Of all the books I’ve mentioned there’s one that stands out as the most important in my life, I read it every day and it changes me as I read and study it. I’m sure you’ve guessed by now that it’s the word of God, The Bible. Most people think of it as a dry dusty book to be kept on bookshelves. Or something for special ceremonies, like weddings, funerals, and Christmas. But I know it’s so much more than that.

I wanted to share with you today one verse from it that is my rule for life. It comes for the book of Proverbs which was written by Solomon. It contains all kinds of gold in it as well as some that will make you smile. A favourite is ‘Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.’! I’m sure there have been times when Sean has consider living on the roof! Especially when I was pregnant!

But seriously the verse that I love and live by is Proverbs 3:5-6 – ‘Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.’ I have found that God is entirely trustworthy and as I stop trying to fix everything myself, and give God the chance to do what only He can do, things seem to fall into place. It might not always be what I expect or in the timing I expect but it’s always much better than I would have done on my own. 

I realise this isn’t the most popular book to write about, and may make you question my sanity, but of all I have learnt and experienced, I can’t deny it’s power to comfort, teach, challenge and change. If you only read it occasionally or have never read it, can I encourage you to get it somehow. There are loads of versions out there to read. I usually use the NIV, or ESV. If I want to see a verse from a fresh point of view I use the Message or Passion translations. 

If you want to ask me anything about this at any time I’d love to chat about it. Click on the link to contact me!

Next time I’m going to write about why I started writing my first novel and how I got started.