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.
Mary Lou, Young America, MN “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your body.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 NIV
Carol Florence, MA.
May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in you.
Psalm 33:22 NIV
Rachel, New Castle, IN–
“The Lord is near the brokenhearted; He delivers those who are discouraged.” Psalm 34:18 NET
Robyn, San Antonio
“And let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we shall reap if we do not grow weary.”
1 Corinthians 6:9
Jeni
Vevay, IN
Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV)
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-not by works, so that no one can boast.
Linda, Carolina Beach, NC
“For Surely, O Lord, you bless the righteous. You surround them with favor as with a sheild.”
Psalms 5:12
Holly, Philadelphia:
“O people in Zion, inhabitant in Jerusalem, you will weep no longer. He will surely be gracious to you at the sound of your cry; when He hears it, He will answer you.” – Isaiah 30:19 NASB
Laura, Denver, NC
“O Lord, You establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished, You have done for us!”
Isaiah 26:12 NIV
Linda, Bend, OR Romans 8:28 NIV
For we know that that in all things God works for good of those who love Him who have been called according to His purpose.
Dora, Houston, TX: “I can do all things thru Christ who strengthens me.”
-Phil 4:13 (NIV)
Rebecca, Kilgore, TX
I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh [himself] with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth [herself] with her jewels.
Isa. 61:10, KJV
Proverbs 19:21 (NET)
There are many plans in a person’s mind, but it is the counsel of the Lord which will stand.
Traci
Knoxville, TN
Sandy, Cedarburg WI And after the earthquake came a fire but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper. 1 kings 19:12 Lord Jesus let me hear your gentle whisper when I face doubt and fear..
Gail
McDonough, Ga
I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.
Ephesians 1:17
Crystal, Columbia But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of Him Who called you out of the darkness and into His wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9 NIV
Brittney, San Angelo “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:3-5 NASB
Conne, Angel Fire,
“Never lag in zeal and in earnest endeavor; be aglow and burning with the Spirit, serving the Lord.” Romans 12:11
(Amplified).
Thank you Beth, Psalm 34:18 I needed!
Michelle Lewisville, TX (NIV) Psalm 27:8 My heart says of you, “Seek his face!” Your face Lord, will I seek.
Jan Clarkston, MI
Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.
Psalm 27:14 (NIV)
Nancy, St. Petersburg Fl
“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
Kirstin, San Antonio
Deuteronomy 6:6, 7
NIV
These commandments that I give you
today are to be upon your hearts.
Impress them on your children.
Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
“Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.” Proverbs 16:24 NIV
Annie L. Bloomington, Indiana
Tracey, Bear Creek, NC: “The Lord is near the brokenhearted; He delivers those who are discouraged.” Psalm 34:18 The NET Bible
Michelle Lewisville, TX (NIV) Romans 8:6 The mind of the sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the spirit is life and peace.
Alicia from Great Lakes, IL:
Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?
Matthew 6:26-27 NIV
Kathie – Kalamazoo, MI
Psalm 34:18 The Lord is near the brokenhearted; He delivers those who are discouraged.” NET Bible
Marcie, Concordia, KS. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted. He delivers those who are discouraged. Psalm 34:18
Hillsboro, KS
Psalm 19:2 “Day after day they pour forth speech;night after night they reveal knowledge.” NIV
“The LORD is near the brokenhearted; He delivers those who are discouraged.” Psalm 34:18 NET
Debbie, Atlanta:
“…praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints…” Ephesians 6:18 ESV
I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in His word I hope.
Psalms 130:5
Marge-Chili WI-
The LORD is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 (NIV)
Thanks for the verse today Beth!
1 Corinthians 10:13 (NASB)
No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so you will be able to endure it.
Cyndi, Friendswood, TX
diane, Baraboo, Wisconsin
The Proverbs Woman, cont’d.
21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household;
for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
22 She makes coverings for her bed;
she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
23 Her husband is respected at the city gate,
where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
24 She makes linen garments and sells them,
and supplies the merchants with sashes.
25 She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come. Proverbs 31:21-25
Rochelle, Louisville
But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. Psalm 1:2 KJV
Roxanne, Greenwood, LA, Titus 2:11-15, KJV:
“For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.”
Suzanne T. from LaGrange, GA:
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.
Philippians 2:3-4
Allyson, Winnsboro SC:
“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” James 1:22 (NIV)
Barbara, Prospect, KY: “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” Proverbs 4:23 NIV.
Gina, Cypress, Texas. “The Lord is near the brokenhearted; He delivers those who are discouraged.” Psalm 34:18 The NET Bible
2 Chronicles 20:17
“Stand strong in your places, and you will see the Lord save you. Judah and Jerusalem, do not be afraid or discouraged, because the Lord is with you.”
Jen N., Auburn Twp. OH: “The Lord is near the brokenhearted; He delivers those who are discouraged.” Psalm 34:18 The NET Bible
Brie, Hickory (next time, it will be Charlotte! wow). Just want to say we have been so blessed by Dave Ramsey lately. Praise the Lord for giving us a better way to serve him with our money.
“The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender.” Proverbs 22:7 ESV
Jessica Griggs Brown, Florence, SC–
“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”
Psalm 139:14 (NIV)
Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Psalm 100:1 NIV
Lindsay, Centerton, AR “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28
Saskatchewan, Canada
Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. He changes times and seasons; he sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.
Daniel 2:20&21
Heather, Whittier, CA
Ephesians 4:26-27
“In your anger do not sin”. Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not let give the devil a foothold.
NIV
this is my memory verse for 5/15/2011
1 Corinthians 15:58 NIV
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 in not in vain.
Lois, Crystal Springs, MS
You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. For in just a very little while,
“He who is coming will come and will not delay.
But my righteous one will live by faith.
And if he shrinks back,
I will not be pleased with him.