Friday, July 27, 2012

Beyond the tattered...

Setting my timer, clearing my head, for five minutes of free writing
 without worrying about getting it right.
This week's prompt chosen by Lisa-Jo: Beyond
And, go...
Beyond the tattered, worn cover are markings of pens long since ran out.
Markings that give life to this well-beaten and worn Bible.
Markings that once guided the thoughts and prayers of family close.
But to me...they are more than markings.
more than words, 
more than lines on a page.
It goes beyond that.

They are a legacy.

Legacy of the faith of a grandpa I knew
and a grandma I will one day meet in heaven.

Legacy of faith gone before me
and faith I want to continue. 


A legacy I hope to one day pass down.


Beyond the tattered, worn cover are...


STOP.

By His Grace and Hope,
Nicole Marie
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14 comments:

  1. Jenny July 27, 2012 at 3:03 AM

    Beautiful post. I love that you have that legacy, the bible with others writing and thoughts. Amazing. Hopefully I can pass mine onto my kiddos someday. :)

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    1. Simply Created by ColeJuly 27, 2012 at 2:50 PM

      Hi Jen! Thank you for your kind words. It is definitely something dear to the heart. I know God will honor your heart in Him. Blessings to you and your family!!

      For Him,
      Nicole

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  2. AnonymousJuly 27, 2012 at 3:10 AM

    Beautiful thoughts, and what a wonderful legacy. Convenient though a Kindle (or other electronic Bible) may be, they can never create this kind of heritage, can they?

    Great post.

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    1. Simply Created by ColeJuly 27, 2012 at 2:52 PM

      Thank you. It is definitely powerful reading the notes penned in the margins. You are absolutely right, the legacy of the pages of a Bible gone through life can't be beat.

      For Him,
      Nicole

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  3. Richelle WrightJuly 27, 2012 at 4:10 AM

    This is beautiful. I bet you handle that Bible with reverence and awe and thankfulness for your heritage.

    There's nothing like the well-loved, well-lived gift of God's Word.

    Thanks for sharing, today!

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    1. Simply Created by ColeJuly 27, 2012 at 2:53 PM

      Thank You. Yes, almost scared to pick it up sometimes in that it is so worn. My grandpa's faith is such a testimony to me that I'll hold dear forever.

      For Him,
      Nicole

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  4. DeniseJuly 27, 2012 at 4:49 AM

    Such a heart touching post.

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    1. Simply Created by ColeJuly 27, 2012 at 2:55 PM

      Thank you Denise! Praying your day is full of blessings!

      For Him,
      Nicole

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  5. Positively AleneJuly 27, 2012 at 6:04 AM

    This is just beautiful. It made me wonder what others will think of my marked up and tattered Bible when I'm long gone. Those notes scribbled are beyond explanation as they are promptings from God himself. Love this!

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    1. Simply Created by ColeJuly 27, 2012 at 2:56 PM

      Thank you Alene! I love that, "those notes....are promptings from God Himself." Amazing how He works in and through our lives!

      For Him,
      Nicole

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  6. Nikki @ SimplystrivingJuly 27, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    Oh mylanta, what a gift! I can't think of a greater legacy...Thank you for savoring the treasure found just beyond.

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    1. Simply Created by ColeJuly 27, 2012 at 2:58 PM

      Thank You Nikki! You are welcome. God is definitely good, and that Bible is definitely a gift to be treasured and shared.

      Hugs friend!!
      Nicole

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  7. AnonymousAugust 2, 2012 at 2:47 AM

    I love old worn bibles with notes. I hope someone will want mine one day.

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  8. Simply Created by ColeAugust 10, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    They are a treasure Debbie, as is yours!! Have a beautiful weekend!

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