**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.
Carrie, Fort Mill, SC
“Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments.” Deut. 7:9 NIV
Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart that I may fear your name.
Psalm 86:11 NIV
Carolyn
Oceanside,Ca
Cathy S., Terra Ceia, Florida
In the same way, those of you who do not give up everything you have cannot be my disciples. Luke 14:33
New International Version (NIV)
Erin, Seattle – Exodus 20:2-3 NRSV “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery; you shall have no other gods before me.”
Teresa, Peoria, IL
Psalm 24:7-10, NIV, “Lift up your heads, O you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O you gates; lift them up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is he, this King of glory? The Lord Almighty–he is the King of glory.”
Let us draw near to a true heart in full assurance of faith.
Hebrews 10:22
Barb*St Cloud MN*
“The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance.” Psalm 16:6
Cindy, Madrid, Spain
“In your anger do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent.”
Psalm 4:4 NIV
Jana, Quitaque, TX
“For the Lord God is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory. The Lord will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right.” Psalm 84:11 NLT
Camille – Keller, TX:
“But I want you to continue to follow what you have learned. Don’t give up what you are sure of. You know the people you learned it from. You have known the Holy Scriptures ever since you were a little child. They are able to teach you how to be saved by believing in Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy 3:14-15(NIRV)
Rene Abilene, TX “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.” Psalms 100:4 NIV
Annie, Alabama
Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine,according to His power that is at work within us,to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen.
Ephesians 3:20&21 (NIV)
I call on the LORD in my distress, and he answers me.
Psalm 120:1 NIV
Colima, Klamath Falls, OR
Ginger, Diamond Bar, CA (visiting): “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5 NIV
Cherry, Conway, AR
For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Hebrews 4:15-16 KJV
Shonda
Tacoma, WA
Psalm 116:1-2 NIV
“I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me I will call on him as long as I live.”
Lisha, Texas: “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
Jamye L., Greenbrier, AR
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
Romans 1:16-17
Karen, San Antonio, Texas
“Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.”
1 Corinthians 13:7 NLT
Kayla
Cleveland
I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
Psalm 119:11 NLT
Message
Luke 1:38
Yes, I see it all now:
I’m the Lord’s maid, ready to serve.
Let it be with me
just as you say.
Martha,Lynchburg,VA
That thou mayest love the LORD thy God, and that thou mayest obey his voice, and that thou mayest cleave unto him: for he is thy life and the length of thy days.
Deut.30:20
Dee Zeeland, MI from the NIV:
“For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.” 2 Chronicles 16:9
Diane – Roswell, GA
“Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalant and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.” James 1:21 (NIV)
Susan / Maple Grove, MN
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)
Kelly, Auburn, Al – “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:34 NIV
Jennifer; Knoxville, TN:
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as if working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
Colossians 3:24-25 NIV
Nicole/Dallas/1 Corinthians 14:1 message translation. “Go after a life of love as if your life depended on it – because it does. Give yourselves to the gifts God gives you. Most of all, try to proclaim his truth.”
Hill, Los Angeles “For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.” 2 Corinthians 4:17, NIV
Isaiah 40:31
But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.
They will soar high on wings like eagles.
They will run and not grow weary.
They will walk and not faint.
Kaycee, Cabot: “By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.” Hebrews 11:3 NIV
Mary Jane, Troy KS and Cindy, King City, MO “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
Karen-Leonard, TX
Psalm 51:12 NIV
Restore to me the joy of you salvation
and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.
Julie, Jackson, MS
Psalm 9:10b NIV
for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.
And the most important piece of clothing you must wear is love. Love is what binds us together in perfect harmony. (Colossians 3:14 NLT)
just finished your book So Long, Insecurity. found it very helpful. I fell in love with you during the study of Esther we have since done done one on walking with Jesus. during Lent yet. what an experience. I am an Episcopalian and not much into fundamentalist bible studies but you go beyond just studying the bible plus you make it entertaining. And this last book was amazingly helpful. Beth I am 69 yrs young
and I am still growing in Christ.
Love You, Geri
2 Corinthians 4:10
” We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so thats the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body.”
Jenell, Springfield, MO ~ Galations 5:1 (NIV) 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.
ginger, Trussville: “I sought the Lord, and He answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.” Psalm 34:4 (NASB)
Kristen, Denver: “The Lord alone crafts my heart; he considers all my works.” Psalm 33:15, NCV (personalized with “me” instead of “their”…)
Thanks for sharing this Beth!! I have no idea what rock I’ve been living under, but I JUST discovered your blog and once again i’m SO blessed by the work God is doing through you as it is continuing to grow me and encourage my heart as I have been going through SO many major things since November!
I too will be meditating & memorizing these!
Now to go read some more!
The Lord said to Joshua,”As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you” Joshua 1:15
Diane, Killeen, TX: “Therefore, this is what the Sovereign LORD says: “Look! I am placing a foundation stone in Jerusalem, a firm and tested stone. It is a precious cornerstone that is safe to build on. Whoever believes need never be shaken.” Isaiah 28:16, NLT
You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. Do not grumble against one another, brothers (or sisters!) so that you may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing at the door.
James 5:8-9 (ESV)
one of the things that I cannot fathom is that because I am a child of Christ that he would choose to take care of me all I need do is ask
Some trust in chariots, some in horses but we will remember the name of the Lord. Psalm 20:7 NAS
“The Lord’s servant must gently teach those who disagree. Then maybe God will let them change their minds so they can accept the truth.” 2 Timothy 2:25
I am submitting both of my July memory verses:
July 1,
Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from the heart. !Peter 1;22 NIV
July 15
To Him who lovss us and has freed us from our sins by His blood, and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father- to Him be glory and power for ever and ever. Revelation 1;5&6
Janell~ Frisco, TX ~ “For God is greater than our worried hearts and knows more about us than we do ourselves.” 1 John 3:20 The Message 🙂
Lindsay, Grapevine, Tx: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Hebrews 13:8 (NIV)