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.
Julie Boone NC
II Cor 11:3
But I am afraid
that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning,
your minds may somehow be led astray
from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ.
Jennifer, Cleveland. Got behind and didn’t post on April 1st, so two this time…
“So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?'” Hebrews 13:16 NIV
and
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them; for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6 NIV
Mary, Chattanooga – Philippians 3:10
I want to know Christ, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,
White Owl, SD
Be at rest once more, O my soul, for the LORD has been good to you. Psalm 116:7 (NIV)
Barbara, Prospect, KY: “For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Galatians 5:14 NIV
Adele-Alys from Matthews, NC : Yahweh, you have given more joy to my heart than others ever knew, for all their corn and wine. Psalm 4:7 Jerusalem Bible
Ali, Pelzer, SC
Why are you sleeping? He asked them. Get up and pray so that you will not fall into temptation.
Luke 22:46
NIV
Sue in Grand Rapids
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
James 1:17 NIV
Kimberly- Prosper, TX
Colossians 3:17 NIV
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to the Father through him.
Am I too late??
Jessica, Katy, Tx,
‘And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men.’ Colossians 3:23 NKJ
Sorry I am late, we had a tornado in our town yesterday.
Alisa in Clinton, MS
Jesus said to them, “Is this not the reason you are mistaken, that you do not understand the Scriptures or the power of God?
Mark 12:24 NASB
Ann from Abilene
“In this same way the holy women who lived long ago and followed God made themselves beautiful, yielding to their own husbands. Sarah obeyed Abraham, her husband, and called him her master. And you women are true children of Sarah if you always do what is right and are not afraid.”
1 Peter 3:5 & 6 (NCV)
Libby, Littleton, CO: Isaiah 55:11 ESV – …So shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose…”
Katie, Marion, IA
“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
Susan-Sheridan Arkansas
Yes, Lord, walking in the way of your laws, we wait for you; your name and renown are the desires of our hearts! Isaiah 26:8 (NIV)
“He must become greater;I must become less.” NIV John 3:30
Laura, Denver
Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted.
Matthew 5:4
NIV
Okay, I had chosen a different verse, but after reading Beth’s I changed my mind!! Barbara, Prospect, 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.
Sarah – Lufkin
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will direct your path.”
Proverbs 3:5-6, NLT
Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.
2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.
3 Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
5 For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
Psalms 100(KJV)
Deanna – Frisco, TX – Psalm 27:1 (NIV) – Psalms 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?
Dawn, Aiken…Now faith is being sure of what we hoope for and certain of what we do not see. Heb.11:1 NIV
Laura, Mason, OH
Psalm 5:11 (NIV)
“But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.”
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, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, foever and ever! Eph 3:20 NIV
Michele, Weber City, Virginia
Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought with a price.
Therefore honor God with your body.
1Corinthians 6:19
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” – Psalm 23:4-6
Jen L. in Roanoke, VA
Nan, Coppell, TX
“I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.”
John 15:6, NKJV
Suzanne, Charlotte NC Ecclesiastes 3:1 ESV
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven…
MiChal, College Station TX
“But those who wait upon God get fresh strength. They spread their wings and soar like eagles. They run and don’t get tired, they walk and don’t lag behind.”
Isaiah 40:31, The Message
Tracy, Hobe Sound, FL “What marvelous love the Father has extended to us! Just look at it- we’re called the children of God. That’s who we really are.” 1 John 3:11a The Message
For God alone my soul waits in silence; from hime comes my salvaton, He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken. Psalm 62:1-2 ESV
In memory of Torri Dean August 25 1994-November 27 2010
Priscilla, Mesa, Arizona
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, he hears us. And if we know that He hears us – whatever we ask- we know that we have what we asked of Him.
1 John 5: 14-15
Evie
Cedar Creek TX
Ecclessiastics 7:9
Be not quick in your Spirit to become angry for anger lodges in the bosom of fools.
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,to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations forever and ever! Amen
Ephesians 3:20 NIV
Kristin, Carlsbad, CA
“I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In this world you may have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 (NIV)
Marla, Lame Deer, MT
Romans 8:1 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. NIV
laura, burbank
Proverbs 28:13 (NKJV)
He who covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.
Becky – Tacoma, WA John 3:16 NIV
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
Faith
Eau Claire, WI
Psalm 34:8 NIV
Taste and see that the LORD is good;
blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him.
Kiana Lea – Austin
“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38-39 NIV
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5
Diane, Cambridge-Narrows, NB, Canada
Jude 24,25 (KJV) Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.
Kelly (Greer, SC)
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” -Gal 5:1 (NIV)
Brandi, Roseburg, OR 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! :~)
Jocelyn (Greer, SC)
“There is no one holy like the Lord; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God.” 1 Samuel 2:2
Becca Surprise, AZ
For it is by Grace you have been saved, through faith.
And this is not from yourselves, it is a gift from God.
Ephesians 2:8 NIV
Katie
Frisco, Texas
“No man can redeem the life of another or give God a ransom for him.”
Psalm 49:7
Amy, Cleveland – “I lift my eyes to the hills, Where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:1-3, ESV
Jennie, Johnson City, TN
“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
Kay, Everett And His name will be the hope of all the world. Matt. 12:21
NLT Bible