Hey, Sweet Things! I’m a mighty long way from home in Fresno, California and looking so forward to getting into the Scriptures and into some passionate praise and worship with these West-side women. I love knowing that Priscilla is in Florida this weekend serving at her first simulcast and we are on the opposite side of the continent with our Living Proof Live. You wouldn’t waste a prayer on either one of us.
This will be a record setting post – my shortest ever! Wish so much I could tarry here and visit with you but, Sister Girl, my hands are FULL. Oh, how I pray you are sticking with your Scripture memory. Don’t give up! God will bring a harvest if we persevere and see it all the way through. I love my selection this go round. If you don’t know what you want to memorize for Verse 7, you are welcome to share mine. Here goes!
Beth, Houston. Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58 NIV
I love you like crazy. Stay in the Word!
Debra from Calgary Alberta
For since the world began, no ear has heard, and no eye has seen a God like you,who works for those who wait for him.
Isaiah 64:4
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear because fear has to do with punishment. The one fears is not made perfect in love.” I John 4:18 NIV Pam in San Diego
Dawn, Clinton, PA
Phil 4:8-9
8 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 praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 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.
NIV
Karen, Sacramento CA
“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be firm (steadfast), immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord [always being superior, excelling, doing more than enough in the service of the Lord], knowing and being continually aware that your labor in the Lord is not futile [it is never wasted or to no purpose].” —1 Corinthians 15:58 AMP
Shelli, Fort Worth: “O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water.” Psalm 63:1 NIV
Jovin, Houston TX
Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way;
say to those with fearful hearts,
“Be strong, do not fear; your God will come,
he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution
he will come to save you.” – Isaiah 35:3-4
Susan, Nashville, IN
“Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”
1 Corinthians 15:58 (NIV)
Linda, Cypress, 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
Martha, Ashdown, AR
And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Loard and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.
Colossians 3:23-24 (NKJV)
This has been my favorite verse for a long time. I am clinging to it now like never before after the unexpected death of my husband last week. He was only 58. We had been married 35 years. He was Godly man and I know where he is today, but there is a empty place in me.
“I will always show you where to go. I will give you a full life in the emptiest of places”.
Isaiah 58:11
Leigh,
I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. God bless you, and be your great Comfort and Strength in these difficult days.
I’m praying for you right at this moment. I am blessed by this verse and the meaning it holds for you at this time. I claim this verse with you – Christ will give you fullness in the midst of emptiness; life in the midst of death. We believe, Lord.
Leigh,
I am lifting you up in prayer at this moment as well. You are dear sister in Christ though we’ve never met. May God’s joy and strength be yours in the days to come, O Faithful One. You are dearly loved. Love, Cindy
Your in my prayers today Leigh!
Amy, Kernersville, NC
Ephesians 3:7
I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power
NIV
Megan from San Diego
2 Corinthians 12:9-10 (NIV)
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. 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.
For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace.
Romans 8:6 NASB
Hilary
Hudsonville, MI
“When I pray, you answer me; you encourage me by giving me the strength I need.” Psalm 138:3 NLT
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12 NIV
Heather, Lewiston:
“For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. To the one we are the smell of death; to the other the fragrance of life…”
II Cor 2:15-16a, NIV
Gina – Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever. 1 John 2:15-17
Tatia, Elkridge, MD:
“For since the world began, no ear has heard, and no eye has seen a God like You, Who works for those who wait for Him!” Isaiah 64:4 (NLT)
Stacie- Jacmel, Haiti
Psalm 118:14, NCV
“The LORD gives me strength and a song. He has saved me.”
I just love this verse 🙂
Katrina from Tulare, CA. “See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.” Hebrews 12:15 NIV
Jani, Agate, Colorado
Jeremiah 29:13
You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. NIV
Cindy,Alton NH Trust in the Lord with all thy heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5&6 KJV
Kathy N, Hudsonville, MI
I Thessalonians 5:24 (NIV)
The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.
Elizabeth
Dallas/Fort Worth
Fools have short fuses and explode all too quickly;
the prudent quietly shrug off insults.
Proverbs 12:16 (The Message)
Cindy Gandy
Hazlehurst, MS
Psalm 91:2 (NIV)
I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
Tiffany, Chesterfield:
Our soul waits for the Lord;
He is our help and shield.
For our heart rejoices in Him;
Because we trust in His holy name. Psalm 33:20-21, NASB
Ingrid from Redmond, Wa
Ephesians 5:1-2 Imitate god, therefore, in everything you do, because you are His dear children. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered Himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.
Katie from Oxford, MS “O taste and see that the Lord is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!” Psalm 34:8 New American Standard
Galatians 5:25 “If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.” NKJ
Think of how we regard as blessed those who have endured. You have heard of Job’s endurance and you have seen the Lord’s purpose, that the Lord is full of compassion and mercy. James 5:11 The NET Bible
Jill: Plano, TX
Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly. 2Timothy 2:16 NIV
“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 praiseworthy – think about such things.”
Philippians 4:8 NIV
Praying for the Fresno & for Priscilla Shirer simulcast! This is not my memory verse for April but just wanted to share what I’m praying over these 2 events! 🙂
“But you’ll welcome us with open arms when we Run for cover to You. Let the party last all night! Stand guard over our celebration. You are famous, God, for welcoming God-seekers, for decking us out in delight.”….Psalm 5:11
also praying over summer Biblestudy here!! 🙂
Well I know this isn’t the place but I just found out there is PRISCILLA SHIRER simulcast host church near me in Sayville, NY. Please say a prayer I can get a ticket! THANKS SO MUCH!!
Thanks!
Psalm 40:2
“He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud & mire; He set my feet on a Rock & gave me a firm place to stand.” (ESV)
Becky, Chattanooga, TN
“The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever leans on, trusts in, and puts his confidence in the Lord is safe and set on high.” Proverbs 29:25 AMP
Diane, Gig Harbor, WA.
“For the mountains may be removed and the hills may shake, but my lovingkindness will not be removed from you, and my covenant of peace will not be shaken,” says the LORD who has compassion on you.
Isaiah 54:10 NASB
Tesa
Perry, GA
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
1 Peter 3:9
Karen, Tallahassee, FL
“for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill His good purpose” Phil. 2:13 NIV
Shonda
Tacoma, WA
“For I am the Lord your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.”
Isaiah 41:13 (NIV)
Connie, Tyler
You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trust in You. Isaiah 26:3 NIV
Melissa, Hampton Roads, VA:
“‘For the mountains may move and the hills disappear, but even then my faithful love for you will remain. My covenant of blessing will never be broken,’ says the LORD who has mercy on you.”
Isaiah 54:10 (NLT)
Kara, Ardmore, OK
My help and glory are in God- granite-strength and safe-harbor God– So trust him absolutely, people; lay your lives on the line for him. God is a safe place to be.
Psalm 62:7-8 The Message
Betsy, Katy, TX, Let all that I am wait quitely before God, for my hope is in him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will not be shaken! Psalm 62: 5-6 NLT
JOHN 14:3 NIV
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.
LOIS, CRYSTAL SPRINGS,MS
Lisa, Lynnwood, WA
Micah 6:8 “He has showed you, O man, 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.” NIV
“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.” Isa. 40:28 (NIV)
Lori, League City, TX
Emily, Monroe, LA:
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV
Tami, Michigan: “Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. He changes times and seasons; he sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.”
Daniel 2:20-21 NIV
O taste and see that the Lord is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in HIM.
Psalm 34:8 (NAS)
Patricia – Midland, TX – Watch and pray, so you will not fall into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. Matthew 26:41 NIV
Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Then all the people said “Amen” and “Praise the Lord.” 1 Chronicles 16:36 (NIV)