**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.
Julie, Alliance, NE.
“As for God, his way is perfect: The LORD’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.” Psalm 18:30 NIV
Nancy, Moberly MO, Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs. Jonah 2:8 (NIV)
Deborah, Markham, VA
“Be still and know that I AM God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth” – Psalm 46:10
“Because Your Love is better than life, my lips will glorify You. I will praise You as long as I live, and in Your Name I will lift up my hands. My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods.” -Psalm 63: 3-5
Casey-Henrietta, TX
She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. Proverbs 31:26 NIV
Thank you Beth for sharing this verse. I was going to use another one, but after praying about the verse I was going to use, this one spoke to me. I sooooo needed it! “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
KK, Whidbey Island
As for God, His way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; He shields all who take refuge in him.
Psalm 18:30 NIV
Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O Lord.
Psalm 139:4
Anna Elkhart IN
Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.
Psalm 37:4
Tara
Kyiv, Ukraine
See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. Hebrews 12:15 (NIV)
…now to go post my June veress I missed entering!
Gina, Spring, TX “Words kill, Words give life; they are either poison or fruit — you choose.” Proverbs 18:21
Kristin
Tulare, CA
“Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.”
Romans 12:11 NIV
Jeanine
Athens, NY
John 7:37b-38 (NIV)
If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’
Let the rivers flow… Sorry I’m so late.
Janice, Tulsa. “Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper.” Proverbs 13:4 NLT
As for God, His way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; He shields all who take refuge in Him.
Psalm 18:30
Cindy
Flemingsburg, KY
Sorry I forgot on the 1st!
Oh man! I’m so late. There’s been a death in our family and I’ve been a little scattered this week.
Summer
Fuquay Varina, NC
Psalm 18:30 NIV
As for God, his way is perfect:The LORD’s word is flawless;
he shields all who take refuge in him.
Melissa, Salt Lake City UT
Psalm 34:19 “A righteous man may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them ALL.”
Thank you Lord for the trials, there is not one in which you can’t deliver!
Deanna, Maytown AL
Romans 12:21 ESV
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Vickie, Louisville, KY “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
Take my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold, for wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her.
Proverbs 8:10-11 (ESV)
He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand.
1 Corinthians 10:13 (NLT)
Caroline
Waco, TX
He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand.
1 Corinthians 10:13 (NLT)
Jenna
Waco, TX
Cathie – Jacksonville Florida
Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control.
Proverbs 25:28 NIV
Deirdre Russell
Atlanta, GA
“Those who look to the Lord are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame”
Psalm 34:5
Janice, Springville “My food”, said Jesus,”is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work.” John 4:34 NIV.
(I am doing the Made to Crave study.)
Stephanie Parker,Co
As for God, his way is perfect: The LORD’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.
Psalm 18:30
Vicki…Corpus Christi, Tx….Psalm 143:8
8 Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love,Â
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Romans 12:12 (ESV)
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
Katie, Houston. “Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good.” Romans 12:9 NKJV
Colleen, O’Fallon. “You will keep in perfect peace
those whose minds are steadfast,
because they trust in you.”
Isaiah 26:3, NIV
Kathy from Oakland, Oregon
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.”
Proverbs 3:5 NIV
Joni, Littleton CO
1Samuel 17:47a NIV
“All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves; for the battle is the Lord’s…”
But Joseph said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God? You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.
Genesis 50:19-20
Denise, Stillwater, OK
Psalms 90:12 (KJV)
So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
i think I may be a little mixed up. I honestly don’t remember if I have posted each one. My husband had bypass surgery and the last 6 weeks has been a blur. I printed out my verses and took them with me. Most of them had to do with hearts.. ok. enough extra info. If you could help me out… I am hoping to come to the celebration and don’t want to be cut out by not posting correctly.. thanks. Denise
Lori, Owasso OK
Philippians 4:8
Contemporary English Version (CEV)
8Finally, my friends, keep your minds on whatever is true, pure, right, holy, friendly, and proper. Don’t ever stop thinking about what is truly worthwhile and worthy of praise.
Jeremiah 29:11 [NIV]
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
In Christ’s Love,
Jennifer Olmstead
Janesville, Wisconsin
Miss Kathleen
Bernardsville, NJ
Philippians 3:30 TLB
“Our homeland is in heaven, where our Savior the LORD Jesus Christ is, and we are looking forwad to his return”.
Sheila, Beckley, WV For if we would judge ourselves, we would not be judged. But when we are judged, we are chastened by the Lord, that we may not be condemned with the world. I Corinthians 11:31-32 NKJV
Erin, Little Rock, Arkansas
“As for God, his way is perfect: The LORD’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.” Psalm 18:30 NIV
Michelle J Charlotte NC
“But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy great peace.”
Psalm 37:11
Erin
Chippewa Falls WI
“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” Heb 12:11 NIV
Leanne
Georgetown, TN “Through Christ I believe in You, God, who raised Him from the dead and glorified Him, and so my faith and hope are in You! (1 Peter 1:21)
Mary Ann from Summerville, SC
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 NIV
Brenda, Greenville sc
Ps. 62:6 NIV
For He is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.
Crystal-Milford, IA
Deep calls to deep
in the roar of your waterfalls;
all your waves and breakers
have swept over me.
Psalm 42:7 (TNIV)
“For where your treasure is there your heart will be also.” NIV
Erin, Denver
If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
James 1:5 NIV
Deanna, Willmar, MN
“Words kill, words give life; they’re either poison or fruit—you choose.” Prov. 18:21 (The Message)
Sorry I’m so late!
Mary Jane, Troy KS and Cindy, King City, MO “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.” Hebrews 10:23 NIV
Sammie, Sedona “Listen, O daughter, give attention and incline your ear:
Forget your people and your father’s house; Then the King will desire your beauty. Because He is your Lord, bow down to Him.” Psalm 45:10-11 NASB