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.
Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous fall.
Psalm 55:22 NIV
M.J. in Lovington, NM
Tammy R. Grand Prairie, TX.
Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
Ephesians 4:3
Vicki from Waco: I love Beth’s choice. “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he delivers those who are discouraged.” The NET Bible
Kim, Corning, NY:
Psalm 121:5-8 (HCSB)”The Lord protects you; the Lord is a shelter right by your side. The sun will not strike you by day, or the moon by night. The Lord will protect you from all harm; He will protect your life. The Lord will protect your coming and going both now and forever.”
Laura – Hoyt, KS. “People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction.”
I Timothy 6:10 – NIV
“And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.” Colossians 3:15 NLT
Melissa
Waco, TX
“And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.” Colossians 3:15 NLT
Caroline
Waco, TX
“And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.” Colossians 3:15 NLT
Jenna
Waco, TX
Stephanie
Corvallis Or
You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to rightousness.
Romans 6:18 NIM
April,
Smyrna, Georgia
For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, “Do not fear; I will help you.”
Isaiah 41:13 NIV
Bernadette, mtn home, AR She opens her mouth w/ wisdom and on her tongue is the law of kindness. Prov.31:26 NIV
Ina – Lancaster, PA
Rely on the Lord! Be strong and confidant! Rely on the Lord!
Psalm 27:14 NET
Annalee in Houston
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,
and I shall live in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:6
Kate, Arvada. …for You, Lord, have never foresaken those who seek you. Psalm 9:10b NIV
Nicole
Keller, Tx
Philippians 4:8 (New Living Translation)
And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.
Sorry so late; ear infection had me down. But I’m back up and this is my scripture: “Yet, O Lord, you are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand.” (NIV)
Chrissy, Lawrence, KS
Michelle from Natchitoches, LA:
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Phil 4:8, HCSB
Renee – Cypress, TX
Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians 3:2 NIV
Sorry for being so late – was out of town to get my daughter off on her mission trip and did not have access to a computer.
Heledd, Bridgend, Wales
Let the morning bring me news of your unfailing live, for I have put my trust on you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.
Psalm 143:8
Katie (Firestone, CO)
“You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13 (NIV)
Diann – Woodburn, IN:
“Unless the Lord had given me help, I would soon have dwelt in the silence of death. When I said, ‘My foot is slipping,’ your love, O Lord, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.” Psalm 94:17-19 NIV
Judy, Norfolk
Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.
Ps. 9:10 NIV
“Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. According to His great mercy, He has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” 1 Peter 1:3 (Holman)
Joy, Tri-Cities: “Teach us to make the most of our time, so that we may grow in wisdom.” Psalm 90:12, NLT
Ephesians 1:10 (NIV)
…to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment – to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ.
Hope i’m not too late!
Pat – Woodstock, AL NIV Psalm 126:3
The Lord has done great things for us and we are filled with joy.
Flo Smyth Wetumpka, Al. The Lord is near the brokenhearted; He delivers those who are discouraged Psalm 34 :18 NET
Dana, Lexington, KY
The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.”
Psalm 32:8 NLT
Amber, Pearland “He chose us in Him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and blameless in His sight.” -Eph 1:4, NIV
Christy, Talking Rock, Georgia.
We carry this precious Message around in the unadorned clay pots of our ordinary lives. That’s to prevent anyone from confusing God’s incomparable power with us. 2 Corinthians 4:7 (MSG)
MaryD, Charlotte
I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5
The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart,
And saves such as have a contrite spirit.
Psalm 34:18
Leigh, Seneca Falls
Debby- Ellicott City, MD “for You, LORD have never forsaken those who seek You.” Psalm 9:10b NIV
Vicki from Elizabethtown, KY~
“For this is a gracious thing, when mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly.”
1Peter 2:19
ESV
Hey Vicki! I didn’t realize you are doing the SSMT too. It’s good to see another E-townian on here!!
Susan, Atlanta, GA
Those who know Your name trust in You, for You, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek You.
Psalm 9:10 NIV
“He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will never be shaken.” Ps. 62:2 NIV
The Lord knew all that would be going on when I committed to doing SSMT…forgive my tardiness. I want to be faithful to complete what I have started. Thank-you for grace!
Debbie Pinckney, MI
Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.
Psalm 9:10 NIV
from Brandon, MS
“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
Danville, CA
Search me, O God and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.
Psalms 139:23 NIV
Megan, OH: Be completely humble and gentle, be patient, bearing with one another in love.
Ephesians 4:2
Emily, McKenzie TN
For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2:6 (ESV)
Liz, Overland Park, KS (NASB) “Call to Me and I will answer. I will tell you great and mighty things which you do not know.”
Stacie- Cyvadier, Haiti
Psalm 9:10, NLT
“Those who know your name trust in You,
for You, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for You.”
Tanya A., Englewood, OH
“And He passed in front of Moses proclaiming, “The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness . . .”
Exodus 34:6 (NIV)
Sue – Lakeland, Fl
“My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you.”
Psalm 63:5 (NIV)
MaryLisa, Glenwood, MN: Proverbs 14:1 (NKJ) The wise woman builds her house, but the foolish pulls it down with her hands.
Kaye from Hamburg, AR–“Your enemies will cower before you, and you will trample down their high places.” Deut. 33:29
Sharon, Riverside, Ca.
Though my father and mother forsake me,
the Lord will receive me. Psalm 27:10 NIV
Isa. 49:15b-16 adds to that thought-
“I will not forget you! See I have engraved you on the palms of My hands.”
Meagan, austell, ga
“he will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall mourning nor crying nor pain anymor, for the former things are passed away” revelation 21:4 ESV
Jill, Houston, TX. “May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.” 2 Thessalonians 3:5