Hey, Sweet Things!
You guys are so much fun. Thanks for getting excited with us about the app. I’m just thinking about how this whole technology thing was in the mind of God centuries ago when He inscribed His words on the sacred page through the pens of men. Too much to wrap our minds around, isn’t it? He is the One who knows “the end from the beginning,” and “from ancient times, what is still to come.” He says, “My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.” (Isaiah 46:10)
At the moment I’m typing up this post, we have a whopping 9250 entries under Verse 1. Never in my wildest imagination did I picture this. I was pretty blown away by our strong and steady couple of thousand in 2009. Keep in mind that the 9250 is not an exact reflection of participants because there are some replies under comments, like, “I’m copying yours!” and “I’ve never even heard that verse!” I’m not going put a restriction on that because community in Christ is what makes Siestaville work. We do know, however, that way over 8000 are participating because that many women ordered spirals or downloaded the artwork. Others who are participating grabbed their own spirals the easier way from the store. I also want you to picture the many preadolescent girls we have on our team. Don’t you remember loving stickers and pens and school supplies when you were that age? I should have known they’d take to the spirals. Just close your eyes and imagine them reciting some of the verses dearest to your heart. Many of us have lived long enough to know by life experience what they are reciting by faith. It’s such a precious thought to me. They will find Jesus faithful just as we have. Yep, we have junior Siestas but we also have plenty of senior Siestas which delights me just as much. Our joy in standing shoulder-to-shoulder with this mighty band of women is indescribable. I wonder how many football fields we would stretch across. Whew. For just a split second I saw us all in my bright red college drill team uniforms. Scratch that thought.
OK, before I call for your second verses, many of you asked for the exact date of the SSMT celebration next January. I double-checked the weekend with Sabrina and it’s January 20-21, 2012 from Friday evening until Saturday noon. Of course, we’ll get you the proper information starting early next Fall but, if you think you might want to come, put it down on your calendar, start saving your expense money, and plan to memorize your darling little head off. The event itself is our gift to you and your ticket in is your well-used spiral (of either kind).
Are you ready for SSMT Verse 2? I’m giving you a heads-up that I plan to target a lot of James verses this year so, while I’m still going to tell you mine each time, I’ll also suggest a good alternative for those of you who could use an additional idea. Remember! Limit your comments to Name, City, Verse, and Translation. Here’s mine:
Beth, Houston. “My brothers and sisters, do not show prejudice if you possess faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ.” James 2:1 The NET Bible
Here’s an alternative I really love and memorized a couple of years ago. My dear coworker, Diane, is memorizing it right now so it’s washing back over my mind:
Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders You have done. The things You planned for us no one can recount to You; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare.” Psalm 40:5 NIV
And that, O Lord, is the gospel truth.
OK, Sisters! Bring on Verse 2!
I pray that Christ is so pleased. I feel in my soul that He is.
Have a great weekend!
“My brothers and sisters, do not show prejudice if you possess faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ.” James 2:1 The NET Bible
Susanne, El Paso, 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
Sue
Hallsville, Texas
John 1:1 (King James Version)
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
Kelly, Frisco, TX: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, 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 your minds in Christ Jesus.” Phil 4:6-7
AJ, Berkeley, CA: I know,O Lord, that the way of human beings is not in their control, that mortals as they walk cannot direct their steps. -Jeremiah 10:23
Sharon – It is written: “I believe, therefore I have spoken.” Since we have that same spirit of faith, we also believe and therefore speak. 2 Cor. 4:13
Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak
Matthew 26:41 (NIV+
Cindi, Dallas “Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” Psm. 139:23-24 NIV
How gracious he will be when you cry for help. As soon as he hears, he will answer you.
Isaiah 30:19 NIV
Laura, Atlanta. James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. {New Siesta}
Emilie
North Carolina
Ah, Sovereign Lord, You have made the heavens and the earth
by Your great power and outstretched arm,
NOTHING is too hard for YOU.
Jeremiah 32:17 NIV
Rhonda
Gilmer, Texas
Psalm 25:21 (New King James Version)
Let integrity and uprightness preserve me,for I wait for You.
Dear Beth Moore, I have been doing Sermon on our Pastor’s Message Called:A Study of Biblical Repentance and hope to give you more details on Matthew 3:7 which talks about the pharisees and hope that you will read Matthew as well.
Thanks,
Casimir Zigulis
Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy- meditate on these things. Phillippians 4:8
Oops!! NKJV
Diana from Shreveport, LA
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29 NIV
Ashley- Orlando, FL
“And I will establish my covenant between me and you and your offspring after you throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to your offspring after you. And I will give to you and to your offspring after you the land of your sojournings, all the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession, and I will be their God.” ~Genesis 17:7-8
Steph
Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
“Praise the Lord, everything He has created, everything in all His kingdom.
Let all that I am praise the Lord.”
Psalm 103:22
New Living Translation
For God who said “let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. 2Cor 4:6 , ESV
Florence OR
Psalm 34:4 NIV
“I sought the Lord and He heard me, He delievered me from all my fears.”
Jennifer
Charleston, SC
Galatians 1:10 NIV
“Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or, am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.”
Christian, Port Huron MI
“Don’t shoot off your mouth, or speak before you think. Don’t be too quick to tell God what you think he wants to hear. God’s in charge, not you – the less you speak, the better.”
Ecclesiastes 5:2 (The Message)
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.
Psalm 143:8 NIV
Beth, Ridgeland, WI In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy Philippians 1:4 NIV
McKinlie Ramsey, Madison GA
As the deer pants for streams of water,
so my soul pants for you, my God.
My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.
When can I go and meet with God?
Psalm 42:1-2 (NIV)
Kelly – Conyers, GA
I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.
John 16:33, NIV
Susannah, Georgetown/Waco
“When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.”
Colossians 3:4-5, ESV
“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
Darien, Lenoir
Titus 2:11, 12 NIV
11 For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age,
Allison, Dallas. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14 NIV
Jae, Lenoir
Titus 2:11, 12 NIV
11 For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age,
Jody – Boise,ID
The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. Proverbs 31:11 NASB
Hebrews 10:35-36 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.
Darcy, Lenoir
Titus 2:11, 12 NIV
11 For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age,
ashley e
huntsville, al
James 2:1 ESV
My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory.
Sandie, Manhattan KS. Philippians 2:13-15 HCSB
For it is God who is working in you, enabling you both to will and to act for His good purpose. Do everything without grumbling and arguing, so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God who are faultless in a crooked and perverted generation, among whom you shine like stars in the world.
Fontana, CA
“O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water.” – Psalm 63:1 NIV
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” Jeremiah 1:5 NIV
Be joyful 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
Americus, Ga
Mary Beth, St. Louis
“….being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
Phil. 1:6 NIV
Linda, Floyd Knobs, IN
“As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him.
II Sam. 22:31 NIV
Kathy, Hendersonville, TN
8 Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love,
for I have put my trust in you.
Show me the way I should go,
for to you I entrust my life. NIV
Chrissy – McKinney, TX
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us – whatever we ask – we know that we have what we asked of Him.
1 John 5:14-15 (NIV)
Lisa, Alpharetta, GA
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.” Ephesians 6:10 (NIV)
**My best friend and I are learning Ephesians 6:10-18 together and will break up the verses one by one over the next period of time. I can’t wait to know this by heart!**
LISA – Idaho
Colossians 3:12 (NIV)
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy & dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness & patience.
posting for my friend Sandy, Eatonton, GA
“Finally be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.”
Ephesians 6:10 (NIV)
Mary Ann, Woodbury, MN
Send Your light and Your truth; let them lead me. Let them bring me to Your holy mountain,to Your dwelling place.
Psalm 43:3 HCSB
Melissa
Portland, Texas
“So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature”
Galations 5:16 (NIV)
Denise – Asheville, NC
“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every to make it obedient to Christ.”
2 Corinthians 10:5 (NIV)
Dawn ~ Tomball,Texas
No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly. O, Lord of hosts, blessed is the one who trusts in you. Psalm 84:11b-12. ESV
Debbie, Atlanta
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might.” Ephesians 6:10 ESV