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Hey, You Darling Siestas!
This one snuck up on us, didn’t it? Short month but that’s okay. We’re up for it. Anyway, with all that life keeps throwing us and its relentless invitations to defeat, another Scripture swimming around in a busy woman’s head is a good thing, Girlfriend. Remember, even if you aren’t getting your verses word for word, the more you read them and take a stab at saying them from memory, the more your mind is being preoccupied with truth. Lies ARE being displaced. And so is the enemy.
I’ve had so much going on in my life lately that I’m sorely tempted to spend part of this post just chatting with you but I’ll do that later this week and try to stay focused on our very important task at hand: Verse #5!
I have LOVED my Verse 4! I keep picturing that heavenly scribe sitting in the Presence of God keeping a Scroll of Remembrance for all who fear the Lord and honor His Name. (Malachi 3:16) This time I want to commit Hebrews 10:35-36 to memory. Those of you who were at the El Paso LPL (one of my favorite all time groups!) will find it very familiar. I hope you’re still living it. I’m really trying to. Yesterday morning before I went onto the platform to speak at the Focus on the Family marriage simulcast, I whispered these very verses to my own soul in the presence of God. (I’m not used to speaking to a ton of men. Not my thing. Sometimes I imagine that they’re looking at me mean. I’m about to get tickled at my pathetic self.) God used these Scriptures to power-up my spirit and help me choose not to be intimidated. Then I had a blast…and they weren’t mean at all. I’ve semi-memorized the segment already but I want it to become a permanent part of my 2009 Scripture memory spiral.
When I look back at old spirals, my Scripture memory choices remind me vividly of the places I journeyed with God that year. I love reflecting and remembering how faithful He was and realizing, especially when I’m having a bad week and feeling a tad self-loathing, that He and I have come a mighty long way. I promise you that, for years to come, this spiral you’re filling with Scriptures will be so dear to you as you come across it here and there. Honestly, you will cherish it as such a token of your walk with Christ.
Okay, so here goes:
So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded, YOU NEED TO PERSEVERE so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised. Hebrews 10:35-36 NIV
If you love it and it speaks right to you, join me, Sister! Let’s memorize it together! For all of you who have your own verse throbbing in your heart, let’s hear it. I have been so impressed with how you have constrained yourselves and listed only your verse, the translation abbreviation, your name, and your city the way I’ve asked you to. It’s such a powerful thing to read one verse after another. Remember, if you’re joining me on my memory verse, still type out the whole thing in your comment. It’s a very important discipline.
NO QUITTERS, GIRLFRIEND! NOT ONE! WE’VE GOT TO PERSEVERE! God has a great reward for us at the end of this journey and every step on the way. I need to see about 2400 comments pop up here within the next forty-eight hours. Don’t put it off!
Here’s a little extra encouragement from your own ranks. This is one of the Scripture memory testimonies from a Siesta on the post earlier last week:
Being in a season of feeling as though my world is spinning out of control – memorizing the scripture that God Himself (IN BOLD LETTERS) lays on my heart has been the BIGGEST thing that has happened in my life. In the past I have memorized but never stopped to ask the Lord what I should memorize (stupid or what?!)Now instead of wondering where the Rock is in the midst of the struggle I no longer WONDER where He is I KNOW where He is – His Word is giving me the brain surgery that I have been in need of – bless you Lord!!
Amen to that, Sister. This practice totally rewired my mind when God began to call me to it about 18 years ago. Without it I would never have survived an unparalleled season that followed on the heels of it. You, Dear Siestas, have become a highly esteemed part of Living Proof Ministries. Amanda, Melissa and I love you and we’re so honored to serve you. We hope that, between the three of us, and FOUR when we can get Curtis to sign on here, we can offer you some diversity and some wide-range, multi-generational perspective in the midst of a volume-10 call to unity. We don’t pretend to know what we’re doing all the time, but, Sister, we have a ton of love to offer you. It is our hearts’ desire to be your servants and to cheer you on in the most important journey of your life.
You are cherished here. No matter who you are. Where you’ve been. What you’ve done. We have a Redeemer.
Psalm 121:1-8 NIV
I raise my eyes toward the mountains. Where will my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber. Indeed, the Protector of Israel does not slumber or sleep. The Lord protects you; the Lord is a shelter right by your side. The sun will not strike you by day, or the moon by night. The Lord will protect you from all harm; He will protect your life. The Lord will protect your coming and going both now and forever.
Jo Hannah Willard
Amarillo, TX
Jeremiah 29:12
Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.
Ridglea Willard
Amarillo, TX
Debbie
Rochester, MN
RSV
Gal. 5:13-18
For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not use your freedom for an opportunity for the flesh, but through love be servants of one another. For the whole law is fulfilled in one word, “you shall love your neighbor as yourself.” But if you bite and devour one another, take heed that you are not consumed by one another. But I say, walk by the Spirit, and do not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh; for these are opposed to each other to prevent you from doing what you would. But if you are led by the Spirit you are not under the law.
So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded, YOU NEED TO PERSEVERE so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised. Hebrews 10:35-36 NIV
Kimberly
Elon,NC
Isaiah 58:11 NIV
“The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.”
Emily
Nicholasville, KY
I didn’t leave my name last time . . .”Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to Your word. ” Psalm 119:37 NIV
Allison, Montgomery, AL
Lisa Rose
Ottumwa,Iowa
I will bless the Lord at all times,
His praise shall continually be in
my mouth.
Psalm 34:1 NAS
Lorna Beth
New York, NY
Psalm 143:10
Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
Luke 1:45 – NIV
Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished.
Fran Kidwell
winters, Texas
Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth!
Serve the LORD with gladness!
Come into his presence with singing!
Know that the LORD, he is God!
It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving,
and his courts with praise!
Give thanks to him; bless his name!
For the LORD is good;
his steadfast love endures forever,
and his faithfulness to all generations.
Psalm 100 (ESV)
Carolyn
Wheaton, IL
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
1Corinthians 10:31 NIV
Emily Lexington,SC
The LORD your God is with you,
He is mighty to save.
He will take great delight in you,
He will quiet you with His love,
He will rejoice over you with singing. (NIV)
Cheryl – Houston, Texas
But as it is written, EYE HATH NOT SEEN, NOR EAR HEARD, NEITHER HAVE ENTERED INTO THE HEART OF MAN, THE THINGS WHICH GOD HATH PREPARED FOR THEM THAT LOVE HIM. I Cor 2:9 KJV
Dondi, Childress TX
Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin. James 4:17 (NKJV)
Stephanie
Alexandria, VA
So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded, YOU NEED TO PERSEVERE so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised. Hebrews 10:35-36 NIV
Kristin
Montgomery, Alabama
Lori
Bangor, Maine
This is a chiastic structure verse… 🙂
2 Corinthians 8:9
“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that although He was rich, he became poor for your sakes, so that you by His poverty could become rich.” (NET)
“So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded, YOU NEED TO PERSEVERE so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.” Heb. 10: 35-36 NIV
Carol
Amarillo, TX
“We, who with unveiled faces all reflect the LORD’s glory, are being transformed into His likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the LORD, who is the Spirit.”
2 Corinthians 3:18 (NIV)
Emily in Oklahoma City
“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.
Proverbs 31:8-9
Jennifer from Westminster, CO
“Jesus said to him, ‘If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.’ Immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, ‘Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!'”
Mark 9:23-24 (NKJV)
Katie
Firestone, CO
Phil. 4:8-9 NIV
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me–put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.”
Kim M.
St. Cloud, FL
Blessed is the man whose strength is in you, whose heart is set on pilgrimage.
…The Lord will give grace and glory; no good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.
Psalm 84:5,11 NKJV
Jenee
Calgary, AB Canada
Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are noble, whatsoever things are right, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are admirable, if anything is excellent or praiseworthy, think on these things.
Philippians 4:8
(Hadn’t been able to post before, but I’ve been doing my scriptures!)
Psalm 119:10-12 (NIV)
I seek You with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands.
I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
Praise be to You, O Lord; teach me your decrees.
Karen
Madison, AL
For thus saith he Lord G-d, the Holy One of Israel; In return and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength:…
Isaiah 30:15
A. Laughner, Katy TX
“Blessed is everyone who fears the LORD,
Who walks in His ways.”
Psalm 128:1
Tanya from Sierra Vista, AZ
Finish the work, so that your eager willingness to do it will be matched by your completion of it, according to your means.
2 Corinthians 8:11 (NIV)
Jennie
California
Psalm 19:13-14 NIV
Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then will I be blameless, innocent of great transgression. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
Lynette – Aurora, CO
Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night nor for the arrow that flieth by day;
Pslams 91:5 KJV
Jacksonville, FL
“I have set the Lord always before me, because He is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.”
Psalm 16:8
Karen Gentry
Hewitt, Texas
but now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ. For he himself is our peace.
Ephesians 2:13-14a NIV
Barb
Monument, CO
Catching up, doubling for week of April 1st.
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
Psalm 34:18
Tracy C.
Warrensburg, IL
DonnaK
Eastland Tx
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:8 NAS
I will betrothe you to me forever; Yes, I will betrothe you to me in righteousness and justice; in steadfast love and in mercy. I will betrothe you to me in stability and in faithfulness and you shall know (recognize, be acquainted with; appreciate, give heed to and cherish the Lord.
Hosea 2:19-20
Becky, Houston, TX
Psalms 37:5
Commit your way to the Lord; trust him and he will act.
Carol- Great Bend, Ks.
“God can do anything, you know – far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, His spirit deeply and gently within us.”
Ephesians 3:20-21 MSG
Hannah Knoxville, TN
Julie – Prior Lake, MN
NIV
2 Cor 12: 9b-10
Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
“Therefore, now there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,”
Romans 8:1
NIV
Rachel
Grand Rapids, MI
Philippians 4:8 Already wrote scripture, just adding my name. Paula D. Katy, TX
Kathy W.
Valrico, FL
Psalm 23:1-3 NIV
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in path of righteousness for his name sake.
So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.
Hebrews 10:35-36
Georgia :o)
Murfreesboro, Tn
Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
Ephesians 5:17 kjv
Mulls
Chuckey TN
Psalm 103:1,2 NIV
Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord. O Lord, hear my voice, let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy.
Rose in Dallas
(sorry I missed posting #5 originally–thanks for letting me catch up!)
Bring joy to your servant,for to you, O Lord,I lift up my soul.
Psalm 86:4 NIV
Janet
San Diego,CA
Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20, NIV
Charity
New Lebanon, Ohio
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
-Romans 15:13 (NIV)
Abby
Littleton, CO
Psalm 93:5 “Thy testimonies are fully confirmed; holiness befits Thy house, O Lord, forevermore.”
Lois
Dayton, Ohio
The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want.
He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside still waters.
He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For you are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over.
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 NKJV
Nancy B.
Hope, AR
35 Do not throw away this confident trust in the Lord, no matter what happens. Remember the great reward it brings you! 36 Patient endurance is what you need now, so you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that he has promised.
Heb 10:35-36 (NLT)
Do everything without complaining or arguing
Philippians 2:14 NIV
Bri Peterson
Ballwin, MO