**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.
Kathy, Bradford
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 3:5-6 NIV
Emily
Fuquay-Varina, NC
Psalm 18:36 You provide a broad path for my feet, so that my ankles do not give way. (NIV)
Alegra Bishop, Lemitar New Mexico
In the begining was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. John 1:1-2 NIV
Paula- Albertville, AL
Teach me Your way, O LORD, and I will walk in Your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear Your name. I will praise You, O LORD, my God, with all my heart, and I will glorify Your name forever.
Psalm 86:11-12 NIV
Martha- Albertville, AL
You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of Your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever.
Psalm 16:11 NLT
Lanie, Georgia
Been out of town here are last two:
July 1 : I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4
July 15: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5
Tami, Michigan:
“You, however, are controlled not by the sinful nature but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ.” Roman 8:9 NIV
Brandy
East Bend NC
“He replied, “Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you”. Matthew 17:20-21 NIV
Psalm 9:10 NIV
Those who know your name will trust in your, fo ryou Lord have never forsaken those who seek you.
Kelly Watson (Greer, SC)
”Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” -James 1:2-4 (NIV)
Maxie, Montgomery,AL
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths,but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” Eph. 4:29 (NIV)
Wendy – Orillia, Ontario, Canada
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart. Psalm 73:26 NIV
Darcie, Bethel, CT: “For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see His qualities – His eternal power and His divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God.”
Romans 1:20 NLT
And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He who has the Son has life. He who does not have the Son of God does not have life.
1 John 5:11-12 NIV
Robyn Wright
Topeka, KS
“I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect Your Word.” Psalm 119:16
Sara G. – Oklahoma City, OK;
“Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 NKJV
Amanda, Mountain View, CA
We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. We are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed.
2 Corinthians 4:8-9 NLT
Sierra, Vandalia, MO
He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” Rev 21:4 ESV
Lisa, Baton Rouge:
Trust in him at all times, O people;
pour out your hearts to him,
for God is our refuge. Psalm 62:8
Casie McLelland, Mansfield TX. “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set up ablaze.” Isaiah 43:2
Vanessa Szanto, Rio Rancho New Mexico
Kind words heal and help; cutting words wound and maim. Proverbs 15:4 The Message
Nicole Bloomington, IL:
“It does not rejoice at wrongdoings, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends.” 1 Corinthians 13:6-8
Darcy, Lenoir
2 Timothy 4:5(NIV)
But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.
Emily, Abu Dhabi, UAE
“You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things.” Rom 2:1 NIV 2010
Forgot to post last time…
“I wait for the LORD; I wait,and put my hope in His word” Ps. 130:5
Darien, Lenoir
2 Timothy 4:5(NIV)
But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.
Jae, Lenoir
2 Timothy 4:5(NIV)
But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.
Carrie, Boston
“Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.” (1 John 3:18 ESV)
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NIV
Mandy from Mt. Vernon, TX
“His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness.”
2 Peter 1:3 (NIV)
Janice R- Steinbach, MB- “2 Co 10:5- “We demolish arguements and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” NIV
Lora, Florissant, CO. “But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit. Keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life.” Jude 20-21, NIV
Karen
Rochester, MN
“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
Allison, Annapolis, MD “For your Maker is your husband-the LORD Almighty is his name-The Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; he is called the God of all the earth.” Is. 54:5
Donna, Marina Ca
Philippians 4:19
But my God will supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
“You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.” Exodus 20:7 NIV
Kristy, Wake Forest, NC: “‘Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.'” Jeremiah 6.16 (NIV)
Allyson
League City TX
Ephesians 1:7-8
We have redemption in Him through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace that He lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding.
Brandy, San Angelo, TX Proverbs 15:1 “A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.” New Living Translation
“You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things.” Rom 2:1 NIV
Krystle, Central Point OR
Cara, Holland. “For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility.” Ephesians 2:14 ESV
Sabrina
Morristown, Tennessee
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13 (The Message)
Sheila, Bethesda, MD: Yes, if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding, if you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God. Proverbs 2:3-5 (ESV)
Lynn, Louisville
But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
1 Corinthians 1:30-31 (KJV)
Paddy Plattsburgh, NY
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment.
1 John 4:18 NIV
Emily, Kalispell, MT
Galations 6:9
“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” KJV
Yvonne
Louisville, KY
Acts 3:19 (NIV)
Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.
Sadie
Nicholasville, KY
Romans 8:38 (Good News Bible)
For I am certain that nothing can separate us from His love, neither death nor life, neither angels nor heavenly rulers or powers, neither the present nor the future.
Christy – Justin, TX: Philippians 4:6-7 – “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 minds in Christ Jesus.” (NIV)
Stefanie Dailey-Parrish, FL
No, Opeople, the Lord has told you what is good,
and this is what he requires of you:
to do what is right, to love mercy,
and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 NLT
Marilyn…in Mississippi
Proverbs 4:23 KJV
Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
Brandy, Burleson, Tx
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
Psalm 23 KJV
Allyson, Winnsboro SC:
“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.” – Matthew 11:28-29