Favorite Memories Friday: Celebrating my first Bible in 90 Days victory

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About seven years ago I went to my local James Avery store and picked out a gold charm for my charm bracelet. As I paid for it, I had to fight back tears. These were tears of pride, joy and appreciation.

I couldn’t help but gush to the sales lady, “I just finished reading the entire Bible,” I said.
“I was supposed to do it in 90 days, but it took me 97 and I am still so excited.”

I can’t remember what she said. But I’ll never forget the exhilaration I felt buying that charm and then going back to pick up my bracelet once the charm was soldered onto it.

Every single time I wear that bracelet I cannot help but beam. I am thrilled that I read the entire Bible that Spring, and I am amazed as to how God is using that experience to help others also read the entire Bible.

Of course I am reminded of the fruits of my reading experience at every sermon I hear, every study I take and often in conversations about scripture or doctrine. Now I can put things into much better context.

Wearing that charm and explaining it to others, and knowing it will be passed down through my family along with its story, almost always brings me just to the point where I smile away tears.

Thank you, Lord, for the gift of your Word and the ability to read it in its entirety. And thank you for this little trinket of a reminder. You are awesome and it amazes me how human you are in giving us little reminders and smiles. Thank you.

This is definitely a Favorite Memory for me. (Even though it also contains a confession. Did ya catch that?)
What Favorite Memory are you celebrating today, or do you plan to celebrate soon? I’d love to hear about it.


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7 responses to “Favorite Memories Friday: Celebrating my first Bible in 90 Days victory”

  1. I love the idea of a charm or something similar to commemorate! I can’t believe I’m only a couple of days away from finishing…

  2. I love the idea of a charm bracelet! I never really thought of buying myseld to celebrate, but now that you mentioned it, I LOVE the idea! I have been wanting a charm bracelet and this would be a great way to reward myself!
    Looking forward to seeing what other celebrational stuff people come up with!
    P.S. Behind, but on track to still finish on October 2nd!! :)

  3. Hi Amy! Thanks for stopping by Joyful Mothering!! I’ve enjoyed this journey through the B90Days (though I am still far behind). I look forward to meeting you at Relevant!!!

    Next week is my 10 year wedding anniversary, so I am looking forward to reminiscing of some memories throughout the years! :)

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    Pamela S.

    Great story! I’ve been thinking about it and can’t decide between a cross necklace and charm bracelet.

    1. It’s a lovely dilemma to have, isn’t it?!

  5. Definitely the B90Days finish!! I hadn’t even thought of a victory celebration!

    1. Working out the details for more celebration stuff… stay tuned!

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