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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.
Nicole
Winnipeg, MB
NIV
Romans 4:20-21
Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God being fully persuaded that He had the power to do what He promised.
2 Samuel 22:31
NLT
"God's way is perfect.
All the Lord's promises prove true.
He is a shield for all who look to HIm for protection."
Heather
Cypress, TX
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
Jackie
Quanah, TX
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 received what He has promised.
Hebrews 10:35-36
Trisha
Odessa, TX
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
Angie
Anna, TX
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
Mandy
Waco, TX
1 Thessalonians 4: 9 (NLT)
But I don't need to write to you about the Christian love that should be shown among God's people. For God himself has taught you to love one another.
Psalm 63:8 NIV
My soul clings to you;
your right hand upholds me.
Anne
Lorton, VA
"Now what I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you or beyond your reach."
Deuteronomy 30:11 NIV
Beverly
Brenham, TX
Psalm 149: 4
For the lord takes delight in his people he crowns the humble with salvation.
Trudi Tedrick
Lynchburg, OH
Philippians 1:5 NASB
in view of your participation in the gospel from the first day until now
Becky
Indianapolis, IN
Janice H.
Summerville, SC
"Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another…" Romans 12:14-16 (NIV)
Romans 8:18 (NASB)
"For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us."
Karen, Derry NH
For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities-his eternal power and divine nature-have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse.
Romans 1:20
Wendy, Rome, GA
For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities-his eternal power and divine nature-have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse.
Romans 1:20
Wendy-Rome, GA
heather in austin tx
Psa 46.10 NLT
"Be silent, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world."
Debbie George
Marion, IN
NIV 1John 2:6
Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did.
Kristi Parks
Eugene OR
Seek his will in all you do and he will direct your path. Prov 3:6 NLT
Caressa Hall
Arlington Tx
NIV Psalm 46:5
"God is within her, she will not fall;
God will help her at break of day"
Robin Sutherlin
Katy, TX
Revelation 17:14
"They will make war against the lamb, but the lamb will overcome them because he is Lord of Lords and King of Kings… and with Him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers."
Tonya, Searcy, AR
Then those who honored the LORD spoke with each other, and the LORD listened and heard them. The names of those who honored the LORD and respected Him were written in His presence in a book to be remembered.
Malachi 3:16 NCV
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." Phil 4:6-7
Mindy from Jacksonville, FL
I cry out to God most high, to God, who fulfills His purpose for me. — Psalm 57:2
Casey
Bumpass, VA
A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly. –Proverbs 14:29
Casey
Bumpass, VA
"Do not judge,
and you will not be judged.
Do not condemn,
and you will not be condemned.
Forgive,
and you will be forgiven.
Give,
and it will be given to you.
A good measure,
pressed down,
shaken together,
and running over
will be poured into your lap.
For with the measure you use,
it will be measured to you."
Luke 6:37-38
NIV
Christine K
Eugene, OR
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all cirumstances, for this is God's will for you in Chrst Jesus.
Michelle P
McAllen, TX
James 4:10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.
Michelle P
McAllen TX
Revelation 5:12
In a loud voice they sang: "Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!"
Aimie Markham
Murfreesboro, TN
Philippians 2:13NKJV
13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.
Aimie Markham
Murfreesboro, TN
Lamentations 3:22-23 NIV
Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed,for his compassions never fail.They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
Aimie Markham
Murfreesboro, TN
Cortni B.
Watauga, TX
Eph 6:1-3
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. "Honor your father and mother"—which is the first commandment with a promise-"that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth."
I will praise the Lord who counsels me. Even at night my heart instructs me. I keep my eyes always ont he Lord with Him at my right hand,I will not be shaken.
Psalm 16:7-8 NKJ
Paula Rose
Atlanta, Texas
Sorry, I am playing catch up, but let me tell you, this lovely group of women has kept me in the word this year. I would be lost without you all.
All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty. Proverbs 14:23
Mary Vigil
Colorado
Phillipians 4:19
"And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus."
Denise Wilkin
Deming, New Mexico
I was using a different name so I am going back and making sure all my verses are counted and logged because I am coming to the celebration and can't wait to join all the women that have been hiding the word in their hearts. My daughter and best friend are coming too!
"Those things which you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, these do and the God of peace will be with you." Phil. 4:9 NKJV
"But God demonstrates His love toward us in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." Rom. 5:8NIV
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.
II Cor. 5:17 (NKJV)
Kristie
Queen City, TX
The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul and leads me in paths of righteousness for His names sake. Ps 23:1-3
Rebecca H.
Malvern, PA
Psams 4:8
I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety,
Beth Rottrup
Phillipians 4 : 7
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Chirst Jesus.
Beth R
Liberty lake, WA
2 Cor 3:18 NIV
And 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.
Julie
Boone NC
23 Guard your heart above all else,
for it determines the course of your life.
Prov. 4:23
Belinda Kendall
Olathe, KS
NLT
Philippians 1:6
"God began doing good work in you and I am sure he will continue it until it is finished when Jesus Christ comes again."
1 John 3:22
We will receive from Him whatever we ask because we obey Him and do the things that please Him.
1 John 3:22
Kara- Marietta, PA
E: "Every good & perfect gift is from above , coming down from the Father of heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows." James 1:17
"His descendants will be powerful in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed. Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever."
Psalm 112:2-3
Matia
Fort Worth, TX
Kimberly
Houston, TX
2 Cor. 4:5
For God, who said, "let light shine out of darkness" made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.
Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
Prov.16:24 NIV
Tammi G
Florence, SC
John 3:16
Cedar Creek TX
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28