Circling the Promises

In 2015, after reading The Circle Maker, I began writing Bible verses in a small notebook. These are verses that speak to who I am in Christ, that tell what God has done and/or has promised to do in my life because I am His child. It’s my own way of “circling the promises” that Mark Batterson talks about in his book.

Verses like:

Create in me a clean heart, God,
And renew a steadfast spirit within me.
(Psalm 51:10, NASB 2020)

And:

Blessed be God,
Who has not turned away my prayer
Nor His favor from me.
(Psalm 66:20, NASB 2020)

And:

Therefore if anyone is in Christ, this person is a new creation; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.
(2 Corinthians 5:17, NASB 2020)

There are now 54 entries in this small notebook, and I love to pick it up and flip through the pages, reading a verse here and there. I keep it on my desk for easy access, and it’s small enough to toss in my purse when I travel.

If you’re looking for a way to make God’s promises more a part of your life, perhaps give this a try. There’s something about writing Scripture with your own hand that takes it deeper into your heart.

~robin