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.
Selena- Albany, GA
Rest in God alone, my soul, for my hope comes from Him.
Psalms 62:5, HCSB
Acts 4:12
“and there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved.”
West Texas Girl
Please pray for rain for our state!
AMEN!
Jenny, Cedar Rapids, “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.” Ephesians 1:3 NIV
“The Spirit of the God has made; the breath of the Almighty gives me life”. Job 33:4 NIV This verse is for a good friend who had a grandbaby born weighing 1lb.13oz.going strong!!!
Michelle, Clanton, AL
Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.
Psalm 9:10 NIV
Dana from Ashland, KY
These were His instructions to them: The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields. Luke 10:2 NLT
If I speak in the tongues of men and angels but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.
1 Cor. 13:1 (NIV)
Psalms 73:26 (NASB)
My flesh and my heart may fail,
But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Laura, Littleton
So I commend the enjoyment of life, because nothing is better for a man under the sun than to eat and drink and be glad. Then joy will accompany him in his work all the days of the life God has given him under the sun. Ecclesiastes 8:15
I KNOW I am tardy !!! Grace please!!!! ; )
Bridget D Smith
Bloomington,IL
Wait for the LORD; be strong & take heart and WAIT on the LORD! Psalm 27:14
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. I Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV
“Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who DAILY bears our burdens.” Psalm 68:19 NIV
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” Isaiah 55:8-9
Rely on the Lord.
Be strong and confident.
Rely on the Lord.
Psalm 27:14 NET
“Let us consider how we may spur on another on toward love and good deeds.” Hebrews 10:24 ~NIV~
Becky – Tacoma,Wa
Proverbs 3:9,10 HCSB
“Honor the LORD with your possessions
and with the first produce of your entire harvest;
then your barns will be completely filled,
and your vats will overflow with new wine.”
Kristen C, Three Rivers, MI
“God is able to make every grace overflow to you, so that in every way, always having everything you need, you may excel in every good work.” 2 Corinthians 9:8 HCSB
“For You, Lord, have NEVER forsaken those who seek You.”
Psalm 9:10b
No kidding– the Lord revealed this verse to me last night in my quiet time and then I got on this morning and it was on Beth’s post! Thank you Lord for speaking to me and for choosing to reveal things not once but twice to make sure I get it 😉 I love Him so much!
Denise
Asheville, NC
Philippians 2:13 (NLT)
For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him.
Eposi
Houston, TX
And they sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, “Great and amazing are Your deeds, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations!”
Revelation 15:3 (NIV)
I know that this is late so I am not sure if it will count for my 22 for this year, but I moved this weekend and don’t want to miss a single chance to get more of God’s word. My verse for this time, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” (Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT)
Vicksburg, 1 Corinthians 15:58 (New International Version)
58 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 is not in vain.
Kim from North Branch, MN
James 3:9-10 NIV With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be.
Are any of you suffering hardships? You should pray. Are any of you happy? You should sing praises. James 5:13 NLT
Cathi – Morristown, TN
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 (NIV)
KaRetha, Denham Springs, LA
1 Chronciles 16:27
“Splendor and majesty are in his presence. Strength and joy are where he is.” (God’s Word)
Gloria, Aiken SC
Because You are my help,
I sing in the shadow of Your wings.
~Psalm 63:7 (NIV)
Isa 40:28 NKJV
Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, neither faints nor is weary. His understanding is unsearchable.
Diana, Surrey, BC
“Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed. says the LORD, who has compassion on you.” Isaiah 54:10 N.I.V.
Federal Way, WA
Let us acknowledge the LORD;
let us press on to acknowledge him.
As surely as the sun rises,
he will appear;
he will come to us like the winter rains,
like the spring rains that water the earth.”. Hosea 6:3, NIV
Stacy, Outlook, WA
Christ has set us free to live a free life. So take your stand! Never again let anyone put a harness of slavery on you. Galatians 5:1 The Message ♥
Portland, Oregon
My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.
James 1:19-20 NIV
Lynn , Louisville
After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.
Genesis 15:1 (KJV)
Tracie, Taylorville, IL
“For You Lord have never forsaken those who seek you.”
Psalm 9:10b [NIV]
Jennifer, Sun City, AZ
“Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up. You will increase my honor and comfort me once again.” Psalm 71:20,21 NIV
Mei, Easley SC
“Those who know your name trust in you,
for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.”
Psalm 9:10 NIV
Jo Ann, Philadelphia, PA area: “and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy 3:15 (NAS)
Charlotte, Easley SC
“I will offer to You a thanksgiving sacrifice and call on the name of the LORD.” Ps 116:17
Late. Again. Sorry…
Christy T. – Hawthorne, CA
“…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 103:3-4 (NIV)
LuAnn, Winfield, Provb 23:7a NKJV For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.
I just have to let God retrain my “thinking!”
“so will the words that come out of my mouth not come back empty-handed. They’ll do the work I sent them to do, they’ll complete the assignment I gave them. Isaiah 55:11-12 the Message_-
My hope for our church women’s bible study of Joshua–20+ of us meeting in a member’s home.
Carrie Hays, Houston, TX
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the LORD.
Isaiah 55:8 NIV
Cindy from Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Phil 4:19 HCSB
And my God will supply all your needs according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Sherry in Marietta GA
Psalm 84:11 NIV
For the Lord God is a sun and shield;
the Lord bestows favor and honor;
and no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless.
Cheryl, Loami, IL “These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full.” John 15:11 NASB
Psalm 9:10 (New International Version)
Those who know your name trust in you,
for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.
Stephanie, Lititz, PA “For You, Lord, have NEVER forsaken those who seek You.” Psalm 9:10b NIV
Wheaton, IL
The Lord is close to all who call on him,
yes, to all who call on him in truth.
He grants the desires of those who fear him;
he hears their cries for help and rescues them.
Psalms 145:18-19
for You, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.
Psalm 9:10b (NIV)
Stephanie
Pawleys Island, SC
Sonya
Temple, TX
Ephesians 6:10-11 Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so you can stand against the Devil’s schemes. (NIV)