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!
Debbie~ Highland, MI
Through Him then, let us continually offer a sacrifice of praise to God that is the fruit of our lips that give thanks to His Name! Heb. 13:15
Sharon, San Diego: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 NIV
Becky – Cynthiana – Psalm 103:2 Let all that I am praise the Lord, may I never forget the good things he does for me. NLT
This then is the message which we have heard of him and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. 1 John 1:5 KJV
Kristen, Indianapolis, IN
And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
~ Philippians 4:19 NIV
Jill, Fort Ashby, WV
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 by any praise, think on these things.
Philippians 4:8 KJV
Debbie Burdzy, Calgary Alberta
To whom [or what] will you compare me or count me equal?
To whom [or what] will you liken me that we may be compared?
Isaiah 46:5 (NIV)
[ ] mine to remind me that there is no one, nothing, no situation, circumstance, philosophy,or enemy(or friend) that is greater than Him!
Cindy in Midland, TX
Galatians 6:9-10 NIV
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
“And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.”
Habakkuk 2:2 (KJV)
Lori Lynn
Rochester, MN
Lisa, Jacksonville FL
1 Chronicles 28:20, NIV
David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you until all the work for the service of the temple of the LORD is finished.”
Charmaine, Miami, FL. Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. Psalm 25:4-5 NIV
Amanda, AR
“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.”
Psalm 143:8 NIV
Sharon, Griffin, Georgia
He cancelled the record that contained charges against us (me). He took it and destroyed it by nailing it to Christ’s cross. Col 2:14 NLT
Lindsay, Warsaw, Indiana
Colossians 3:1-3 (NLT)
Sinice you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, not the things of earth. For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God.
Chrissy, Detroit Lakes, MN: “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.” James 1:5 (NIV)
Heather, Leawood, Kansas: Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. Psalm 46:10 (NIV).
Sarah C, Plano, Texas
Verse #3!
For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved. Romans 10: 9-10 NLT
Charlottesville, VA
2 Timothy 1:7 (English Standard Version)
for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
Sheila, Carthage
Clear lots of ground for your tents!
Make your tents large. Spread out! Think big!
Use plenty of rope, drive the tent pegs deep.
You’re going to need lots of elbow room for your growing family.
You’re going to take over whole nations; you’re going to resettle abandoned cities.
Isaiah 54:2-3 Message
Kaycee, Cabot (Part 3 of 3): “that I may know Him, and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death; in order that I may attain to the resurrection from the dead.” Phil. 3:10-11 NAS
Jean, Salisbury: For your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. You rule generation after generation. The LORD is faithful in all he says; he is gracious in all he does. ~Psalms 145:13 NLT
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
Peggy, Idaho- “These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” Deuteronomy 6:6-7 NIV
Rebecca, Kilgore, TX
Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Isaiah 41:10, KJV
Victoria, Conway AR
No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. 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 endure it.
1 Corinthians 10:13 (NIV)
Heather, Hot Springs, AR, Isaiah 54:17 AMP,
“But no weapon that is formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue that shall rise against you in judgment you shall show to be in the wrong. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord. This is the righteousness or the vindication which they obtain from Me says the Lord.”
I’m praying this continuously- we are supposed to have court on Feb 23, would love and appreciate many Siesta prayers to rise to our God on our behalf. Thank you.
Heather, I just said a prayer for you that the peace of God passes all understanding as yo walk through this trial. God bless you.
Letha. Mountain Home, Arkansas; Psalm 119:37
Turn my eyes away from worthless things.
Give me a new life in your ways.
(GOD’S WORD translation)
Jeanne, Santa Rosa, CA.
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.
Philippians 2:3 (NIV)
Stephanie from Houston, TX
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.
Psalm 143:8 NIV
Leigh, Olathe, KS:
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 God had power to do what he promised.
Romans 4:20-21 NIV
Kim
Orange City
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17 NIV
Jessica
Birmingham, AL
“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
Vickie, Louisville
“Send forth your light and your truth; let them guide me;let them bring me to your holy mountain, the place where you dwell.” Psalm 43:3, NIV
Beth, Hartland “The LORD will guide you continually, watering your life when you are dry and keeping you healthy, too. You will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring.” Isaiah 58:11 NLT
Rebecca, Pineville, LA
The righteous man leads a blameless life; blessed are his children after him.
Proverbs 20:7 (NIV)
Emily, Portsmouth, England
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God[a] may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Tim 3v16-17 (NIV)
For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him. Phil 2:13
Julia,Whidbey Island,WA: “It is You God, who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect. You make my feet like the feet of a deer, You cause me to stand on high places. You train my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. You give me Your shield of victory, and Your right hand sustains me; You stoop down to make me great.” Ps.18:32-35 NIV
PRAISE GOD!!!
Lisa, Plano, TX: But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)
Jessica, San Diego, CA
“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
Peggy, Crowley Lake, California: “Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.
Romans 12:10 ESV
Rachael, Chattanooga, TN
” I will cleanse them from all the sin they have committed against me and will forgive all their sins of rebellion against me.” Jeremiah 33:8 NIV
Jonna, From Denton, TX
Isaiah 58:12 NLT
Some of you will rebuild the deserted ruins of your cities.
Then you will be known as a rebuilder of walls
and a restorer of homes.
Lisa, Jefferson City, MO
Galations 6:4-5 (NIV)
Each one should test their own actions.
Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else, for each should carry their own load.
Amanda-Kelowna, BC, Canada:
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
And they were calling to one another:
“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty;
the whole earth is full of his glory.”
Isaiah 6:3 NIV
Chris M
Seattle, WA
Cheryl, Redlands, CA: Isaiah 55:12(NIV)
“You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the fields will clap their hands.”
joyce, jacksonville,fl
Psalm 139:14 KJV
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
Lindsay ~ Bangor
“May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us – yes, establish the work of our hands.”
~Psalm 90:17 (NIV)
Cheryl, Louisville, KY
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.
Galatians 5: 22-23 NIV