**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 –Â 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.
Penney
Caribou, ME
The LORD will reign forever and ever!
Exodus 15:18 HCSB
Starla, Parsons
Trust in the Lord, and do good;
Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness
Psalm 37:3 NKJV
Judy Littleton, NC
Give me understanding and I will keep your law and obey it with all my heart.
Psalm 119:34 NIV
“Turn my heart toward Your statues and not toward selfish gain.”
Psalm 119:36 NIV
“You have circled this mountain long enough. Now turn north.”
Deuteronomy 2:3 NASB
Katie, Dayton OH
“They will make war against the Lamb and the Lamb will overcome them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings-and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers.” Revelation 17:14 NIV
Ephesians 6:16
“In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.” NIV
Kristi, South Carolina
Alison P.
McComb, MS
You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit – fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.
John 15:16 (NIV)
Sandra Stamey, China Grove, NC
“For I the Lord your God hold your right hand; I am the Lord, Who says to you, Fear not; I will help you!” Isaiah 41:13 (Amplified)
Hebrews 1: 14 NLT
“But angels are only servants. They are spirits sent from God to care for those who will receive salvation.”
Margie Allen, TX
For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
Colossians 1:13-14
“guide me in your truth and teach me,for you are God my savior, and my hope is in you all day long. (Psalm 25:5 NIV)
Jan, Tulsa
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.
Philippians 4:6-7
“Give your whole attention to what God is doing now, and don’t get worked up about(it) what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when they come”. The Message
Oh, my how can it already be the 15th!
Kathy, Austin
Ps 91:2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust”.
Shelly, Portland, OR
“Be at rest once more, O my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.”
Psalm 116:7 (NIV)
Dallas, GA
“You foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless? Was not our ancestor Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was make complete by what he did.”
James 2:20-22 NIV
Cindy, Laguna Niguel. “Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.” Philippians 2:3-5(NLT)
Allison Mitchell
Hanover, WV
“My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress. I will never be shaken.” Psalm 62:1-2 (NIV).
Kellie Norris, Mobile, AL “too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and keep your mouth shut” Proverbs 10:19 NLT
Suzy, Wheelersburg, OH “For we are God’s workmanship created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” NIV
“Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in him, for he shields him all day long, and the one the Lord loves rests between his shoulders.” Deuteronomy 33:12 NIV
Therefore lift your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees,
Hebrews 12:12 RSV
Corinne in Chehalis, Washington
Beth, your post today convicted me to jump back in! After a few months of dropping out, I felt like I was taken out of the race. But now you encouraged me not to give up!
Michelle, Columbus, OH. “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” Psalm 139:13-14, NIV
Susan, Andover, KS:
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said,”Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”
Hebrews 13:5 (NIV)
I’ve been dealing with heartbreak in my family, my cousin passed away, and a very close family friend. It’s just been a rough month.
Ericka, PA: “To him belong and strength and insight; both deceived and deceiver are his.” ~ Job 12:16
Ericka,
Lifting you, your family, and friends in my prayers. May the Lord and His peace which surpasses all understanding be your covering and strength during this time of grieving.
Love your Siesta sister,
Kelly
Niccol, Wilmette
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28 (NIV)
Karen, Lynnwood, WA – “Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you.”
Jeremiah 32:17 (NIV)
Patty Pierce
SEarcy AR
Phillipians 4:8-9 niv
Finally brothers whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right , whatever is admirable , if anything is excellent or praiseworthy think about such things. Whatever you have learned or recieved or heard from me or seen in me put into practice and the God of peace will be with you.
Rhonda, Trenton, TX
You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. Psalm 139:2 NIV
Stephanie, Hampton, VA: “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9, NIV
Elizabeth Richmond, VA
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.”
Isaih 55:8-9, NIV
Alicia, Gulfport
“I am the Lord,, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me? (Jeremiah 32:27 NIV)
Dayla, Springfield, MO
He will not let your foot slip–he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. Psalm 121:3-4, NIV
Rhonda, Houston – If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. John 15:7 NIV
Jennifer, Portsmouth, VA: “The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.”
– 1 Thessalonians 5:24 (NIV)
Tricia, Eldridge, IA
“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7 NIV
Jennifer from Oreland, PA
…be satisfied with what you have. For God has said, “I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.” (Heb 13:5b) NLT
Natalie Christopher, Olympia WA
Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love. Joel 2:13 NIV
Amy, Tacoma; WA
“Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” Jer. 33:3, NIV
Brittany, Dallas
“Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me.” John 15:4, NIV
Jennifer, Huntsville: Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go. – Joshua 1:9, NIV
Central, SC: “Those who devise wicked schemes are near, but they are far from your law. Yet You are near, O Lord, and all your commands are true.” ~ Psalm 119:150-151, NIV 1984 Edition.
Leslie from Maui:
“Keep me as the apple of Your eye;
Hide me under the shadow of Your wings” Psalm 17:8
Amanda
Guernsey, WY
“The Lord is my portion or share, says my living being (my inner self); therefore will I hope in Him and wait expectantly for Him.
Lamentations 3: 24 AMP
“Teach me Your way, Lord, that I may rely on Your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear Your name.” Psalm 86:11 NIV
Megan Joy – Calgary Alberta Canada – This is from the Lord and is His doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes – Mark 12:11 – AMP
Romans 12:1 Amplified
“I APPEAL to you therefore, brethren, and beg of you in view of all the mercies of God, to make a decisive dedication of your bodies presenting all your members and faculties as a living sacrifice, holy devoted, consecrated and well pleasing to God, which is your reasonable rational, intelligent service and spiritual worship.”
Holly Smith
Monument, CO
Concetta, White Oak, Jeremiah 17:7 AMP, [Most] blessed is the man who believes in, trusts in, and relies on the Lord, and whose hope and confidence the Lord is.
Listen to my voice in the morning, LORD. Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait patiently.
Psalm 5:3 NLT
Martha, Dickinson, ND