HOUSTON AREA TUESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY GIRLS: If by chance we end up needing to cancel tonight over the storms, I will put a cancellation notice right here on the blog so keep an eye on this spot off and on all day. Certainly check it before you set out for HFBC tonight. We love you and want to be wise!
NOON UPDATE FOR TUESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY: As of right now, Bible study is ON for tonight. It will really be cold for us south Texans but it’s supposed to be dry. We are planning on starting the lesson a little earlier and ending it at 8:15. See you there with our coats on!
Now, for SSMT:
Hey, Siestas!
Happy February 1st! Did January fly past us or what?? Weāre at least two Scriptures the richer for it, though. Iāve been using my time on my exercise bike in the mornings to practice my memory verses so Iāve mostly only heard myself repeat them gasping for breath. (If you like picturing things, itās in my garage sandwiched between boxes and stacks of 26 years of Moore paraphernalia and everything else besides an actual carā¦which is in my driveway. You also might enjoy picturing my Border Collie Star sitting right beside me, fixating on the bicycle pedal as it goes round and round. Bless her poor sweet obsessive-compulsive self.) I might have to haul the bike up there with me to the Siesta celebration next January so I can say them to my partner the same way Iāve practiced them. Or I guess I can just sit on the floor and pump my feet in the air and play like. My partner might have to sit back from me just a tad. And if none of that works, Iāll get my man to haul Star up there to watch me and see if the right conditions are responsible for the recollections. And, of course, theyāre not. In John 14:26, Christ says it is the Holy Spirit who reminds us of everything He has taught us so press on! With Him, we can do all things.
Tuesday is Bible study day for us at LPM this time of year so I donāt get to talk long on here today. So, letās get to it! Itās already time for Verse 3!
As I told you two weeks ago, Iāll primarily be working through verses out of the Book of James for much of this year. Iāll give you mine each time but Iāll also give you an alternative that I really love outside of James in case you need some ideas. Hereās the portion Iām memorizing this time around with my information:
Beth, Houston. āSpeak and act as those who will be judged by a law that gives freedom. For judgment is merciless for the one who has shown no mercy. But mercy triumphs over judgment.ā James 2:12-13 The NET Bible
I love that last statement. Mercy triumphs over judgment. Arenāt you thankful we have a Savior that feels that way?
The alternative Iāll suggest to you today is on my mind because someone I care deeply about struggles terribly with fear of death. This person isnāt chronically ill. Just oppressed and tormented by possibilities. Maybe some part of this segment might minister to you today.
Since the children are made of flesh and blood, itās logical that the Savior took on flesh and blood in order to rescue them by his death. By embracing death, taking it into himself, he destroyed the Devilās hold on death and freed all who cower through life, scared to death of death. (Hebrews 2:14-15 The Message)
Anybody āscared to death of deathā? These passages are also really rich out of the NIV if you prefer it:
Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who holds the power of deathāthat is, the devilā and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. (Hebrews 2:14-15 NIV)
Oh, thereās nothing like the power of Godās Word. And thatās because thereās nothing like the power of God.
You sure are loved around here. OK, letās have it, 2011 SSMT! Verse 3! (Your first name, city, reference and translation please.)
Iāll talk to you soon!
erie, pa
“God is love. When we take up permanent residence in a life of love, we live in God and God lives in us. This way, love has the run of the house, becomes at home and mature in us, so that we’re free of worry on Judgement Day-our standing in the world is identical with Christ’s. There is no room in love for fear. Well-formed love banishes fear. Since fear is crippling, a fearful life – fear of death, fear of judgement – is one not yet fully formed in love.” 1John4:18 The Message
Patti, Houston, Numbers 6:24-26 NJV
The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; The lord lift up His countenance upn you, And give you peace.
Houston, TX
Psalm 145:1-7 NIV
“I will exalt you my God the King.
I will praise your name for ever and ever.
Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever.
Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise;
his greatness no one can fathom.
One generation will commend your works to the next.
They will tell of your mighty acts.
They will speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty, and I will meditate on your wonderful works.
They will tell of the power of your awesome works,
and I will proclaim your great deeds.
They will celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness.”
James 1:19-20 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.
Had a good conversation with my mother-in-law & thought of this.
Shira, Knoxville, Tn.
I Corinthians 4:16, Therefore I urge you to imitate me.
Sarah, Sydney. AU. for my angel baby.
“My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.” Psalm 139:15-16. NIV.
Manon of Pebble beach, my third verse will be “set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth, keep watch over the door of my lips!” Psalm 141:3
Stefanie, Moses Lake, WA James 1:5-6 NIV
If any of you lacks wisdon, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.
Laura, Beaumont TX
Psalm 40:2 “He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.” NIV
Amy W
Plano, TX
Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you!
1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)
Colossians 1:5-6 NIV
the faith and love that spring from the hope stored for you in heaven and about which you have already heard in the true message of the gospel that has come to you. In the same way, the gospel is bearing fruit and growing throughout the whole world-just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard and truly understood God’s grace.
Susan Adamsville,tx Psalm 65:4 niv
(God gave this because I was griping about the parsonage being next door to the church.)
Blessed are those you choose
and bring near to live in your courts!
We are filled with the good things of your house,
of your holy temple.
Hosea 3:1 NIV
“…the LORD loves the Israelites, though they turn to other gods and love the sacred raisin cakes.”
Dawn Augusta, Ga
Jeremiah 29: 11-13
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. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
Marilyn, Sykesville MD
1 Corinthians 2:9 NLT
No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him.
Laura, Pleasant Hill, CA
Psalm 30:2 ESV
“Oh Lord my God, I cried to YOU for help, and YOU have healed me.”
Elizabeth with the flu in snow-covered Rochester, NH:
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. ~ Hebrews 4:12, NIV
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
1 Peter 5:7 KJV
Abbie – Franklin, TN
“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love, and of self-discipline.
2 Timothy 1:7 NLT
“The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, because he trusts in You.” Isaiah 26:3
Cindie
Sanford, FL
For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” Romans 8:15
Megan Boston, MA
Lynnette in Houston
2 Corinthians 12:9a (NIV)
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
Rosie, Valencia, CA
Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. Proverbs 3:3-4 NIV
Ugh…4 days late! I have my verse memorized, but have neglected to get it on here. I’ve also got my mom involved so I’ll post hers later tonight.
The fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control
Galatians 5: 22-23
Carrie
Burnt Hills, NY
Proverbs 31:30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
Bethany, Pittsburgh:
“Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.” Psalm 55:22, NIV.
Sorry it’s a bit late … blame my fever! š
Stephanie, Glen Burnie,MD
“And they sang a new song, saying,
‘Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals,
for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation, and you have made them a kingdom and priests to our God, and they shall reign on the earth.'”
Revelation 5:9-10 ESV
Carolyn, Union City, Georgia, Isaiah 49:16 NIV
“See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me.”
Let us hold firmly to the hope that we have confessed because we can trust God to do what He promised. Hebrews 10:23 NCV
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day hs enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:34 NIV
Renee’ ~ Nashville
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love, and of self-discipline.
2 Timothy 1:7 NIV
“Bless the Lord of my soul and all that is deepest within me bless His Holy Name. Bless the Lord, o my soul, and forget not all His benefits. Who forgives every one of all my iniquities, who heals each one of all my diseases, who redeems my life from the pit and corruption, who beautifies, dignifies and crowns me with loving kindness and tender mercy, who satisfies my mouth with good so that my youth, renewed, is like the eagles…strong , overcoming soaringl…and His righteousness is to the children’s children of those who are faithful.”
PS 103: 1-5; 17b-18 Amp.
You discern my going out and my lying down; you are famiiar with all my ways.
Psalm 139:3
(NKJV)
Okay, let’s try this again.
You comprehend my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways.
Psalm 139:3
NKJV
Sharon
Aubrey, Texas
2 Cor. 4:16-18, NIV
Therefore, we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
Nancy Lee, Aubrey, Texas
Gwen Vicksburg, MS A time to love, and a time to hate,a time of war , and a time of peace. Ecclesiaster 3:8 KJV
Eph 3:17-18
Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into Gods love and keep you strong.And may you have the power to understand, as all Gods people should, how wide, how long, how high and how deep his love is.
Psalm 139:3, NKJV
You comprehend my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways.
Sharon, Aubrey, Texas
Annmarie, Kernersville, NC
Psalm 18: 1-2, NIV
I love you, LORD, my strength. The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
Charlotte, AR: Matthew 21:21 (New Living Translation)
21 Then Jesus told them, āI tell you the truth, if you have faith and donāt doubt, you can do things like this and much more. You can even say to this mountain, āMay you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,ā and it will happen.
Denise from CT: “No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening-it;s painful! But afterword there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in thsi way’-Hebrews 12:11 NLT
April, Hume
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 NIV
Gayle, Jeanne, Carrie
Sharon, Julia, Barbara
Ventura, CA
Phil 4:113
“I can do all things through Him who strenghens me.”
NAS
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it. 1 Corinthians 10:13 NIV
Rebecca, Elk Grove, CA
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” Prov. 3:5-6 NIV
2 Corinthians 5:7
For we walk by faith, not by sight.
Jeannette Beaumont Tx:
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.
Mat 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Mat 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
still on my quest of memorizing the beattitudes.
Shelley C.
Casey, IL
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
(so glad the power is back on!!!!!!)
Wanda – Laurel, MS
Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves.
Philippians 2:3 (NASB)
Brenda, Denton,Tx: Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. I Corinthians 13:4-8a NIV