Megan's prayer: Steven Curtis Chapmans' "What Would I Say?"

I know your love was strong
I read it in your letters

I have a whole stack of letters and cards that contain words of love. I read through them often. Each ones takes me back to a certain day, or event, and I can remember the love. Whenever I'm feeling down, I can go back to those words and remind myself of that love. They are a wonderful gift of love. I will never throw these letters away - I hope that someday I can share them with others, and they too can see how strong the love was.

I often have wished that I would have a similar collection of cards from God, reminding me of His love. I wished that maybe I could create a label in my email for God, and every time I needed a little extra love, I could just click through His emails. But it's just not that easy. Or maybe it is...

I have heard, but never really investigated, that the Bible is God's love letter to us. I've attempted to read the Bible, but it intimidates me. Where do I start? How much do I read at one time? What if I interpret it wrong? What edition do I read? I always let those questions get the better of me, and end up putting the Bible down for another day.

Perhaps I should jump back in. Perhaps I should find a guide to help me through the Bible, helping me figure out what God is saying. This way I can see the Bible as a love letter to me, and next time I'm struggling to feel God's love, I'll be able to find lots of it right in the Bible.