Bible Journaling Matthew 11:28-30 – Rest
I recently began reading THRIVE: A Devotional Journaling Bible For Women during my devotional moments and I cannot begin to tell you how blessed I have been by this particular Bible! I think that the special features found in this Bible – particularly the devotionals that are written in the form of love letters from God and the in-text prayers – make you feel as if you’ve sat across the table and had a personal conversation with God!
As if that wasn’t enough, there is more room to write and journal in this Bible than in any other Bible I own – plus, its shabby chic design makes it one of the prettiest you’ll ever find! For more information on the beautiful THRIVE Journaling Bible and for a chance to win one of your own, be sure to Enter Our Bible Journaling Giveaway and subscribe to my blog so you don’t miss a single post!
I couldn’t wait to create my first Bible Journaling page in the lovely THRIVE Bible – but I can’t help but wonder if I’m the only person who has difficulty finding the right place to begin? The right spot, the right verse, the right way to make your mark…
I ended up starting with Matthew 11:28-30 – a verse I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting on this year. I spent a good portion of time looking up the meanings of the words in the original language to get a better understanding of what the passage means. Here is what the verse says in the New Living Translation (the version the THRIVE Bible is written in):
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.”
There were several things that stood out to me as I worked through the passage. First, the invitation that Jesus extends to us to “come” to Him is the very same invitation that He extends to the apostles Simon Peter and Andrew when He invites them to come, follow Him, and be His disciples – He uses the exact same word in the original language in Matthew 4:19!
Second, Jesus is inviting us to find freedom in Him from the heavy religious burdens and responsibilities that we often carry – burdens imposed by man, not God.
Finally, I realized that, when left to our own devices, we will often bury ourselves under self-imposed burdens as we try to please everyone around us and do everything that comes our way – but God designed us for rest! He created a day of rest specifically for us! So, are you feeling weary and burdened? Jesus is inviting us to follow Him so that He can teach us how to find rest for our souls!
Originally I planned to journal in this Bible using monochromatic tones – but that plan ended as soon as I opened my washi box and found the pretty floral tape in the middle of the page that picked up the blue but also added the bright pink florals to the mix. A color scheme was born! Out came the paint, stamps, washi, transparencies, and color pens, and soon my first page was completed!
Bible Journaling Tip
Are you afraid of writing in your Bible because you might make a mistake? Well, no need to worry – I’ve already done that for you! It happens – it’s a reminder that only God is perfect – and here’s a tip on how to move past that!
I created this page in the wee hours of the night and was horrified to discover a few days later that I’d actually written the wrong verse on this page! (John 4:19 should read Matthew 4:19!) But, it’s not the first time I’ve made a boo boo in my journal and it probably won’t be the last! Here is how I plan on fixing it:
When I have a moment, I will place a white label over my boo boo and write the correct book name on it – that way, no messy lines and no gloppy white out! For all practical purposes, you and I will probably be the only ones who know about it (promise you won’t tell?)
An Invitation To Share
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What’s On Your Desk this week? I shared the first Bible Journaling page I created in my THRIVE Devotional Journaling Bible – be sure to enter our Bible Journaling Giveaway through June 11, 2017 for a chance to win one of your very own!
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- Corrosive Challenge Blog #6 June – Anything Goes
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- Creates And Makes Challenge #12 – Anything Goes
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- DL Art June Linky Challenge – Anything Goes
- Inspiration Destination #128 – Anything Goes
- Jo’s Scrap Shack FFC #191 – Anything Goes
- Journaling Through The Bible – Week 22
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- Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends Challenge #59 – Anything Goes
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- The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge 6 – Anything Goes
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Thank you for sharing your Bible journaling work with us at Jo’s Scrap Shack. God’s Word is so amazing, and it’s wonderful that you are meditating on it in this manner. I’ve been thinking of getting a journaling Bible and appreciate your recommendation of the Thrive Bible. I’ll give it a look. So glad you joined the challenge at Jo’s Scrap Shack this week.
Blessings,
Christine
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The THRIVE Journaling Bible is awesome – hope you have a chance to enter our giveaway for a chance to win! 🙂
Very nicely done bible journal.
Thank you for sharing with us over here at “A Perfect Time To Craft” and best of luck with your entry.
Annette DT for http://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com.au/
Beautiful I’ve still yet to do my first bible art journaling .. Thanxx For Sharing With Us At Jo’s Scrapshack .
Sherry Lynn
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Great job with your journaling and coloring! Such a blessing to see it! Thank you so much for entering our ATG challenge at Through The Craft Room Door this week. Looking forward to see you again next challenge.
Regards,
TTCRD DT
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Truly a project which has been created with joy! Thank-you for joining us at the Crafts Galore Encore Anything Goes June Challenge. Good luck! Denyse x
Beautiful journaling and coloring! Love the floral washi tape! Thanks for sharing with us on the Cropstop blog! It’s always a pleasure to visit your blog and view your creativity!
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Thank you Esther – you gals always inspire me as well!
Your page looks great! I’m still a bit nervous thinking about coloring & writing in The Bible, but in my heart of hearts, I know that God loves creativity & enjoys seeing His children truly getting into His Word, no matter what their style or abilities may be. Thanks for sharing!
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Hi Robin,
One of the things that helps is that many of us who do this have multiple Bibles – so we use one (or more) Bibles specifically for writing in, taking notes in, journaling in, and/or coloring in – and many of us have different styles. When I journal, I like to keep God’s Word intact so that I can still read what it says so I try to write around it and/or highlight the passages that I want to easily find. Others, of course, learn through a more artistic approach – but again, think of it as creative worship! I hope that helps! 🙂
Beautifully done!! Thanks for joining our challenge this week with Kraftin Kimmie Stamps.
Marilyn DT
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing with us at The PIP Challenge.
Beautifully done! Thank you for sharing with us over here at “A Perfect Time To Craft” and best of luck with your entry.
Melanie DT for http://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com.au/…
Thanks so much for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2017/06/my-happy-place.html
It is beautiful. Something I want to try in the future! Thank you for joining the fun at The Paper Shelter. Good luck and please join us again!
Super cute!!! Thank you for joining us at Lil Patch, good luck!!! Amy DT
Wonderful embellishing. Thank-you for joining us at the Crafting with an Attitude Challenge ‘Anything Goes’ June 2017.
Nicola, CWAA DT (Amethyst Lily Designs )
What a wonderful idea to decorate your Bible Pages they look amazing. Thank you for sharing it with us over at Digi Choosday Challenge. Good luck with your entry. Hugs Andrea DT
Thanks for joining the “Feeling Inspired?” linkup at Impulsive Artistry this week! See you next Wednesday!
Very nicely done, thank your for joining us this week at Digi Choosday, Julie DT x
Awesome job on your first bible journaling page! It’s beautiful! Thanks so much for joining us at the Art Impressions challenge! 🙂
Beautiful Bible journaling! Love the bright colors! Thanks for sharing with us at DL.ART Challenges!
Fantastic Journaling. Thanks for playing along with the challenge at The Paper shelter, Liz (:(|)x
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I’m not really into Bible journaling yet, but the letters from God and the prayers you describe in this one remind me of one of my all-time favorite Bibles that is now out of print, the NIV Worship Bible. I will treasure mine until it falls apart! Thanks for sharing this at Booknificent Thursday on Mommynificent.com this week!
Tina
great make thank you so much for playing along with us this time hope to see you again soon
Polkadoodles
Jacki (PD DT) ♥
Woow cool!! love your gorgeous journaling.. Thank you so much for joining our 59th challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.. Hope you can join our next challenge.. And good luck at the draw.. xx ~RoRa
Very pretty creation – thanks for sharing with us at Time Out! Jill
What an interesting way to journal, thanks for sharing. Thanks for joining our Polkadoodles Paper Crafting Challenge, hugs, Carol DT
Wonderful project! Thanks you for joining with us at The Corrosive Challenge. Good luck with your entry
Maritza DT
This is fabulous! Thanks so much for sharing your art with us.
Blessings,
karen
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Great make. Thanks for joining us in our week 23 Anything Goes challenge at Digi Choosday
Anjie (DT)
Love the embellishments you have given to this page and Thank you for joining us at Time Out Challenges ! Jenny x
Fab project – thanks for joining in the Lemon Shortbread Blog Challenge – Sarah DT – http://magentasnowflake.blogspot.co.uk
How lovely! Thank you for sharing with us over here at “A Perfect Time To Craft” and best of luck with your entry.
Jen DT for http://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com.au/…
Great project thank you for sharing with us at The Crafty Addicts – good luck
Lyn – DT
So pretty. You do beautiful work. Blessings.
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Awww… thank you so much Paula!