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.
Lynn, Red Deer, AB Canada
Psalm 16:8 ESV
“I have set the LORD always before me;
because He is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.”
Margo, Laramie WY
I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. You shall have no other gods before me.
Exodus 20:2 NIV
Catherine,Montgomery. My dear brothers and sisters, be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.
James 1:19 NLT
“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
Sarasota
NIV
Sheryl, Rocky Mount,NC. Romans 4:20-21 NIV 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 the power to do what He had promised.
T. Cooper from Amarillo, Texas.
You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. Exodus 19:4. NIV 2011
Maplewood, MN
“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
Tina, Chesapeake, VA ~ Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went out to a solitary place, where he prayed. Mark 1:35(NIV)
Beth, pearland , tx
Joel 2:25a KJV
25 And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten
Merritt Island, FL
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. Ephesians 3:20 NIV
Brandi, Danville, IN
He will not let (my) foot slip he who watches over (me) will not slumber: indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.
Psalm 121: 3-4 NIV
Fran, Stedman
He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will not be shaken.
Psalm 62:6 NIV
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26 Jeanette, Danville, Virginia
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret-it only leads to evil. For evil men will be cut off, but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land.
Psalm 37:8,9 NIV
Peggy San Diego
I John 4:21 niv
And He has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love his brother.
Dee, Zeeland, MI from NIV:
Luke 12:32
“Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.”
Johanna, Carlsbad
“Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope:
Because of the Lord’s great love, we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail. They are new every
morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself,
‘The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for Him.’ ”
Lamentations 3:21-24 NIV
Lubbock, Texas
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans for hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to His good purpose. Philippians 2:13 NIV
Kristen, Los Angeles, CA
Many are the plans in a person’s heart,
but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.
Proverbs 19:21
Kathy Dow, IL
You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
Matthew 22:39 NRSV
Alyson – Tallahassee
Philippians 2:13 NLT – For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him.
Diane,Hemet,CA
O Sovereign LORD, you are God!Your words are trustworthy, and you have promised these good things to your servant.
2 Samuel 7:28
I will keep watch for you, my strength, because God is my stronghold. PS.59:9 NIV
Glen Allen, VA
“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)
Autumn – Foster, KY
Continuing in Philippians….1:15-
It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of good will.
The latter do so in love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel.
The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains.
But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.
Krystle, Central Point “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
Exactly what I was looking for!
Sharon, San Diego:
Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you. Ephesians 5:14 NIV
Angie, Wilmington, Delaware: My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word. Psalm 119:28(NIV)
Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.
Psalm 27.14 NIV
Amy Storms
Santa Clarita, CA
Psalm 138:2-3 (NIV)
I will bow down toward your holy temple and will praise your name for your love and your faithfulness, for you have exalted above all things your name and your word. When I called, you answered me; you made me bold and stouthearted.
Jennifer W, Phoenix, AZ
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27 NIV
Goiânia, Goiás, Brasil
For I am afraid that when I come I may not find you as I want you to be, and you may not find me as you want me to be. I fear that there may be discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, slander, gossip, arrogance and disorder.
~ II Corinthians 12:20
Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good. Anyone who does what is good is from God. Anyone who does what is evil has not seen God.
~ III John 1:11
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!
Zephaniah 3:17
NIV
from Brandon, MS
“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do no give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially those that are of the household of faith.” Galations 6:9-10, ESV
Kathryn – Reseda, CA Completing memorization of Paul’s prayer for the Colossians… ‘For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.’ Colossians 1:13,14 NASB
Melissa Clovis, CA “For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last he will stand upon the earth.” (Job 19:25, ESV)
Kori, Independence, KY
“Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in it’s various forms. If anyone serves he should do it with the strength God provides. 1 Peter 4:10
Esther 4:14, NIV “For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”
Marcy, Sandia Park NM But as for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more. Psalm 71:14 NIV
Becky-Cynthiana –
John 16:33 I have told you these things, so that you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world
Jennifer, Oklahoma City, OK
But He knows the way that I take; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold.
Job 8:10
NIV
Tara
Greensboro, NC
For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:38-39
KJV
Lisa Bowden
Jacksonville, FL
“And you are her children if you do good and do not fear anything that is frightening.”
1 Peter 3:6b
Rebecca, Berlin GA
To know the good you should do and not do it is a sin. James 4:17
(a few years ago I memorized the book of James and am trying to do it again in addition to these verses)
Jamie, Provo, UT.
“He suffered in silence, content to let God set things right.” – 1 Peter 3: 23b (MSG)
Meriam, Archer, FL
Keep your eyes open, hold tight to your convictions, give it all you’ve got, be resolute, and love without stopping.
1 Corinthians 16:13 The Message
agh, bad weather in the south plus two sick kids equals a very busy day… I’m a tad late – “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see”.
Hebrews 11:1 NIV
Jennifer, Nashville, TN
April, Vermilion
being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.
~Romans 4:21 (NIV)
Sarah Birmingham , Lambertville, MI
Psalm 23:6 (NIV)
Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.