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!
Kendra – Middle East
“But go and learn that what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” Matthew 9:13 NIV
Lori
Fort Campbell, KY
This is the day the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24
Abby – Vacaville, CA
This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 118:24
Rebecca, Pineville, LA
And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. 2 Cor. 3:18 (NIV, 2011)
April, Montana “O Lord,You are so good, so ready to forgive, so full of unfailing love for all who ask your aid.” Psalm 86:5
Jen, Knoxville, TN
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 (NIV)
Tiffany, Sandwich, IL: 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
“For all men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord stand forever.” 1 Peter 1: 24-25 (NIV)
Allie, Sulphur – For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son so that whosoever beleiveth in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.
John 3:16 KJV
Julie~ Livermore, CA
“Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.” Ephesians 4:2 NLT
Lisa H, NC
It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; He will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed. Deuteronomy 31:8 ESV
Robin
Thorndale, PA
My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.
James 1:19 (NIV)
Brenda, Collinston, La. For you are not a true Jew just because you were born of Jewish parents or because you have gone through the ceremony of circumcision. No, a true Jew is one who’s heart is right with God. And true circumcision is not merely obeying the letter of the law; rather, it is a change of heart produced by God’s spirit. And a person with a changed heart seeks praise from God, not from people. Romans 2:28-29 NLT
Vicki,Burton, Michigan
Isaiah 61:10
“I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, My soul will exult in my God. For He hath clothed me with garments of salvation, He has wrapped me with a robe of righteousness. As a bridegroom decks himself with garland, and as a bride adorns herself with jewels.”
But while he[Joseph] thought on these things behold the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying…
Mt1:20
KJV
Kae H
Jacksonville
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Traci, Knoxville, TN
(continuing Psalm 62). . . verses 10-12 (NET)
Do not trust in what you can gain by oppression! Do not put false confidence in what you can gain by robbery! If wealth increases, do not become attached to it! God has declared one principle; two principles I have heard: God is strong, and you O Lord, demonstrate loyal love. For you repay men for what they do.
Loganville, GA
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Ephesians 6:1 NKJV
Carolynn, Holland, MI James 1:2-3 “Consider it pure joy my brothers when you face trials of many kinds, because you know that he testing of your faith develops perseverance.”(NIV)
Emma, Olathe, KS
Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise.
James 5:13
Melissa, Houston, TX, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
Philippians 4:6 (NIV)
Bunny from Fithian, IL:
For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, so that you don’t grow weary and lose heart. Hebrews 12:3 HCSB
Susan, Longmont, CO
John 3:30 NIV
He must become greater, I must become less.
Isaiah 7:9 b -“If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.” (NIV)
Amy Toney, Houston: Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him and He will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun. Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret. – Psalm 37:5-7a
Karen
Tucson, Arizona
Romans 4:18 The Message
“When everything was hopeless, Abraham believed anyway, deciding to live not on the basis of what he saw he COULDN’T do, but on what God said HE WOULD do.”
Ephesians 6:10-18 NIV
Finally be strong in the Lord,and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood,but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world,and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes,you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everthing, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist,with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.in addtion to all this, take up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of god. and pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kind of prayers and requests. and with this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
Skylar, Collinston, La. All scripture is God breathed and is used for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NIV
I’m so late (been out of town/no computer)Kelly, Kimberly: Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (NIV)
Not to change the subject. Just got back from hosing the Priscilla Shirer simulcast. She is fantastic, amazing, and full of energy for the Lord. If you get a chance GO GO GO and see and here this wonderful sister.
Worship was great.
Susan, Ellensburg
Psalm 32:7 NASB
“You are my hiding place, You preserve me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance.”
Janae – Riverside, PA – “Psalm 119:45(NIV) “I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts.”
He is before ALL things, and in Him ALL things hold together ~ Colossians 1:17 NIV
Sarah, Greensboro, NC
“Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see.” Hebrews 11:1 (NLT)
Rene Hollingsworth
Royse City, TX
Do your work with enthusiasm. Work as if you were serving the Lord, not as if you were serving only men and women.
Ephesians 6:7
Ruth, Providence Philippians 4:10-16, ESV
I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble. And you Philippians yourselves know that in the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving, except you only. Even in Thessalonica you sent me help for my needs once and again.
Suzanne, East Bernard, TX (I have decided to start memorizing the book of Philippians. Here we go.)
“Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons. Grade and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now,being confident of this , that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since i have you in my heart, for whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with me. God can testify how i long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus. And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ-to the glory and praise of God.” Philippians 1:1-11 NIV
Janet
Fuquay Varina, NC
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written: “For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” Romans 8:36 NIV
Michelle Fallston, MD
“A thousand may fall at your side, And ten thousand at your right hand; but it shall not come near you.” NKJV
Linda – Annville, KY
As for God, His way is perfect:
The Lord’s word is flawless;
He shields all who take refuge in Him.
2 Samuel 22:31
MY GOODNESS! OVER 2,000 MARK….HOW MANY WORDS ARE THERE IN THE BIBLE…I THINK WE COVERED THEM ALL
yOUR WORD is Truth. John 17:17
Susan, Canton, Mi
“Jesus looked at them and said, with man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matt 19:26 (NIV)
Beverly, Des Moines
Isaiah 40:31 NLT
But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.
They will soar high on wings like eagles.
They will run and not grow weary.
They will walk and not faint.
Paula. Earlham
“For if you confess with your mouth
that Jesus is Lord and believe with your
heart that God raised him from the dead,
you will be saved.” NLT Romans 10:9
Heather, Leawood, Kansas: Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him. Psalm 62:5 (NIV).
Janice Topeka,K
NIV – Phil. 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything but in everything y prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
Psalm 19:14 (NIV)
Angela, Amarillo, TX
Psalm 84:11 (Amplified)
For the Lord God is a Sun and Shield; the Lord bestows [present] grace and favor and [future] glory (honor, splendor, and heavenly bliss)! No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.
Kathy Pensacola
Ephesians 3:20-21 (NIV)
20 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, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
Faithful is He who calls you, and He also will bring it to pass.
1 Thessalonians 5:24 NASB