Hey Siestas!
Can you fathom that we are on our 10th memory verse??? Good grief! 2011 is almost halfway over! Amanda and Curtis just got Jackson’s preschool graduation pictures and we all nearly flipped. It is the cutest thing ever, especially with that missing front tooth. His ceremony is in a few days but the little blue cap and gown just about put all of us over the edge. We will have a kindergartener next year and a mighty fine one at that. It just sails by. And how well many of you know.
I am getting lots of questions about whether or not we’re having Siesta Summer Bible Study. I want to say yes so badly. I have tried to turn this puzzle piece every conceivable direction to see how it would fit on the table. Between SSMT every 1st and 15th, the summer Living Proof Lives, the final Deeper Still, and, probably the biggest factor of all, the complete James manuscript due date at the end of summer, I just can’t make it work and still be a wife, mom, and active Bibby. I also don’t have my faithful blog master, Amanda, here to assist me with all that summer Bible study entails right now. I am, however, presently thinking of some ways that we can hold one another accountable to stay in the Scriptures this summer and also give you the opportunity to connect with other Siestas who want to do some of the same studies. Stay tuned for that. For now, I’ll joyfully recommend to you two that I’ve done this Spring:
Duty or Delight by Tammie Head (Many of you will remember getting to know this brand new author in April through our blog video. She is dear to me and will no doubt become dear to many of you.)
Brave by Angela Thomas (Angela is a gifted teacher and writer and I try not to let anything she offers sit on the bookstore shelf for long before I bag it and read it. I’m almost finished with this study and have been tremendously blessed by it.)
Both of those women love Jesus and communicate His Word beautifully. And you know how I feel about Priscilla Shirer and everything God uses her to bring to the table. You’ll never miss on her. Man, I wish we could do one of their studies the traditional way in Siestaville this summer but sometimes we realize that even another good thing is perhaps the wrong thing for now. If the Lord is willing, we’ll definitely do a study our usual way next summer on the off year from SSMT.
OK, young ladies, how about that 10th verse?? NO DROP OUTS!!! This verse is trying to leap off the page at me this time around and not so much for my own plight right now but for some people I really love:
Beth, Houston, Texas. “The Lord is near the brokenhearted; He delivers those who are discouraged.” Psalm 34:18 The NET Bible
Praise You, Lord. You are so faithful. Close in on those who are brokenhearted and hold them in Your healing grasp. Deliver the discouraged in such dramatic ways that You alone get the credit. We exist here in this blog community to give You glory, Lord. Come and get it. Our eyes are to the skies.
Annie, Fez (Morocco) although writing from Rabat today!
Thank you Kelly from Ohio for the inspiration to do this verse. I have been looking for the “right” one for hours.
I Cor 6:12 (NIV)
“Everything is permissible for me” – but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible for me” – but I will not be mastered by anything.
Tara N., Frederick, MD, “So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” Galatians 5:16 NIV
Valerie
Sparks, Nevada
Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. Romans 12:12 NLT
Holly Belt, Spring Hill, TN
Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is near the brokenhearted; He delivers those who are discouraged.”
needed that today!
Terri, Kirkland. “The King is enthralled by your beauty; honor Him, for He is your Lord.” Psalm 45:11, NIV.
Lis, London: Jesus answered them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent.”
John 6:29 ESV
Becca
Salem, Oregon
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
Matthew 6:33 NIV
Mitzi
Kannapolis
May my meditation be pleasing to Him, as I rejoice in the Lord.
Psalm 104:34 NIV
But as for me, I trust in You, O Lord; I say, “You are my God.”
Psalm 32:14NIV
Cassandra Marienville, PA
Psalm 130:7
“O Israel, put your hope in the Lord, for with the Lord is unfailing love and with him is full redemption.” (NIV)
Mary from Columbia, PA
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all of your heart.”
Jeremiah 29:13 NIV
Jeannette, NJ
“So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever.”
2 Corinthians 4:18 (NLT)
Karina in Victoria/Vancouver, BC, CANADA
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.” Colossians 3:16 (NIV)
I think I’m getting a second wind. I’m so glad I was able to stick it through my first hump. Thank you Siesta Mama!
For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in the high and holy place, and also with him who is of a contrite and lowly spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly, and to revive the heart of the contrite.
Isaiah 57:15 (ESV)
Peggy, Tucson, Arizona, “Wait for the LORD; be strong and let your heart take courage; yes, wait for the LORD.” Ps 27:14 NAS
Kari, Camarillo, California.
If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his immediate family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
1 Timothy 5:8 NIV
Evie – Cedar Creek TX
Ephisians 5:15-16
Be very careful then how you live—- not as unwise but as wise making the most of every opportunity because the days are evil.
“Though He brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love.” Lamentations 3:32 NIV
Karla Broomfield, CO “For this finds God’s favor, if because of conscience toward God someone endures hardships in suffering unjustly.” (NET)
Amy from Marion, VA. “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 NIV
Sharon
South Charleston, Ohio
I was too troubled to speak. ~ Psalm 77:4b
Becky ,Jacksonville, FL
Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12
Abby, Indianapolis,
“God will do this, for he is faithful to do what he says, and he has invited you into partnership with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.” I Corinthians 1:9 NLT
Adrienne, Clarksville, TN
“…Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do great things among you.”
Joshua 3:5 (NIV)
Allison, Johnson City, TN; “The Lord is near the brokenhearted; He delivers those who are discouraged.” Psalm 34:18 The NET Bible
Romans 10:9-10 (New American Standard Bible)
Beth, Marion
9that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved;
10for with the heart a person believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation.
Bunnie, Hume,CA
“These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 NASB
Edna
O’Fallon, MO
The LORD will accomplish what concerns me; Your lovingkindness, O LORD, is everlasting; Do not forsake the works of Your hands.
Psalm 138:3, NASB
OOPS!! It’s Psalm 138:8. Sorry!
Janet, Wingate, NC:
Search me O God and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23-24 NIV
Nicole Bloomington, IL:
“The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands.” Psalm 138:8 ESV
“The Lord is near the brokenhearted; He delivers those who are discouraged.” Psalm 34:18 The NET Bible
Kay Groce, Dallas, Texas
“People will come from east and west and north and south and will take their places at the feast in the kingdom of God”
Luke 13:29
“People will come from east and west and north and south and will take their places at the feast in the kingdom of God”
Luke 13:29
Molly Arnold, Rochester, NY
“Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise.” Proverbs 19:20 NIV
Chrissy
San Tan Valley, Arizona
Older women likewise are to be reverent in their behavior, not malicious gossips nor enslaved to much wine, teaching what is good, so that they may encourage the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.
Titus 2: 3-5 NAS
Lauren, Malvern, PA.
For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. Titus 2:11 (NIV)
Joan, Portage,MI
“But I will trust in your unfailing love. I will rejoice because you have rescued me. I will sing to the LORD because he has been so good to me.” Psalm 13:5&6 NLT
Julie
Ft. Wayne, IN
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted
and saves those who are crushed in spirit. NIV
Psalm 34:18
Vicki, Paducah, Ky
If you keep your mouth shut you will stay out of trouble.
Prov. 21:23 NLT
Amber, Warsaw, IN
“Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom.”
Psalm 145:3 NIV
Kristie, White Lake:
‘The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.’
Exodus 14:14 (NIV)
Lu, Raleigh, NC
1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, (HCSB)
Now, may the God of peace himself cause you to be completely dedicated to Him; and may your spirit, soul, and body be kept intact and blameless at our Lord Jesus Christ’s coming. The One who is calling you is faithful and will do this.
” The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Exodus 14:14 (NIV)
monica,faith,trinity
toronto,canada
Paddy, Plattsburgh, NY
You who fear the Lord, praise him! Ps. 22:23 NIV
Paige, Flatwoods, “Therefore, accept each other just as Christ accepted you so that God will be given glory.” Romans 15:7 NLT
Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.
Galatians 6:8
(NIV)
Houston
Tatia, Elkridge, MD –
“No one is like you, Lord: you are great, and your name is mighty in power” Jeremiah 10:6 (NIV)
Hanni, Indiana:
From His throne He observes all who live on the earth.
He made their hearts, so He understands everything they do.
(Ps. 33:14-15) NLT
Stefanie Dailey- Parrish, FL
Through acts of faith, they toppled kingdoms, made justice work, took the promises for themselves. They were protected from lions, Hebrews 11:33 MSG
kendal, north wilkesboro, nc.
call to me and i will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.
jeremiah 33:3 (NIV)