New Bible Cover

Well today I bought a new Bible cover.

Scanning the rows of Bible covers I searched for just the right one. I knew the size and had an idea of what color I wanted. I wanted something cute, something feminine, something to carry my Bible comfortably.

I must have picked up a dozen or so covers. My eyes scanned over many more than that. The selection was impressive - there was a cover for just about every taste.

Decisions. Decisions.

It's important to have the "right" cover. You don't want to waste your money on a cover you will hate when you get home. It's a serious decisions right?

So, I went with a cute green cover that has a flower. It's the right size and I really like it.

As I stood at the kitchen table shoving my XL Bible into the cover I felt rather satisfied with myself. I made a good selection and I knew that I wouldn't be disappointed.

A little while later as I glanced at the cover in passing the Lord laid this upon my heart:

"I like that cover you chose Daughter. You spent so much careful time picking it out to protect your Word and I appreciate that. I can't help but wonder why you don't seek Me out with that much tenacity and care? Do you think you can come meet with me in the Word that is now neatly covered in that pretty green cover? I miss you and I love you."

Broken.

Humbled.

Saddened by my weakness of flesh.

Determined to make it right.

Thank you Jesus for making my brand new Bible cover a lesson I will never forget because I'll remember it everytime I see the green cover with that pretty flower.

Your daughter.