I promised that “all or nearly all” blogs this month would be Advent-related. Today, on the eve of the Second Sunday in Advent, I want to write something about Sundays: that is, I hope that Sunday is NOT your only day to connect with God.

I just heard a pastor say something like this:

One of the things religion gets right is repetition. We learn by repetition. That’s why we gather weekly to connect with and worship God. It’s important to do this weekly.

I’m sorry, but I don’t think weekly is enough. In fact, I subscribe to the old adage:

If you practice your Christianity WEEKLY, you’ll practice your Christianity WEAKLY.

By contrast, I just received this email from Biblica, an organization that provides Bibles to people in their own language around the world. The message shared something written by a woman named Saira, who lives in Lebanon:

For me the Bible is a spiritual nutrition. If I forget to read the Bible one day, I feel something is missing. When I read the Bible I have a deeper relationship with God. The Word of God empowers, comforts, and strengthens me. – Saira, a Lebanese believer

This Lebanese lady understands that she needs to read the Bible and connect with God, not weekly, but DAILY.

Hear instruction and be wise, and do not neglect it. Blessed is the one who listens to me, watching daily at my gates, waiting beside my doors. For whoever finds me finds life and obtains favor from the LORD. (Proverbs 8.33 – 35, ESV, emphasis mine)

But he answered, “It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” (Matthew 4.4 – I eat every day, don’t you?)

Daily? How about continually?

Oh how I love your law! It is my meditation all the day. (Psalm 119.97, ESV)

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thessalonians 5.16 – 18, ESV)