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!
Sarah Miller, Vancouver WA
Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs.
Jonah 2:8 (NIV)
(Yep, went to Priscilla last night!)
Psalm 46:1 NIV
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
Kelli
Colorado
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
Jodi, Loganville: “Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days” Psalm 90:14, NIV
Dana, Flower Mound TX
Psalm 4:4-5 (NLT)
Do not sin by letting anger gain control over you. Think about it overnight and be silent. Offer proper sacrifices and trust in the Lord.
Kelley, Russellville. “Be ye therefore followers of God as dear children; And Walk in love as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling savor.” Ephesians 5:1-2 KJV.
All scripture is God breathed and useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.
2 Tim 3:16
MSG
Cynda
Newnan
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
Melissa, Spring: Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me. – Psalm 119:133 (NIV)
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Ps 34:18
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
Kathy, Corinth, TX.
May the beloved of the Lord
dwell in security by Him,
Who shields him all the day,
And he dwells between His shoulders.
Deuteronomy 33:12 NASB
Tammy, Clarksville, TN: “Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs.” Jonah 2:8
This is the verse that Priscilla Shirer mentioned at the simulcast this weekend. Great verse!
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength: Isaiah 26:3 KJV
Cindy, Dallas TX
Priscilla Mesa, Arizona
But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions – it is by grace you have been saved.
Ephesians 2:4 NIV
I Corinthians 15:58 (NIV)
“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.”
Michele from Cumming, GA
But those who wait on the Lord will find new strength.
They will fly high on wings like eagles.
They will run and not grow weary.
They will walk and not faint.
Isaiah 40:31 NIV
Andrea
Chester, VA
Psalm 18:28
You, O LORD, keep my lamp burning;
my God turns darkness into light.
Deb K. Sterling Hts: Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:9-12 NIV
Lisa, Glenview, IL
The Lord is my rock…my strength, in whom I will trust. (NIV)
Stephanie; Ogden; Then you will know that I am the LORD; those who hope in Me will not be disappointed. Isaiah 49:23; NIV
Kay Zimmel Everett, Wa
But each day the Lord pours his unfailing love upon me, and through each night I sing his songs, praying to God who gives me life. Psalm 42:8 NLT Bible
Lamentations 3:21-26 (NIV)
“Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: 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. I say to myself: “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for Him”. The Lord is good to those whose hope is in Him, to the one who seeks Him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.”
Allison, Ruston
Psalms 84:11 (LB)
“For Jehovah God is our light and our protector. He gives us grace and glory. No good thing will He withold from those who walk along his path.”
Vicki, Corpus Christi, Body of Christ, Tx…Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, 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. 1Cor 15:58. Niv Standing with my Siesta’s in Christ!
For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God. 2 Cor. 1:20
Peace I leave with you, my (own) peace I give and bequeath to you.Not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. (Stop allowing yourselves to become agitated and disturbed, and do not permit yourselves to be fearful and intimidated and cowardly and unsettled.
John14:27 The Amplified Version
Deneen, Pittsburgh ” Let your conversations be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” Colossians 4:6 NIV
Suzanne, Tucson, AZ
“Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.”
-Ecclesiastes 7:9 (NIV)
Ronda, Kingman, AZ.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Jeremiah 29:11, NIV
Roxanne, Greenwood, LA, Jeremiah 9:23-24, KJV: “Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD.”
Shannon, Greenville- “Your beauty should not come from outward adornment. Instead it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.” 1 Peter 3:4
I am camping and fishing and can only get on line out here on the lake, so I am using Beth’s verse this week!
Lacey, Bath, PA
Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ.
Eph. 4:15, ESV
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed;[we are perplexed, but not in despair; 11 Co 4:8
Marlene, Chicago, IL. “For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.” 2 Chronicles 16:9
Wendy, FL~ And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him,who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 NIV
Lindsey -Dothan, AL
You rejoice now in this, though now for a short time you have had to struggle in various trials..
~ 1 Peter 1:6 (will memorize v 7 on the 15th)
Marcie- Frisco, TX
Therefore, dear brothers, let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor will not be in vain. I Cor. 15:58 NIV
Natalie, Houston
When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 NIV
Susan from Vilonia, AR
“This then is how we know we belong to the truth, and how we set our hearts at rest in His presence whenever our hearts condemn us. For God is greater than our hearts, and He knows everything.” I John 3:19-20 NIV
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Numbers 33:2 NIV
At the LORD’S command Moses recorded the stages in their journey. This is their journey by stages:…
Debbie
Hickory, NC
“Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name!” Psalm 103:1
Jill, Danville, KY
Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments.
Deut 7:9 (NIV)
Not that I speak in regard to need for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content.
Phillipians 4:11
April, Lake Charles, LA Because I could use some perseverance about now: “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
Lori-Sulphur, Test all things, hold fast to what is good. 1Thessalonians 5:4 KJV
1 Corinthians 10:23 (HCSB)
“Everything is permissible,” but not everything is helpful. “Everything is permissible,” but not everything builds up.
Colleen
Calgary, Canada
Ruth, Coeur d Alene Idaho
Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. It gave me great joy to have some brothers come and tell about your faithfulness to the truth and how you continue to walk in the truth. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. 3 John 2-4
God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end. Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NLB)