The last Time I really Opened a Hard Book

Hello Everyone,

There is a popular quote that says: Readers are Leaders, I can't totally agree with that because honestly for me, I know that I am a very lazy reader this day. Although I'm not proud of this but it is what it is, I have been super occupied with other activities and Work. I barely have time to watch movies or do a lot of recreational or vacational activities.

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So whenever I get this type of question, especially on Reading physical books, I have to be honest, I have been a lazy reader, this is while it has been a while I read any physical books other than the Bible. Yeah don't be surprised that the last physical book I remembered reading cover to cover is the Holy Bible.
Bible has been my daily Guide and everyday Go-to and honestly nothing can take my attention to reading a physical books like bible.

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But this doesn't mean that I haven't read other literature in the past, I remember I read books like: Madame Casanova, Black Boy by Richard Right, The Mystical Path, The diary of a wimpy kid and a lot of African Midnight Tale Novels. One thing I noticed about Novel is that they Broaden my imaginations and keeps me refreshed.

I remembered what really triggered my love for the Bible , it was a restful Sunday afternoon, some years back, after church service at the RCCG (Redeemed Christian Church of God) parish I attend in Lagos. I was resting at home, then i started listening to Papa Adeboye's preaching on the word of God, How it can reveal things to you that no man can, the Bible gives us access to revelations, wisdom and deep things, and how bible can Be a Guide for our Journey through life as a Christian. After listening to the Messages I made up my that I will know the word of God with all my Heart.

Since then, The holy Bible has remained on my Everyday schedules. I read it almost daily (sometimes during my morning devotions, or some other times late at night before I sleep).
Thank God for different translation, some time if I don't really get the phrases or write ups in King James Version, I will open my phone multi Version bible for New International Version or ESV.

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So apart from Bible, I get really easily uninterested,
Now Here’s the hard truth: just beyond reading the Bible, I have become very super lazy about reading other physical books. Like it is so embarrassing that immediately I saw the prompt, I know people are going to know my lazy attitude towards physical books. Although I got piles of those Books around me o like: novels, Guinness world records, biographies, Motivation Books and Educational ones like Think Big, Rich Dad poor dad they are all staring at me right now, begging to be picked up 😂, but somehow, turning those pages feels like climbing a mountain. I usually browse through like a chapter, get distracted by other Businesses or Activities ,WhatsApp pings, YouTube shorts, or a sudden urge to read My Bible or listening to Sermons again.

Sometimes or Occasionally, I try to kickstart the Reading habit again. Most of the time, will just try hard to buy a fresh stack of novels but honestly there is always no urge to read them.

But I'm Not Giving Up, I will find that spark again , and I am sure it won't take long.