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!
“We urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone.”
1 Thessalonians 5:14
Kate, Grapeland, Texas (NAS)
Donna, Lufkin, Texas (NIV)
Elaine, College Station, Texas (ESV)
Laura, College Station, Texas (NIV)
I love that you’re posting for several who are doing this together. Warms my heart!
Kris, Carmel, IN; “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Hebrews 13:8 NIV
Carrie, Chicago
Psalm 145:18 NIV
The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth
Diane, Chesapeake, VA.
“Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.”
Ephesians 3:17 NLT
Colleen, Mae Sot, Thailand
Since my youth, O God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds. Psalm 71:17 NIV
Karen, Denver. “Know this my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.” James 1:19-20 ESV
Shaminder
Toronto,ON
Then Jesus answered,”Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.”
Matthew 15:28
NIV
Lynn, Lake Villa, IL
Psalm 73:26 NLT
“My heart may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever.”
Kendall from San Antonio:
And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
Hebrews 13:16
Cindy, Madrid, Spain
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
Bev, Bayou Vista, TX
Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV)
Psalm 119:13-14, NLT
I have recited aloud
all the regulatioons you have given us.
I have rejoiced in your laws
as much as in riches.
Deborah-Topeka, KS; “Trust in the Lord forever: for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength.” Isaiah 26:4 (KJV)
Sarah, Albuquerque, NM
“In peace I will both lie down and sleep, for You alone, O Lord, make me to dwell in safety.” – Ps 4:8 (NASB)
Jaclyn, Houston. “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.” Psalm 32:8 NIV
Marilyn, Fort Pierce, FL, I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. Galatians 2:20 (now that’s 220 power!)
Krista, Jamesburg, NJ, Romans 12:1, NLT
And so dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice-the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him.
Amy Storms
Santa Clarita, CA
Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. (1 Timothy 6:17, NIV)
Rachel, Conroe TX
Psalm 119:11
I have hidden your word in my heart so that I may not sin against you.
Michelle, moultrie ga
Galatians 1;10 naan
For am I now seeking the favor of men of god? Or am I striving to please
Men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a bond servant of Christ.
Bonnie, Huntington, WV
John 14:27 NIV
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
Gretchen, Madison, MS
“Show me you ways, O Lord Teach me your paths.” Ps. 25:4 NIV
Mary Ann Ringgold, Ga.
I will lie down and sleep in peace,
for You alone, O Lord,
make me dwell in safety.
Psalm 4:8
Cathleen; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
“Praise the Lord,O my soul…who redeems your life from the pit
and crowns you with love and compassion
who satisfies your desires with good things
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s”
Psalm 103:1..4,5 NIV
Michelle, Calgary (Airdrie)Alberta Canada
But whatever I am now it is all because God poured out such kindness and grace upon me-and not without results: for I have worked harder than all theother apostles, yet actually I wasn’t doing it, but God working in me, to bless me. I Corinthians 15:10 Life Application Bible
Lisa, Jackson, MO 2 Corinthians 7:1 NIV
Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.
Adele, Fresno CA
James 1:21 NASB
Therefore putting aside all filthiness and all hat remains of wickedness, in humility receive the Word implanted which is able to save your souls.
Heidi~Lindale, TX
1 Cor. 13:7 NIV
It (love) always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
julie, lexington,ky; 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
Chelsie Benson, San Angelo: Romans 12:1 “Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God- this is your spiritual act of worship.” NIV
Lacey, Keller TX
Psalm 31:19 NIV (emphasis mine for memory)
“How GREAT is your GOODNESS,
which you have STORED UP
for those who FEAR YOU,
which you bestow in the sight of men
on those who TAKE REFUGE in you.”
Nancy- Yonges Island, SC
“Yes, Lord, walking in the way of Your laws, we wait for you
Your name and renown are the desire of our hearts. Isaiah 26:8
(because I have the honor of volunteering at Passion this weekend!)
2 Corinthians 7:1 (NIV)
“Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.”
Andrea, Pottstown
For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God.
1 Peter 3:18 NIV
Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens. Ps 68:19 NIV
Rene, Overland Park, KS
And He is changing times and seasons, He is causing kings to pass away, and He is raising up kings; He is giving wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those possessing understanding. Dan. 2:21 Young’s Literal Translation
Lily, Oklahoma – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding,” Proverbs 3:5 NIV
Mary H.
Ardmore, AL
Isaiah 42:13 (NIV) – The Lord will march out like a champion, like a warrior He will stir up His zeal; with a shout He will raise the battle cry and will triumph over His enemies.
Lydia, Owasso “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.” 1 Corinthians 9:24
Jennifer, Marietta,Ga Take control of what I say,O Lord, and guard my lips. Ps 141:3 NLT
Sherry, Powder Springs, GA
For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
Philippians 1:21 NASB
Jennifer Little Rock, AR
“I will sing of the steadfast love of the LORD, forever; with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations.” Psalm 89:1 ESV
I hope the women in Fresno are as blessed by LPL as I was in Tacoma, WA (thank you so much for coming up here, Beth and LPM Team!!!). By the way, I spent some of my formative years in Fresno (Kindergarten through 2nd grade)and still am in close contact with three friends from that place and time!
Kathy, Bradford
“Words from a wise man’s mouth are gracious, but a fool is consumed by his own lips” Ecclesiastes 10:12 NIV
Serena, Ft. Wayne, IN
Do everything in love.
1 Corin. 16:14 NIV
Psalm 18:3 I will call upon the Lord, Who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies.
NKJV
Katie, Marion, IA
Luke 6:32-36 (NIV)
32 “If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them. 33 And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that. 34 And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, expecting to be repaid in full. 35 But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. 36 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.”
Jeanie from Martin, SD
..that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:10-11 NIV
Sarah, Isle, MN
But by faith we eagerly await through the Spirit the righteousness for which we hope.
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value.
The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.
Galations 5:5-6 (NIV)
Teresa, Semmes, AL, 2 Corinthians 10:3-4 KJV
Though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh; (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds;)