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!
Allison, Burgaw, NC
In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. Proverbs 16:9 NIV
Lauren, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
“How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of hosts!
My soul longs, yes, faints for the courts of the Lord, my heart and flesh sing for joy to the living God.”
Psalm 84:1-2 (ESV)
Lacie, Americus – Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Philippians 2:4 NIV
Kat- Albany, NY
“It does not, therefore, depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy.”
Romans 9:16 NIV
Patti, Halfway, Missouri
You will seek and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13 (NIV)
Paula, Lake Charles – A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare. Proverbs 15:1 (NLT)
Christy in Summit, Ms; “No, the word is very near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart so you may obey it.” Deuteronomy 30:14 NIV
Kate – Ooltewah, TN
10 So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10
NIV
But those who wait upon God get fresh strength. They spread their wings and soar like eagles, they run and don’t get tired,they walk and don’t lag behind. Isaiah 40:31 Message
Kathy, Mansfield, TX
Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits—
who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases,
Ps. 103:2-3 NIV
Gay, White Oak, Texas
“I will provide for their needs before they ask, and I will help them while they are still asking for help.” Isaiah 65:24 (NCV)
Sabrina Lincoln, Nebraska
Pslam 139:5 (NASB)
You have enclosed me behind and before, And laid Your hand upon me.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
Prov.3:5-6 (NIV)
And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know that this love surpasses knowledge- that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:17-19 Stasia~Mexico
Do everything without grumbling or arguing, 15 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 as you hold firmly to the word of life.
Philippians 2:14-16a (NIV)
Lori
Odessa, TX
Ginny
Rice Lake, WI
Psalm 119:15
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.
I heard this verse last week in the Revelation study. It made me think of my mom, who passed away just over two years ago. (I know we aren’t supposed to talk about “why” we chose the verse, I just thought it was odd to pick a verse about the death of saints.)
Paula, Brownwood, Tx
There are six things which the LORD hates, yes, seven which are an abomination to Him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that run rapidly to evil, a false witness who utters lies, and one who spreads strife among brothers.
Proverbs 6:16-19. NASB
Katelyn, Tulsa. “YES LORD, walking in the way of your truth we wait eagerly for you. For your name and renown are the desire of our souls.” Isaiah 26:8 NIV
Yea, Passion Ft Worth!!
Shanelle from Phoenix, AZ
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the LORD, not for human masters.”
Col. 3:23 niv
Sherri, Topeka,KS Colossians 3:12-14
12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
Ginny Ohio
For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever.Amen.KJV
Michelle, Morristown, “Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no will see the Lord.” Hebrews 12:14 (NIV)
Kelli – Fort Gratiot, MI
Psalm 119:45 MSG
“And I’ll stride freely through wide open spaces as I look for your truth and your wisdom;”
Salena, Livonia, MI
I John 3:18 NLT
Dear children, let us stop saying we love each other; let us really show it by our actions.
“A gentle answer will calm a person’s anger,but an unkind answer will cause more anger.”
~Proverbs 15:1 (New Century Version)
Bobbie Jo
San Angelo, TX
Lara, Aubrey TX: “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33 (NIV)
Teach me your way, LORD, that I may rely on your faithfulness;
give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.
Psalm 86:11 NIV
Melody
Myrtle Beach, SC
Stacie, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”
Rebecca, Dallas, TX: “For the word of God is living 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)
Suzanne; Pasadena, Texas
You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. Deuteronomy 6:5
Shelly, PA
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
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Ps. 51:10
Linda – Boerne, Texas
Cleveland, GA
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith, and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God- not by works, so that no one can boast. Eph. 2:8-9
Melissa from Decatur, Tx: “Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 NIV
Evangeline – Loveland, CO
Trust in the Lord, and do good;
Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness.
Delight yourself also in the Lord,
And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Psalm 37:3-4 NKJV
Leslie, Norwood Young America, MN
Phil 2:13 NLT
For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.
Eva, Knoxville- As a dog returns to his vomit, so a fool returns to his folly. Proverbs 26:11(NIV) (In honor of April Fool’s Day I chose this verse:)
Lauren, New York
“Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise!” 1 Chronicles 16:25 NLT
Sandy, Gettysburg, SD: “You have been permitted to understand the secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven, but others have not. To those who are open to my teaching, more understanding will be given, and they will have an abundance of knowledge. But to those who are not listening, even what they have will be taken away from them. That is why I tell these stories, because people see what I do, but they don’t really see. They hear what I say, but they don’t really hear, and they don’t understand.” Matthew 13:11-13 NLT
Christina – Edgewood, Kentucky
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 NIV
Beth, Prairieville. 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
Shawna, Alabama…”His mercies never come to an end;they are new every morning. Great is Your faithfulness. The LORD is my portion, therefore I will hope in Him.” Lamentations 3:23-23 ESV
Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him. Isaiah 64:4 NIV
Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. IPeter 4:10 NIV
Kim, E. Granby, CT: 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
Karen Basham, Lutz, FL: “Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.” 2 Corinthians 5:20 (NASB)
Lisa, Medicine Hat, Canada. “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)
Paula, Brownwood, Tx
There are six things which the LORD hates, yes, seven which are an abomination to Him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that run rapidly to evil, a false witness who utters lies, and one who spreads strife among brothers.
Proverbs 6:16-19
Cathy, La Grande
Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8 ESV
Cassie, Keystone Heights, FL
Isaiah 43:2 NIV
When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers,
they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire,
you will not be burned;
the flames will not set you ablaze.