Making time for God's word

After much discussion and thought we have decided to buy a new TV. A prolonged attack of little fingers pushing in the buttons so that we couldn't change the volume meant that any DVD or Xbox viewing created an ear shattering sound...

The only problem with a new TV is that you tend to watch it! At least, we seem to watch it more than we used to, especially with one of these new fandangle boxes that allows you to record.... we're really moving with the times...

Why am I going on about TV's?

Following on from my previous post about getting into God's word, I've become aware that one of the main reasons that I don't make time for the word of God is because I turn on the TV.

This posed me a timely chuckle and challenge...

They lie on the table, side by side The Holy Bible and the TV Guide.


One is well worn, but cherished with pride (Not the Bible, but the TV Guide)

One is used daily to help folks decide. (Not the Bible: it's the TV Guide.)

As the pages are turned, what shall they see Oh, what does it matter?...turn on the TV.

Then confusion reigns, they can't all agree on what they shall watch on the old TV.

So they open the book in which they confide (No, not the Bible.....it's the TV Guide.)

The Word of God is seldom read. Maybe a verse e'er they fall into bed.

Exhausted and sleepy and tired as can be... not from reading the Bible-from watching TV.

So then back to the table, side by side, lay the Holy Bible and the TV Guide.

No time for prayer....no time for the Word. The plan of salvation is seldom heard.

But forgiveness of sin so full and free is found in the Bible.....NOT on TV