Hey, Darling Things! I am on my way to our Little Rock Living Proof Live with much joy, anxiousness, and anticipation and pure-dee desperation for Jesus to show up. He’s all we’ve got to offer. And, gloriously, He’s all we need.
Don’t even think of dropping out of our Scripture Memory Team! If you let the Word dwell in you richly, I promise you that, when this calendar year closes, you will have experienced a completely different 12 months than you would have if you’d let your own opinions, agendas, quandaries, fears, feelings, insecurities, and bondage dwell in you richly. God’s Word WORKS. He sends it forth with accomplishing power. Don’t just memorize the words. BELIEVE THEM. Take them all the way to your heart and apply them to your real, live experience.
My verse this time around is one I’ve loved for a long time, especially as it’s worded in the NIV, but I’ve never committed it to memory. You’re welcome to join me if you don’t have another one planned. Here goes:
Beth, Houston. “Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; He rises to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for Him!” Isaiah 30:18 NIV
I love you guys. Stay with it, Sisters! Jesus is so worthy.
Darcy, Northern Virginia. Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. Psalm 86:11 NIV
I John 1:8 If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. NIV
Colima, Klamath Falls, OR
Catherine, Puyallup, WA
“Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.”
Romans 4:20-21 NIV
Thomasine, Rio Rancho. Psalm 119:133 NIV
Direct my steps according to your word, let no sin rule over me.
Marta
Southlake, TX
This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us.
1 John 3:16 NIV
Valerie, Pflugerville, TX
Be at rest once more, O my soul,
for the Lord has been good to you.
Psalm 116:7 NIV
Carmen, Summersville, WV “Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; He rises to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for Him!” -Isaiah 30:18 NIV
Allison, Kalamazoo MI
The cowering prisoners will soon be set free;
they will not die in their dungeon,
nor will they lack bread.
For I am the LORD your God,
who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar—
the LORD Almighty is his name.
I have put my words in your mouth
and covered you with the shadow of my hand—
I who set the heavens in place,
who laid the foundations of the earth,
and who say to Zion, ‘You are my people.
Isaiah 51:14-16
Jane – Effingham, IL
that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love,
Ephesians 3:16-17 NKJV
Sandie, Manhattan.
Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. So don’t try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well-developed, not deficient in any way. If you don’t know what you’re doing, pray to the Father. He loves to help. James 1:2-5 The Message
Marion Royse City, TX
Psalm 23 (KJV)
1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
Meggie, Winnipeg, Canada
“Satisfy us each morning with your unfailing love, so we may sing for joy to the end of our lives.” Psalm 90:14 NLT
PatW, Green Bank, WV
“For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; ‘he will lead them to Springs of Living Water.’ ‘And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’ ” Revelation 7:17 NIV.
(I am dedicating this scripture verse to the memory of my dear friend, carole young.)
Helen, Dunmore, WV
God is our refuge and strength and ever present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 NIV.
Peggy, Cheyenne, WY
“Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; He rises to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for Him!” Isaiah 30:18 NIV
Melissa Fort Myers, Florida
I will not leave you as orphans; I am coming to you. John 14:18
Renee, Calgary, Canada
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Rom 5:8 NIV
Judy, Holland, MI Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins. James 4:17
Sharon
Nixa, Mo.
So remember this and keep it firmly in mind: The Lord is God both in heaven and on earth, and there is no other.
NLT Deuteronomy 4:39
Stephanie Lewisville, TX
Jesus knew their thoughts and said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand.
Matthew 12:25 NIV
“All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of GOD.”
2 Corinthians 4:15 NIV
Vickie, Baytown, TX
But the king shall rejoice in God; everyone who swears by him (that is, who binds himself by God’s authority, acknowledging His supremacy, and devoting himself to His glory and service alone; every such one) shall glory, for the mouths of those who speak lies shall be stopped. Psalm 63:11 Amplified version
Brandie, Longmont CO:
Indeed, in our hearts we felt the sentence of death. But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead. He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. On Him we have set our hope that He will continue to deliver us,
2 Corinthians 1:9-10, NIV
Trina, Mansfield, TX
But he said to me,”My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”2Cor12:9
Brittney (aka “lopsided halos), Lexington, KY
“Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; He rises to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for Him!” Isaiah 30:18 NIV
Robyn Wright
Topeka, KS
“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.” I Corinthians 15:58 NIV
Michelle, Frisco, TX – Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; He rises to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for Him!
Isaiah 30:18 NIV
Kristi
Rogersville, TN
Isaiah 40:31 NIV
but 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 be faint.
Nancy, Girard, KS
And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in real knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve the things that are excellent, in order to be sincere and blameless until the day of Christ.
Philippians 1:9-10 NASV
Kathy-Aurora, CO
Psalm 119:116 NASB
Sustain me according to Your word, That I may live; and do not let me be ashamed of my hope.
Psalm 119:116 NASB
Kelley, Russellville, “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.” (NIV) Jeremiah 29:11.
Erin, Phoenix. “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
Donise, Longmont, CO Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Col 4:2 NIV Sarah,May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14 NLT
Kim
Orange City
The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him – the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of power, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord.
Isaiah 11:2 NIV
Woodstock, Ga-
“But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”
Matthew 5:44 (NIV1984)
Joy, Peachtree City. “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Jesus Christ has made me free from the law of sin and of death.” Romans 8:1-2 KJV
Dora, Houston, TX:
Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.
–Psalm 100:2 (NIV)
Marilyn Horton, Fort Smith, AR
“HE CAUSED THE STORM TO BE STILL, SO THAT THE WAVES OF THE SEA WERE HUSHED.” (Psalm 107:29)
Debbie, Muskogee, OK
Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness. James 3:18 (NIV)
Carol Florence, MA
Because he loves me, says the Lord, I will rescue him;
I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.
He will call upon me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble,
I will deliver him and honor him.
With long life will I satisfy him
and show him my salvation.
Psalm 91:14-16 NIV
1 Peter 1:13 (NIV)
Therefore, prepare your minds for action;
be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed.
“But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”John 4:23-24
Caitlin, McKinney, TX
“Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”
Ephesians 6:17 NIV
Kristie, White Lake: ‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.’
Phillipians 4:13 (New King James)
Amy, St Louis, MO
“Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; He rises to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for Him!” Isaiah 30:18 NIV
Sheilah, Melbourne, FL
Psalm 27:4 (NIV)
One thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple.
Andrea, Saskatchewan Canada
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
Martha from Catawba, NC
Colossians 3:14 NASB
And beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.
When evildoers came against me to devour my flesh, my foes and my enemies stumbled and fell. Psalm 27:2(Holman Christian Standard Bible)
Paula, Syracuse Ks
I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me.
Philippians 4:13
Pam Hendersonville, NC Psalm 105:41-He opened the rock, and the waters gushed out; they ran in the dry places like a river. KJV