Ever feel like your Bible needs to stay perfect—no marks, no dog-eared pages? Let’s talk about why scribbling, highlighting, and even crying over your Bible is exactly what makes it yours.
Hey ladybird,
If you’re anything like me, you might’ve started your Bible-reading journey with a pristine, leather-bound copy, terrified to mess it up. I get it—those pages feel sacred. But here’s a little permission slip from your big sister in faith: your Bible is meant to be lived in. Underline that verse in Psalm 23 that steadies your heart. Jot down a prayer in the margins of Philippians when life feels heavy. Spill a little coffee on John 15 (it’s happened to me, no shame).
The Bible calls itself “living and active” (Hebrews 4:12), and I think that means it’s okay for our interaction with it to be a little messy too. Those highlights and notes? They’re your conversation with God, a roadmap of where you’ve been and where He’s leading you.
Try This: Grab a pen and your Bible. Find a verse that speaks to you today (maybe start with Psalm 139:13–14). Write one word next to it that captures how it makes you feel. That’s it—one word, no pressure.
Let’s make our Bibles a home, not a museum. What’s one verse you’ve marked up that feels like yours? Share in the comments or keep it close to your heart.
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