living life with God

This is such a big topic to speak on because I know so many people who are going through this right now.  But, I realized almost 6 months ago that I needed to put God in my life first.  The way I started doing this was to read more and more about Him.  I can assuredly say, that some Christians live a life of "well, if I do what God wants me to do then I'm fine".  YES!!! And there's more.  Those Christians live out a life that is pleasing to God in certain aspects.  But, what we tend to forget is that not only do we need to be Acting our faith out we need to be reading and studying it as well.  Reading and studying the Word of God is a big step.  But, it keeps you accountable with God EVERYDAY.  You are not just trying to live a good life but you're reading on how to apply God's Word in your life.  I realized tonight that I was somewhat reading the Word of God but I was really not getting what it said.  I was not studying my Bible.  How can I live a life for God if I do not know what the Bible says?  There are many people, I just read about them, that can live their life for God without the Bible.  These people are given the Word of God in their hearts because they do not have access to a Bible.  So those who have access to a Bible, like myself, what do you do with it?  Do you let it sit on your shelf and gather dust?  Do you give it to others to read and just leave yourself out of it?  Or do you pick up your Bible everyday and see what God has for you to learn and apply to your life?  I know I have not been the most diligent Bible reader for a while.  But in order for a person to be a better believer in Christ there must be ongoing reading and bible studies.  There should always be some kind of studying God's Word incorporated into your life; single or otherwise.  This will help you through your times of trials and tribulations when you do not have that physical, Earthly person there to pray with you.  But this will also help you when you are in a relationship on how to serve God better together.  Since, I am not with anyone right now, I plan on delving myself into the Word because God is my someone.  We all need Him.  So what are you going to do with your Bible?