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!
Fullerton, CA
“(Mothers), do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” Eph 6:4 (NIV)
Darbi, Saltillo, MS
“Delight thyself also in the LORD: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.” Psalm 37:4 KJV
Sarah, Marion, KS, Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised. Romans 4:20-21 (NIV)
Karna – Clarkston, WA
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
(NIV) Colossians 3:12
Terri from Mechanicsville, VA
“But you are a shield around me, O LORD; You bestow glory on me and lift up my head.” Psalms 3:3 (NIV)
Erin, Lolo, MT “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 NIV
Patti, Monument, Colorado
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and of a sound mind.
2 Timothy 2:17
New King James Version
Psalm 119:18
Open my eyes, so that I may see the Wonderful truths in your word.
North Palm Beach, FL
Ephesians 3:20-21 HCSB
“Now to Him who is able to do above and beyond all that we ask or think-according to the power that works in you- to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen”
Julia, The Woodlands, TX
“The members of the council were amazed when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, for they could see that they were ordinary men with no special training in the Scriptures. They also recognized them as men who had been with Jesus.” Acts 4:13 (NLT)
“The LORD will fight for you; you only need to stand still.” Exodus 14:14
Cathy, Mtn. Grove, MO
“Am I now trying to win the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a slave of Christ.” Gal 1:10
Patty, Granite Bay, CA James 1:19-20 NIV “My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to be come angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.”
Laura, Nebraska
Proverbs 31:10-12 NKJV
Who can find a virtuous wife?
For her worth is far above rubies. The heart of her husband safely trusts her; So he will have no lack of gain. She does him good and not evil
All the days of her life.
Joyce, Exeter,RI
“Trust in him at all times, ye people, pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. Selah” Psalms 62:8 (KJV)
Romona, East Alton
Then shall your light break forth like the dawn, and your healing shall spring up speedily; Your righteousness shall go before you; The Glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard. Isaiah 58:8 (ESV)
Praise God! How I love scripture memory!
Carla, Lock Haven PA – “For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they render you neither useless nor unfruitful in the true knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.” 2 Peter 1:8 NASB
Susan, Cumberland,RI
“Trust in him at all times, ye people, pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. Selah” Psalms 62:8 (KJV)
Jane, Normal IL 2 Samuel 7:18
Then King David went in and sat before the LORD and said, ‘Who am I, O Lord GOD, and what is my house, that you have brought me thus far?’” ESV
(Inspired by Proverbs 31 Ministries today) Thanks!
Stephanie, Newport Beach, CA
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
John 14:27 ESV
I John 1:5b
NIV
God is light, in him there is no darkness at all.
Deirdre Russell
Atlanta, GA
“But as for me, it is good to be near God.
I have made the Sovereigh LORD my refuge;
I will tell of all your deeds.” Psalm 73:28 (NIV)
Jill in Trussville, Alabama
The Lord is my light and my salvation–whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life–whom shall I be afraid?
Psalm 27:1 NIV
Hey Siesta-mate – let’s all be praying for each other as we memorize Ps 27:1 together!
Heather, Whittier, CA
Fran, Stedman
Tania C. from Amarillo, Texas.
Barbara, Warner Robins
Myung, Korea
Jane, St. Louis
Pam, Hendersonville, NC Psalm 27:14-Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord. KJV
Marian
Blackshear, GA
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are – yet was without sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:15-16 NIV
Thank you Marian…I needed to hear this today!!
Amy, Cherry Hill, NJ: He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs in his arms, holding them close to his heart. He will gently lead the mother sheep with their young. Isaiah 40:11, NLT
SKay, Possum Kingdom Lake, Texas
2 Timothy 1:7
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and lof love and of a sound mind.” NKJV
Darcy H., Northern Virginia: When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble. Proverbs 4:12 NIV
Melanie, Amherst, MA
“By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been encircled for seven days.”
Hebrews 11:30 NASB
7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge,
but fools[c] despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:7 NIV
Stacey, Albuquerque, NM 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. I Cor 15:58 NIV
Cindy, Wapakoneta, Ohio
“At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, decieved and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us generiously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that having been justifed by His grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life. This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these thigns, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.”
Titus 3:3-8 (NIV)
Amy – Gallipolis, OH –
Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation. Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky… PHIL 2:14-15 (NIV)
(Today is my birthday – yay!)
Christina, Egenhausen: 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 in White Salmon
Isaiah 40:26
Lift up your eyes on high
And see who has created these stars,
The One who leads forth their host by number;
He calls them all by name;
Because of the greatness of His might and
the strength of his Power
Not one of them is missing.
“Whoever does not love, does not know God, because God is love.” 1 John 4:8 NIV
Ashley from Alma Ks
colossians 1:15-16 KJV
“who is the image of the invisible God, the first born of every creature. For by him were all things created that are in heaven, and that are in earth visible and invisible, whetr they be thrones or dominions or principalitites or powers: all things were created by him and for him.”
Auburndale, FL
But godliness with contentment is great gain.
1 Timothy 6:6 NIV
Sarah Noah, Canoga Park, CA – “The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but those things which are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law.” – Deuteronomy 29:29 NKJV
“Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourself fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”
1 Cor 15:58 (NIV)
Susan, Bradenton, FL
Psalm 63:5 NLT
You satisfy me more than the richest of foods. I will praise You with songs of joy.
Betty Fulkerson, Montgomery, Tx. Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters; you must all be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to get angry. Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires. James 1: 19-20. Thank you Lord for all you have done for my daughter this past week. I love you with all my heart, mind, soul and strength.
Jennifer, Salina KS
And I pray that you being rooted and established in love may have power together with all the Lord’s holy people.
Ephesiasn 17b-18a
My husband is now my memory partner – the Lord does amazing things in marriages! MIRACLES!
Jennifer; Knoxville, TN: See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalms 139:24 NIV
Glenna, Cumberland House, SK “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow, it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart” HEBREWS 4:12 NIV
Linda, Blue Springs, MO:
“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.” Romans 12:14-18 ESV
Suzanne T. from LaGrange, GA: “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, failthful in prayer…” Romans 12:12 NIV
Laura, Little Rock. “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 1984)
Missy
Stillwater, OK
The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”
Exodus 14:14 (New International Version)
Jerri Cookeville,Tn
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1