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.
Ramona, Pasadena: And now, O Lord, hear their threats, and grant to your servants great boldness in their preaching, and send your healing power, and may miracles and wonders be done by the name of your holy servant Jesus. Acts 4:29-30 The Living Bible
Rachel – Spokane, WA
For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light.
~ Ephesians 5:8 NIV
Beth and Tori, Waco, TX
“Avoid godless chatter because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.”
2 Timothy 2:16. NIV
Ephesians 4:29 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. (NIV)
Amy, Las Vegas
Emily – Des Moines, IA
Because the Sovereign Lord helps me, I will not be disgraced. Therefore have I set my face like flint, and i know I will not be put to shame. (Isaiah 50:7 NIV)
Sacha, Midland, TX
“for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” Philippians 2:13 (ESV)
Central, SC: “It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.” ~ Psalm 118:5, NIV 1984 Edition.
Kim, Detroit, MI
“Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from Him.”
Psalm 62:5 (NIV)
Erin D, Dover, NH – “Do everything without complaining or arguing,so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the word of life–in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor for nothing.” Philippians 2:14-16 NIV
Zephaniah 3:17 NIV
The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.
Mary Beth, St. Louis
“I praise you because you made me in an amazing and wonderful way.
What you have done is wonderful.
I know this very well.”
Psalm 139:14 (New Century Version)
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2 NIV
Katherine, Shiremanstown, PA ~ Only fear the LORD, and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you. ~ 1 Samuel 12:24 (NKJV)
hi siestas. having a hard time right now. maybe you could pray a prayer for me. thanks.
Praying for you Pat!
My prayer for you, Pat: “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.”
Erin, Arab, AL.
Revelation 17:14
They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them because He is the Lord of lords and King of kings-and with Him will be His called, chosen and faothful followers.
Jacksonville, FL “That ye may know what is the hope of His calling…” Ephesians 1:18 Oswald Chambers May 15 My Utmost for His Highest
Three Rivers, MI. “The Lord is there to rescue all who are discouraged and have given up hope.” Psalm 34:18 CEV
Pam – Hatton, MO
Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
Colossians 3:2 NIV
Kim, Dickinson, ND
“LORD, I have heard of Your fame. I stand in awe of Your deeds, O LORD. Renew them in our day, in our time make them known; in wrath remember mercy.” Hab. 3:2 NIV
Patty
Searcy Ar
Phillipians 3: 8
NIV
What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them all rubbish that I may gain Christ .
“He was absolutely convinced that God was able to do anything He promised.” Rom. 4:21 NLT
Yvonne
Louisville, KY
Psalm 91:9 (NIV)
For you, O Lord, are the Most High over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods.
Mom’s
Sadie
Nicholasville, KY
Romans 10:10 (HCSB)
With the heart one believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth one confesses, resulting in salvation.
Bird – Cypress, TX
“The Lord is near the brokenhearted; He delivers those who are discouraged.” Psalm 34:18 The NET Bible
Atlanta, GA
‘For nothing is impossible with God.’
Luke 1:37
Ah Lord God! Behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee: KJV
Mark 11:25 NIV
And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.
Cortni, Coden, AL “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.” Colossians 3:1 NIV
Nancy, Morehead. Wait for the Lord, take courage; be stouthearted, wait for the Lord.
Ps 27:14 (NAB)
Michelle, Waukesha, WI
“Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless.” James 1:26 NIV
Heather, Ontario, Canada
I want you to know that I am not doing this for your sake, declares the Sovereign Lord. Be ashamed and disgraced for your conduct, O house of Israel (Ezekiel 36:32). NIV
Strength and honor are her clothing; She shall rejoice in time to come. Proverbs 31:25 NKJV
Peggy, Indianapolis
Matthew 7:1 NIV
“Do not judge, or you too will be judged.”
Rebecca, Vancleave, MS:
“strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy;”
Colossians 1:11 (NKJV)
(Part three of my Colossians 1:9-12 memory verses)
Dharma Pasadena, Maryland
Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord o my soul and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your sins, and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion.
Psalm 103:1-4 NIV
Alyson Lung; Longmont, CO
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace,patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control.
Galatians 5:22
Emily, Elk Grove, CA
2 Corinthians 10:12b (ESV)
But when they measure themselves by one another and compare themselves with one another, they are without understanding.
Kelli
Fort Gratiot, MI
2 Corinthians 8:11 (MSG)
“Your heart’s been in the right place all along. You’ve got what it takes to finish it up, so go to it. Once the commitment is clear, you do what you can, not what you can’t. The heart regulates the hands.”
Kristen, Los Angeles, CA
Philippians 2:12- 13 (NIV):
Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.
Janet, Holmes Beach
It is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work.
John 14:10 NIV
Lisa, Granville, Ohio
Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure. Philippians 2:14-15a NIV
Carola, Missoula, MT
Zephaniah 3:17
The Lord your God is with you,He is mighty to save
He will take great delight in you,
he will quiet you with His love,
he will rejoice over you with singing.
Mary ellen in Billings MT
“Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits…Who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion.” Ps. 103: 2-4 NIV
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a ste3adfast spirit within me.
Psalm 51:10 (NIV)
Shirleen, Greenville, SC……“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
Nikki, Wichita
“…and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” 2Corinthians 10:5b Amplified
Nikki, Wichita
“…and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” 2Corinthians 10:5b Amplified
“The Lord is near the brokenhearted;
He delivers those who are discouraged.”
Psalm 34:18 The NET Bible
Janice
Halifax,Nova Scotia
Melody, southern NH
Ephesians 6:13 NIV
“Therefore, put on the full armor of God so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything to stand firm.”
Hey Siesta… sry its been a few months- my computer was GONE! Not sure how to accurately share all the verses I did while I was gone- but my verse for this time is Luke 10:2 (KJV) “Therefore said He unto them, the harvest is great, but the laborers few. Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he might send laborers unto his harvest.” ~Amanda, Ocala Fl
Nikki, Wichita
“…and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” 2Corinthians 10:5b NIV