Spring has sprung and Easter is less than a month away. Children are starting to dream about marshmallow chicks and chocolate bunnies. Egg hunts and Easter brunches are being planned. New Sunday dresses are being bought and visits to see the Easter Bunny at the mall are being scheduled. All of that’s fun and exciting, but what about the true purpose of the Easter season? I’ve been trying to be better about my personal scripture study lately. As I’ve been trying to improve my own study habits I can’t help but think about my father and how he studies the scriptures. His love for the scriptures makes me want to have a better scripture study.
what my father taught me about having a love for the scriptures
My father is an excellent example of someone who both knows the scriptures and has a love for the scriptures. Growing up there’s not a day that I can recall that he missed his morning scripture study. I’m sure there was a day here or there, but it was such a regular occurrence to see him sitting at the breakfast table with his scriptures open next to his bowl of cereal or fried eggs that I don’t remember it not happening. Like eating your breakfast or brushing your teeth, for my dad reading the scriptures is just part of the routine.
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My dad not only knows the Word of God, but he loves to share it with everyone. I wish I had appreciated his comments and insights more when I was younger and still living at home as he’d share little gems that he had come across in his scripture reading that day. I might not have appreciated it then but his testimony of scripture study is something that has always stuck with me. As I’ve grown older I’ve increased in faith and knowledge, and my father’s diligent scripture study is definitely one of the building blocks of my own testimony.
“And his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” ~Isaiah 9:6
free Easter bookmarks
I believe that scripture study, along with prayer, creates a solid foundation for a strong family and solid home life. So as I’ve been trying to commit to a better study routine I decided to create some bookmarks and I wanted to share the printable with all of you! There are four bookmarks to a page featuring two different designs, both of which feature a floral watercolor image that is a free download and can be found via angiemakes.com.
Do you have daily devotional or scripture reading? What’s your favorite way to study the scriptures?
9 Responses to fostering a love for the scriptures
Prince of Peace was one of my first worship songs I fell in love with!! So many good lessons, here… such an important lesson to pass on to our kids :*
Love the beautiful bookmarks! I hadn’t seen the new Easter campaign on Mormon.org yet, so thanks for bringing it to my attention!
I love this focus on the true meaning of Easter. What a blessing to have such a great example of diligent scripture study. My father exemplified compassion in a way that has forever impacted my life and who I am, I’m so grateful for him!
Such a great campaign, and beautiful bookmarks. I have trying to get better with devotionals, and strengthening my relationship with Jesus.
I love this. My mom is the same way, her scripture and prayer are the first thing she does every morning. I grew up knowing not to talk to her until she had talked to the Lord (although most days she was up well before me). I start each year off making it a priority to do my devotional and scriptures first thing in the morning, and come spring, I’ve usually fallen off that horse 🙁 I need to do better. Right now, I am looking for a new devotional. I loved Jesus Calling, but I’ve gone through it 3 times now. What’s your personal favorite?
Thank you for the beautiful bookmarks! I’ll be using them.
PS – http://www.theredheadedhostess.com has a list of other blogs with a focus on the Easter initiative in case you’d like to be added.
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