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!
Krist, Texas Proverbs 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.
“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
Kim B., Clayton, NC
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
Mary, Davison, MI
Isaiah 40:31 NIV
“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.”
Springfield, Mo
Finally,brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable- if anything is excellent or praise worthy- think about such things. Philippians 4:8 (NIV)
Dinah from Baraboo, WI
“The Word became flesh and lived for a while among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.”
John 1:14 NIV
Heidi, Litchfield Park, AZ, Hosea 6:9 NIV
Let us acknowledge the Lord; let us press on to acknowledge him. As surely as the sun rises he will appear; he will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the earth.
Christine, Chandler, AZ: “Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!” (NIV)
Hannah, Chesterland
“Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.”
1 Corinthians 15:58 (ESV)
My scripture is Ephesians 5:15-17 Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. So then do not be foolish, but undrestand what the will of the Lord is.
Emily–Blacksburg, VA.
You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God. 1 Peter 3:4 (NLT)
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12 NIV
*For I, the LORD your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, āFear not, I will help you.ā* -Isaiah 41:13 KJV
Judy Baggett, Irving, Texas
“For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him”.
2 Chronicles 16:9 NIV
Psalm 112:7 – I will have no fear of bad news; my heart is stedfast, trusting in the Lord.
Terry~ Eldersburg, Maryland
“Whatever you have learned or recieved or heard from me, or seen in me-put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.” Philippians 4:9
Kelly, Hermiston, OR
Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.
~ Hebrews 10:23 (NIV)
Leanne, San Antonio. I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for He is right beside me. Psalm 16:8 New Living
Liz, Washington D.C., Psalm 73:26 “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
Ashley, Huntsville, AL –
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 (NIV)
Jan, Denton
“Jesus replied, you do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.” John 13:7
Charne – Standerton (South Africa) I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of righteousness.. Isiah 61:10 NIV
Joyce, Rule, Tx: “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” KJV: Matthew 11:28
Beth – Oak Grove, La.
“The LORD is my strength and my song; He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him.”
Exodus 15:2 (NIV)
Kathy,Elyria,Oh…Careful! I’ve put a huge stone on the road to Mount Zion,a stone you can’t get around.But the stone is me!If you’re looking for me,you’ll find me on the way,not in the way….Rom9:33 MSG
He is before all things,
and in him all things hold together.
Colossians 1:17 NIV
Shana, Tuscaloosa
“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. I will be found by you…” Jeremiah 29:11-14 NIV
“Those who want to get rich fall into temptationa and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.”
1 Timothy 6:9 NIV
Becky
Murfreesboro, TN
Donna
Broomfield, Co.
NIV Romans 4:7-8
7 Blessed are they whose transgressions are forgiven,
whose sins are covered.
8 Blessed is the man
whose sin the Lord will never count against him.
Michelle, Scottsdale
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. James 1:19 NIV
Kim, Advance, “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)
“All the earth worships you and sings praises to you; they sing praises to your name.” Psalm 66:4 ESV
Melinda, Oconomowoc, WI: 2 Cor. 3:18 And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into His likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. (NIV)
Kristin
Palmyra, VA
āDo not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Fatherās house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.ā
-John 14:1-4 (NIV)
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Hebrews 13:8 NIV
Kim in Olympia, WA
Lori; Magnolia, AR.
“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
John 14:27 NIV
My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for manās anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.
James 1:19-20 NIV
Peg, Hillsboro, KS
Most of all, love each other as if your life depended on it. Love makes up for practically anything.
I Peter 4:8 MSG
Meredith, Wilmington,NC
Now Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews11:1
Shannon from Murfreesboro, AR
“You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.” Isaiah 26:3 (NKJV)
Sheila, Austin, TX
This was January…I was a little late getting started…
So do not worry, saying āWhat shall we eat?ā or āWhat shall we drink?ā or āWhat shall we wear?ā For pagans run after all these things and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow. For tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Matthew 6:31-34 NIV
Andrea, Eastvale, CA
“Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.” 1 John 2:15, NIV
Sasha, Bellingham, WA
“He will not allow your foot to slip; Your protector will not slumber.” Psalm 121:3 (HCSB)
Stacy
Detroit, mi
John 14:1(niv) “do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, trust also in me. “
Amy, Starkville, MS – “It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect.” Psalm 18:32
Sheila, Austin, TX
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
Carrie
Pueblo, CO
Let’s make a clean break with everything that defiles or distracts us, both within and without. Let’s make our entire lives fit and holy temples for the worship of God.
2 Cor. 7:1 The Message
Donna; Birmingham, AL
Psalm 19:14 (English Standard Version)
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.”
Teri, Indianapolis, IN
Matthew 6:34 NIV Therefore do not worry about tomorow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Dawn ~~ Clever, MO
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee; because he trusteth in Thee.” Isaiah 26:3 (KJV)