New Bible, Coffee Cup, and Joy
(I threw in the 'believe' rock Tara sent me, because it sits on my side table and I like it a lot. Good reminder!)
Jon and I decided I need a more 'travel friendly' Bible... not that I am getting rid of my big giant print one, I love it, but it will probably remain at home more. Now my new one fits in my purse!
And if I was going to get a new Bible anyway, it might as well be pink, right? Perfect!
I am discovering, however, that trying to break in a new Bible is difficult. For example, I look for passages that I knew were on the left hand side near the bottom, but now they are not. I can't find them for the life of me! (Guess it is time to start memorizing scripture addresses a bit better.) Also, there is nothing underlined or highlighted yet, and I feel as if people look at me in church and think I am nonspiritual. (Okay, maybe that is a little extreme, though it makes my point.) Honestly I feel as if I am borrowing someone else's Bible.
I am adjusting though, and I am determined. Soon enough this little Bible will feel like mine, marked with dates and the faithfulness of our Lord.
Now, shall we move to the cup?
Can we agree it is fabulously Anthropologie? And it has scripture! Can it get any better? Not for me!
Sometimes in the mornings, particularly like this morning, I could use the reminder of my need for the joy of the Lord. I need some supernatural intervention! Anyone else? Maybe like me, today you need to sing for joy as you become satisfied by the unfailing love of the Lord.
It is so comforting to know that my God relentlessly pursues me, loves me no matter what mood I woke up in... no matter what my chaotic week looks like... no matter how much effort I put into it. His love for me is unfailing. And that is reason to be joyful; it is reason to sing to Him.
Unfortunately, sometimes I forget. Maybe like me, you could use purposeful reminders, like a rock on your nightstand or scripture on your coffee cup. =)
May 15, 2010 at 1:36 PM
I got my niece that same bible while I was home.....it is pretty. I bought a new bible our last furlough and felt the same way.....it's like a new pair of shoes, takes a bit to break in.
Love the coffee cup! :)
Enjoyed seeing you last weekend....wish we were closer to hang out more often, but you're always close to my heart!
May 16, 2010 at 5:41 PM
May 16, 2010 at 5:42 PM
Joy in the morning ... even through bleary eyes ... thank you Lord for Your unfailing joy and faithfulness :-D
May 19, 2010 at 11:11 PM
I love little Bible's! I call mine, 'backpack Bible' and it went everywhere with me when I was in college. I still carry it with me in my diaper bag, but I don't have quite the luxury of pulling it out unless it's to quickly find a verse. Easily portable Bibles are such a blessing and you will quickly learn your way around that one too! :)
May 23, 2010 at 4:03 AM
I need a reminder too...like a scripture written in sharpie marker on my forehead! I'm breaking in a new Bible too, grateful to have it, but love my old one best too. Enjoy your quiettimes with the Lord, quiet with coffee...before little ones change it all up! Love you, can't wait to talk soon!
May 28, 2010 at 12:07 AM
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