MARK IT!

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

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