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!
Okay, saw the note at the top of the comments! 🙂 Figured it out. Yay!! 😀
Jodi Battle, San Diego, CA
“For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.”
Where is this verse, what book and chapter and verse?
Matthew 6:14,15
Shira-Knoxville, Tn.
“A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.” Proverbs 11:17 *NIV*
Jill- Plano, TX
Psalm 27:13-14 (Amplified Bible)
13[What, what would have become of me] had I not believed that I would see the Lord’s goodness in the land of the living!
14Wait and hope for and expect the Lord; be brave and of good courage and let your heart be stout and enduring. Yes, wait for and hope for and expect the Lord.
Christy, Greeley, CO. “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 your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 NIV
Isabel (age 8). “You are my hiding place; You will protect me from trouble.” Psalm 32:7
Josie (age 11). “Look, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him, even those who pierced Him; and all the peoples of the earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen.” Revelation 1:7 NIV
Linda (Mom and Nana), Greeley, CO. “The LORD Himself goes before you and will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged.”
Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV
Linda: What is that address and translation? Love it!
Hi Yvette! Sorry about that. I went back and added the reference and translation for my Mom’s (Linda’s). Didn’t think anyone would notice. 🙂
When I called, You answered me;
You made me bold and stouthearted.
Psalm 138:3 NIV
Bethany, Pittsburgh. “… if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14, NIV
Hi Beth! Here’s my verse(s)
1 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
and
6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
Hebrews 11:1 and 6 NIV
Jeannette, Beaumont Texas. I have decided to learn the Beattittudes this year:
Mat 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Mat 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Mat 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. NIV
Lita – Blairsville, GA
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.
2 Sam. 22:31 NIV
Cindy
Blairsville, GA
I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.
Psalm 34:4 (NIV)
Barb, Madison, WI. Is. 40:29-30, He giveth power to the faint, and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: KJV See IS. 40:31 for remedy!!
Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak
Matthew 26:41 (NIV)
Monica, toronto, canada
Beth, Friendswood Tx:
Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Romans 12:21 KJV
Laura, Jefferson, Maine
Proverbs 18:10 “The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe.” NJKV
3 Do not put your trust in princes, in mortal men, who cannot save.
4 When their spirit departs, they return to the ground, on that very day their plans come to nothing.
5a Blessed is he whose help is in the Lord of Jacob
Psalms 146: 3-5a NIV
Jocelyn, Huntsville, AL
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. Romans 8:1-2, ESV
You are my shelter and my shield; I put my hope in Your word. Psalm 119:114 NIV
Tracy – Southlake, TX
Galatians 5:22 -24
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. NIV
I can everthing through him who gives me strength. Phip 4:13 NIV
I’m afraid I did something wrong yesterday, so I’m entering again.
Sarah, Brownwood,Texas
Isaiah 6l:1 NLT
The Spirit of the Soverign Lord is upon me, for the Lord has annointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted, and to proclaim that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed.
He who answers before listening—
that is his folly and his shame.
Proverbs 18:13 NIV
Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. KJV
Karen – Naples, Florida
18 yet I will triumph in the LORD;
I will rejoice in the God of my salvation!
19 Yahweh my Lord is my strength;
He makes my feet like those of a deer
and enables me to walk on mountain heights!
Habakkuk 3:18-19
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Cheryl, Rockford, 11″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 a hope and a future. 12Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart, 14I will be found by you, declares the Lord, and will bring you back from captivity.
Jeremiah 29:11-14 TNIV
Sharon, Van TX, Blessed is the man who listens to me (wisdom) watching daily at my doorposts. For he who finds me finds life and obtains favor from the Lord.
Elizabeth, Chesterfield, VA:
“Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg of you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God.” Ephesians 4:1 (NLT)
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. (NLT)
Bless the Lord, O my soul: And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul and forget not all his benefits. Who forgives all your iniquities. Psalm 103: 1-3, NKJV
Lauren, New York
“Seek His will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” Proverbs 3:6 NLT
Sara, Houston
Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.
Isaiah 43:18-19 ESV
Melody ~ Cartersville, GA
Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
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 transends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:5-7 NIV
Susan, Ellensburg, WA
Isaiah 66:2b “But to this one I will look, To him who is humble and contrite of spirit, and who trembles at My word.”
NASB
my first verse is: He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from begining to end.
Jan. 1, 2011 Alice Renollet
jodi
Consort, Canada
Isaiah 42:16
I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do; I will not forsake them.
Erin, Clarkesville, GA: Hosea 10:12 Sow for yourselves righteousness, reap the fruit of unfailing love, and break up your unplowed ground; for it is time to seek the Lord until He comes and showers righteousness on you. NIV
Cindy ~ Destin, FL
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
2 Timothy 1:7
For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.
2 Chronicles 16:9
Rebecca, Kilgore
“The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear Him, and delivereth them. O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in Him. O fear the Lord, ye His saints: for there is no want to them that fear Him.”
Psalm 34:7-9 KJV
Maggie, Sand Springs, OK
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Philippians 4:8 KJ
SAN DIEGO
Isaiah 53:2
My second verse is: Be joyful in hope, patient in afflication, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12
Alice Renollet
Cheryl, Birmingham, Al
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.
Zephaniah 3:17 NIV
King George, VA, Colossians 3:13-14
13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
NIV
Kathy – Bethel, NC
I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.
Psalm 34:4
Allison, Randolph MN
“Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” Hebrews 4:16 NIV
Many, O Lord, my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are toward us; they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee. If I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered. Psalms 40:5 King James
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 2 Peter 5:8 KJV
Ashley Smith
Crestview, FL
Diana in Waconia, MN
“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)
Treat me according to your constant love, and teach me your commands. I am your servant, give me understanding so that I may know your teachings. Psalm 119:124-125 (Good News)