A couple of years ago, I was in a bible study with a group of really amazing, lovely women. Our leader shared with us a bible verse that she said was her line, a verse which completely changed the direction of her life. Hearing this, I realized I had a couple of those lines too. They didn't exactly change my life, but they really spoke to me, giving me encouragement and comfort.
I share them with you for today's for mid-week inspiration. Enjoy!
This verse really jumped out at me. When I first read it, my husband was recovering from his near-fatal illness and, due to this illness, adjusting to his new life as a double amputee. Plus, we had a new baby girl in the house, along with two elementary school-aged boys. Life felt very hectic, and we were going down a completely unexpected path.
In reading this verse from Hebrews, I pictured our family running in a huge race, perhaps a marathon. Both sides of a big city street lined with people, us running like mad toward the finish line. I imagined huge smiles on our faces, running toward the finish line, all the spectators waving their arms and cheering us on. This tiny little verse, written in a time when the world was very different, wrapped me in comfort at a time in my life when I really needed some encouragement. It made me feel like, "come on gang, we can do this!" This is my bible line.
This one just speaks to me, in a world that always seems so loud, and moves so fast. It reminds me to be mindful, and that calm and quiet can be just as powerful as their opposites.
and I encourage you to share some of your favorite verses too!
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