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!
Dora, Houston, TX
I love you, O Lord, My strenghth.
-Psalm 18:1 (NIV)
“For everyone to whom much is given, of him much shall be required.” Luke 12:48 (NIV)
Bombey, Houston Cast all your anxiety on Him becaue He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 NIV84
Barbara, Warner Robins, GA
Psalm 27:11 NCV
Lord, teach me your ways and guide me to do what is right because I have enemies.
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.
Jill in Trussville, Alabama
Myung, Korea
Jane, St. Louis
Soorin
Eugene, OR
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
Ginger, Columbus: “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” Matthew 7:13-14 NIV
Sally Crystal Springs, MS KJV
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself: that where I am, there ye may be also.
Tammy N. – Lubbock, TX
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
Ashley, Huntsville, AL: “…continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.”
Colossians 2:7 (NIV)
Westwood hills, Kansas
Psalm 16:11- The Message
” Now you’ve got my feet on the life path,
all radiant from the shining of your face.
Ever since you took my hand,
I’m on the right way.”
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.
Matthew 28:19-20 (NAS)
Kelli in Ohio (who is reading Radical right now and will never read these verses the same way again!)
Shelly, Portland, OR
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.
Acts 4:12 (NIV)
Erin Foster Northville, MI “The One who calls you is faithful, and HE will do it”
1 Thessalonians 5:24, NIV
Viv Clovis CA
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely,whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”
Rachel, Orlando
“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
Letty, Puyallup, WA
!Cor 15:57-58 (NASB)
Thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord.
Carol, Santa Maria “ 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 keep putting off my verse, because yours is so good.
Amanda, Hoyt, KS “Know this, my beloved brother: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger.” James 1:19 (ESV)
Jennifer, Florida “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
Amanda W. Kelowna, BC, Canada
“Everything is permissable-but not everything is beneficial. Everything is permissable-but not everything is constructive. Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others.” 1 Corinthians 10:23-24 NIV
Celia, Athens, AL
“For this is what the Lord has commanded us:
‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles,
that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’ When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and honored the word of the Lord; and all who were appointed for eternal life believed.” Acts 13: 47-48
Rachel, Blairsville, GA: Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature. Romans 13:14 NIV.
Pam, Holt “Going through the motions doesn’t please You, a flawless performance is nothing to You. I learned God-worship when my pride was shattered. Heart-shattered lives ready for love don’t for a moment escape God’s notice.” Psalm 51:16 & 17, The Message
Sara, Great Bend, KS
A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.
Proverbs 29:11 NIV
Lenna, York, Nebraska.
James 4:7 ” Submit yourself therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you” ( KJV)
Amber, Fort Collins, CO
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12
Melody from Crystal Springs:
John 14:3(New Living Translation)
When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am.
Suzanne G. – Galion, Ohio
Suzanne G. – Galion, Ohio
But thanks be to God who always leads us in His triumph in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place.
2 Cor 2:14 NAS
Carrie, Logan. “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10 NIV
Kim ~ Niceville, FL
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.
Therefore honor God with your body.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NIV)
Blessed are all who fear the Lord, and walk in his way. Ps 128:1 NIV
See you tonight in Fresno!
Margo, Burlington Ontario “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 labour in the Lord is not in vain.” 1 Cor 15:58 NIV.
Kristina, MN
“My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” ~ Psalm 73:26 (NKJV)
Becky, Biloxi.
Jesus said “Get behind me, Satan! You do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men.”
Catherine in Fresno, CA Can’t wait to see you tonight!!
Romans 5:1 NLT
Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done
The Lord is like a father to his children ,tender and compassionate to those who fear him. For he knows how weak we are, he remembers that we are only dust. Psalm 103:13-14
Mandi, Bryant, AR
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
Hebrews 11:1 NIV
Connie
Austin TX
James 1:6 NIV
6 But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.
Linda
Madison, MS
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
Ephesians 6:18 NIV
Granger, IN
Psalm 37:31 (last time I memorized verse 30) The law of his God is in his heart; his feet do not slip. NIV
Psalm 139:7 Where can I go from your spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?
Heather
Cleveland Ga
Karen
Rochester, MN
1 Peter 1:8 NLT
You love him even though you have never seen him. Though you do not see him now, you trust him; and you rejoice with a glorious, inexpressible joy.
Cassandra, Mars Hill, NC If you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9 HCSB
Pam, Birmingham.
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
Janet
Enid, OK
Psalm 71:14 NASB
But as for me, I will hope continually,
And will praise You yet more and more.
Zechariah 10:1 Ask the LORD for rain
In the time of the latter rain.
The LORD will make flashing clouds;
He will give them showers of rain,
Grass in the field for everyone.
Forgot my reference:
Becky, Biloxi. Jesus said “Get behind me, Satan! You do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men.” March 8:33 NIV
Andi Lincoln NE
His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness.
2 Pt. 1:3 NIV
“Blessed are those who wait for Him.”
Isaiah 30:18 NIV
Heather Aberdeen SD
Anne – Johnson City, TN
Psalm 11:1-3 (ESV)
In the LORD I take refuge; how can you say to my soul, “Flee like a bird to your mountain, For behold the wicked bend the bow; they have fitted their arrow to the string to shoot in the dark at the upright in heart. If the foundations are destroyed what can the righteous do?”