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!
Penney, Caribou, ME
“My dearly loved brothers, understand this: everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger, for man’s anger does not accomplish God’s righteousness.”
James 1:19-20 HCSB
lynne – houston
Proverbs 12:18 The Message
Rash language cuts & maims, but there is healing in the words of the wise.
Michelle, Bossier City
Though the mountains be shaken
and the hills be removed,
yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken
nor my covenant of peace be removed,”
says the LORD, who has compassion on you.
Isaiah 54:10 (NIV)
Chyrll, Memphis, TN
“Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things.” Philippians 4:8 (NASB)
Patty – Gadsden, Alabama
Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you. Is. 54:10 NIV
Cindy, Fort Worth, TX
Isaiah 41:10 NAS
Do not fear for I am with you. Do not anxiously look about you for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Angie, Cincinnati~ Do not let this Book of Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Joshua 1:8 NIV
Amber, Plainfield, IL
Isaiah 43:18-19 “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up: do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.
Odessa, TX
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)
Tammie, Pikeville, KY
Proverbs 3:5-6 HCS
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not rely on your own understanding; think about Him in all your ways and He will guide you on the right paths.
Kim, Great Bend, KS: “So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it.” -Hebrews 4:16 (NLT)
Mandy, China Spring, TX
Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will not be shaken. My salvation and my honor depend on God; He is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge.
Psalm 62:5-8 NIV
Brooke, Carterville IL
“Now I have put my words in your mouth; See today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant. Jeremiah 1: 9 & 10 NIV
Carrie Jones
Ontario Canada
He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.
And what does the LORD require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy
and to walk humbly with your God.
Micah 6:8
NIV
“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit.” Jeremiah 17:7-8 ESV
Diana Osterhues, Valencia Calif.
“But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives, he will produce this kind of fruit in us:love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.HEre there is no conflict with the law.
Galatians 5:22-23 NLT
Dori, Meridian ID
The Lord protects you; the Lord is a shelter right by your side.
The sun will not strike you by day or the moon by night.
The Lord will protect you from all harm; He will protect your life.
The Lord will protect your coming and going both now and forever.
Psalm 121:5-8
Michelle,Magnolia,TX
Isaiah 40:28-31 NIV
28 Do you not know ?
Have you not heard ?
The LORD is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary,
and his understanding no one can fathom.
29 He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.
30 Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall;
31 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.
Karla, Cedarburg, WI
Forget the former things;
do not dwell on the past.
See, I am doing a new thing!
Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the desert
and streams in the wasteland.
Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV
Jenny, Sugar Land, TX
“For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose haearts are fully committed to him.” 2 Chron. 16:9 (NIV)
Ephesian 3:20, 21 Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. NIV.
Psalm 18:17-19 NLT
“He delivered me from my powerful enemies, from those who hated me and were too strong for me. They attacked me at a moment when I was weakest, but the LORD upheld me! HE led me to a place of safety; HE rescued me because HE delights in me!!!” PRAISE YOU JESUS for YOUR deliverance and HEALING!!!!!!
Judy- Louisville James 1:5 (New International Version, ©2010)
5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
Kristin, Nashville, TN
“Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand it’s own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.”
~1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NLT
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
Philippians 4:6 NIV
“You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trust in You.”
Isaiah 26:3 NIV
Pat
Crawfordsville, IN
I think I submitted this earlier, but I’m not seeing it posted–I’m resubmitting before we lose power–heavy sleet and freezing rain with wind right now.
Amberley, Pasco, WA
“Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you.” Joshua 3:5 NIV
Rhonda, Bolivar MO.
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7 NIV
Jane, Normal Il (snowtown USA) Psalm 139:23-24
Search me, God, and know my heart. Test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me and lead me to the life everlasting.
Laura Hoyt, KS “Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” Colossians 4:6 NIV
Valerie. Farmington, MN
Romans 5:8 – But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. NIV
1 Samuel 12:24 – But be sure to fear the Lord and serve Him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things He has done for you. NIV
Mary, Westfield, NJ “Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.” Colossians 3:12,13 (NIV)
Oh, I so love seeing my fellow Siesta here! ~Karen
Christen, Jasper. “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
Angie,Weston MO People may be pure in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their motives. Proverbs 16:2
Proverbs 3:7-8 ESV
Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones.
Michelle from Natchitoches, LA
“Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a fattened ox and hatred with it.” Proverbs 15:17, ESV
Melody , Perry MO KJV
Bless the Lord, O my soul:and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
Jenni, Spartanburg,SC “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
But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initaitive, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come. John 16:13 NASV
Holly, N Charleston, SC
You discern my going out and lying down; you are familiar with all my ways.
Psalm 139:3 NIV
A final word: Be strong with the Lord”s mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies and tricks of the Devil. For we are not fighting against people made of flesh and blood, but against the evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against those mighty powers of darkness who rule this world, and against wicked spirits in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:10-12
Linda – Burnsville, MN. “Rejoice always, pray continuously, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” I Thess. 5:16-18
“The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms. And he thrust out the enemy before you and said, Destroy.”
Deut. 33:27 (ESV)
Debbie from Magee, MS:
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and food fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. James 3:17 KJV
Marianne, Saegertown,PA
“We love because He first loved us”
1John4:19 NIV
Carrie Hunter, Hindman, KY
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
Psalms 19:14 (NIV)
Susan in C-Town–
I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints. Eph 1:18 NIV
Amen, Siestas!!!
Amanda Hoyt,KS “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
Romans 12:2 ESV
Danielle, Cokato, MN
“She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come.”
Proverbs 31: 25 (Been struggling with insecurity lately)
Diane, Ontario, Canada
“Because he loves me says the Lord I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call upon me and I will answer him. I will be with him in trouble and I will deliver him and honour him. With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.” Psalm 91:14-16 NIV