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.
Kelly, Charlotte
Psalm 16:5-6 ESV
The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot. The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed I have a beautiful inheritance.
Beth, Hartland. “All who are victorious will be clothed in white. I will never erase their names from the Book of Life, but I will announce before my Father and his angels that they are mine.” Revelation 3:5 NLT
Laura, Morgantown, WV
“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)
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 on Him. Is. 30:18
Glenda, Tualatin
I will give them hearts that will recognize me as the LORD. They will be my people, and I will be their God, for they will return to me wholeheartedly.
Jeremiah 24:7
Linda – Delray Beach, FL “so is my word that goes out from my mouth: it will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” Isaiah 55:11 NIV
Crystal,Whitefish,MT: Zephaniah3:17 (NIV)
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.
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
Mary
West Memphis
“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
See you in Little Rock!
If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9(NIV)
Meagan, Austell, GA
Reflecting on Revelation as we studied chapter 13 last night in Bible Study. Overwhelmingly grateful to have the mark of the Lamb on my forehead as I learn more and more about our adversary.
“These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and those who are with Him are called, chosen, and faithful.”
Revelation 17:14 NKJV
Lydia, Vicksburg, MS
Come near to God and he will come near to you.
James 4:8a NIV
Lawan-Lawton, OK- Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you which is good and pleasing and perfect. Romans 12:2 NLT
Trust in Him at all times, you people;
pour out your hearts to Him,
for God is our refuge. Psalm 62:8
Michelle, Waukesha, WI
“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
Thanks Beth! I need to cling to these words regarding many areas of my life 🙂
DeAnne,Talmage,KS
Ah, Sovereign Lord, You have made the heavens and earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for You.
Jeremiah 32:17 NIV
Lacey in Indiana
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 (NIV)
Donna, Sarnia, ON
For this reason Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance – now that He has died as a ransom to set them free from the sins committed under the first covenant.
Heb 9:15 NIV
mitzi, Brandon, MS
And God raised us up with Christ & seated us with Him in the Heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages He might show the incomparable riches of His grace, expressed in HIs kindness to us in Christ Jesus. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith_and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God_not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do, work we had better be doing.
Ephesians 2:6-9 NIV/MSG
Abby, Indianapolis, “I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope.” Psalm 130:5 NIV
Kerri, Nichols, NY
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16
Elaine ~ Powder Springs ~ He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. Psalm 40:2 (NIV)
Stacy, Detroit mi
Romans 12:18 (NIV)
“If it possible as far as it depends on you live at peace with everyone.”
Gretchen, Cincinnati Psalm 16:7-8 NLT
“I will bless the Lord who guides me; even at night my heart instructs me. I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.”
Hebrews 13:8 NLT
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday,today,and forever.”
Matthew 11:28
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Staci, Holland MI
Emily – Fairburn, GA
“Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good work makes him glad” (Proverbs 12:25 ESV).
Ginny- Georgia
Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15
Connie, Bedford, KY:
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.” Colossians 3:23 NIV
Sarah, Blairsville, GA. “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
Dawn, Chambersburg, PA
Psalm 139:23-24 NIV
“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.”
Martha, Clearwater. FL
For where your treasure is , there will your heart be also.
Luke12: 34
Debbie, Rochester, MN “The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.” Ps. 16:6 ESV
Toni – Morgans Point, TX: The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. Proverbs 18:10 NIV
Amy
Whiteman AFB, MO
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but of power, of love, and of self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7 NIV
As I began entering my verse…it dawned on me that it was the same as yours today!!!
“Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for Him!”
Isaiah 30:18 (NIV)
Katie, Crawford, Texas – “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.” (Col. 3:12, NIV)
Ginger, Columbus, GA: “So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God because our Lord Jesus Christ has made us friends of God.” Romans 5:11 Mosaic Holy Bible
kendal. north wilkesboro, nc.
but let the one who boasts boast about this:
that they have the understanding to know me,
that I am the LORD, who exercises kindness,
justice and righteousness on earth,
for in these I delight,”
declares the LORD.
Jeremiah 9:24 (NIV)
Heather from Conway: “…and to know this love that surpasses knowledge-that you may be filled to the measure of the fullness of God. Not to Him who is able to do immeasuably more than all we ask or imagine…to Him be glory.” Ephesians 3:19-21 (NIV)
Connie H – Forsyth, MO “For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Praise the LORD” Psalms 117:2 (NIV)
PS: Heading to Little Rock Living Proof Live with 5 other great ladies!!!!
Continuing in Isaiah 40…
See the Sovereign LORD comes with power, and his arm rules for him. See, his reward is with him, and his recompense accompanies him.
Isaiah 40:10 NIV
Melana Cummings
Sheridan Wyoming
Laura, Englewood. If we are unfaithful he remains faithful, for he cannot deny who he is.
2 Timothy 2:13 (NLT)
Lisa, Edinburg,TX
“God can do anything,you know-far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us,his Spirit deeply and gently within us.” Ephesians 3:20 MSG
Patty~ Talbott
I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalm 34:1
Jane, Milton, GA It(love) always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. I Corinthians 13:7 NIV
Jennifer, Oklahoma City, OK “If it seems slow in coming, wait patiently, for it will surely take place. It will not be delayed.” Habakkuk 2:3 (NIV)
“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 Pam in San Diego
Jill, Booneville: “Behold, I am coming as a thief. Blessed is he who watches, and keeps his garments, lest he walk naked and they see his shame.”
Revelation 16:15 (NKJV)
Richelle, Kingston.
The Lord is your security. He will keep your foot from being caught in a trap. Proverbs 3:26 (NLT)