Reasons to believe in the power of the Bible
Rhesymau i gredu ym mhŵer y Beibl
‘I always wanted to be married and a mother. Jeremiah 29.11 means the most to me. It says, “’For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” I got married a couple of times, and if I had stayed focused on this verse, being single would have been OK. I did things in my own strength. I was striving to find a partner. I wish someone had told me earlier as a young woman, that whatever God’s plan is, that is the best plan. I was always going with plans B, C and D. I wanted to be married for a sense of belonging and being loved. My Dad provided for me, but he never said, “You’re beautiful. I’m proud of you,” and I longed to hear that. I wanted to be beautiful and loved by someone. It took many years of heartache to fully know that God loves me unconditionally and I am beautiful in His eyes and that is what is most important. When I met my husband, I knew that God had put us together, that he was the man that God had chosen for me. I look back on this verse and I can see that God was trying to show me all those years that his plan for me was the best plan.’
Do you have a story to share? Email mybible@biblesociety.org.uk
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‘I was 22 or 23 in 1969. After church, we went back to the pastor’s home. They had a black and white TV, a hazy picture, and we watched the moon landings. It was riveting. This wasn’t just driving to the end of the street! I saw that God’s world...’ Read story
‘I had a brain tumour removed in 2010. It was benign, but in a risky place. I’m a doctor myself, so I know what it’s all about. When they diagnosed me I said, “There is no way you are cutting my head open”. So, they put the surgery on hold. Th...’ Read story
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Want to share how the Bible has impacted your life? Email mybible@biblesociety.org.uk
Hoffech rannu sut mae’r Beibl wedi cael effaith ar eich bywyd? E-bostiwch mybible@biblesociety.org.uk