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!
Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV
The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave or forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.
Cathy, Loxahatchee, FL
Courtney – Tyler, TX.
Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you – unless, of course, you fail the test? 2 Corinthians 13:5. NIV
Brandee, White House, TN “Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs.” Jonah 2:8 NIV
Lee’s Summit, MO
“For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline.”
2 Timothy 2:7 NASB
Cheryl, Redlands, CA
2 Corinthians 5:20 (NIV) “We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.”
Katie, Madison – ” Lift up your eyes on high and see who has created these stars, the One who leads forth their host by number. He calls them all by name; because of the greatness of His might and the strength of His power, not one of them is missing.” Isaiah 40:26 NASB
Marceil, Cedar Rapids, IA Colossians 1:11 “strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience, joyously” (NASV)
Deanna, Safford, AZ – 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)
Judy, Montgomery “For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.” II Tim 1:7 NIV
Kate, Charlottesville
2 Chronicles 20:17 NIV
“You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you…Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out and face them tomorrow and the Lord will be with you.”
Norman, OK
Psalm 34:10 NLT
Even the strong young lions sometimes go hungry, but those who trust in the LORD will lack no good thing.
Cari, Huntington, WV
The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease.
Lamentations 3:22 NLT
Valerie, Altoona, IA
The LORD watches over you – the LORD is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. Psalm 121:5-6, NIV
Stephanie, Queen City: “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”
Matthew 6:34 (NKJV)
Tiffany, Columbus: “Oh, Taste and see that the Lord is good. Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.” Psalm 34:8(ESV).
Brenda, LaPalma, Ca.
“Immediately the boy’s father cried out and said, “I do believe; help my unbelief.” Mark 24:NAS
Kristy from Port Angeles, Washington
Ephesians 2:8
For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God.
Katherine, Charlottesville, VA
“Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need” (Heb. 4:16 – NKJV).
2 Timothy 1:7 NLT
For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.
Lesley – Des Moines, IA
2 Corinthians 4:1 (NIV)
Therefore, since through God’s mercey we have this ministry, we do not lose heart.
Lynn, Louisville
The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
Proverbs 15:28 (NASB)
James 1:19 “Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger”
Staci, Holland MI
Christine from Fort Myers, Florida
The Lord God carried you, as a man caries his son, in all ways you went until you came to this place.
Deuteronomy 1:31
Kristi, Puyallup:
Ephesians 1:6 (NIV)
– to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves.
Jane, St. Louis
Psalm 27:1
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
Myung, Korea
Katie, NYC: eal me, O LORD, and I will be healed; Save me and I will be saved, For You are my praise. Jeremiah 17:14 NASB
Shawn, Whitesboro
Psalm 117, NIV
1 Praise the LORD, all you nations;
extol him, all you peoples.
2 For great is his love toward us,
and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever.
Praise the LORD.[a]
Kat, Clarkesville, GA
“I have heard of You by the hearing of the ear; But now my eye sees You.”
Job 42:5 (NAS)
Alicia, Ft.Wayne, IN: “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them.” Romans 8:28, NLT
Lana, Laurel, Nebraska
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
Megan: Satellite Beach, FL
Colossians 3: 12-15
Since God chose you to be the holy people He loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you.
Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.
Above all clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony.
And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts.
Mary Beth, St. Louis
“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 don’t remember if I posted last night or not, so please forgive me if this is a duplicate:
Lauren, Kentucky; Jeremiah 33:3, NIV, “Call to me and I will answer you, and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” =)
1 Peter 3:10 (NLT)
The scriptures say,
“If you want a happy life and good days, keep your tongue from speaking evil and keep your lips from telling lies.”
Jennifer, Oklahoma City, OK
Humble yourselves therefore under God’s mighty hand that He may lift you up in due time. Cast all your cares on Him because He cares for you.
1Peter 5:6-7 NIV
Rose, Dallas
Philippians 3:10a (Amplified Bible)
For my determined purpose is that I may know Him that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving and recognizing and understanding the wonders of His Person more strongly and more clearly
Jennifer – Milford, OH
Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.
Ephesians 4:29 NLT
Joy, Altadena, CA
Oh! May the God of green hope fill you up with joy, fill you up with peace, so that your believing lives, filled with the life-giving energy of the Holy Spirit, will brim over with hope! Romans 15:13 MSG
Tiffani, Walla Walla
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. I Corinthians 16:13 NIV
Megan S.–Kansas City, KS
Psalm 63:3 NIV
Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you.
‘Let your conversations be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” Colossians 4:6 NIV
Jolinda, Kearney
Deuteronomy 1:11 (NIV)
May the Lord, the God of your fathers,
increase you a thousand times and
bless you as he has promised !
Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom. All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom. Praise him forever.
Psalm 111:10 NLT
Judy, Manassas Va
Lydia, Norman, OK
Psalm 100:3 (amplified version)
“Know (perceive, recognize, and understand with approval) that the Lord is God! It is He who has made us, not we ourselves [and we are His]! We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.”
Lisa, Olympia
John 14:1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in Me.” (NIV)
Karen, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!
2 Cor 5:17 (NIV)
Kristi, Lenoir City, TN
Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragarant offering and a sacrifice to God.
Ephesians 5:1-2
NIV 1984
from Magnolia, TX
Because He himself suffered when He was tempted,He is able to help those who are being tempted.
Hebrews 2:18
Lexington, NC
Proverbs 3:7-8 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones. NIV
Christina, Longmont CO
And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
2 Corinthians 9:8 NIV