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.
Julie, Fredericksburg, VA
“May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.”
Psalm 19:14, NIV
Kosciusko, MS
Isaiah 41:10, NLT
“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.”
CyndaP
Newnan, GA
My mom is close to death in the next room and this is the Word the Lord brought to me this morning
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” Psalm 116:15 KJV
Kris, Carmel, IN; “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” 1Peter 4:8 (NIV)
Devanee, Kansas For the law was given through Moses, but God’s unfailing love and faithfulness came through Jesus Christ. John 1:17 NLT
I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever. John 14:16 (NASB)
“Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
Romans 12:11-12 (NIV)
Erin
Denison, TX
Angela; Covington, GA
“A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who pours out lies will perish.”
Proverbs 19:9 NIV
Jane – Effingham
…the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,…
Ephesians 1:18 NKJV
Romans 15:4 NIV For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
Kristi, Pocahontas, AR “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it the the LORD’s purpose that prevails.” Proverbs 19:21 NIV
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you. When you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you, and when you walk through the fire, you will not be burned. The flames will not set you ablaze. Foe I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, Your Savior.”
Isaiah 43:2-3
NIV
Jayne- Frisco, Tx
Amy; Middletown, DE
Ecclesiastes 7:8-9 “The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride. Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.” NIV
Hunt Valley, Md
so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God Colossians1:10 NIV
“Strength and dignity are her clothing, And she smiles
at the future.” Proverbs 31:25
“But as for me, I watch in hope for The Lord, I
wait for God my Savior, my God will hear me.”
Micah 7:7
Abilene, KS
Luke 9:23 NIV
Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.”
Rebecca, Berlin GA
Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Colossians 4:6 NIV
I Chronicles 29:11
Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and
the power and the glory and the majesty
and the splendor, for everything in
heaven and earth is yours. Yours,
O LORD, is the kingdom; you are exalted
as head over all.
For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.”
Romans 8:15 NIV
Melissa, Houston, TX – “The Lord is near the brokenhearted; He delivers those who are discouraged.” Psalm 34:18
(NET Bible)
So Sorry I’m late we had a very busy day yesterday but here is my verse 🙂
Ashley Dill- Austin,TX
Unless the LORD builds the house,
the builders labor in vain.
Unless the LORD watches over the city,
the guards stand watch in vain
Psalm 127:1 (NIV)
Cindy, Lexington, KY – One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all of the days of my life, To gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek Him in His temple. Psalm 27:4 NIV
Marilyn Horton
Fort Smith, AR
“Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away.” (Matthew 24:;35, NASB)
Ann in Houston, TX
Jer 9:24 I am the Lord, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight.
Nancy, Kiwoko. From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. Acts 17:26 NIV
Kim, Poplar Bluff, MO “But as for me, I watch in hope for the LORD, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me. Micah 7:7 (NIV)
Staci, Wichita, Ks
Then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God. For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Prov 2:5&6 NIV
Amber, Lincolnton, NC
Ecclesiastes 4:12, NLT – A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.
Carla, Iowa, NIV
Isiah 30:18
Therefore the Lord longs to be gracious to you.
And therefore HE waits on high to have compassion on you.
For the Lord is the God of justice, how blessed are all those who longs for Him.
Mary, Pierre
Ephesians 4:7 (New Living Translation)
7 However, he has given each one of us a special gift[a] through the generosity of Christ.
Karen, Fruit Heights, Utah Ephesians 2:8-9 NIV
8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast.
Marilyn, Peterborough ON Canada
Hebrews 11:6 Without faith it is impossible to please him; for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Sue, Newnan
“The Lord is near the brokenhearted; He delivers those who are discouraged.” Psalm 34:18 The NET Bible
“As for God, His way is perfect.
All the Lord’s promises prove true.
He is a shield for all who look to Him for protection.”
Psalm 18:30 (NLT)
Martha Helen
Asheville, NC
LeAnne, Malawi: The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Phil 4:6-7 ESV
Fran
Jackson, TN
“Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” Colossians 4:6 NIV
Sandy, Deming, NM
Therefore as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith. Gal. 6:10 NKJ
Wanda, North Canton, Ohio
That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does.
James 1:7-8 NIV
May 15th Verse:
I Corinthians 15:58 (The Message)
“Don’t hold back. Throw yourselves into the work of the Master, confident that nothing you do for Him is a waste of time or effort.”
Darcy Houston Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trails of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. James 1:2-3 NIV
Melissa, Proctorville: “and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” 1 Peter 13b NKJV
You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast,
because he trusts in you.
Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord,
the Lord, is the Rock eternal. Isaiah 26:3-4 NIV
You can make many plans, but the Lords purpose will prevail.
Proverbs 19:21 NLT
Brenda, Collinston, La. Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised. Hebrews 10:35-36 ESV
I was traveling all day yesterday so I’m running late! Sorry! I’m going to borrow Beth’s this time.
Amy aka whimzie, Florida. “The Lord is near the brokenhearted; He delivers those who are discouraged.” Psalm 34:18 The NET Bible
Heather F, Beaumont, TX
“The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” Lam 3:24 (NIV)
Leighanne – Athens, GA
We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy. Colossians 1:11, NLT
JoJo Sutis, Doyline, LA
“The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.” Psalm 34:18 KJV
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways submit to Him and He will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6)NIV
Dee Zeeland, MI from the NIV:
“I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33