The
older I get, the more I enjoy simpler things that aren't necessarily
fancy or expensive. Anyone who knows me well know how much I like
bookmarks. Each Bible I have may hold within their pages two or
three bookmarks. They do their job for me. I'm usually reading two
or three places in my Bible at once. Some bookmarks I have made,
some I've purchased and others have been given to me.
I
recently told a friend that if I want to come up with another Bible
Study project, I think I'll do it making use of “Bookmarks with
Purpose.” Over the last few months, I've noticed in bookstores,
and other places how special newer Christian bookmarks are, each with
special messages that bless and encourage. At each Bible Study
session, each lady would receive a bookmark that would be the study
for that session. Haven't gotten around to that yet, but am watching
for just the right things to use for such a time.
There
is a bookmark I found a few months ago that I have gone back to the
store for more to replenish my supply of it. I keep one in each of
the Bibles I'm working in at the present time. I wish I could share
it with you in its present form as I am looking at it right now. I
will give you the info as best I can because it is precious and
encouraging in so many ways. It was in our local Lifeway Store
thanks to Universal Designs.
Trust
in GOD'S TIMING....
IT'S ALWAYS RIGHT!
And they that know thy
name will put their trust in
thee: for thou, LORD, hast
not forsaken them that seek
thee. PSALM 9:10
The Lord will work out his
plans for my life, for your
faithful love, O Lord,
endures forever. PSALM 138:8
They that wait upon the
Lord shall renew their
strength, they shall mount
up with wings as eagles;
they shall run and not be
weary. They shall walk and
not faint. ISAIAH 40:31
Fear thou not; for I am with
thee: be not dismayed; for I
am thy God: I will
strengthen thee; yea, I will
help thee; yea, I will uphold
thee with the right hand of
my righteousness ISAIAH 41:10
IT'S ALWAYS RIGHT!
And they that know thy
name will put their trust in
thee: for thou, LORD, hast
not forsaken them that seek
thee. PSALM 9:10
The Lord will work out his
plans for my life, for your
faithful love, O Lord,
endures forever. PSALM 138:8
They that wait upon the
Lord shall renew their
strength, they shall mount
up with wings as eagles;
they shall run and not be
weary. They shall walk and
not faint. ISAIAH 40:31
Fear thou not; for I am with
thee: be not dismayed; for I
am thy God: I will
strengthen thee; yea, I will
help thee; yea, I will uphold
thee with the right hand of
my righteousness ISAIAH 41:10
I
wish I could tell you I have memorized these verses but I
deliberately have not done that.
I
love looking at my bookmark, slowly reading those precious promises
and reading them as often as I want, looking carefully at each word
and phrase. I'm not against Bible memorizing, but there many ways of
enjoying God's Word. I've been in friend's homes where they have
lovely copies of favorite Scripture verses displayed. (Some ladies
from previous Bible studies have shown me how they display their
“foldies” but that's a secret thing from Bible Study.) As you
see nice bookmarks with encouraging Scripture or messages, pick them
up. When you send a card or note of encouragement to someone,
enclose a bookmark. It's fun and a different way to be a blessing to
others.
Take
advantage of bookmarks for your own benefit. When in one's Bible,
looking at a good bookmark can be a kick start to whatever reading
you are planning. I shared my bookmark for two reasons...as an
example of a really good one and then that you might be encouraged if
it seems you just have a little too much on your place. We need the
sweet assurance that God is always present in our lives even going
ahead of us preparing the way for us. I don't always understand His
timing in my life, but know His timing is always true and sure.
Thank
You Father that in this world of evil and turmoil, You are still
present and working for our best. Your timing, even in dealing with
evil, we leave in Your capable hands. Meanwhile use us in reaching
the lost who so desperately need Jesus in their lives. In His
precious name...Amen