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.
Beth, Morristown
“For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10 NIV
Heidi – Lancaster, PA
The Lord is my Shepherd. I shall not be in want.
Psalm 23:1 (NIV)
Mitzi
Kannapolis
Whom have I in heaven but You? And earth has nothing I desire besides You.
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Psalm 73:25-26
Grace, Chicago IL
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galations 6:9 NIV
Michelle, Houston, Psalm 65:5-8
“You answer us with awesome deeds of righteousness,
O God our Savior,
the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas,
who formed the mountains by your power, having armed yourself with strength,
Who stilled the roaring seas, the roaring of their waves, and the turmoil of nations
Those living faraway fear your wonders; where morning dawns and evening fades you call forth songs of joy.
In honor of the Faithful, Abundant, True Bible study, I have picked Ephesians 3:20, from the NKJV.
“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.”
Judy says: The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. Psalm 23: 1-4 NIV
Heather, Ontario, Canada
I will increase the fruit of the trees and the crops of the field, so that you will no longer suffer disgrace among the nations because of famine (Ezekiel 36:30 NIV).
Joy, Salina
“For since the world began, no ear has heard, and no eye has seen a God like you, who works for those who wait for him.”
Isaiah 64:4 NLT
Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.
Philippians 1:27 NIV
Rachel – Spokane, WA
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
Bev, Louisville, KY
“Brothers, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you.”
2 Thessalonians 3:1
“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see”.
Hebrews 11:1 NIV
Michele
North Oaks
Psalm 75:4
You are RESPLENDENT with light;
More majestic than mountains rich with game.
Kathy, Princeton TX
King David went in and sat before the Lord and said…
Who am I, O Sovereign Lord, and what is my family that you have brought me this far?
2 Samuel 7:18 NIV
Judy, Apple Valley, CA…“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
Shelly, Rochester, MN
Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. Deut. 6:4-5 NIV
Acts 23:1
I live before God in all good conscience!
I am so sorry! I was sick yesterday & completely didn’t post my verse. It was the first thing I remembered when I woke up this morning, however! Please tell me it still counts?!
Brittney, Olympia
“So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life-your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life-and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him.” Romans 12:1 (MSG)
Dear Sister in Christ, Brittney~ I don’t usually take time to scroll and see others’ verses, but yours caught my eye. I don’t know if when I turn in my memorization verse ‘late’, if it will ‘count’, but I do know this – God is so pleased with YOU that you want to know Him better and have Him plant His Word into your heart! Isn’t memorizing Scripture the most life-transforming thing you’ve ever done? It surely is for me and it is also a great testimony to other sisters in Christ in my life. God bless you with His assurance, ‘well done good and faithful slave of Christ, Brittney!’. Love in Him, Kathryn
Jesica, Seattle: “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up”. Galations 6:9 NIV
Melissa, Locust Grove, GA “Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world.” Hebrews 1:1-2 ESV
Rachael, Chattanooga, TN
“Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong.” 1 Corinthians 16:13 NLT
May He produce in you, through the power of Jesus Christ,
every good thing that is pleasing to Him.
All glory to Him forever and ever!
Amen
Hebrews 13:21
New Living Translation
Titus2:1-2
You must teach what is in accord with sound doctrine. Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith in love and endurance.
Jessica
Olivia, Tennessee
But they delight in the law of the LORD, meditating on it day and night. They are like trees planted a long the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, they prosper in all they do. Psalm 1.2-3 NLT
Hello Olivia! I’m AmyLynn and I’m 14 and I live on the south side of Chicago.
Your verse is great and very true. Make it a part of your life and He will do wonders.
Remember, prospering in the ways of God may not appear to be prospering in the eyes of the world for “God’s ways are not of the world” but His ways are perfect.
Your sister in Christ,
AmyLynn
Telisa, Arkansas City
“But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.” John 14:26 NIV
Amanda, White Rock BC Canada “So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life-your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life-and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him.” Romans 12:1 (MSG)
Alicia, Atlanta, IL
“Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in him, for he shields him all day long, and the one the Lord loves rests between his shoulders.”
Deuteronomy 33:12 NIV
Hi Alicia:) I’m AmyLynn, am 14, and live in Chicago. I love your verse and think you may treasure this Psalm as well:
1 I raise my eyes toward the mountains.
Where will my help come from?
2 My help comes from the LORD,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
3 He will not allow your foot to slip;
your Protector will not slumber.
4 Indeed, the Protector of Israel
does not slumber or sleep.
5 The LORD protects you;
the LORD is a shelter right by your side.
6 The sun will not strike you by day,
or the moon by night.
7 The LORD will protect you from all harm;
He will protect your life.
8 The LORD will protect your coming and going
both now and forever.
-Psalm 121 (Holeman Christian Standard Bible)
LeAnne, Malawi: Fear not, O Zion: let not your hands grow weak. The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; He will quiet you by His love; He will exult over you with loud singing. Zeph 3:16-17 ESV
Bartlesville,OK
Hebrews 3:3-4
Jesus has been found worthy of greater honor than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself. For every house is built by someone, But God is the builder of everything.
Kim B. Clayton, NC
Had to borrow from you Beth, this really spoke to me in my current season!
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
Becky, Rochester,MN. “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
Mindy, Rowley, IA
2 Corinthians 5:7 For we walk by faith, not by sight. NKJV
Bethany,
Clyde, TX
“Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness.” James 3:18
“If God hadn’t been there for me, I never would have made it. The minute I said, ‘I’m slipping, I’m falling’, Your love, God, took hold and held me fast. When I was upset and beside myself, You calmed me down and cheered me up.”–Ps 94:17-19, The Message
Sarah, Dallas
Hi Sarah, here is another Psalm which you might like to see, with the same message:
1 If the LORD had not been on our side—
let Israel say—
2 If the LORD had not been on our side
when men attacked us,
3 then they would have swallowed us alive
in their burning anger against us.
4 Then the waters would have engulfed us;
the torrent would have swept over us;
5 the raging waters would have swept over us.
6 Praise the LORD,
who has not let us be ripped apart by their teeth.
7 We have escaped like a bird from the hunter’s net;
the net is torn, and we have escaped.
8 Our help is in the name of the LORD,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
that is Psalm 124 (Holman Christian Standard Bible)
🙂
Julie, Winterville, NC
So Abraham called that place The LORD Will Provide. And to this day it is said, “On the mountain of the LORD it will be provided.” Genesis 22:14
“Deuteronomy 33:27
The eternal God is your refuge and underneath are the everlasting arms.” NIV
Nitsa, Eugene, OR.
“May my prayer be counted as incense before Thee;
The lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.
Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth;
Keep watch over the door of my lips”. Psalm 141:2-3 NAS
Sabrina, Redding. “The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.” Psalm 19:7-8 (NIV)
Julie from Abilene
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.
Laura Greensboro, NC
“Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.” Romans 12:12-13 NLT
AmyLynn, Chicago, IL
“The Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.”
John 14:26 NIV
Hi AmyLynn! I noticed you commented on my verse, and I wanted to say thanks I really took what you said to heart. It means alot that you would reply to my verse! I liked your verse as well. That might just be my next one!
Your fellow siesta,
Olivia 🙂
Traci, Rock Springs, MT
And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 5:20.
Help me, O Lord my God; save me in accordance with your love
Psalm 109:26 NIV
“without faith it is impossible to please God.” Hebrews 6:13 (NIV)
Rebecca Marie, Campton, KY
5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”
6 So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”
8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
Hebrews 13:5-6,8 (NIV)
“Little children, let us not love in word or talk, but in deed and in truth. By this we shall know that we are of the truth and reassure our heart before Him; for whenever our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and He knows everything. Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence before God and whatever we ask, we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do what pleases Him.”
1 John 3:18-22 ESV
Holly Smith
Monument, CO
Jodell, Frankfort, “But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His wounds we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5 NIV
Ashley, Orlando, FL
This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have success. Joshua 1:8 NASB
“3 You will keep him in perfect peace,
Whose mind is stayed on You,
Because he trusts in You.
4 Trust in the LORD forever,
For in YAH, the LORD, is everlasting strength.”
Isaiah 26:3-4, NKJV