Bible bookmark: read the verse that gives you strength

Bible bookmark: a simple object that can come in use in hard times, letting us quickly find a sentence that gives us strength and hope.

Reading the Bible is a precious and important habit for any Christian. Such practice induces a dialog with God, but also a moment of deep introspection and reflection that helps us better face our anxieties and daily adversities. The importance of reading the Bible is such that during the last few yeas, real tutorials appeared online helping people doing it for the first time. Many of those tutorials suggest beginning the reading with the New Testament, of an easier comprehension, especially for novices. Other propose a real reading plan, with a list of Bible books to read in succession for a better understanding. Since we live in a hectic world, where every action is dominated by rush and urgency of what is next, some sites recommend a daily plan to read the Bible, of twenty or even ten minutes. This plan includes a few minutes of reading, the confession of sins, meditation and listening to God’s voice and prayer.

Actually, those who believe should be able to dedicate much more time to the Bible, but as it happens in other contexts, it is not important how much you do, but how you do it. Psalm 37:7 says: ‘Be still before the Lord, and wait patiently for him’. With this attitude, you can easily listen to God with serenity and awareness in any moment of the day, with no anxiety of doing too little or not look devoted enough. God does not need that we clock out, especially concerning our faith!

Having said that, there is no doubt that the Bible is an inexhaustible source of quotes and passages that can come to our rescue in any moment of the day and can give us strength to face the small and big problems we encounter every day.  Faith supports us and comforts us, especially during hard times; it helps us overcome difficulties. And reading the Bible can be a precious help in this case. Not the whole Bible, of course, and not every day.

Each one of us can find some quotes or passages that have a particular meaning. Powerful sentences, of intense and passionate spirituality, but with a further meaning for each one of us because they’re tied to a special moment, feeling, a good or a bad event, and that make us reflect, inspire and console us. Sentences taken from the word of God which we can take comfort from when life seems too complicated.

Here are the benefits of a religious bookmark. Remembering in any moment where we can find those precious words, giving us the chance to read them again and again every time we feel the need, until they become part of our day. Can just one sentence influence a whole day? Can it become the base for a new conception of life? Clearly, we are not taking about common sentences.

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Here is our proposal: put bookmarks on the pages of the Bible that have the sentences that are most significant to you. That way, you will be able to find them in no time any time you will feel the need. You’ll be able to feel all the strength and courage they express within yourself, and feel the power they release.

A few example? It’s hard to find one, because reading and meditating on the Bible, and anything else, is a very subjective matter. But there are some sentences in the Bible that can fit into any battle, for anyone facing a hard time, or just the beginning of a new week. We tried to collect some to give you an idea of where you could put your bookmarks.

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. He Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. (Deuteronomy 31: 6,8)

Fear the Lord, and you will have nothing else to fear. If your trust is in him, you will never act like a coward. (Sirach 34,14)

The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him. The Lord is the strength of his people, a fortress of salvation for his anointed one. (Psalm 28:8)

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. All who rage against you will surely be ashamed and disgraced; those who oppose you will be as nothing and perish. Though you search for your enemies, you will not find them. Those who wage war against you will be as nothing at all. For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, do not fear; I will help you. (Isaiah 41: 10-13)

Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup overflows. Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. (Psalm 23: 4-6)

Test me, Lord, and try me. Examine my heart and my mind. (Psalm 26:2)

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. (John 14:27)

I lift up my eyes to the mountains — where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. The Lord will keep you from all harm — he will watch over your life; The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. (Psalm 121: 1,2,7,8)

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9)

But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. (Corinthians 15: 57-58)