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!
Charmaine, Miami — Is anything too hard for the LORD? Genesis 18:14 NKJV
“The LORD is good, a stronghold in a day of distress; He cares for those who take refuge in Him.” Nahum 1:7 HCSB
Cheryl, Peoria, AZ Matthew 10:32 “Whoever acknowledges me before men, I will also acknowledge him before my Father in Heaven.” NIV
You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you.
Isaiah 26:3 NLT
But those who wait on the Lord will find new strength. They will fly high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 NLT
Cassie McLelland, Mansfield TX: “May the God of hope fill you will all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans: 15:13
Casey, Ooltewah. 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
Marion, Royse City, TX
John 14:27 (NIV, ©2011)
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.
Heidi – Lancaster, PA
Even before He made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in His eyes. God decided in advance to adopt us into His own family by bringing us to Himself through Jesus Christ. This is what He wanted to do, and it gave Him great pleasure. So we praise God for the glorious grace He has poured out on us who belong to His dear Son.
Ephesians 1:4-6 (New Living Translation)
The LORD will fulfill His purpose for me. Your love and Your mercy, O LORD, endure forever. Do not abandon the work of Your hands. Psalm 138:8
Dawn, Zionsville.
But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example that you should follow his steps. He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth. When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.
I Peter 2:part of 20-23. NIV
Lori, Pelham, NH “Whither shall I go from Thy Spirit? Or whither shall I flee from Thy presence? Psalm 139:7 (KJV)
Allison, Annapolis, MD “I know how much God loves me because I have felt His love and because I believe Him when he tells me He loves me dearly. God is love and anyone who lives in love is living with God and God is living with him.” 1 John 4:16 Living Bible
Melanie, Portland, Oregon: Those who live only to satisfy their own sinful nature will harvest decay and death from that sinful nature. But those who live to please the Spirit will harvest everlasting life from the Spirit. So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. (Galatians 6:8-9 NLT)
Shanna, Petal MS
NKJV John 10:10 “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.”
Heather, Piedmont, Oklahoma
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
Pay attention, O “Kathy”, for you are My servant. I, the LORD, made you, and I will not forget to help you.
Isaiah 44:21 N.L.T
Kathy, Fresno, CA
SO EXCITED THAT YOUR TEAM IS HERE IN MY HOME TOWN BETH!!!! BEEN PRAYING FOR MIGHTY MOVES OF GOD’S SPIRIT TONITE FOR ALL OF US !!!
Kelley, Olive Branch, MS
The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth. Psalm 145:18
Lynn,Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana: Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 NIV
Harriett, St. Albert Alberta May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord my Rock and my Redeemer. Ps 19:14 NIV
Kari, Fulton, SD
I Timothy 2:1 NLT
I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them.
Courtney, Houma, LA
Philippians 4:13, The Message
Whatever I have, wherever I am, I can make it through anything in the One who makes me who I am.
Chrissy, Clemmons, NC:
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
Diane from Clay Center, KS
“Our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that
far outweighs them all.” 2 Corinthians 4:17
Cathy – Conroe, TX
“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)
Molly, Wilmington, DE
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)
Shannon, Orange County, CA: “Be strong and let your heart take courage all you who hope in the LORD.” –Psalm 31:24, NASB
The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace.
Psalm 29:11 NIV
Andrea, Houston
Isaiah 30:21, NIV
Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”
Marcella
Crosby,TX
Psalm 94:19 Amplified Bible
In the multitude of my anxious thoughts within me, Your comforts cheer and delight my soul!
Melany, Garrison, MO: Since my youth, O God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds. Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your might to all who are to come. Psalm 71:17-18 NIV
Just attended volunteer training at Passion FW! Ps. 84 was read over us.
“How blessed are those who dwell in Your house! They are ever praising You. How blessed is the man whose strength is in You; in whose heart are the highways to Zion!”
–Ps. 84:4-5 (NASB)
Kim, Dickinson ND
“This is to My Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be My disciples.” John 15:8 NIV
Ginny, Cape May, NJ
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:3 NIV
Amy; Tacoma, WA
“This is what the Lord says, “A voice is heard in Ramah, mourning and great weeping; Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because her children are no more.” This is what the Lord says, ” Restrain your voice from weeping and your eyes from tears, for your work will be rewarded;” declares the Lord. “They will return from the land of the enemy.” Jer. 31:15-16; NIV
Teri, Boise
“Perserverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom,he should ask God,who gives generously to all without finding fault,and it will be given to him.”
James 1:4-5NIV
Stacyjo
Spokane, WA
Ephesians 4:29 NIV
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
“March on, my soul; be strong! ” Judges 5:21b (NIV)
Brittany
Moore, OK
“You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; You do not take pleasure in burnt offerings. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, You will not despise.”
Psalm 51:16-17, NIV
Jan
Hawkinsville, GA
Psalm 92:1-2 (NKJV)
1 It is good to give thanks to the LORD,
And to sing praises to Your name, O Most High;
2 To declare Your lovingkindness in the morning,
And Your faithfulness every night
I led them with cords of human kindness, with ties of love; I lifted the yoke from their neck and bent down to feed them.
Hosea 11:4
NIV
Psalm 32:8, “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.” (NIV)
Karin, Johannesburg.
Teach me your way, O Lord and I will walk in your truth; Give me an undivided heart that I may fear your name. Psalm 86:11, NIV
Debbie, Houston – But seek for His kingdom, and these things shall be added to you. Luke 12:31 NAS
Shara, Somerset, CA Psalm 138:8 NIV
The Lord will vindicate me. Your love, Lord, endures forever – do not abandon the works of Your hands.
Allison, Washington, DC
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
Gretta from Alabama: Habakkuk 3:17-18 (NIV)
17 Though the fig tree does not bud
and there are no grapes on the vines,
though the olive crop fails
and the fields produce no food,
though there are no sheep in the pen
and no cattle in the stalls,
18 yet I will rejoice in the LORD,
I will be joyful in God my Savior.
Amy, Colorado Springs:
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom;
all those who practice it have a good understanding.
His praise endures forever!”
– Psalm 111:10, ESV
Beth Davis, Columbus, OH
“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
Thank you for the verse idea Beth! It’s exactly what I need to memorize at this time in my life 🙂
2 Samuel 22:2 NIV
He said, “The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer.