Lysa TerKeurst

Leading Women in the Adventure of Faith

2.21.2013

Personalized Scripture Boxes

A couple of years ago, a friend of mine gave me one of my favorite gifts ever. It wasn’t expensive. It wasn’t complicated.

But it was special.

It was just what I needed. A daily reminder of God’s love typed out on strips of paper, folded, and placed in a box.

The Scriptures were personalized. Like little love notes sent from God’s heart to mine.

Personalized Scripture Box

I have since given this gift to many friends. Friends that needed a reminder. A fresh perspective. A simple note of truth in the middle of their day. Tucked in a little box.

This is such a sweet gift for that person in your life going through a hard time.

Or someone who could use an extra dose of daily encouragement.

Or that friend you want to make feel extra special.

And you know what else I really love about this? It helps this craft challenged, non-baking girl actually make a gift for someone that doesn’t scare them. Or cause them to wonder if my kindergartner made it.

Which would be especially crazy since I don’t have a kindergartner.

So, there you have it. A special gift. For a special someone. Full of specially chosen truths.

And because I love to give these away, leave a comment below with either your name or a friend’s name. I’ll pick a winner today and we’ll send out a personalized Scripture box to you to keep or give away.

Below are 10 suggested personalized Scriptures to get you started. If you’d like all 31 verses I use, I’ll send them to you as a thank you for subscribing to my blog today.

Click here to subscribe to my blog.

If you already subscribe to my blog and are reading this through email right now, look at the bottom of the email for a link to download the file.

Enjoy…

I anointed you, {insert name here}, set My seal of ownership on you, and put My Spirit in your heart as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come. 2 Corinthians 1:21b-22

Neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate you, (insert name here), from My love that is in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:39

Because of Jesus, you, {insert name here}, are free from all condemnation. Romans 8:1

In Christ, you, are a new creation, {insert name here}. The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17

It is for freedom that Christ has set you free, {insert name here}. Do not let yourself be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1

For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is My steadfast love toward you, {insert name here}. As far as the east is from the west, I remove your transgressions. Psalm 103:11-12

For you are My handiwork, {insert name here}, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which I prepared in advance for you to do. Ephesians 2:10

Since you have been raised with Christ, {insert name here}, set your heart on things above, where Christ is, seated at My right hand. Colossians 3:1

My peace, which transcends all understanding, will guard your heart and your mind in Christ Jesus, {insert name here}. Philippians 4:7

I will meet all your needs, {insert name here}, according to the riches of My glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19

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  3. I loved the idea. When I was a child I remember in my mother’s kitchen cubboard a blue box and the lid was attached with ribbon and on the box was a little inscription a promise a day and as you opened it . All these sciptures were rolled up and you picked one out and read it and put it back. There were about fifty of them all place beside each other and each day you were blessed. This idea brought back this lovely memory.
    Love you all massive
    Marg

  4. What a beautiful idea. I’ve read these verses many times, but inserting my name makes them uniquely personal! Thank you for the encouragement!

  6. Thank you so much for this precious way to encourage others. I am on a bible study retreat committee and we are blessed to be using your Unglued Study Guide.and DVD. God has already been speaking to me as I prepare my session and now your blog. Our retreat will be April 19 – 21 in Ocean City, N.J. Please pray for us. God is going to be doing amazing things with our group of ladies!

  7. Liza this is a great idea…I am starting a second home bible study tonight…What Happens Women Say Yes to God…With the last one I gave journals and pens…I’m going out today to pick up cute little boxes….thank you so much for the Idea. We have reallly enjoyed doing your study and am looking foward to doing this one. I have to tell you when my Pastor told me it was time to spread my wings I had had enough studies that I now needed to lead, I did not not think anyone would be interested in coming to my house for a study. But we offered your Becoming more than a Bible Study Girl, and hoped that at least 10 would sign up, we got 15 of which `13 came weekly this time we have 17…It is thrilling to see God working in our church and our community as three of those coming tonight do not attend our church. Please keep us in prayers.

  8. Thank you so much for passing this wonderful and truly blessed idea. I have a 15 year old daughter who, about a year ago, revealed to her dad and myself that she had been inflicting pain by cutting. She bears the physical scars of the lies that Satan had told her, but she now Glorifies the One who Paid for her slavery that she was in and now she lives with the Father of Truth. I am going to go out today and buy a very special box and create this for her. What a wonderful way of waking up in the morning, feeding your spirit with such delicious food and before going to bed, snacking on the love and truth of Her King. Thank you so much!!! ( I may just create one for myself too )

  9. I just love sharing my JESUS with everyone & I will be for sure sharing the scripture verses with others..ty. & GOD BLESS as we do all we can for our LORD.

  10. Thanks so much for sharing this sweet gift idea with me! As a pastor’s wife this will come in handy for encourage church members or friends in times of trial or valley seasons of life.

    God Bless,
    Wendy Evans

  11. Hi, I just found your blog. I love this idea of a scripture box – I am going to create one for each of the ladies in our bible study group for our last session before summer starts. It is such a good idea! I can think of so many people to give this to. Thanks for sharing with us

  12. Thank you for blessing me with the Gift of 31 Verses! A great way to feel God’s love! Thank you!

  13. Lysa,

    Thank you so much for sharing this GREAT and SIMPLE idea! Every year I give the senior class a gift for graduation at our school, and this will be perfect! Thanks for your fresh insights. Such an inspiration and encouragement:)

  14. Thanks so much for the scripture gift box idea,love it & an answered prayer as to what I can do for a new Christian who just happens to be my granddaughter which is an answered prayer also.God gives us what we need when we need it if we look & listen. May He continue to use you in a mighty way.Linda

  15. I just signed up for your e-mail today, after watching a replay of your Summer Sanity Savers. Thank you for the personalized scriptures. I love this simple idea to share God’s word and love with others. I simply used the Word “Find and Replace” and inserted the name of a fellow congregant that is battling cancer. I’m going to find a small, floral box at the local $ store and type up a little card of inspiration to leave for her in her normal Sunday morning seat. Thanks and I look forward to hearing more from you!

  16. On May 3 & 4th 2013 in Las Vegas, Central Christian Church we had the honor of having you as our Special Guests at the Woman of Faith Conference! AMAZING, Heart-felt, funny Gal you are! One of my Favorite parts of the day on May 4th was that you signed my book as well as got a picture with you! So Thank- you! The story of your boys is a blessed story! I’m adopted too! There is no greater feeling then being welcomed into a home of Love and Grace. I can’t wait till you come back to the Central Family Church! I can’t wait to show off my screen saver of a picture of us! Thank you again for your gracious words and taking the time to acknowledge my daughter losing her 1st tooth too!

  18. Thank you for such a unique gift idea! Words of encouragement and hope from God can fill the days with promise and love.

  19. I love this idea. I think that I am going to take the time and do this for the ladies in my church group. They have been such a great support system to me and I don’t have a lot of money and this would a great way to say thank you.

  20. This is such a wonderful gift idea — I will definitely be using it!! I just started participating in your Made to Crave book study, and am very excited and encouraged by it. Maybe I’ll get to see you at the Women of Faith conference in Dallas this year. Best wishes.

  21. WOW! When I first read these with the {insert name here} to see what the verses were–it didn’t have much of “an effect”, but WHEN I did exchange the {insert name here} with my name, it was an overwhelming moment–tears came to my eyes to read the verses that way! AMAZING! It certainly changes things when you personalize the verse!

  22. What a great way to make someone feel special, a close friend of mine is starting a little (like 4 girls little) bible study and I am going to make these for them…Love it Lysa..

    Thank you,
    Kimberly

  23. Lysa,
    Thanks so much for the verses and the prompting to get me to use yet another function of Word that I didn’t know existed. Great experience. Thanks again.
    Blessings,
    Shirl

  24. Lysa,
    I just came back from a small church retreat where we went through “What Happens When Women Say Yes to God”. You are God’s mouthpiece and I thank Him so much for your saying “YES” to him when you developed that book and study. I am a pastors wife and have found myself in a very stagnant, fearful and not very God-focused place based on much hard experience in ministry. The study had such a profound impact on me. Looking forward to this “crafty” idea (for me, a fellow non-crafty gal!) and really excited that you will be part of Women of Faith this year in Sacramento! Blessings to you!

  25. Thank you so much for God’s words of inspiration!! My journey with God has just begun and I am so blessed to have found such wonderful people to guide me with words of encouragement and love. Bless you all!!

  26. Lysa – I am constantly amazed at God’s timing. I put together two scripture jars for friends I am having lunch with tomorrow. I don’t have the funds to contribute to the lunch so this will be my heart gift to them both.

    Thank you for your heart!

    Susan

    P.S. Can’t wait for the new book 🙂

  27. I just subscribed to your blog today and was blessed with these beautiful verses, and I love all 31.. This is such a beautiful idea. A gift that will last forever, and one with will inspire everyday. Thank you so much Lysa

  29. I love this idea. I will definitely do it. I have a Blessing Cup in my house. It is filled with candy. As the children come into the house, they immediately go to the cup. They say a word of thanks to God for something in their life and then they eat the candy. If you don’t have one, it’s a great way to incorporate God in your life. We also use it for special celebrations, where everyone takes a candy out of the cup and offer a prayer for the person being celebrated. This idea reminds me of the Blessing Cup. A new tradition to start…..Marvelous! Thank you.

    • This Fall my Bible study group’s ministry focus will be women prisoners here in SC. I would love to have a scripture box sent to me to use as a model. Thank you for such a great idea!

  30. I too love this idea. So simple yet so personal. I have a joy box where I keep encouraging letters and notes sent to me over the years. These are even better because they are love letters form God!

  31. I too love this idea. So simple yet so personal. I have a joy drawer in my desk where I keep encouraging letters and notes sent to me over the years. These are even better because they are love letters form God!

  32. I am a Home Care Aide and have been given the gift to be a part of my Friend Debbie she is just 55 and has terminal lung & brain cancer Dr.s have given here 2 to 4 months to live. I would so love to win 1 of your Scripture box’s to encourage her in her last days.. I Thank you Lysa for all your Godly wisdom GODs eternal Blessings to you LOVE

  33. What a great idea! I will be making one of these for me and also for some friends, I need daily encouragement I am raising three young grandchildren and God’s word is what keeps me afloat!

  34. This is a wonderful idea! This world needs more encouragement, uplifting moments, and positivity. I just love it. Thank you for your ministry.

  35. How I would love to give this awesome gift of uplifting and encouraging words from God to my daughter who is struggling in her life right now.

  36. Words of encouragement for daily living helps to change troubled hearts one scripture at a time.

  37. Thank you so much for this great gift idea!! I downloaded today and will give out to a couple of friends that need this encouragement so much right now! This was God given! Thank you! I am so excited about a gift that I can make (because I am craft challenged at times) and it is something that I know will help others in their walk with God that means so much more than a dish cloth that I can pick up at the Dollar General 🙂 Thank you again for your ministry! May God bless you!!

  38. Just started your class on Unglued at church. It helps to know we all go thru days that are crazy. Thank you for sharing your days and God’s word to us all. Blessings, Pat

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