2011 Siesta Scripture Memory Team: Verse 11!

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**January 20-21, 2012**

Hey, You Scripture-Memory-Mad Women!

I hope your Memorial Day weekend was wonderful and that your appreciation of our nation’s heroes got a fresh stir. I looked around our sanctuary on Sunday at all those who had served in wars and I marveled over the few World War II veterans we have left. My Dad was one of them and, had he lived, he would be ninety. Such a powerful part of our history was written in their blood. My dad lived well over half a century with a bullet fragment lodged near his heart. He took a hit right through his cheek and, ultimately, surgeons grafted skin from his hip to cover the severe indention in his face. If you have a family with a weird sense of humor, perhaps you can imagine that it was fodder for a few jokes, most of which he told himself.

Of course, heroes come in all generations and both genders. I have two framed pictures in prominent places in my office of women soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan who have done Bible studies on their tours of duty. Flabbergasting to me. May Christ hold our soldiers tight and let them lose neither their lives nor their faith and may He return them to their families as whole people, twice the wiser.

Well, Girlfriends, it’s JUNE! Our temperatures in Houston are already well into the upper nineties and we are experiencing the severest drought in decades. It seems that few areas of our country are free of something ranging from brow-raising concern all the way to destruction and devastation. What on earth?? I don’t pretend to know the details of what is happening around us but I really do feel that Kingdom history is being written in these days entrusted to us. I believe there is a bold dot on the divine time line representing this era with a label Heaven alone knows for now, but generations will talk about until Christ’s Kingdom comes. We must stand firm in our faith and love twice as much. These are days when our words must be backed by our hearts or dismissed entirely by the world. Remember Christ’s warning in Matthew 24:12 that the hearts of many will grow cold. Our love will not endure extended seasons of difficulty by accident. In our self-protectiveness, the first natural casualty will be our emotions. We will either set our hearts on things above (Col. 3:1) where Christ is seated at the right hand of God, or we’ll lose our footing here below.

We are called to live by faith and to love by faith.

Part of how we stand firm is to know Scripture, and not with swollen heads but swollen hearts. One of the verses in my quiet time this morning was Psalm 119:57 – “The LORD is my source of security. I have determined to follow Your instructions.” (The NET Bible) One thing is certain: we are finding out how little security this anguishing planet can offer us. “The LORD is the source of security.” Personal. National. Global. Universal. The Lord alone. And, so, like never before, we need to know His instructions…and follow them.

One of my favorite portions of the Book of James has turned out to be the last half of 5:11 – “…you have seen the Lord’s purpose, that the Lord is full of compassion and mercy.” The Lord cannot set aside His compassion and mercy to deal with this world. Oh, I’m not saying He won’t ultimately deal with this world. His Word promises that He will. But I am saying that He cannot set aside His compassion and mercy to do it. They are elements of His immutable character and the first descriptions He used to introduce Himself to Moses by name in Exodus 34:6-7.

OK, Sisters. I better get to our purpose here on this first of June. The pages are flying off the calendar like leaves in the wind and it’s time for our 11th verse! God has had me in 2 Timothy recently for my memory work so here’s mine this time around:

Beth, Houston. “Because of this, in fact, I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, because I know the one in whom my faith is set and I am convinced that He is able to protect what has been entrusted to me until that day.” 2 Timothy 1:12 The NET Bible

You can bet your life on it.

You are treasured here. May Christ continue to captivate you. He loves you so much.

PS. OK, I can’t stand it anymore. SO HOW ABOUT THAT TIMER AT THE TOP OF THIS POST???? That, my beloved Siestas, is exactly how much time we have to go until our SSMT celebration! Wooooooohoooooooo!!! Bring it, Jesus! Kudos to my wonderful coworker, Kimberly McMahon, for making that happen. I told her I thought we needed a little extra incentive for this second half of our Scripture memory commitment. I WANT EVERY ONE OF YOU TO COME if you possibly can. With the numbers where they are right now on our 1st and 15th entries, we have room to fit all of you in our sanctuary. Save your money! Ask for it as a Christmas gift! Remember, the event is our gift to you but it’s not too soon to start saving for travel and accommodations. This is one of the biggest events on the calendar to us at Living Proof so please know how wanted you are and how loved you are. Celebrating a faithful work of God to a woefully dependent people was His idea in the first place. He loves festivals so, Girlfriends, let’s have one.

L.E.T.S.C.O.U.N.T.I.T.D.O.W.N.

 

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  1. 1551
    Ann Cates says:

    Ann C. in Cypress, TX

    How priceless is your unfailing love! Both high and low among men find refuge in the shadow of your wings. They feast on the abundance of your house, you give them drink from your river of delights. For with you is the fountain of life, in your light we see light. Ps 36:7-9 NIV

  2. 1552
    Sue in Lenoir City, Tn. says:

    What time I am afraid I will trust in thee. Psalm 56:3 NLT

  3. 1553
    Melanie says:

    Melanie, Sweetwater, TN
    Psalm 139:23 NIV Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.

  4. 1554
    Lisa Darden says:

    Lisa
    Van Buren, AR
    1 Corinthians 1:25
    For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.
    NIV

  5. 1555
    Kathy says:

    Kathy West Milton,
    Therefore,as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved,clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humilty,gentleness and patience.
    Colossians 3:12 NIV

  6. 1556
    Connie Buchanan says:

    Connie- Bedford, KY
    Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
    2 Thessalonians 3:16 NIV

  7. 1557
    Katharine Lee says:

    “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt so that you would no longer be slaves to the Egyptians; I broke the bars of your yoke and enabled you to walk with heads held high.”
    -NIV Leviticus 26:13
    Katharine Lee, Jonesboro, Arkansas

  8. 1558

    Gretchen in Buffalo, NY: “The LORD is my source of security. I have determined to follow Your instructions.”
    Psalm 119:57 NET Bible

  9. 1559
    Edie Beals says:

    Edie ~ Mobile, AL

    Psalm 62:8 NIV

    Trust in him at all times, O people;

    pour out your hearts to him,

    for God is our refuge.

    Selah

  10. 1560
    Rissa Parrish says:

    Rissa, Boaz: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 (NIV)

  11. 1561
    Susie says:

    Susie, Knoxville, TN:

    Search me, O God, and know my heart;
    test me and know my anxious thoughts.
    See if there is any offensive way in me,
    and lead me in the way everlasting.
    Psalm 139:23-24(NIV)

  12. 1562
    Sparki2003 says:

    Matthew 11:28-30 [NIV]

    “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.

    Jennifer Olmstead

    Janesville, Wisconsin

  13. 1563
    Mary says:

    “Kind words are like honey – sweet to the soul and healthy to the body.”
    Proverbs 16:24 NLT

    • 1563.1
      Mary Griffin says:

      Mary – Springfield, MO
      “Kind words are like honey – sweet to the soul and healthy to the body.”
      Proverbs 16:24 NLT

  14. 1564
    sandy in leander says:

    “And He said unto them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” Mark 16:15 NKJ

  15. 1565
    Stephanie says:

    Stephanie, Sparta, TN
    “And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.”
    2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV

  16. 1566
    Susan Johnson says:

    Susan from Beverly, MA

    Luke 9:24 (NLT)
    If you try to keep your life for yourself, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for me, you will find true life.

  17. 1567

    Cindy, Grand Rapids MI,
    “We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God” 2 Cor 5:20

  18. 1568
    Camille says:

    Camille – Keller, TX:

    “… let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” I John 3:18 (NIV)

  19. 1569
    Martha Pritchard says:

    Martha Pritchard / Albertville,AL / When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.Psalm 56:3(NIV)

  20. 1570
    Cheryl says:

    Cheryl, NC

    My flesh and my heart may fail,
    but God is the strength of my heart
    and my portion forever.

    ~Psalm 73:26~ TNIV

  21. 1571
    Kristin says:

    Hamburg, AR
    “God arms me with strength, and he makes my way perfect.”

    Psalm 18:32
    NLT

  22. 1572
    Ann says:

    Ann – Sardis, AL

    Php 3:3 ESV For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh–

  23. 1573
    Lvmolen says:

    Lisa, Elmhurst, IL

    “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” Psalm 139:13 NIV

  24. 1574
    Kristin says:

    Kristin, Pottsboro, TX
    My flesh and heart may fail but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
    Psalm 73:26 NIV

  25. 1575
    kerry says:

    Kerry, Sheridan, Wy
    Is. 55:2 NIV
    Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy?
    Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good,
    and your soul will delight in the richest of fare.

  26. 1576
    Jennifer Knaak says:

    Jennifer, Oreland, PA

    But each day the Lord pours his unfailing love upon me, and through each night I sing his songs, praying to God who gives me life. Psalm 42:8 NLT

  27. 1577

    Heather, Shokan, New York

    For I know my Redeemer lives and He shall stand at last on the earth.

    Job 19:25 NKJV

  28. 1578
    Angie Pairan says:

    Angie P, Loveland OH
    Proverbs 4:23 NIV
    Above all else,guard your heart,for everything you do flows from it.

  29. 1579
    Sandra says:

    Sandra, Swainsboro,GA
    We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed;
    perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. 2 Corinthians 2:8-9 NIV

  30. 1580
    Penny (Hoover, AL) says:

    Colossians 4:5-6 (NIV)
    5 Be wise is the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. 6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

    These are the verses that our mission team going to Wales (me included) have adopted for our time there. If we come to mind, please lift us in prayer.

  31. 1581
    Sarah Deible says:

    Sarah~Bremen, Ohio
    “You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.” Hebrews 10:36 NIV

  32. 1582
    melissa says:

    Melissa from Midland, Mi
    “Taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him” Psalm 34:8 NIV

  33. 1583
    Kathy says:

    Kathy, Bradford-If you keep on bitting and devouring each other, you will be destroyed by each other.
    Galatians 5:15 NIV

  34. 1584
    Heather Eidson says:

    Heather E. Piedmont, Oklahoma “The Lord is near the brokenhearted; He delivers those who are discouraged.” Psalm 34:18 The NET Bible

  35. 1585
    Colima says:

    5 But I trust in your unfailing love;
    my heart rejoices in your salvation.
    Psalm 13:5, NIV
    Colima, Klamath Falls, OR

  36. 1586
    Becky says:

    Becky, Charlotte
    “So shall My Word be that goes out from My mouth; it shall not return to Me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.”

    isaiah 55:11, ESV

  37. 1587
    Susan - Knoxville, TN says:

    May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
    Psalm 19:14 (NIV)

  38. 1588
    apurefire says:

    Karen, Virginia Beach, Virginia

    Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
    Eph 4:32 (NIV)

  39. 1589
    Janet from Ellicott City, MD says:

    Love prospers when a fault is forgiven,

    but dwelling on it separates close friends.

    NLT Proverbs 17:9

  40. 1590
    Lori Newman says:

    Lori, Fort Campbell, KY
    “You will keep in perfect peace
    him whose mind is steadfast
    because he trusts in you.”
    Isaiah 26:3 NIV

  41. 1591
    Deborah Watson says:

    Deborah, Philadelphia, PA

    Revelation 14:6, NIV

    Then I saw another angel flying in midair, and he had the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth — to every nation, tribe, language and people.

  42. 1592
    Sheila Clark says:

    So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.
    Romans 10:17 (NAS)

    Sheila, Austin, TX

  43. 1593
    Julie Mc says:

    Julie, Goldfield, IA
    Psalm 111:3 NASB
    Splendid and majestic is His work, and His righteousness endures forever.

  44. 1594
    Tami says:

    KC, MO

    Psalm 16:5 NIV

    Lord you alone are my portion and my cup; you make my lot secure.

  45. 1595
    Mary Calvin says:

    Mary in Austin, Philippians 3:13-14 (CEV): My friends, I don’t feel that I have already arrived. But I forget what is behind, and I struggle for what is ahead. I run toward the goal, so that I can win the prize of being called to heaven. This is the prize that God offers because of what Christ Jesus has done.

  46. 1596
    Shelly says:

    Shelly, Rochester, MN
    “take captive every thought and make it obedient to Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:5b

  47. 1597
    Sheila says:

    Sheila, Bethesda, MD: “When I am filled with cares, Your comfort brings me joy.” – Psalm 94.19 HCB

  48. 1598
    Monica Ciampa, NY says:

    “All your children will be taught by the LORD, & great will be their Peace.”

    Isaiah 54:13(NIV)

    “…& they will ENJOY great Peace.” (NLT)

    “…& great shall be the Peace & undisturbed composure of your children.” (AMP)

  49. 1599
    Ginny, Georgia says:

    “Turn at my rebuke; Surely I will pour out my spirit on you; I will make my words known to you.” Proverbs 1:23 NKJV

  50. 1600
    Darl says:

    Darl, Bakersfield, California “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.” Philippians 2:3 NIV

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