read through the Bible next year….what do ya say??

]]> Comment on “Come, Lord Jesus.” by mothergoose http://rexboyles.wordpress.com/2008/11/17/come-lord-jesus/#comment-1412 mothergoose Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:41:25 +0000 http://rexboyles.wordpress.com/?p=1066#comment-1412 What "jumped out" at me and gave me comfort (along with thankfulness) in this passage is "Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life." The word "free" is what jumps out at me....it is free to anyone who wants ... but it didn't come free. Jesus paid the price. Now that is priceless. Thank you Jesus for the free gift you gave to me! What “jumped out” at me and gave me comfort (along with thankfulness) in this passage is “Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life.” The word “free” is what jumps out at me….it is free to anyone who wants … but it didn’t come free. Jesus paid the price. Now that is priceless. Thank you Jesus for the free gift you gave to me!

]]> Comment on “… my daily bread … by Tim http://rexboyles.wordpress.com/2008/11/18/my-daily-bread/#comment-1411 Tim Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:24:36 +0000 http://rexboyles.wordpress.com/?p=1078#comment-1411 I just noticed this link on your other blog a week or 3 ago and started checking it every day just to see what insights you had. I realized you were reading through Revelation, but didn't know how this blog got started. I'm sorry I missed the journey... but now very interested in reading the archives. What a fun journey to have taken together. I just noticed this link on your other blog a week or 3 ago and started checking it every day just to see what insights you had.

I realized you were reading through Revelation, but didn’t know how this blog got started.

I’m sorry I missed the journey… but now very interested in reading the archives.

What a fun journey to have taken together.

]]> Comment on “… my daily bread … by sherryfisher http://rexboyles.wordpress.com/2008/11/18/my-daily-bread/#comment-1410 sherryfisher Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:57:33 +0000 http://rexboyles.wordpress.com/?p=1078#comment-1410 We did it! Your help with this was so valuable! Thank you for explaining and motivating and getting us through. And in record time too! (Some of those slices in the Old Testament were kinda thick! hehe) It never ceases to amaze me that no matter how many times I read the Bible through I will see something new each time! I catch myself saying "HOW DID I MISS THAT BEFORE!" I think my "dailybiblereading" was more of a routine than a study. And I also think that God will use His word to touch my heart just when I need it, with exactly the words I need to hear. I know that it took a chunk of your time to write a blog every day like this. Thank you for doing it. You are so good for us and to us. God bless you my friend. We did it! Your help with this was so valuable! Thank you for explaining and motivating and getting us through. And in record time too! (Some of those slices in the Old Testament were kinda thick! hehe)

It never ceases to amaze me that no matter how many times I read the Bible through I will see something new each time! I catch myself saying “HOW DID I MISS THAT BEFORE!” I think my “dailybiblereading” was more of a routine than a study. And I also think that God will use His word to touch my heart just when I need it, with exactly the words I need to hear.

I know that it took a chunk of your time to write a blog every day like this. Thank you for doing it. You are so good for us and to us. God bless you my friend.

]]> Comment on “… my daily bread … by cemotosnack http://rexboyles.wordpress.com/2008/11/18/my-daily-bread/#comment-1409 cemotosnack Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:25:42 +0000 http://rexboyles.wordpress.com/?p=1078#comment-1409 I cannot thank you enough for being willing to do this for us Rex. I believe this is the first time I've ever read the entire Bible. I know I've tried, but never could stay motivated. The way you did this, really helped me. It was easy to read the daily portions and then your comments made it easier for me to start studying. I have learned so much about reading and learning more about the Bible. Now when I read, I see things I never saw, and I pay much closer attention. I've learned to study and ask why ... to look for answers and to appreciate God's clarity. I loved finding things that were seemingly small observations ... that "God devised a way" ... and "yet, if there is an angel" ... were two phrases that I found that stuck in my heart and took root. Finding treasures like that in God's Word made me want to keep looking for more and more. You have taught me to eat the Word as if it is my daily bread ... not as a snack, but as a meal ... as my strength giving meal from the Lord. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I cannot thank you enough for being willing to do this for us Rex. I believe this is the first time I’ve ever read the entire Bible. I know I’ve tried, but never could stay motivated. The way you did this, really helped me. It was easy to read the daily portions and then your comments made it easier for me to start studying.

I have learned so much about reading and learning more about the Bible. Now when I read, I see things I never saw, and I pay much closer attention. I’ve learned to study and ask why … to look for answers and to appreciate God’s clarity.

I loved finding things that were seemingly small observations … that “God devised a way” … and “yet, if there is an angel” … were two phrases that I found that stuck in my heart and took root. Finding treasures like that in God’s Word made me want to keep looking for more and more.

You have taught me to eat the Word as if it is my daily bread … not as a snack, but as a meal … as my strength giving meal from the Lord.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

]]> Comment on “… my daily bread … by A Girl http://rexboyles.wordpress.com/2008/11/18/my-daily-bread/#comment-1408 A Girl Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:18:52 +0000 http://rexboyles.wordpress.com/?p=1078#comment-1408 Wow! I didn't know that was the goal of this website when I found it, but have read it faithfully since being directed here. I would hate for "my daily bread" to end, as it has become a part of my morning routine to open "My daily bread" and read as I sipped my coffee. I'm with Sarah, let's start over. I'll throw in the cookies too!!!!! Wow! I didn’t know that was the goal of this website when I found it, but have read it faithfully since being directed here. I would hate for “my daily bread” to end, as it has become a part of my morning routine to open “My daily bread” and read as I sipped my coffee. I’m with Sarah, let’s start over. I’ll throw in the cookies too!!!!!

]]> Comment on “… my daily bread … by Sarah http://rexboyles.wordpress.com/2008/11/18/my-daily-bread/#comment-1407 Sarah Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:52:29 +0000 http://rexboyles.wordpress.com/?p=1078#comment-1407 I think we should start over! What a blessing this has been to read along with you and see more of God through his word. Thank you for being willing to take this on. Does it really have to be the end? What if I smiled big and made you cookies? I think we should start over! What a blessing this has been to read along with you and see more of God through his word. Thank you for being willing to take this on.

Does it really have to be the end? What if I smiled big and made you cookies?

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