I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies…. —Psalm 119:14
One day I was just plain blue, so I went to a folder labeled “Things I Want to Read Again.’’ On a piece of notebook paper half covered with stickers of butterflies, little bears and flowers was “Happy Hop Hop Day! Here’s a name poem for Momma:
P-recious and dear to her family though her
A-ccent is so Southern! She was just made
M-om of the year!”
Other times, I reach for my folder when I need purpose, inspiration or just a good chuckle. There’s a “Prayer for Children” by Ina Hughs that reminds me to pray for children “whose pictures aren’t on anybody’s dresser.” There’s a newspaper article quoting our son Brock as an investment expert and a funny note from my husband David thanking me for cooking chili for a long-ago meal at church.
I hope ideas for your own folder are forming in your head. But even if you never get around to organizing your favorite writings, there’s another source of “Things I Want to Read Again.”
The Bible is chock full of adventure and intrigue, pithy quotes, sound advice, and plenty of reassurance from the One Who loves you most. Open it now. You’ll be glad you did.
