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!
For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. Col. 1:19-20
Kristen Keeling from Covington, Ga:
In light of April 1st, I thought this was appropriate-
“A wise woman strengthens her family, but a foolish woman destroys hers by what she does.” Proverbs 14:1 (NCV)
Beth, I needed that Scripture today! I’m sharing yours!
Valerie, Louisville – “Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” 1 Corinthians 15:58
Michelle, Houston “Listen, O daughter, consider and give ear: Forget your people and your Father’s house. The King is enthralled by your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord.” Psalm 45:10-11 NIV — Finishing Breaking Free this week!!
“so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.”
Isaiah 55:11 NIV
Rebecca
Julian, NC
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV
Carolyn – Charlotte, NC
Siobhan, Austin, AR “Consequently, He is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through Him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.” Heb. 7:25 ESV
Ft. Pierce
Isaiah 55:8-9 (NIV)
For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord.
As the heavens are higher than the earth,
so are my ways higher than your ways
and my thoughts than your thoughts.
Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the LORD, because you know your labor in the Lord is not in vain. 1 Cor 15:58 NIV
Isaiah 33:6, “He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is the key to this treasure.” NIV
Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. (Psalm 62:8 TNIV)
Susan, Jonesboro, AR
I am certain that I will see the LORD’s goodness
in the land of the living.
Wait for the LORD, be courageous and let your heart be strong.
Wait for the LORD.
Psalm 27:13-14 HCSB
Jeannette from Ellicott City, MD
Psalm 112:10 NLT Last verse in this passage!
The wicked will see this and be infuriated.
They will grind their teeth in anger;
they wil slink away, their hopes thwarted.
Lisa, Little Elm, TX
Get rid of all bitterness, rage, and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Ephesians 4:31-32 NIV
Odessa, TX
“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” Colossians 3:17 NIV
Bonnie, Alexandria, LA “He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is the key to this treasure.” Isaiah 33:6 NIV
katie, nc
Matthew 10:39 nkjv
He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for my sake will find it.
He says, “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 (New International Version
Nightingale
Miami, FL
Ephesians 3:20-21
“now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.”
1st Thessalonians 5:24 (NIRV)
The One who has chosen you is faithful. He will do all these things.
Linda Lexington, KY
Thanks to Deborah in Canada and Travis’s song DO IT LORD
Tracy
Charlotte, NC
“All things are lawful for me, but not all things are profitable. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be mastered by anything.”
1 Corinthians 6:12 NASB
Patti, Colorado Springs
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” John 10:10 (NIV)
Kathy, Cochran, GA
Jesus said, “I also don’t judge you guilty. You may go now, but don’t sin anymore.”
John 8:11 (NCV)
Aquilla,
Do not be afraid, for I am with you;
I will bring your children from the east
and gather you from the west. Isaiah 43:5 (NIV)
Laura from canton MI
Psalm 121:1 I will lift my eyes to the mountains, where shall my help come from.
Anna, Tyler Texas
Hebrews 2:1 (NIV)
“We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.”
POSTING FOR MY DAUGTER:
Ella Grace (8), Tyler, Texas
Hebrews 2:1 (NIV)
“We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.”
*working on the same scripture for fun.*
Megan, Wolcott, IN: Without faith it is impossible to please God. Hebrews 11:6 NIV
Megan, Greenwood, IN: “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
Lisa, Brazoria, TX “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.” Colossians 3:16
Kathryn, Louisville, KY
“Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”
Psalm 23:6 (NASB)
Sandi H., Holt, MO, “She seldom reflects on the days of her life, because God keeps her occupied with gladness of heart.” (NIV; pronouns changed)
Ola Mae, Cedar Park 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
Laurie, Lubbock, TX: “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 grow faint.” Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)
Shannon- Charlotte, NC: But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do. Galatians 5:16-17 ESV
Robyn, Wichita: Let us throw off everything that hinders us and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Hebrews 12:1 NIV
Vanessa from Victoria Texas
Praise our God, O peoples,
let the sound of his praise be heard;
he has preserved our lives
and kept our feet from slipping.
Psalm 66:8-9 NIV
Joyce Ellis
Ooltewah, TN
“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.”
Psalm 16:11 (KJV)
Cheryl, Concord, NC –
“Finally all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart and a humble mind.
Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling but, on the contrary – Bless! For to this you were called that you may obtain a blessing.”
I Peter 3:8-9 ESV
Beth Mankato, MN
This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.
Romans 3:22-24 NIV
Esta justicia de Dios llega, mediante la fe en Jesucristo, a todos los que creen. De hecho, no hay distinción, pues todos han pecado y están privados de la gloria de Dios, pero por su gracia son justificados gratuitamente mediante la redención que Cristo Jesús efectuó.
Romanos 3:22-24 NVI
Kathleen, Ashland. “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
Carol, Lubbock, TX
“He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.” Psalm 91:4 NIV
Julie/Deer Park, TX/ “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1st Thess.5:16-18
Hope, Loxley, AL: I Thess. 4:15-18
15 For we say this to you by a revelation from the Lord: We who are still alive at the Lord’s coming will certainly have no advantage over those who have fallen asleep.16 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the archangel’s voice, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 Then we who are still alive will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air; and so we will always be with the Lord. 18 Therefore encourage one another with these words.
Teresa, Peoria, IL
2Cor. 5:15, NIV: “And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves, but for him who died for them and was raised again.”
Sandi H., Holt, MO “She seldom reflects on the days of her life, because God keeps her occupied with gladness of heart.” Ecclesiastes 5:20 (NIV; pronouns changed)
Whitney; Hamptonville, NC: “The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with lovingkindness.” Jeremiah 31:3 NIV
and especially those who walk according to the flesh in the lust of uncleanness and despise authority. They are presumptuous, self-willed. They are not afraid to speak evil of dignitaries. 2 Peter 2:10, NKJV
Diane, Commerce Twp., MI Do everything in love. 1 Corinthians 14:16 NIV
Lindy, Scott
1 Peter 1:7(NIV) – These have come so that your faith – of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire – may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.
Lisa, Elmhurst, IL
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said: Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you. So we say with confidence, The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
Hebrews 13:5-6 NIV