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.
Sooz, Springfield, VA
The Lord IS my Shepherd, I shall not want.
Psalm 23:1 NKJV
Judy, Holland, MI The Lord is near the brokenhearted; He delivers those who are discouraged. Ps 34:18 NET
Ginger Walker, South Point, OH
The Lord is near the brokenhearted; He delivers those who are discouraged. Psalm 34:18 NET
The LORD is compassionate and gracious,
slow to anger, abounding in love.
He will not always accuse,
nor will he harbor his anger forever;
Psalm 103:8-9 NIV
Tiffany, Chesterfield:
“Yet, with respect to the promise of God, he did not waver in unbelief but grew strong in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully assured that what God had promised, He was able also to perform.” Romans 4:20-12 (NASB)
Psalm 34:4-8 NIV
I sought the Lord and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to Him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame. This poor (wo)man called, and the Lord heard her; He saved her out of all her troubles. The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, and He delivers them. Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him.
Sorry this is late! We are in the middle of a country/international move and am missing my Internet/phone plan! He has been so faithful!
Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, my God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your mighty acts to all who are to come. – Psalm 71:18 (NIV)
Beth, Johnstown, OH
Look to the Lord and his strength;
seek his face always.
Psalms 105:4 NIV
The Lord is near to the brokenhearted; He delivers those who are discouraged. Psalm 34:18
For God is not a God of disorder but of peace. 1 Cor. 14:33a (NIV)
A little late but I am working on it!
Erin, Little Rock, AR
James 3:17-18 NIV
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.
Katie, Owensboro, KY
“I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever, with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations.” Psalm 89:1, NIV
Philippians 3:13 NIV
But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind & straining toward what is ahead
Kiana, Austin TX
“The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.” Psalm 9:9
1 Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me,
for in you I take refuge.
I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings
until the disaster has passed.
Ps 57:1
Valerie, SC
The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap if we do not give up.
Galatians 6:9 ESV
So true, so true! I’m believing this one with you, Audra!
“So we can say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?”
Hebrews 13:6 NLT
to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.
Ephesians 4:23-24 NIV
Kathie
Aiken SC
Stephanie, Fruita, CO
For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end. Ps 48:14 NIV
Tarah – Rib Lake, WI
I John 1:7-8 ESV
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
The righteous man walks in his integrity, his children are blessed after him.
Proverbs 20:7 NKIV
Ephesians 2:8 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.
Kristi, Inman, SC
Beth, Birmingham – perfect verse to pray over two families I know who have children who are losing their battles with cancer…
“The Lord is near the brokenhearted; He delivers those who are discouraged.” Psalm 34:18 The NET Bible
Katie Smith, Roanoke Tx “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” Psalm 139:13-14 NIV
Chesney, Knoxville. “Those who know Your name trust in You, for You, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek You.” Psalm 9:10 NIV
Michele, Cumming, GA
Those who know your name trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.
Psalm 9:10 NIV
Amazing! You and Chesney have posted the same verse back to back. Coincidence?
Lori, San Angelo, Texas
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.
Eph 4:29
Jeantelle, Lafayette LA
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
NIV
Psalm 16:5 (NIV)
LORD, you have assigned me my portion and my cup, you have made my lot secure.
Marlene, Harleysville, PA. “The Lord is near the brokenhearted; He delivers those who are discouraged.” Psalm 34:18 NET
Wendy Broken Arrow, OK
They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the Lord to care for them. They are confident and fearless and can face their foes triumphantly. Ps. 112:7-8
Cindi, Dallas, TX The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psm.34:18 NIV
robin, scottsdale:
“The Lord is near the brokenhearted; He delivers those who are discouraged.” Psalm 34:18 The NET Bible
Susan, Ellensburg
Galatians 5:22-23 NASB
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.”
Lois, Wausa, Nebraska
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
Bonnie,Center Line,MI
His mercy extends to those who fear him,
from generation to generation. Luke 1:50 NIV
Tanya, Somerville, TN Psalm 9:10 “Those who know Your
name trust in You, for You, LORD,
have never forsaken those who seek
You.”
Kathy @ Wilmington NC: “The Lord is near the brokenhearted; He delivers those who are discouraged.” Psalm 34:18 The NET Bible
Catrina, Plano, TX
Remember, it is a sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it.
-James 4:17 NLT
Julie, Goodyear, AZ. “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.” John 14:1 NIV
Jennifer M from :Mass.
Teach me your way Lord lead me in a straight path
Psalm:27:11
N.I.V
Charlotte Philadelphia MS
1) I lift up my eyes to the moutains-
Where does my help come from?
2) My help comes from the LORD,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
Psalms 121:1-2 NIV
Sorry I’m late! I’ve been offline for a little while.
Rebecca, Arkansas
“But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that Day what has been entrusted to me.”
II Timothy 1:12b (ESV)
Cheryl, Uganda: Psalm 33:21 NIV
“In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name.”
Mary, Spring
“The Lord is near the brokenhearted; He delivers those who are discouraged.” Psalm 34:18 The NET Bible
Nancy – Westminster
Ephesians 1:17-18 NIV
17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit[a] of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. 18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people,
Miriam, Columbia, SC
“See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ.” Colossians 2:8 NIV
Every word of God proves true.
Proverbs 30:5a
Danielle, Corpus Christi, TX
The Lord is near the brokenhearted; He delivers those who are discouraged.” Psalm 34:18 The NET Bible