is your bible dusty?

last Sunday, my pastor started a series of the 9 spiritual disciplines Christians need to cultivate communion with Christ.  the 1st discipline is bible study and intake.  a USA today poll stated that born again Christians, read their bible 18% and 23%, daily or monthly/not at all, respectively.  it was like a slap in the face, yet i know Christians who do not read the bible.  they make excuse about the translation.  they say they don't have time. blah blah blah.  i call them malnourished Christians.  how can you know God if you do not read the book that will insight conversation between you and the God who created you? 
every day you should have an appointment with God.  bring your bible, your journal, pen/cil, and a open heart.  ask Holy Spirit to teach you as you meditate on a few verses.  meditate on the verses so you can remember them.  meditate on the verses so you can apply them to your daily living. 
Psalm 119.4-5, 11. 4.You have commanded [us] To keep Your precepts diligently. 5. Oh, that my ways were directed To keep Your statutes! 11. Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You.
God, You want me to study the Word so I may live according to it.  God, i want to live for you.  God hide Your Word in my heart that i might not sin against you.  in Jesus' name, amen