Stone Stories

Why use stones to mark your moments? In the Old Testament altars were built to represent experiences with God. Built of rough stones and earth they could remain for years as continual reminders of where God had revealed Himself or what He had done.

The LORD appeared to Abram and said, "To your offspring I will give this land.” So he built an altar there to the LORD who had appeared to him. - Genesis 12:7

Each of you is to take up a stone on his shoulder…to serve as a sign among you. In the future, when your children ask you, ‘What do these stones mean?’ tell them that the flow of the Jordan was cut off before the ark of the covenant of the Lord…These stone are to be a memorial - Joshua 4:5-7

After God revealed himself to Jacob in a dream, Jacob awoke from his sleep and thought, “Surely the Lord is in this place, and I was not aware of it.” Early the next morning Jacob took the stone he had placed under his head and set it up as a pillar - Genesis 16, 18

Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He names it Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far the Lord has helped us.” - 1 Samuel 8:22

I am a firm believer in the fact that God is always with us, even when we go through difficult times. By adding stones to the jar, I have a visual reminder of all of the gifts in my life. This is affirming when things are going smoothly and comforting when they aren't. Having this reminder strengthens my ability to always be thankful for God's loving generosity and his never-ending presence in my life.
I gave the gift of a stonemarker kit to a friend of mine when she turned 50. She had never heard of it and was thrilled to receive it. She told me she has used it consistently ever since and it helps her to appreciate all of the many, many gifts in her life.
- Cathy G.
We kept our stonemarkers at the top of our steps which also happened to be right by everyone's bedroom. It was fun to watch the kids write their thoughts – unprompted and on their own. Being right there helped us to each stop and reflect our personal dreams, goals, and yes, possible disappointments. This became our family journal – all because we had a stone to add to our jar.
- Sherrill and Jeff
My stonemarkers experience started as my own very personal journal that I looked at as a diary to look back at in the down moments. It served that purpose very well. However, one New Year's Eve, my family and I were getting home from dinner and I brought out another kit and handed each member of the family a stone. We were going to just go around the family one time but ended up using each and every stone to describe all the fun memories we had the previous year. So much fun watching the jar fill up as each person described a cherished memory. This has become a tradition we all look forward to.
- Kathy C.
Stonemarkers is an incredible tool that personally helps me record significant and bold answers to prayers in my life! This is how I use it...I have a simple list of people, things and events that I am continually praying over - my life at times revolves around lists and post it notes! My devotion/prayer time quite frankly is not at a set time each day. Most days I am thankful I can even get it in, it might be in the morning, but on other days it might be while driving, running or even showering! My prayer list can be quite long at times and so as not to forget anyone, it is all written down. One of the coolest things about stonemarkers is the handy journal to jot down those significant requests so no need for post it's!
However, the main way I use my stonemarkers, and why I like it so much is that when God answers a specific prayer I "mark" it by placing a stone in my jar. If it’s a big prayer I drop a larger stone in, a smaller answer to prayer equals a smaller stone. I take a fine tipped marker and write the date of the answered prayer on the stone, along with highlighting in my journal that this specific prayer has been answered. Not only do I do this this with prayer requests but also prayers of thanksgiving! The whole concept is such a living, viable, and exciting way to chronicle, record and VISIBLY SEE God moving in my prayer life as over the months I’ve watched my jar becoming filled with stones! stonemarkers is such an easy, creative and convenient way to record and remember God's faithfulness. (Just a little side note...the jar, stones and journal are so pretty with warm inviting colors and a polished but also rustic look to them). I recommend stonemarkers as a gift idea to new brides and new moms to record their adventures in their walk with God! What a lasting legacy to share with their children!
- Barb F.

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