**Siesta Celebration is January 20-21, 2012**
Hey, you Scripture memory freaks!
Your mama needs a hall pass in the worst way for a while regarding lengths of posts. We are now only about 6 weeks from the LifeWay deadline for all things James. To say that Melissa and I are under the gun is an understatement and, of course, so are all our friends on the publishing side. It’s stressful for everyone concerned this close to rolling the press. You will not waste a prayer on us, or on any member of our family, for that matter. Amanda and Curtis are finding out what kind of warfare you sign up for when you determine to get out there where the wind of the Spirit is blowing and dare to fulfill your calling. It’s hard to watch your children go through it. I tell them all the time (and they don’t need convincing) that enduring is so worth it but, man oh man, as many of you know, the fire is hot. And it’s often very personal, don’t you think? Satan goes for the psychological jugular.
I have had a great – almost life-stopping – time poring over James for well over the last year and I will miss the process so much. I love the intensity an in-depth journey demands and I genuinely fight a wave of depression when it’s over. (I’ll ask for your prayers about that at the time.) But, the fact is, push is about to come to shove. I no longer have the luxury of taking all the time I want. This baby is almost due. Thank you for any spare prayers! I am not in a bad way or in a contentious state. I’m just wide-eyed and aware that a very loud clock is ticking. So is my baby girl. I know some of you must be getting so tired of hearing about it! Stand with me a little longer, in hopes that Jesus may be glorified.
In my memory work, I’m still choosing verses out of 2 Timothy. I couldn’t split these four verses up without shortchanging the context so I’m posting the whole segment.
Beth, Houston. “And the Lord’s slave must not engage in heated disputes but be kind toward all, an apt teacher, patient, correcting opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance and then knowledge of the truth and they will come to their senses and escape the devil’s trap where they are held captive to do his will.” 2 Timothy 2:24-26 The NET Bible
This portion of Scripture and others like it seem altogether ignored or dismissed in a culture where believers stay embroiled in one heated dispute after another. Scripture tells us how to differ without ripping the fabric of our common faith to shreds. In the segment above, the Apostle Paul uses words like kindness and gentleness. When we tend to think that carnality is the only kind of sin that can keep the church from revival, we’re overlooking the steady stream of commands in the New Testament about how to treat one another. Disunity can shipwreck the whole lot of us right there on the shore of disgrace. We can even be right and fall into the chastisement of God because our hearts were wrong. May God forgive us, heal us, and help us.
OK, Sisters. Let’s hear your 13th verses. While you’re at it, remember that what we’re doing here is IMPORTANT! We’ve got to protect these minds of ours! That’s where our battles are won or lost. You will never waste a single moment rolling God’s Word around in your sweet head. Your health will be the better for it. Your marriage will be the better for it. Your job will be the better for it. Your relationships will be the better for it. Your obedience will be the better for it. Your calling will be the better for it. YOU will be the better for it.
Me, too.
I’m crazy about you. Keep your eyes to the skies.
Nan, Coppell, TX
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness and self‑control. Against such things there is no law.
Galatians 5:22&23, NIV
Psalms 91:4 NIV
He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.
Nesha: Mechanicsville, VA
‘Yet I am poor and needy; come quickly to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; O Lord, do not delay.’
Psalm 70:5 NIV
Pamela Reimer, Canada
Psalm 106:43, NIV “Many times he delivered them, but they were bent on rebellion and they wasted away in their sins.”
Joyce, Exeter, RI
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV)
Susan, Cumberland, RI
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV)
El SEñOR llevará a cabo los planes que tiene para mi vida, pues tu fiel amor, oh SEñOR, permanece para siempre. Salmos 138:8
The Lord will work out his plans for my life, for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever. Psalm 138:8
Evansville, IN
“Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.” I Corinthians 6:19-20
Beverly
Jackson, MS
You have given him his heart’s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips. Psalm 21:2 (ESV)
Linda/Augusta
Psalm 9:10
Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.
Julia, Wellington, AL
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
Romans 12:2 NLT
Jo Ann Lincoln, NE
The person who rests in the shadow of the most High God will be kept safe by the Might One.
Psalms 91:1 NIRV
Diann, Woodburn, IN
“But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night.” Psalm 1:2
Angela, Garner, NC
Eph. 3:17b-18 (NIV) Slowly memorizing Eph.3:14-19
And I pray that you, bing rooted & established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide & long & high & deep is the love of Christ,
Mark 9: 23 & 24 (NIV) Everything is possible for him who believes. I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief.
Brandy- Prattville, AL. “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute, Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.” Proverbs 31: 8-9
Lexington, KY
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Romans 12:2 NIV
In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.
John 5:3 NIV
Amber- Vienna, WV
“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1 (ESV)
Accidentally put the wrong book with my verse, it should be:
In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.
Psalm 5:3
Kim Warren: “Whatever I have, wherever I am, I can make it through anything in the One who makes me who I am.” Philippians 4:13 Msg.
Sharon in Florien: But your sinful nature does not control you. The Holy Spirit controls you. The Spirit of God lives in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to Christ. Romans 8:9 NIRV
Jesus told him, “Don’t be afraid, just believe.” Mark 5:36b NIV
Katie
Dallas, TX
Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it. ~Matthew 7:13-14 NASB
Susan B.
Chapin, SC
The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul;
the testimony of the Lord is sure,making wise the simple.
Psalm 19:7 ESV
Linda & girls, Pauls Valley, OK “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord,” Psalm 33:12 NIV
Johanna, Carlsbad
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1 (NIV)
Amy, St. Louis, MO
“Because of the Lord’s great love
we are not consumed,
for His compassions never fail.
They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.”
Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV)
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12, NIV
Psalm 119:37 NIV
Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word.
Ashley G., Orlando, FL
Let no unwholesome word proceed for your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, that it may give grace to those who hear. Ephesians 4:29 NASB
“Psalm 84: 11
For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord will bestow favour and honour; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless.” NIV
Colossians 3:17 (ESV) Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly,teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
Sorry I’m late! Prego brain…
Katie, Roswell, GA: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9, NIV
“All this I have spoken while still with you. But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:25-27
I love the “Words written in red…”
(Please edit this and don’t put it in my comment. I am memorizing a group of verses and put the wrong reference and verse in my last post, above. Sorry and Thanks!)
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17 ESV
Kim B from Center, TX –
“The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For out of the overflow of his heart his mouth speaks.” Luke 6:45 (NIV)
Cindy, Spokane
Be Careful not to forget… Deuteronomy 4:23 NIV
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
Katie – Lincoln, NE – Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. Psalm 100:4 NIV
Amber from Sulphur, LA
For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
Philippians 1:21 NIV
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 NASB
Lorraine M. Surrey, BC
“For the Kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” Rom. 14:17 NKJV
Tracey, Bear Creek, “Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient.” Eph 5:6 NIV
Andrea, Houston, TX
1 Corinthians 9:27 NKJV
But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified.
“For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” 2 Cor. 10:3-5 NIV
Norman, OK
You thrill me, LORD, with all you have done for me! I sing for joy because of what you have done.
Psalm 92:4 NLT
Wheaton, IL
“You thrill me, LORD, with all you have done for me! I sing for joy because of what you have done.” Psalm 92:4(NLT)
The rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother. Proverbs 29:15 NLT
Amie, Newburgh, IN: “Let me hear of your unfailing love every morning for I am trusting in you. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you.” Psalm 143:8 NLT