short inscription for a bible

[juleejules]

I need a short inscription (max 40 characters) that I want engraving on a bible bookmark for Mother who has just undergone major heart surgery - any suggestions would be welcomed

[Theland]

"Jesus Is Lord."

[Ethel]

A bible verse perhaps?

Thy word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path. ~Psalms 119:105

[Theland]

That's nice Ethel. Yes that is better, and gets my vote.

[juleejules]

Yes I really like this and would have used it but unfortunately is is more than 40 characters including spaces!

[Theland]

Trust Ethel! She was never any good at maths!

[Theland]

Trust Ethel! She was never any good at maths!

[juleejules]

but the quote was perfect as my mother is a published poet! so anything related to poetry or words or writing is most apt!

[juleejules]

Ethel and TheLand please can you advise if I had the following inscribed would it dilute/distort the meaning and would "P119:105" be meaningful to a Christian?

Thy word is a lamp to my feet (P119:105)

I would much appreciate your advice as I am not a Church goer - well apart from voluntary work cooking breakfasts for the homeless at the Church Hall

[Cetti]

A couple from the Psalms, juleejules.

God is our refuge and strength - Psalm 46

The Lord is my rock, and my fortress - Psalm 18:2

Wait on the Lord: be of good courage - Psalm 27: 14

My favourite from Matthew 28:20 - I am with you always, to the very end of the age.

[Ethel]

That is just perfect for your mother's very personal situation.

[Ethel]

My post crossed with Cetti.

Jules, I think the part quote is perfect and any Christian would understand the Bible reference.

[juleejules]

thank you all for your responses especially Ethel, have gone with the abridged quote and referenced the psalm, most apt for the situation and her birthday on the 17th - will post again after to let you know if it was ok - thanks again Juleejules

[Theland]

Yes, the abridged quote is most apt.