As a follow-up to the practicality of last year's word (steward),
I am focusing on what informs that Biblical action: a heart properly connected to the Creator ~
Per habit, an acrostic
H = HELP
E = EMPOWER
A = ABIDE
R = REVIVE
T = TRANSFORM
With these I will do Scripture-based word studies and also focus on Psalm 119: the very foundation for connecting one's heart to the Creator.
Not only will I read Psalm 119 methodically, but also will search for hymns/lyrics based on these verses. Daily readings from Charles Bridges' commentary on Psalm 119 are already underway.
Re-listening to a JCMIII Psalm 119 series: The Christian's Delight at Sermonaudio and referencing commentaries by Thomas Manton, John Calvin, and Matthew Henry supplement my study.
At church, Pastor Jess is preaching through Corinthians, so I will attempt to integrate his sermons with my personal devotions. In addition, I hope to read up on the life and times of the Corinthians: biography of the Apostle Paul (for example, historical fiction byTaylor Caldwell and movie _Peter and Paul_)
That sounds like a good start for 2024 ~
