Before Gabe was born we found a verse that we have designated as "his" verse. We have it framed in his room and I will often pray it over him before he goes to bed. It's Joshua 1:9 Be strong and courageous, do not be dismayed for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Well, I realized that we hadn't chosen one for Amelia yet so I went about today and decided to find one. I knew I wanted one about joy since that is her middle name. There are so many verses about joy! Thank goodness for the internet so I didn't have to look every one up one by one. I narrowed down my favorites and then read the top to Eric and we chose one together. It is Psalm 5:11 But let all who take refuge in thee rejoice, let them ever sing for joy; and do thou defend them, that those who love thy name may exult in thee.
That's Revised Standard Version. I don't know if I will use that exact version but I love the meaning. I want her to know that no matter what may come, she can have joy in the Lord and he will take care of her and love her. I know that is where my joy comes from, and I hope that as she grows up she will not only read it and hear us say it but see it played out in our lives.
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I love that you guys do that! What a great idea. What a wonderful verse!
That is so cool. Another good one is "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." (Romans 12:12) That's one of my favorites, and it's easy to memorize. :)
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