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.
Sandra, China Grove, NC
Proverbs 3:5 ~ the Message
Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own.
Kris, Maine
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28 NIV
Gretchen, Kearney, MO
I took you from the ends of the earth from its farthest corners I called you. I said, “You are my servant,” I have chosen you and not rejected you. So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:9-10 NIV
Jackie Platte City MO. NIV
Psalm 96:11
Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it.
Susan, Portland, Or
Isaiah 30:15, TNIV
This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy one of Israel, says: in repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your confidence.
Shelly Wilson – Fort Worth, TX
James 1:12 (NIV) – Blessed is the (wo)man who perseveres under trial, because when (s)he has stood the test, (s)he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
1 Peter 5:8 NIV
Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
Inez Barnes
Hamburg AR
Michelle Ontario, Canada
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure, then peace loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.
James 3:17 NIV
Romans 4:20-21
“Yet he did not waiver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.”
Allison-Randolph MN
Leah Hayes, Taylors SC Jas 1:19-20 NET Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters! Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger. For human anger does not accomplish God’s righteousness.
Kierstan
Portland, Oregon
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6–7
NIV
Kim Tuscaloosa, AL
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” John 11:25-26 TNIV
Andrea, Houston, TX
Eph 4:1b-2 NIV
…live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
Pam, Wadesboro
1 John 3:18 NKJV
My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth.
Carol, Roswell GA
We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5 NIV
Dana, Ashland, KY “In the same way, when you obey Me you should say, ‘We are unworthy servants who have simply done our duty.'” Luke 17:10 NLT
Paula – Olive Branch – “In the day of my trouble I will call to you, for you will answer me.” Psalm 86:7 NIV
“Be strong and let your heart take courage, All you who hope in the LORD.” Psalm 31:24 (NASB)
…for I know the one in whom I have put my trust and I am sure that he is able to guard until that day what I have entrusted to him.
2Tim1:12(b)
NRSV
Keri, Loves Park, IL
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade—kept in heaven for you . . . 1 Peter 1:3-4
Dawn, Clever, MO
“Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs.” Jonah 2:8 (NIV)
Amy Hopper, Ardmore, Oklahoma
“For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from my Father.”
John 10:17-18
Psalm 25:21
May integrity and honesty be their virtue and their protection.
Debbie in El Paso, IL
Acts 4:12 NIV
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.
Victoria, Conway AR
I’m borrowing Beth’s as it is perfect in my current life 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
Heidi, Mount Vernon, OH: “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5, NIV.
Kelsey N, Tallahassee, FL
1 Thessalonians 5:23-24: May God Himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.
Linda in Red River, NM:
“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.”. Psalm 139:23-24 (New Living Translation)
Meredith Smith, Gridley Ca
I Cor. 15:58 Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, 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.
Anita, Chattanooga, TN
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.
I Corinthians 15:58
Kay, 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.
~Isaish 30:18
Aidy, Sherwood Park
You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples.
Psalm 77:14
“You have made your way around this hill country long enough; now turn north.”Deuteronomy 2:3 NIV
Hilary
Hudsonville, MI
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”
James 1:2-4 esv
Stephanie, Elkins. Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me. Psalm 139:23-24 NIV
Libby, Goodwine, IL
I’ve committed myself and I’ll never turn back from living by your righteous order.
Psalm 119:106
Karina, Recife – Brazil.
“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’ll join you this time Beth. for this verse was definitely what I needed to hear.
Beverly, Glasgow, KY
He is not here: for he is risen, as he said, Come, see the place where the Lord lay. Matthew 28:6 KJV
Melissa New York City, New York
23 Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it.
1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 (ESV)
Donna Hill
Clarksville, TN
But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
James 1:5
NASB
Jenny – San Antonio, TX. “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
Debbie, Marion, IN “Who is this King of Glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.” Psalm 24:10 (NIV)
Beth,
I truly beleive that God sent you to Arkansas to speak to the ladies from my church. We have been through some horrible pain and disappointment. A group of people set out to have our Pastor removed and I can’t even begin to tell you about the pain his sweet family endured. This weekend was his last Sunday with us, and we were able to bring his wife with us to your conference. We watch the chains of bondage fall off of her as you spoke and we praised the Lord for this. We are praying that your Little Rock event will soon be on DVD, so that we can get to with the other ladies who missed your conference. You equipped us with the tools we need to begin our healing process. You are amazing and I am so thankful that you came to Little Rock, AR.
Tami Mcham
Philippians 1:10 “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” NIV
Marsha, Lexington Park MD,
Come, let us worship and bow down;
Let us kneel before the LORD our Maker.
Psalm 95;6 NAS
Cynthia, Blaine, WA
Jesus said to her, Did I not tell you and promise you that if you would believe and rely on Me, you would see the glory of God? John 11:40 (Amplified)
Lisa V, Washington, NJ “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust”.” – Psalm 91:1-2
Tanya- Sheffield, AL:“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
Bridget – Buford, GA “So do not fear, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Isaiah 41:10 NIV
Sherry, Cleveland, TN
God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
2 Corinthians 5:21 (NIV)