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.
Jennifer, Florida “I have chosen you and have not rejected you. So do not fear for I am with you. Do not be dismayed for I am the Lord your God.” Isaiah 41:9-10
From Palm Springs, CA.
“Be renewed in the spirit of your mind and put on the new man, which after God is created in true rightousness and holiness.
Eph. 4:22-24
Elizabeth, Norfolk, NE –
“How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him.” 1 John 3:1
Rachel, Blairsville, GA: We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. 2 Corinthians 5:20a, NIV.
Stephanie, Hampton, VA: “We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ” 2 Cor. 10:5, ESV
“We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith.” Romans 12:6 NIV
Statesville, NC
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. Romans 12:17-19 NIV
Marla, Columbus OH
And the crowds asked him, “What then shall we do?” And he answered them, “Whoever has two tunics is to share with him who had none, and whoever has food is to do likewise.”
Luke 3:10-11, ESV
The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. (NIV) Lamentations 3: 25-26.
Sandy, Houston, TX – No test or temptation that comes your(my)way is beyond the course of what others have had to face. All you(I)need to remember is that God will never let you(me)down; he’ll never let you(me)be pushed past your(my)limit; he’ll always be there to help you(me)come through it.
I Corinthians 10:13
{TLORD} heals up the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3
Sandi
Duluth, MN
Psalm 34:18 (CEV)
“The LORD is there to rescue ALL
who are discouraged
and have given up hope.”
Hollie, Waco, TX:
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28 NIV
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 –
~ and posted for Natalie !
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. -Romans 15:13 NIV –
Cynthia, Greenwood,AR
“But Moses told the people, “Don’t be afraid. Just stand still and watch the Lord rescue you today. The Egyptians you see today will never be seen again. The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.”
Exodus 14:13-14 NLT
Kim B., Clayton, NC
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalm 34:18 NIV
kerry Sheridan, Wy NIV IS 55:2 Why spend money on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good and your soul will delight in the richest of fare
Dana, Blue Ridge, TX
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
But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him. Jeremiah 17:7 NIV
Linda, Sonora, KY
“Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God promised to those who love him.” ~James 1:12 (NIV)
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV)
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Michele, Weber City, VA
There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan, that can succeed against the Lord.
Proverbs 21:30 (NIV)
Rosie, Tacoma Word
You will make known to me the path of life;
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
In Your right hand there are pleasures forever.
Psalms 16:11 NASB
Psalm 63 1-4 New Living Bible
1)O God you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirst for you, my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water.(2)I have seen you in your sanctuary and gazed upon your power and glory (3)Your unfailing love is better to me than life itself; how I priase you. (4)I will honor you as long as I live, lifting up my hands to you in prayer.
Andrea, Tulsa. Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. – Ephesians 4:29, NIV
Brandi, Roseburg, OR
Psalm 34:18 The Lord is near the brokenhearted; He delivers those who are discouraged. Psalm 34:18 The NET Bible
Man I needed this one….
Telisa, Arkansas City:
“Come to me all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.” Matthew 12:28
Allison, Kalamazoo, MI
“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends its roots out by the stream. It does not fear when the heat comes, its leaves are always green, it has no worries in the year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.” Jeremiah 17:7-8 NIV
Holly, Prairie City, IA:
Habakkuk 3:18 NIV Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.
Sarah, Elgin, IL
The Lord will work out his plans for my life–for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever. Don’t abandon me, for you made me.
Psalm 138:8, NLT
Ange, Louisville KY The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Ps. 34:18 NASB
Kelly. Springfield, MO.
“Let the Word of God dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” ~Colossians 3:16 (ESV)
Joan Fredericktown, OH
1 Peter 2:9 NIV
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 darkness into His marvelous light.
Diana, East Peoria, IL
Psalm 143:8 NLT
Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning,
for I am trusting you.
Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you.
Cathy, Mason, OH
James 1:2-3
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.
Dawn, Aiken,SC…How great are your works O Lord, how profound your thoughts! Psalm 92:5NIV
Candice; Blacksburg, VA
But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them- yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.
1 Corinthians 15:10 NIV
Edie
Mobile, AL
1 Cor. 13:7-8a
It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.
Hannah; Maryland; Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” (ESV)
Rachael, Chattanooga, TN
“What, then, shall we say in response to these things. If God is for us, who can be against us?” Romans 8:31 NIV
The Lord will guide you continually,
And satisfy your soul in drought,
And strengthen your bones;
You shall be like a watered garden,
And like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail. Isaiah 58:11 NKJV
Kristl, Hagerstown: And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Phillipians 4:19 NKJV
“The Lord is near the brokenhearted; He delivers those who are discouraged.” Psalm 34:18 The NET Bible
Anna, Sullivan, MO
“I spread out my hands to you; my soul thirsts for you like a parched land. Selah”
Psalm 143:6 NIV
Cheryl, Leesburg, IN
Teach me your way, LORD, that I may rely on your faithfulness, give me an undivided heart that I may fear your name.
Ps. 86:11 NIV
DeLynda, Abilene, Texas
“I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in His word I put my hope” Psalm 130:5 NIV
Sue, Sheridan, Arkansas
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you.
When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned,
Nor shall the flame scorch you.” Isaiah 43:2 NKJ
I’m so glad I found your blog! I have been doing your studies for almost 10 years now. I have done all of them except “When Godly People Do Ungodly Things”. I plan on doing that one next. I have decided to start a “Beth Moore library”, so that other small churches and women who want to gather in homes can borrow the DVD’s and get into God’s Word. Many of them can’t afford the DVDs. God is already using this library mightely!
I love the verse. It is a dear one to me. I’m so excited also to learn that you are doing James next. James is my favorite book in the Bible!
Thank you for your recommendations on some new Bible studies. I have stuck with yours, because everything else I have found feels like milk. Once you have had the meat of God’s Word, nothing else satisifies.
I pray for you! I think of you as a dear friend that I have met over coffee with almost every morning for 10 years. Somedays I even tease you over your hairdo that have long been out of style. You are so cute!
Thanks for being available to us ladies, that desperately need a spiritual mentor.
BLESSINGS to You and Yours,
Stacie
Sue – Troy, MI
“Rely on the Lord! Be strong and confident! Rely on the Lord!”
Psalm 27:14 (NET Bible)
He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it. (Titus 1:9 NIV)