**Siesta Celebration is January 20-21, 2012**
Oh, my word, y’all! I didn’t realize it was the 15th until I woke up this morning! I’m speed writing!
I am continuing to memorize out of 2 Timothy. Here are mine this time around. They’re not complete without each other so I’m doing two.
Beth, Houston. “You, however, must continue in the things you have learned and are confident about. You know who taught you and how from infancy you have known the holy writings, which are able to give you wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy 3:14-15 The NET Bible
I started memorizing these a couple of days ago and they are already speaking to me right now for a specific reason: Sometimes beginning is a challenge and sometimes ending is a challenge but CONTINUING – day in, day out, in what you know to be right or what you know to be your present charge from God – now, THAT’S where the endurance comes. That’s where the enemy takes us down over and over.
Let’s be faithful, Siestas! CONTINUE IN THE THINGS YOU HAVE LEARNED!
I’m crazy about you.
A thousand will fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you. You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked. Psalm 91:7-9 NIV
Becky Jo
Chesterfield MI
“It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.”
Galatians 5:1 ESV
(in honor of BREAKING FREE!!! Thanks for the challenge Mama B)
Mary
West Memphis
But I trust in your unfailing love;
my heart rejoices in your salvation.
6 I will sing to the LORD,
for he has been good to me.
Psalm 13:5-6
Carol Florence, MA.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Phil. 4:6-7
Audrey, Ohio
We have also received an inheritance in Him, predestined according to the power of the One who works everything in agreement with the decision of His will, so that we who had already put our hope in the Messiah might bring praise to His glory.
Ephesians 1:11-12 HCSB
Andrea Overland Park, KS
“I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile.”
Romans 1:16 NIV
G.J.
Hawkinsville, GA
Psalm 16:7 (ESV)
I bless the LORD who gives me counsel;
in the night also my heart instructs me.
Jan
Bemus Point, NY
Philippians 2:14-16a (NIV)
14 Do everything without grumbling or arguing, 15 so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky 16 as you hold firmly to the word of life.
And in French:
Philippiens 2:14-16 (BFC)
14Faites tout sans plaintes ni contestations, 15afin que vous soyez irréprochables et purs, des enfants de Dieu sans défaut au milieu des gens faux et mauvais de ce monde. Vous devez briller parmi eux comme les étoiles dans le ciel, 16en leur présentant le message de vie.
Lawan-Lawton, OK- Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 ESV
“For if the ministry of condemnation had glory, the ministry of righteousness exceeds much more in glory!”
2 Cor 3:9 NKJV
Heather G
Charlotte NC
Sandra
Wichita Falls, TX
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, (Ephesians 3:20a NIV)
Sarah, Christina and Esther May; Wenatchee
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.”
I Peter 5:6 NIV
Colette, Mesa, AZ.
“It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect.”
Psalm 18:32 NIV
The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. Ps 19:1 NLT
Woodstock, VT
michelle
Psalm 39:4 NLT
Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be.
Remind me that my days are numbered, and that my life is fleeing away.
Oshkosh, WI
The secret of the Lord is for those who fear Him, and He will make them know His covenant.
Psalm 25:14 NASB
Hebrews 10:35-36 So do not throw away your confidence, it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. NIV (Beth, thanks for your example of confidence and persevering!)
Lisa, West Des Moines, IA “When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider this: God has made the one as well as the other.” Ecclesiastes 7:14 (NIV)
Wendy, Elm City,
Ps34:5 (NIV)
Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.
Wendy, this verse is so cool. I just finished my lesson for today out of A Woman’s Heart and it was on Moses going before God and having a radiant face.
Laura, Englewood. But God demonstrates his love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 NIV
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for, being convinced of what we do not see.
Hebrews 11:1 (NET)
Kelli in Ohio
Hillsboro, KS
“…which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 1:20 NIV
Cassandra, Crawfordsville, Indiana, “He who has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me; and he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and will disclose Myself to him.” John 14:21 NAS
Dawn, Hamilton, NJ
“Thus says the Lord: Restrain you voice from weeping and your eyes from tears, for your work shall be rewarded, says the Lord; and [your children] shall return from the enemy’s land. And there is hope for your future, says the Lord; your children shall come back to their own country.” Jeremiah 31:16-17 AMP
This is a promise from God for my children.
Suzanne, Harrisville, RI
Psalm 18:2 NIV
The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
Lori Beaube, Hazlehurst, Ms.
5)Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; 6)In all your way acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path. Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJ
Beverly, Pearland, TX
“The Lord God has given me the tongue of those who are instructed to know how to sustain the weary with a word.”
Isaiah 50:4 Holman Christian Standard
Ola, Woodbridge
Create in me a pure heart O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Psalm 51:10 (NIV)
We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies.
2 Corinthians 4:8,9,10 (ESV)
There is no one holy like the Lord; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God.
1 Sam 2:2 NIV
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Psalms 73:26 (NIV)
I have misplaced my note cards!! They are in this house somewhere but can’t find them!!! There is a reward ($5) for whichever daughter finds it first!
praying that you find your cards!
Colleen, Mae Sot, Thailand
Behold, you delight in truth in the inward being, and you teach me wisdom in the secret heart. Psalm 51:6 ESV
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”
~ John 15:5 NIV
Rachel, Rochester, NY: “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. 10:5 (NIV)
M’Lissa, Keller TX
Psalm 107:8-9 (ESV):
8 Let them thank the LORD for His steadfast love, for His wondrous works to the children of man! 9 For He satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul He fills with good things.
Romans 15:1 ESV:
“We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves.”
Also “continuing” right there with you Siesta Mama!
Sandra, Florida. “So do not throw away my confidence; it will be richly rewarded. I need to persevere so that when I have done the will of God, I will recieve what He has promised.” Hebrews 10:35 (NIV)
Hannah from Albuquerque, New Mexico!
I hasten and do not delay to keep your commandments.
Psalm 119:60, ESV
Peggy, Corpus Christi, TX
My bretheren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. James 1: 2-3 (NKJV)
Nancy, Denver
“Oh, Lord God,
You did indeed make heaven and earth by Your mighty power and great strength.
Nothing is too hard for you!” Jeremiah 32:17 The NET Bible
Liz, Logansport: “We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.” Hebrews 6:12 (NIV)
Vicki, Indpls
I know, O Lord, that your judgments are right and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.
Psalm 119:75 KJV
Donna, Grosse Pointe Shores, MI : “I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. Because your love is better than life my lips will glority 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; with singing lips my mouth will praise you.” (Psalm 63: 2-5 NIV)
Vicki Knott, Greenwood, SC
Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. Hebrews 12:14 (NIV)
Joyce
Sparta, NJ
“Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one.” James 1:13 (ESV)
Toni, Morgans Point, TX: “Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Colossians 3:13 NIV
Karessa, Peoria, IL: Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. James 4:8 NIV
Gretchen, Thousand Oaks Romans 14:17, 18 NLT
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. If you serve Christ with this attitude, you will please God, and others will approve of you, too.
Troy, Ohio
1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Todays NIV
Be on your guard;
stand firm in the faith;
be courageous; be strong.
Do everything in love.
Jane W., Charlotte, NC
“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