Good Morning.
I have a picture and some words.
Be careful who you listen to. Let us have the courage to reject the counsel or conversations of a friend, co-worker, or even family when they speak words that we have not confirmed as truth.
See my note: Wars start with words.
Perhaps you will read 2 Samuel 10 and see for yourself what I am saying here: confirm for yourself.
We should always do that. Confirm the Truth.
Just an update.
I am continuing to read from Genesis to maps. It continues to be the most happy read for me. I have attempted multiple times to read the Bible through, one book after another in successive order as preserved for us, and this is the first time I have reached 2 Samuel. This is a sweet journey for me. I urge you not to wait till you are as old as I am to take this journey yourself.
Some days will be sweeter than others but all days reading The Word are better.
David.
He asked questions of The LORD and The LORD answered.
He went in and sat before The LORD.
I made a note in the margin: teach me how to come and sit before You.
The Bible.
We are so fortunate to have it! To have it and to have the ability to read! What a glorious privilege! Let us not squander or ignore these magnificent gifts for trivial amusements.
Even though I am no further along than this 
(see the pic) I cannot recall enjoying reading my Bible more than these first five months of 2024.
I am reading for the pleasure of spending time with the LORD and I think it shall take way more than 7 more months for me to get to Maps.
But you know what?
That’s well okay with me. I am thrilled with the journey!
So may I encourage you? Pick up your Bible and read.
Read and fellowship with the GOD who wrote it for you.
Today is not too late to start.
