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?? We’re at least two Scriptures the richer for it, though. I’ve been using my time on my exercise bike in the mornings to practice my memory verses so I’ve mostly only heard myself repeat them gasping for breath. (If you like picturing things, it’s in my garage sandwiched between boxes and stacks of 26 years of Moore paraphernalia and everything else besides an actual car…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 I’ve 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, I’ll 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, they’re 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 don’t get to talk long on here today. So, let’s get to it! It’s already time for Verse 3!
As I told you two weeks ago, I’ll primarily be working through verses out of the Book of James for much of this year. I’ll give you mine each time but I’ll also give you an alternative that I really love outside of James in case you need some ideas. Here’s the portion I’m memorizing this time around with my information:
Beth, Houston. “Speak 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.” James 2:12-13 The NET Bible
I love that last statement. Mercy triumphs over judgment. Aren’t you thankful we have a Savior that feels that way?
The alternative I’ll suggest to you today is on my mind because someone I care deeply about struggles terribly with fear of death. This person isn’t 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, it’s 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 Devil’s hold on death and freed all who cower through life, scared to death of death. (Hebrews 2:14-15 The Message)
Anybody “scared to death of death”? 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 death—that is, the devil— and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. (Hebrews 2:14-15 NIV)
Oh, there’s nothing like the power of God’s Word. And that’s because there’s nothing like the power of God.
You sure are loved around here. OK, let’s have it, 2011 SSMT! Verse 3! (Your first name, city, reference and translation please.)
I’ll talk to you soon!
Kristi, Elba, AL: Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light. Micah 7:8 (NIV).
Rebecca, Lubbock, TX: “This HOPE is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls.” Hebrews 6:19
1 John 3:18 Little children, let us not love with word or with tongue, but in deed and truth.
Christy
Vidor, TX
Deut 30:16 (NIV)
For I command you today to love the LORD your God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commands, decrees and laws; then you will live and increase, and the LORD your God will bless you in the land you are entering to possess.
Robbie, Southaven, MS: “You saw with your own eyes what He did for you…how God, your God, carried you as a father carries his child, carried you the whole way until you arrived here.” Deuteronomy 1:30-31 (The Message)
Robbie, love this scripture did it two years ago and it is never far from my mind. love love love to read this one then go to Colossians and read 1:13 where it says He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love.
Sallye, thank you so much for that comment. I just read Colossians 1:13 as well.
Christelle, Delafield Wisconsin:
“9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 10 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.
2 Cor 12:9-10 NIV (1984)
Jill,Bushnell,FL: “The Lord will fight for you; You need only to be still.” Exodus 14:14
Suzanne, Decatur,Texas
“The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.”
Psalm 16:6 ESV
PS. I am an heiress!!
The Journey Continues ~ With “Heaven Bound” Blessings ~
Kim Safina
Cayucos, California
Beloved, let us love one another: for love is from God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.
1 John 4:7 (KJV)
BAM ~ “beth amanda melissa”
Glory and accountability are blessing my journey with GOD. Thank you!
SCRIPTURE MEMORY =
decision ~ dedication ~ desire ~ discipline =
Disciple of Christ Jesus!!
Jennifer
Fort Worth, Texas
He does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities.
Psalms 103:10 NIV
Catherine, Lee’s Summit, MO
1 John 5:14-15, NIV
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.
Kerry, Apple Creek, Ohio
Isaiah 30:15 NLT
This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: “Only in returning to me and resting in me will you be saved. In quietness and confidence is your strength.”
I’d also like to memorize this same verse from the Message:
Isaiah 30:15 MSG
God, the Master, The Holy of Israel, has this solemn counsel: “Your salvation requires you to turn back to me and stop your silly efforts to save yourselves. Your strength will come from settling down in complete dependence on me – the very thing you’ve been unwilling to do.”
Jennifer, San Antonio
“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.” 2 Corinthians 4:18 NIV
NIV John 6: 27 “Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. On him God the Father has placed his seal of approval.”
K in Metro Detroit
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
(Matthew 5:3-6 ESV)
“Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.”
Ephesians 3:20-21, ESV
Stephanie, Arlington, Texas.
My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. (James 1:19-20 NIV)
Nancy says: Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own.
Proverbs 3:5 The Message
Jenny, Wellington FL
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain
Hebrews 6:19 NIV
Martie ~ Indianapolis ~ NIV ~ Psalm 45:11 ~
The king is enthralled by your beauty; honor him, for he is your Lord.
Robyn, Wichita, Kansas “And He Himself will be our peace” Micah 5:5 Short & sweet but what I need!
Virginia, Waco
John 14:1-2 “Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. In my Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you.” (NASB)
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stonghold of my live of whom shall I be afraid? Ps. 27:1 ESV
Teresa Grand Prairie, TX
I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who lives, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.
Galatians 2:21 New American Standard Bible
Nicole, Oxford MS “She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.” Proverbs 31:25 NLT
Just getting started so had to post another:
“Your God is present among you, a strong Warrior there to save you. Happy to have you back, He’ll calm you with His love and delight you with His songs.” Zephaniah 3:17 (MSG)
Barbie from Yankton, South Dakota
Psalm 119: 162
I rejoice at Your Word
As one who finds great treasure
Billie, Kailua-Kona
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” Ephesians 6:12 (NIV)
Christy- Clay Center, KS
Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine.
When you go through deep waters, I will be with you.
When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown.
When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up;
the flames will not consume you.
For I am the Lord, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior
Isaiah 43:1-3 NLT
I really like this translation!
Jayne, NC – Worthy are you, Our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created. Revelation 4:11 (ESV)
Katie – Lincoln, Ne – Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:34 NIV.
Krystle, Medford. “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done” Philippians 4:6
Chose this verse for the anxiety I’m feeling over my twins being born next week!
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. -Ephesians 4:2 NIV
Charlene, Stuart, FL Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)
“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.”
Betsy, Georgia:
“Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end.”
Ecclesiastes 3:11, NLT
Elizabeth, Norfolk, NE
“Do all things without grumbling or questioning that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world.” Philippians 2:14-15 (ESV)
Hi Elizabeth! It’s nice to find a fellow siesta so close:) I live in West Point (45 minutes) and my hubby works in Norfolk! Do you know of any other siestas in the area?
Angey
Maureen, St. Clair Shores, “As for God, his way is perfect: The LORD’s word is flawless; He shields all who take refuge in Him”. (2 Samuel 22:31 New NIV, 2011).
Hilary, Langley, BC, Canada
“For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose”. Phil. 2:13 (NIV)
Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5 NKJV
Ashley
Queen City, TX
I Peter 1:3 (NKJV)
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
Robyn, San Antonio:
“Do not call to mind the former things,
Or ponder things of the past.
Behold, I will do something new,
Now it will spring forth;
Will you not be aware of it?
I will even make a roadway in the wilderness,
Rivers in the desert.”
Isaiah 43:18-19 NASB
Jerry Ann
Fort Walton Beach, FL
And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Galatians 6:9 NKJV
Kristina, Huntsville, AL
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men”
Colossians 3:23 NIV
Ellen, Atlanta: May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14 NLT
Bethany, Waco, TX:
He [the Sovereign Lord] tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers His lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads those that have young. Isaiah 40:11 (NIV)
Karen
Rochester, MN
Psalm 52:8 NIV
But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in God’s unfailing love for ever and ever.
Jennifer, NC – And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 (NIV)
Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday. Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. Psalms 37:3-7, KJV
Misty, Midland, TX
1 John 2:15a (amplified)
Do not love or cherish the world or the things that are in the world.
“See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ.”
Colossians 2:8 NIV