I really like the Psalms. They are fun to read

My Bible: reasons to believe in the power of the Bible

‘I really like the Psalms. They are fun to read. I like Psalm 86.15 which says, “But you, O LORD, are a merciful and loving God, always patient, always kind and faithful.”

‘I read it last year in the pandemic. My Bible has things at the back on useful subjects like bullying and mental health and that led me to read this passage. 

‘They are not exactly issues for me, but I see people who have gone through certain things. I have friends with mental health issues and others who have been bullied. 

‘It’s amazing that the Bible was written thousands of years ago, but it is still so valid now. It feels like it was especially written for me, that’s what it feels like. 

‘What I like about this verse is that it means that there is someone there for me no matter what. My Mum is there as much as a human can be. But there are some times where you have to be somewhere else and there are other things that you have to do. God’s always right there and willing to listen to me and gets me at the times when I don’t want to talk about things. That’s amazing. It’s really helpful that someone really, really cares. 

‘I’ve learned to be able to talk to him. When I’m in school and my sister’s not around, I can tell the Lord what is happening. It’s like he’s there, he’s listening to me and he’s helping. It comforts me. It’s reassuring.’

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