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.
Christy, Summit, MS: “I lift up my eyes to the hills- where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:1-2 NIV
Tammy ~ Tampa, FL
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Phi 4:6(NIV)
Brooke, Clinton PA:
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!
Is. 30:18 NIV
Carrie, Jupiter, FL
Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. Romans 15:13 KJV
For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. I Corinthians 1:18 KJV
Kari, Grand Rapids, MI
Is. 43:1 Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine. Is 43:1 NLT
Holly, Boulder
She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come.
Proverbs 31:25 NIV
Laurie, Gibsonville, NC
Bless (AFFECTIONATELY, gratefully praise)the Lord, O my soul; and all that is (deepest) within me, bless His holy name! Psalm 103:1 (AMP BIBLE)
Cheryl, Austin. “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
Ginny, Ooltewah, TN
“One who is slack in his work is brother to one who destroys.”
Proverbs 18:9 NIV
Hebrews 13:15, RV95
“Así que, ofrezcamos siempre a Dios, por medio de él, sacrificio de alabanza, es decir, fruto de labios que confiesan su nombre.”
Janine, Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Donna, Huntersville, NC
Trust in the Lord, and do good;
Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness.
Ps 37;3, NKJV
Sara G, Oklahoma City, OK;
“Trust in Him at all times, you people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Selah”
Psalm 62:8 NKJV
Kalonni, Van Meter, Iowa: “Even the strong young lions sometimes go hungry, but those who trust in the LORD will lack no good thing.” NLT
lynette, Alton, IL
The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed I have a beautiful inheritance. Psalm 16:6 (ESV)
Julie H. – Fredericksburg, VA
“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.”
2 Corinthians 4:16, NIV
Humble yourselves,therefore,under God’s
mighty hand, that He may lift you up in
due time. Cast all your aniexty on Him
because He cares for you.
1Peter 5:6-7 NIV
Lindsay McDonald, Albion, IL “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
Jeri, Stillwater, Ok.
The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God is my
rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation. The LORD is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior-from violent men you have saved me. I will call on the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and I am saved from my enemies. 2 Samuel 22:2-4 (NIV)
Abigail, Cincinnati. “This is my command–be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9, NLT).
Tilley in Franklin, TN
“For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.”
Matthew 11:30 (New Living Translation)
Kris, Carmel, IN; “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.” Philippians 2:3 (NIV)
Joy, Alpharetta. “Yet, I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.” Habakkuk 3:18 NIV
I really like the one you’ve chosen, so I’m going to use it. :o)
Anna, Sullivan, 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
Martha in MS
Today is the day that the Lord has made; we will
rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24
Marisa, Kissimmee FL
Psalm 31:14 NLT
But I am trusting you, O Lord,
saying, “You are my God!”
Jennifer, Kodak, TN
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things.
Philippians 4:8 NIV
Cara, Holland. “For the LORD your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.” Zephaniah 3:17 NLT
Rosalie, Cincinnati
Hebrews 12:1-2
Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight , and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us. Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. KJV
Kelli, Moss Point, MS: These tings I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. John 16:33 KJV
Jennifer monroe,GA
Matthew 7:6
” in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.”
Ephesians 2:10
For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
NIV Jules
Sierra Parker, Vandalia, MO
Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Col 3:12-13 ESV
Jasmyn ~ Tampa, FL
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Phi 4:6 (NIV)
Knoxville, TN
Zechariah 9:12 “O prisoners of hope; even now I announce that I will restore twich as much to you.” NIV
Gay, White Oak, TX “But God’s not finished. He’s waiting around to be gracious to you. He’s gathering strength to show mercy to you. God takes the time to do everything right – everything. Those who wait around for Him are the {blessed} ones.” Isaiah 30:18 msg
Wendy, Vero Beach
Ephesians 1:18-19a (NIV)
“I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know
the hope to which he has called you,
the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints,
and his incomparably great power for us who believe.”
James 1:2-4 NIV
Consider it pure joy when you face trials of any many kinds; because you know the testing of your faith develops PERSERVERANCE. PERSERVERANCE must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete and not lacking in anything.
Tammy
Cincinnati, Ohio
Yolanda, Queen City, Texas
Proverbs 10:19 NIV
When words are many, sin is not absent;
but he who holds his tongue is wise.
For this we know that all things work for good for them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 KJV (typed this one from memory, hope it’s right but it’s been my life verse!)
Debbie Smyrna TN
Even though my flesh and heart may fail, God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Psalm 73:26
Wendy
Raleigh NC
If we confess our sins,he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
1 John 1:9 NIV
Fort Payne, AL
“But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and not hypocritical.” James 3:17 NET
Laura Beth, Frisco
Romans 15:13 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.
Atlanta, Georgia
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12
Lori
Rebecca, Julian, NC
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praise-worthy–think about such things.
Philippians 4:8 NIV
Jan, Denton, A righteous man leads a blameless life; blessed are his children after him. Proverbs 20:7
Selina, Barbourville KY.
He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;
And being fully persuaded that what He had promised, He was able also to perform.
Romans 4: 20&21 KJV
Valley Head, AL
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
Susan, Atlanta, Psalms 34:15 The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry. NIV
Cary Forney, TX Hebrews 4:16 NLT
SO let us come boldy to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive His mercy and we will find grace to help us when we need it most