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!
Donise, Longmont, CO No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him. 1 Cor 2:9 NIV, Sarah, I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength. Phil 4:13 NLT
Becca, Salem, OR
“To the roots of the mountains I sank down;
the earth beneath barred me in forever.
But you, LORD my God,
brought my life up from the pit.”
Jonah 2:6
Sharon San Diego Ca, NKJV Isaiah 26 :3
You will keep him in perfect peace Whose mind is stayed on YOU because he trusts in YOU
Keep me safe , O God, for in you I take refuge.- Psalm 16:1 NIV
Debbie
Cameron,Mo
Rejoice evermore.
I Thessalonians 5:16
Carrie, Fort Mill, SC
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 NASB
Psalm 66:20 (NIV) Praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld his love from me.
Julie Springfield MO
Joh 15:12 This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. (RSV)
Jayne, NC
Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Colossians 4:6 NIV
Jeni, White Bluff, TN
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. James 1:5, NIV
Veronica,Atlanta, georgia Yes, lord, walking in the way of your truth, we wait eagerly for you. for your name and your renown are the desires of our souls. Isaiah 26:8 (NIV)
Continuing in Isaiah 40….
You who bring good tidings to Zion, go up on a mountain.
You who bring good tidings to Jerusalem, lift up your voice with a shout, lift it up, do not be afraid; say to the towns of Judah, “Here is your God!”
Isaiah 40:9 NIV
Melana Cummings
Sheridan Wyoming
Tracey Walnut Hill, FL
He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8 NKJ
Little Rock, AR
“He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, that we might become the righteousness of God.”
II Corinthians 5:21
Gay Beck
Plain City, OH
Psalm 4:8 (NIV)
I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.
Myung, Korea:
The Lord is my light and my salvation- whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life- of 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.
Jill in Trussville, Alabama
Barbara, Warner Robins
Jane, St. Louis
Eposi, Houston, TX
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. Hebrews 12:2-3 (NIV)
(P.S. Those are my two verses for the month but I will still check in on the 15th)
Gretchen, Buffalo, NY
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” Proverbs 16:3 (NIV)
Kim, Richmond, Tx,”and to know this love that surpasses knowledge – that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God,” Eph 3:19, NIV
“Live a life of love, just as the Messiah loved us and gave Himself for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.”
Ephesians 5:2
Heather-Sonora
April Lopez, BonneyLake, Wa
Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; he rises to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him!
Isaiah 30:18 NIV
Alli
College Station-Phi Lamb
“Indeed, while following the way of Your judgments, O Lord, we have waited for You eagerly;
Your name, even Your memory, is the desire of our souls.” Isaiah 26:8 NASB
Kadie, Tinley Park
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.
James 3:17 (NIV)
“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
Lisa D., Alpharetta, GA
“…and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.” Ephesians 6:15 (NIV)
Starla, Parsons, KS
This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.
1 John 1:5 NASB
Sherrie, Spokane WA
Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths.
Bonnie,Center Line,MI
God is our refuge and strength,
an ever present help in trouble.
Psalm 46:1
posting for my friend, Sandy R., Eatonton, GA
“…and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.” Ephesians 6:15 (NIV)
Angie, Loveland. 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
Beth this was my daughters school memory verse recently and I just love it so I will learn it this week with you. Praying for you
Angie
Angela, Covington, GA
“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”
Psalm 139:23-24 NIV
Isaiah 61:3
Cynthia, Massanutten, VA
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” – John 15:5 (NIV)
Tacoma, WA. John 15:5, ESV. “I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.”
Rhonda, Bolivar MO
Consider it pure joy WHENever you face trials of many kinds because you know that the testing of your faith develops perserverance. Perserverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complets not lacking in anything. James 1:2-4 NIV
melissa
greer, sc
Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.
Genesis 28:15 (ESV)
Rachelle, Long Island
I will be careful to lead a blameless life–when will you come to me? I will conduct the affairs of my house with a blameless heart. Psalm 101:2 tniv
Mary, Pierre SD
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
1Peter 5:7 NIV
Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ. Gal.1:10
Brenda- Towson MD
Above all, love each other deeply because love covers a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8 NIV
Beth, Toronto. 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
Christy, Orlando, KJV-Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Debbie
Fisherville, Ky.
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
Hebrews 11:1 NIV
Catherine, Montgomery.
Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.
1 Corinthians 13:7 NLT
Vivian
Birmingham, AL
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
Michele, Weber City, VA
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
Galatians 5:1 (NIV)
Lis, London: All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God. 2Corinthians 4:15 (NIV)
Brittany, Dallas
“Speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Him who is the Head, that is, Christ.” (Ephesians 4:15, NIV)
Andrea, Saskatchewan Canada
You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is good for you. And even though “I am allowed to do anything,” I must not become a slave to anything. ~ 1 Cor 6:12, NLT
Sue – Pasadena, TX – “The LORD will give strength to His people; The LORD will bless His people with peace.”
Psalm 29:11 NKJV