Bible Marginalia- Creating Community

Bible Journaling Series-#124

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A friend asked the other day 

how I got started in Bible Journaling

 and gathering the folks together.

 Hmmm--it had to be Holy spirit led.

 That is it.

I wasn't even smart enough to see 

the ministry opportunity right in front of me.

Soon- I was simply praying- 

Help Me- Holy Spirit- Help Me.

Moving in unknown territory,

 and not sure of the outcome.

 No manual.

 No program.

  I can't say that I have moved

 much farther down the line in this-

 in the past YEAR.

Sometimes it is simply doing

 the very next best choice.

And praying for the Holy Spirit

 to send "People of Peace"-

those He is moving also.

 And GO THERE.

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 So if you are thinking about creating a community

 centered around Bible Journaling:

 1. Pray and Look for another person

 that has a similar heart passion

 for meeting God in the margins (or notebook).

2. Pray for open doors of HOW to be together.

3. Pray for a teachable heart- 

if you see that the WHERE

 to be together is in your own home.

 4. Pray that a heart of hospitality

 may be the first movement

 He blesses you

 with in order to create community.

It is always good to share your intentions

 with the leadership in your church or fellowship.

But, sometimes "the church" is slow to respond to 

new ideas and may see this as a FAD.

 And sometimes He meets us in the Fire. 

Be fearless in your response

 to Holy Spirit nudges.

It is time in His Word-

 invite others along for the journey.

 Then be ready to TELL the STORY-

of meeting God in the margins of your Bible.