(This post was written in January, but I didn't get it posted because I didn't get the photos in it until this morning.)
I have mentioned having trouble making the time to read my Bible in the last few years. Well, with God's help, I am at least spending a few minutes each day. I have a thread of posts about verses I've marked in my Bible, and want to write some more. Last night, I went upstairs before my Bible reading. I picked up the one I used when I was a new Christian. Just like the one I have been using many years, I had many verses circled, underlined, and starred, with dates in the margins. Over the years, I have not always remembered what was going on when I wrote those dates, even though I had assumed I would.
Here are some examples:
It occurred to me, that even though I may not remember what was going on when I marked those verses, God has helped me through all things through His Word and by acting in ways I don't see. He has gotten me through all things, fun, and difficult. Praise Him!
I have mentioned having trouble making the time to read my Bible in the last few years. Well, with God's help, I am at least spending a few minutes each day. I have a thread of posts about verses I've marked in my Bible, and want to write some more. Last night, I went upstairs before my Bible reading. I picked up the one I used when I was a new Christian. Just like the one I have been using many years, I had many verses circled, underlined, and starred, with dates in the margins. Over the years, I have not always remembered what was going on when I wrote those dates, even though I had assumed I would.
Here are some examples:
It occurred to me, that even though I may not remember what was going on when I marked those verses, God has helped me through all things through His Word and by acting in ways I don't see. He has gotten me through all things, fun, and difficult. Praise Him!
Sue
ReplyDeleteI do the same thing. I date verses, and then wonder what was happening at the time. Yet they spoke to me, and still speak to me when I go back and read them.
So true! Whether I remember the details or not, I know God has helped me, and will continue to help.
ReplyDeleteI see you haven't posted here for ages :) but was delighted to find a heart that share's my love for God & His Word. I do a similar thing - dates & Bible marking. Since I journal also, I am often able to "connect the dots" of the dates in my Bible with journal entries. It makes for some fine reflection when I take the time.....
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