Without the word, though, we get stuck; we find ourselves bogged down and annoyed with life. But with the word, we are freed to serve God with joy and purpose. I encourage you today to take up God’s most gracious gift of His word and prosper. Watch and witness how God will draw you into all manner of things to accomplish for His kingdom.

If we will self-limit, allowing only certain things into our lives, we can choose with much greater ease the things that matter. If God matters to you today—if you love Him and believe that you need Him “every hour” (as the hymn says), then limit the distractions, and fill your heart, mind, soul, and strength with God’s truth.