A Gift That Changed My Daily Walk
A couple of years ago, my wife gave me something special: a Bible Jar. It was a simple glass jar filled with small pieces of colored paper, each representing a different emotion—happy, sad, anxious, lonely, thankful, or angry. On each paper was a Bible verse chosen specifically for that feeling.
The idea was beautiful in its simplicity: each morning at breakfast, I’d pick a paper based on how I was feeling, read the verse, and reflect on it throughout the day.
The Problem I Discovered
Reading from the Bible Jar became a cherished morning habit. But I quickly noticed two problems:
First, if I forgot to pick a verse before leaving home, I’d go the entire day without that comfort and guidance—until evening when I returned home.
Second, emotions don’t stay the same all day. Something would happen at work, or I’d receive difficult news, or feel suddenly grateful for a blessing. My emotional state would shift, but the Bible Jar sat at home on my kitchen table.
I needed God’s Word accessible whenever I needed it, not just during breakfast.
Building a Solution
I decided to create a digital version for myself. I started with the same color-coded emotion system but expanded it—adding more verses than the physical jar ever held. As I used it, I wrote notes about how each verse spoke to me, making it easier to internalize Scripture as I read and reread them on my phone.
What started as a personal tool became something more. I realized: if this helps me stay grounded in faith throughout my day, it could help others too.
That’s how thebiblejar.com was born.
Keeping It Simple
I intentionally kept the website simple and focused. No accounts to create, no complicated features—just the core experience that matters:
- Choose how you’re feeling
- Receive a Bible verse chosen for that emotion
- Read thoughtful reflections to guide your meditation
Each emotion contains verses carefully selected to speak to what you’re experiencing. Some verses appear under multiple emotions because God’s Word often speaks to our hearts in multiple ways.
Why It Matters
In our busy, always-connected world, it’s easy to lose our Christian perspective on everyday events. The Bible Jar helps me—and I hope helps you—maintain that faith-focused lens throughout the day.
Whether you’re starting your morning, facing a challenge at work, celebrating a blessing, or struggling with difficult emotions, Scripture is here for you. Accessible. Simple. Ready when you need it.
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