BLANK PAGES IN A BIBLE

But let it be the hidden man of the heart,
in that which is not corruptible, even the
ornament of a meek and quiet spirit,
which is in the sight of God of great price.
I Peter 3:4

A few weeks ago, a lady in my church asked if she could look in my Bible. I was only holding it at the time and had a few minutes to spare so handed it to her. Every Bible has some blank pages in the very beginning of the book itself and a few at the very end. Publishers I guess put those in there for note taking if someone would like to do that.

My friend found as she opened the cover that the blank pages in the front of my Bible have become a picture gallery of those people dearest in my life who I love and who I pray for on a regular basis. However, even on those pages and on those at the end of my Bible there are tidbits of sayings and “whatevers” that I have jotted down from time to time.
 

My friend is a regular reader of my weekly blog. She said she thought I should do a blog where I just list some of those things she herself had read. I'm going to take her suggestion and list some of those things hoping there will be a lesson in some of them for you and for me as well as I review them. Even the opening verse you see I wrote down a couple of years ago next to grand-daughter's picture and not sure as to the occasion. I do know that already, I see that meek and quiet spirit in her so maybe that was the reason at the time. So, here's a peek into some personal insights that have come mostly from the wisdom of others that I still enjoy every time I glance at them:

Let God be the Hero of your story.

Don't be a fan of Jesus.
Be a follower of Jesus.

The Spirit always has something to say
to those who listen.

Does God's truth excite me to this day?

Knowledge is knowing what to say.
Wisdom is knowing when to say it.

Greatly blessed
Highly favored
Imperfect, but forgiven
Child of God.
Song from Gaither Homecoming program

We struggle as did Paul with
unsatisfied hunger and unquenched thirst.
We also struggle with:
entitled self vs surrendered soul.

If you never stand for Jesus, you'll never be
held to a higher standard.

What's down in the well comes up in the bucket.

God is mighty big and we treat Him mighty small.

Wherever you are, be ALL there.

I want to slow down and taste life, give
thanks and see God.

What are they doin' in Heaven today?
“It's a beautiful place,” I've been told
Where peace and joy
And a friendly embrace,
Are waitin' to welcome you home.
What are they doin' in Heaven today.
…..Blue Bell Ice Cream TV Advertising song

Biblical revival is always Christ centered.

A Christian without a Bible is a naked Christian.

Courage is being scared to death but
saddling up anyway.
...on my John Wayne mug

Silent and listen are spelled with the same letters.

Thank You Father for the little snippets of inspiration you allow to drop into my heart that teach and bless me along the way. Thank You for those who have blessed me over and over with words of wisdom and encouragement. In Jesus precious name....Amen