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!
Alicia in Great Lakes, IL
“Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them.”
1 John 2:15 NIV
Alison, Grand Rapids, MI
Watch and pray so that you will not give in to temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak. Matthew 26:41 New Living Translation
Staci Wykes, Holland, MI
Galations 6:9 “Do not grow weary in doing good, for in due season, you will reap a harvest if you do not give up.”
Carrie – Kitchener, ON Canada – “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” Colossians 4:2 (NIV)
Alecia, Resaca, GA. Psalm 40: 1-2 (NIV)
I waited patiently for the Lord; He turned to me and heard my cry. 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.
14 For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”
whoops – NIV Esther 4:14
Be alert, be present. I’m about to do something brand new. There it is! I’m making a road through the desert, rivers in the badlands. Isaiah 43:19 Msg
Cecilia
Ithaca, NY
“Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders You have done. The things you planned for us no one can recount to You; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare” Psalm 40:5 NIV
Sarah, Isle, MN
“No man will be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I have been with Moses, I will be with you; I will not fail you or forsake you.”
Joshua 1:5 NASB
Hebrews 12:1-2
Therefore, since we for our part are surrounded by this cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every encumbrance of sin which clings to us and persevere in running the race which lies ahead; let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus who inspires and perfects our faith. NAB, St. Joseph edition
Lizzy-
Benbrook, Texas
“Answer me when I call to you, O my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer” Psalm 4:1 (NIV)
Marilyn – Rochester Hills, MI
“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 the strategies and tricks of the devil.”
Ephesians 6:10-11 NLT
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, NIV
Darcie Lyon, Sheridan, WY
Be very careful, then, how you live- not as unwise but wise, making the most of every oppurtunity because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15-16 NIV
Tammy, Marietta, GA – “May he keep us centered and devoted to him, following the life path he cleared, watching the signposts, walking at the pace and rhythms he laid down for our ancestors.”
I Kings 8:58 (The Message)
Angie, Cynthiana, But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 NKJ
Kelly, Charlotte, NC
Hebrews 11:1 NASB
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
Charlottesville, VA
Philippians 4:6-7
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 heart and your mind in Christ Jesus.
Robyn~ Dallas
Psalm 3:3-4 ESV
“But you, O Lord, are a shield about me,
my glory, and the lifter of my head.
I cried aloud to the Lord,
and he answered me from his holy hill. Selah”
Paula, Indianola, IA
Keep your eyes open, hold tight to your convicitions, give it all you’ve got, be resolute. 1 Corinthians 16:13
Robin, Arkansas: And without faith it is impossible to please God because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Hebrews 11:6 NIV
Marilyn. Taylor Mill, KY
Each time He said “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness”
2 Corinthians 12:9. NLT
Michelle Myers – Austin, TX
“Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.”
Ephesians 3:20 – NLT
Annalee in Houston
Proverbs 3:21
do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight,
preserve sound judgment and discretion. (NIV)
Vicki,Springfield, Mo
In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps. Proverbs 16:9 NIV
Rachelle Ankeny, Iowa
“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.” James 4:10 NIV
Joy, MS “And my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 NKJV
So in everything, do to others, what you would have them do to you. Matthew 7:12 (TNIV)
Suzanne
Tacoma, WA
“That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet this is no cause for shame, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day.” 2 Timothy 1:12 NIV
Jeremiah 33:3 NIV
Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.
Wendy – Conway, Arkansas
Teach me to do your will,
for you are my God;
may your good Spirit
lead me on level ground.
Psalm 143:10 (NIV)
Barb-Lakeland, FL
Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you. Jeremiah 32:17 NIV
Jani, Agate, CO – Psalm 28:7
The Lord is my Strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.-NIV
Glennell, Buda, Tx.
Deuteronomy 2:3
You have made your way around this hill country long enough; now turn north. (NIV)
Melanie Toups
Bridge City, TX
Who is like the wise man and who knows the interpretation of a matter? A man’s wisdom illumines him and causes his stern face to beam. Ecclesiastes 8:1 NASB (And it’s not a radiance from my moisturizer! Ha!)
Let all bitterness, wrath and anger and clamour and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be ye kind one to another, tender hearted, forgiving one another even as God for Christ’s sake has forgiven you.
Eph: 4:31-32 KJV
Paula – Albertville, AL –
Isaiah 61:1 NKJV
“The Spirit of the LORD God is upon Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound;…”
Donna, McCook, NE
Psalm 91: 1&2 (NIV)
Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust.”
Love these verses! Woohoo!
Carmen
Brookville, Ohio
Those who cling to worthless idols turn away from Gods love for them. Jonah 2:8 NIV
Amanda, Chesapeake, VA:
Romans 12:12 – “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” (NIV)
Carrie, Piqua OH — As for me, I look to the LORD for his help. I wait confidently for God to save me, and my God will certainly hear me. Micah 7:7 nlt
Michelle, Seattle: “May the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.” Ps 19:14 NIV
Kathy, Price Utah, Philippians 4:7 NIV
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds through Christ Jesus.
“I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.”
Ephesians 1:17 NIV
from Mississippi
He has shown you, O man, what is good;
and what does the Lord require of you
but to do justly,
to love mercy,
and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8 NKJV
Randee, Norwood, MN
Philippians 4:8-9 (NIV)
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Erika, San Antonio, TX:
I have chosen you and not cast you off; fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
(Isaiah 41:9-10, ESV)
Christie Cheyenne,WY “Get down on your knees before the Master; it’s the only way you’ll get on your feet.” (James 4:10) The Message
Charlotte, Worsley, AB. Canada
Romans 12:2 KJV
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good, and acceptable and perfect, will of God.
In my life, I need so much to renew my mind daily by being in God’s word and spending time with Him in prayer.
Gretchen,Madison,MS
“Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price.”
I Cor. 6:19; NIV