**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.
Kim, Nashville, TN
And I am sure of this, that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
Philippians 1:6 (ESV)
Crystal – Everett, On, Canada: ” Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me – put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.” Philippians 4:9, NIV
Kuria, Malaysia:
verse 14: Micah 6:8 – He has shown you o mortal what is good. and what does the Lord require of you? to act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
NIV
Pauline, Kearney, NE
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Colossians 3:16 NKJV
LaTava, Lincoln
“No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him” 1 Cor 2:9 NIV
Deneen, Pittsburgh, PA. “Whatever you do, do your work work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve.”
Colossians 3:23-24 NASV
Lisa from Waycross, GA
Donna from Albany, GA
Psalm 57:1-2 (Amplfied Version)
Be merciful and gracious to me, O God, be merciful and gracious to me, for my soul takes refuge and finds shelter and confidence in You; yes, in the shadow of Your wings will I take refuge and be confident until calamities and destructive storms are passed.
2I will cry to God Most High, Who performs on my behalf and rewards me [Who brings to pass His purposes for me and surely completes them]!
(This is for July 1st and July 15th)
Dutchess of Winterville,NC
Ephesians 1:4 (NIV) For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight.
Tamela Ward, Piedmont, SC: The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O Lord edureth forever. Psalm 138:8 KJV
Psalm 119:27-28, NLT
Help me understand the meaning of your commandments,
and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds.
I weep with sorrow;
encourage me by your Word.
Tammy/Siloam NC—Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 (NIV)
Penny from Knoxville, TN
Ephesians 4:29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your moths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
Tesa
Perry, GA
For He chose us in Him before the creation of the world to be holy & blameless in His sight.
Ephesians 1:4
The Lord is gracious and full of compassion,slow to anger and great in mercy. psalm 145:8
Leah from Athens, Georgia
“Praise the Lord all you Gentiles! Laud Him all you peoples! For His merciful kindness is great toward us, and the truth of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord!” Psalm 117 (NKJV)
The Lord gives strength to His people: the Lord blesses His people with peace.
Psalm 29:11
Melody
Myrtle Beach, SC
Joy-Asheboro, NC
“When I said, ‘My foot is slipping,’ Your love, O Lord, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, Your consolation brought joy to my soul.”
Psalm 94:18-19, NIV
Barbara, Avon Park, “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Exodus 14:14 NIV
Sarah, West Monroe, La
“And my God will supply all your needs, according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19
Veronica; Atlanta,Georgia
Phillipians 4:6
Do not be anxiouse about anything , but in everything by prayer and petition with thanksgiving present your request to god.
Jessica, Rosarito, Mexico
” I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry” Psalm 40:1 ESV
Sherrylu, Powder Springs, GA
For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope. NASB Jeremiah 29:11
James 1:27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. (NIV)
Pamela Sue Palm Bay, Florida 🙂
“I will instruct you and
teach you in the way
you should go;
I
Whether you turn to the the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice saying ‘This is the way,’ walk in
it.
–Isaiah 30:21 [NIV]
Debbie Laureen, New Port Richey, Florida,
“A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.”
Proverbs 15:30 NIV
Stephanie, Sparta, TN
“Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. Let all that you do be done with love.”
1 Corinthians 16:13-14 NKJV
Dayna~Ontario,Calif.
Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.
Psalms 1:1-3
Kimberly, Circleville OH: “Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.” James 1:21 (NIV)
Beverly, Ironton OH: “He is the Rock, His work is perfect; For all His ways are justice, A God of truth and without injustice; Righteous and upright is He.” Deuteronomy 32:4 (NKJ)
Grace, Circleville OH: “May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you oh Lord, my rock and my redeemer.” Psalms 19:14 (NLT)
Julie
Clanton, AL
Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:25-26, NIV
“Faith means being sure of the things we hope for and knowing that something is real even if we do not see it.”
Hebrews 11:1 NCV
Beth, Dyersburg, TN
“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
Lindsay, Albion, IL ” For he himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hositility.” NIV Eph 2:14
Cindy, Lexington – NC
Ezekiel 36:26 – NIV
I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.
Olathe, KS
For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12 ESV)
Shelly, Greenville, NC
In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.
Proverbs 16:9 NIV
“All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up. Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor. 1cor 10:23-24 ESV
Carrie Hunter Hindman, KY
Colossians 1:10 NIV
We pray in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God.
You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.
Hebrews 10:36 NIV
Hebrews 10:23
Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess,
for he who promised is faithful.
Angie
Deltona, FL
Pam in Texas using The Everyday Bible
We must not become tired of doing good. We will receive our harvest of eternal life at the right time if we do not give up.
Galations 6:9
“Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O LORD.” Psalm 139:4 (NIV)
Kathy
St. Louis, MO
Jenifer B.
Frisco, TX
“Show me your ways, O LORD, teach me your paths;
guide me in your truth and teach me
for you are God my Savior,
and my hope is in you all day long.”
Psalm 25:4-5 NIV
Vicki
Murfreesboro,TN
Psalm 119:133 (NIV)
“Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me.”
IPeter 4:11 If anyone speaks,he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. NIV
Pamela Sue Palm Bay, Florida 🙂
“I will instruct you and
teach you in the way
you should go;
I will counsel you and
watch over you.”
Psalm 32:8 NIV
Cindy in Mt Pleasant, SC
Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love
will find life, righteousness, and honor.
Prov. 21:21 NLT
Julie, Texarkana,” A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.” Proverbs 22:1 NIV
Kim Anderson – Springfield, MO – Psalm 71:14 KJV
But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more.
Monica, NY.
Praying this for my son & the next generation…
“So he blessed them that day, saying,
“By you Israel will pronounce blessings, saying, May God, make you as Ephraim & as Manasseh.”…Genesis 48:20(ESV)