The Message

This year, I am reading through The Message during my One Year Daily Bible reading. I am really enjoying it! I eagerly await each morning as a new chance to dig into God's Word and see His promises and commands in a whole new light. I know The Message was never intended to be a direct translation of the Bible and I am reading it with that in mind, but it has served its purpose in allowing me to read through the Bible this year with a fresh perspective.

This morning Mark 11:22-25 struck a new chord with me and I just had to put it out there for you as well...
"Jesus was matter-of-fact: 'Embrace this God-life. Really embrace it, and nothing will be too much for you. This mountain, for instance: Just say, 'Go jump in the lake'—no shuffling or shilly-shallying—and it's as good as done. That's why I urge you to pray for absolutely everything, ranging from small to large. Include everything as you embrace this God-life, and you'll get God's everything. And when you assume the posture of prayer, remember that it's not all asking. If you have anything against someone, forgive—only then will your heavenly Father be inclined to also wipe your slate clean of sins."