2 Kings 12

So I really didn't get much today so I turned to Tom's post.  He did note the one verse that caught my attention too and his post about accountability is right on the money for what it means for me to be on this journey through the bible together with you.  Reading daily is something I want to do, but I know I wouldn't if I didn't have you on the other end of the line keeping me honest.

The spring/summer is an easy time to slack off but I'm less likely to do so because I want to stay up on progress with you.   here is Tom's post---

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CHAPTER-A-DAY 2 KINGS 12

FEBRUARY 22, 2010 TOM VANDER WELL 2 COMMENTS

But by the twenty-third year of Joash's rule, the priests hadn't done one thing—The Temple was as dilapidated as ever. 2 Kings 12:6 (MSG)

Renovations, upkeep, and maintenance aren't fun. Whether it's my body, my house, or my car, there seem plenty of better things to do with my time, energy, and money. The priests of Joash's day worshipped every day in a crumbling temple. The need confronted them daily. They had even been told to allocate resources to renovation. But, they did nothing.

It wasn't until the King held the high-priest accountable that changes were made to the financial allocations, and the work began.

We all need accountability. I would not have read a Chapter-a-Day for the past seven years unless I knew my friend Kevin was out there, reading the same chapter and expecting a phone call or waiting to add his comments to the post. If Kev had not raised the alarm and the need to be more faithful in reading God's message, we would not have embarked on this journey.

Today, I'm contemplating my need for accountability in other areas of my life.