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.
Genevieve, Orange, Texas – And they cried out in a loud voice: “Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.” Revelation 7:10 NIV
Marci, Amsterdam, NL
Jude 1:24 To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy. (NIV)
Nancy- Yonges Island, SC
“I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in His sufferings, becoming like Him in His death, and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead.”. Philippians 3:10-11. NIV
Liz, Logansport:
“If you cling to your life, you will lose it, and if you let your life go, you will save it.” Luke 17:33 NLT
Patti, Colorado Springs
“I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope.” Ps 130:5 (NIV)
Teresa Naples, FL
Ephesians 6:16 (English Standard Version)
In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one;
sharon in illinois
May the LORD direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ. 2 thes. 3:5 esv
Teresa, Peoria, IL
2 Corinthians 6:16, NIV “What agreement is there between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said, ‘I will live with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be my people.'”
Jenny, Elida, “For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joint and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12 (NIV)
Grace, Elida, “Your word is like a lamp for my feet adn a light for my way.” Psalm 119:105 (ICB)
Beth, Dyersburg, TN
The Lord is near the brokenhearted; He will
deliver those who are discouraged.
Psalm 34:18
“. . . 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 NIV
I love this verse, I quote it to my teens (any myself) frequently!
Diana, North Attleboro, MA
“The Lord is near the brokenhearted; He delivers those who are discouraged.”
Psalm 34:18 The NET Bible
Becky, Biloxi, MS. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified or discouraged, for the Lord your God will be there with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9, NIV
Anne Marie, Woburn, MA: “Even though you planned evil against me, God planned good to come out of it. This was to keep many people alive, as he is doing now.” Genesis 50:20 (GOD’S WORD Translation ©1995)
Hebrews 10:39
But we do not belong to those who shrink back and are destroyed, but to those who have faith and are saved.
Angie
Deltona, FL
Ruth, Sanger, TX Psalm 34:18 NIV The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
“This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 HCSB
Dee Dee, San Antonio, TX. “The Lord is near the brokenhearted; He delivers those who are discouraged.” Psalm 34:18 (NET)
Megan, Prattville, Al: “For out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks. The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him. But I tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgement for every careless word they have spoken.” Matthew 12:34-36 (NIV)
Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up. James 4:10
(My summer Bible study for church is “When Godly People Do Ungodly Things” by Beth Moore)
(My own private Bible study is “Great Characters of the Bible” by Dr alan B. Stringfellow friend of Dr. Criswell at FBC Dallas, Texas)
Like Angela Thomas and Priscilla Shiver too. Wonderful Christian women of God.
Alice, Rockford, IL Galatians 6:9 (ESV) “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap,if we do not give up.”
Ft. Pierce, FL. Psalm 25:15 (NIV)
My eyes are ever on the Lord, for only he will release my feet from the snare.
Shelly, Portland, OR
“The Lord id near the brokenhearted; He delivers those who are discouraged.” Psalm 34:18 (The NET Bible)
Thanks, Beth…I needed this verse right now! xo
Casey, Ooltewah
He protects His flock like a shepherd;
He gathers the lambs in His arms
and carries them in the fold of His garment.
He gently leads those that are nursing.
Isaiah 40:11 HCSB
Donna Marina, Ca
1 John 4:4
Ye are of God little children, and have overcome them: because greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world.
Kelly, Huntsville
“Finally brothers, 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.” Philippians 4:8 (NIV)
Beth, Mt. Holly, NC
“Do not merely listen to the Word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says”. James 1:22 NIV
“You, then, why do you judge your brother or sister? Or why do you treat them with contempt? For we will all stand before God’s judgement seat.” Romans 14:10 (NIV)
“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.” Psalm 23:6 KJV
Kathi, Lexington, OH
Let the beloved of the Lord rest in him, for he shields him all day long, and the one the Lord loves rests between his shoulders. Deuteronomy 33vs12 NIV
O my Strength I will watch for you, for you O God are my fortress. My God in his steadfast love will meet me, God will let me look in triumph on my enemies. Psalms 59:9-10 ESV
Beverly
Jackson, MS
because you will not abandon me to the grave,
nor will you let your Holy One see decay. Psalm 16:10 (NIV)
Kinney, Oxford,MS
“You will seek Me and find Me when you search Me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13 HCSB
Andrea, Cartersville,GA “And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith.” 1 Corinthians 15:14 NIV
Jan
Hawkinsville, GA
Psalm 4:4
NLT
Don’t sin by letting anger control you.
Think about it overnight and remain silent.
Selah
Nancy – Iowa
Romans 14:20a NIV
Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food
Cathleen, Saskatoon, SK
Psalm 33:12, NIV
“Let the beloved of the Lord rest in him, for he shields him all day long, and the one the Lord loves rests between his shoulders.”
Sorry about the previous mistakes Siesta’s! If I knew how to delete the first post I would!
Lauren, Biloxi, MS:
“I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth.”
Job 19:25 NIV
Helen Wall
Crystal City, Manitoba, Canada
Colossians 1:9 ESV
And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
Lyn
Littleton NH
Therefore, my brothers, 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.
I Cor. 15:58 NIV
Melissa, Miles City, MT : And everyone who hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure. 1 John 3:3
Romans 8:30
Moreover, whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.
NKJV
Marilyn, Albuquerque
Blessed is the man who makes the Lord his trust, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods. Many,O Lord, my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you have planned for us no one can recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare.
Ps.40:4-5 NIV
“Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again – rejoice! …
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:4, 6-7 (NLT)
Carol Peavy
Jena, LA
The Lord is near to the brokenhearted; He delivers those who are discouraged. Psalm 34:18(The Net Bible) Twyla McAmis, Cleveland,Tennessee.
Debra, Sulphur Springs; Psalms 3:3 and Phil 4:11b KJV and NIV ” But you are a shield around me, O Lord you are my glory THE LIFTER OF MY HEAD.
“for I have learned in whatever state (circumstance-NIV) I am in to be content.
Cherie, Athens, TN “The Lord is near the brokenhearted; He delivers those who are discouraged.” Psalm 34:18 The NET Bible
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 1Peter 4:8 NIV
Johnnie, Wake Forest, NC
“The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” ESV
Krystle, Central Point
Mark 11:25
“And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.”
Working through this forgiving other’s thing…