Three more to go!
Three more to go!
Three more to go!
(Hear that all cheerleader like)
Ladies, the finish line is in sight! Let’s run the rest of this race marked out for us. What a privilege this has been, you guys.
I think I told you guys recently that I’d gotten a new Bible. I absolutely love it. I always choose one Book of the Bible to read through carefully when I get a new one and this time I chose the Book of Acts. I’ve been so incredibly inspired by it. The verse I’m memorizing this time is for the sake of prayer. (Do you guys often use your memory verses in prayer, turning them into intercession? It really stirs up my faith and my strength.) I’m praying that what happened when Peter was in the midle of bringing the Scriptures to attentive listeners will happen in our environments, too. I’m praying this for my pastor and those who hear the Scriptures through him. I’m praying it for myself and for those I’m privileged to serve. I now pray it for you and those you teach and encourage with the Word of God.
Beth, Houston. “While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the Word.” Acts 10:44 ESV
Lord, let it be! Drench Your listeners with Your Spirit! While we are right in the middle of sharing the Scriptures, fall on every single person who hears. I want this so much. I want a fresh anointing, don’t you? I think our God is willing to give it. Let’s ask Him boldly! All we have to do is make absolutely certain that He gets every ounce of credit. Oh, what He’d be willing to do if we jealously guarded His glory and humbled ourselves as slaves of God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Ok, Girls. How about yours?
I love you so much.
Lauren Asheville, NC “Understand, therefore, that the LORD your God is indeed God. He is the faithful God who keeps his covenant for a thousand generations and lavishes his unfailing love on those who love him and obey his commands.” (Deuteronomy 7:9 NLT)
Sheri
Portland, Oregon
Rejoice always,
pray continually,
give thanks in all circumstances;
for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV
Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools. Ecclesiastes 7:9
mitzi, Brandon, MS
Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, if you have faith and do not doubt … you can say to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and it will be done. If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” Matt.21:21-22 NIV
Carmen, Knoxville
“The Lord is righteous in all his ways and loving toward all he has made.” Psalm 145:17
Sarah, St. Peters, MO
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:6 (NKJV)
I fell off the scripture memory wagon for the last 3 times but I want to finish strong so here goes….. Merredith, champaign, IL
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. Jas 1:5 esv.
Gotta catch-up! Here are my last three scriptures…
Heidi~Lindale, TX
1. NIV 1 Peter 4:8-9 “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.”
2. NIV Matthew 7:1-2 “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
3.NIV Ps. 51:10 “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”
Leah Little Falls/Merrifield
Where your treasure is, there will your heart will be also.
Matthew 6:21 NIV
Jeantelle, Lafayette, La
Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; his loves endures forever.
Psalm 107:1 NIV
Katherine, Lilburn
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15 NIV
Susan B. – Chapin, SC
Psalm 107:1-2 ESV
Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good for his steadfast love endures forever!
Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he has redeemed from trouble.
Tami
South Dakota
Psalm 145:18 NIV
“The Lord is near to all who call on him,
to all who call on him in truth.”
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
John 14:27
NIV
Luke 6:28 NIV
Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
(I’ve been gone. Sorry for the tardy entry.)
Debbie from Magee, MS says:
Better late than never!!!
“O give thanks unto the Lord for He is good; for His mercy endureth forever.” Psalm 118:1 KJV
Kelly in Bham:
Psalm 33:22 NLT
“Let your unfailing love surround us, Lord,
for our hope is in you alone.”
Terra from Owasso, Oklahoma
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.
19 See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV
“While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the Word.” Acts 10:44 ESV
Isaiah 55:2(NIV)
Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy?Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of fare.
Shellie
Moscow,Idaho
P.S. Yes, I know this is ridiculously late!Only 2 days til….uh, make that one day since it’s midnight here! till the next verse is too be posted! And I didn’t even read your post! I’ll read it soon!(I hope *cringe*)
Karie from Glen Allen, VA
“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.”
I Peter 4:10 ESV
Sheila, Beckley, WV For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin. Romans 6:6 (NIV)
Allison, Eclectic Alabama
9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2Cor 12:9 ESV
Diane, Cary NC and Naperville IL
continuing with Hebrews 7-8
7.) Therefore, just as the Holy Spirit says, “Today if you hear His Voice,
8.) do not harden your hearts as when they provoked Me, as in the day of trial in the wilderness.
“Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.” – Joshua 1:8 – NIV
Meggie, Colorado Springs, CO
Psalm 62:1-2 My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation He is my Fortress, and I will never be shaken. NIV
Judy from East Chain
“While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the Word.” Acts 10:44 (ESV)
Donna, Norman, OK
Phillipians 4:6-7 NLT
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
Annalee in Houston
“You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.”
Jeremiah 29:13
Psalm 36:5 NIV
Your love, O Lord
reaches to the heavens.
Your faithfulness to the skies.
Paulette
Elmer, La
Maryann, Norwood, “The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever.” 1 john 2:17
Brittney, Lexington KY
“The Lord is righteous in all his ways and loving toward all he has made.” Psalm 145:17
Janice, Tulsa. “I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do.” John 17:4 NIV
If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. Beloved do no avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengence is mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. Romans 12: 18&19
Denver, NC
Acts 17:26-28 NIV (1984 Version)
26 From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. 27 God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us. 28 ‘For in him we live and move and have our being.’
Dawn Deare, Lafayette, LA
Colossians 3:12 NIV
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Stephanie Jo
Oregon
You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your hear. I will be found by you, declares the Lord and will bring you back from captibity.
Jeremiah 29:12-14a
Sorry so late but Im still here, Praise God!!!!
Hayley – Seymour, TX
Psalm 68:5 “Our God, from your sacred home you take care of orphans and protect widows.” CEV
Kathy, Austin
“Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the LORD is one. Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hand and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the door frames of your houses and on your gates.” Deuteronomy 6:4-9″ NIV
Kristl, Hagerstown: Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:2-4 NIV
Acts 4:12 NIV
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.
Gail Jones
Decatur, TX
Vickie, Louisville,KY
“The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on him in truth.” Psalm 145:18 NIV
Erica, Houston, TX
Romans 8:29 NIV
For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
Sarah, Isle, MN
I desire to do your will,
O my God;
your law is within my heart.
Psalm 40:8 (NIV)
Kathryn Stoker, Aurora CO
For you Maker is your husband – the LORD Almighty is His name – The Holy One of Israel is your redeemer; He is called the God of all the earth. Isaiah 54:5
Ps. 199:7 I will praise you with an upright heart,when I learn your righteous rules.
Kasey Ewing, Bossier City, LA
A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly. Proverbs 14:29
Everyone shold be quiclk to listen, slow to speak and slow to anger.
James 1:19 NIV
Melissa, Locust Grove, GA.
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. John 8:12 ESV
Loretta from Bloomfield, NJ
1 Peter 3:5-6
For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to make themselves beautiful. They were submissive to their own husbands, like Sarah, who obeyed Abraham and called him her master. You are her daughters if you do what is right and do not give way to fear.