**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.
Marie, Easley, SC
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
“Know therefore, that the Lord you God is God, the faithful God that keeps covenant and steadfast love to those who love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations.” – Deut. 7:9
Jen in Roanoke, VA
Saskatchewan, Canada
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith,we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand.
Romans 5:1,2a NIV
Lichelle, Austin, Luke 1:46-47 NIV
My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.
Kim, Louisville, KY
And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.
I Peter 5:10 NIV
Proverbs 3:5 (ESV)
“Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and do not lean on your own understanding ”
Kimberly
Amarillo ,TX
Michelle, West Des Moines, IA
For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Ephesians 2:10 NIV
Carol
Albuquerque,NM
Proverbs3:24 NIV
24: When you lie down you will not be afraid , when you lie down your sleep will be sweet.
Shauna, Horn Lake
Matthew 6:34 (HCSB)
Therefore don’t worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Amy from Marion, VA
“Wherefore He is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by Him, seeing He ever liveth to make intercession for them.”
Hebrews 7:25 KJV
Chris, Louisville, KY
In the beginning 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
Susan
Lititz, PA
…”God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.”
Col 1:27 (NIV)
April, Boerne,TX
Do ALL things without grumbling or disputing…
Philippians 2:14 NASB
Be not forgetful to entertain strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
Hebrews 13:2
KJV
Cynthia, Massanutten, VA
“Do nothing out of rivalry or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves.”
Phil 2:3 Holman
Kathy, Mansfield,
“The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs–heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.” Rom. 8:16-17. NIV
“I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the LORD
In the land of the living. Wait for the LORD; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the LORD.” Psalm 27:13-14 NASB
Gretchen, Gahanna, Ohio– And when he had taken it, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp and they were holding golden bowls full of incense which are the prayers of the saints. And they sang a new song.
Revelation 5:8-9a
Dianne, FL
Ephesians 2:10 (NCV)
“God has made us what we are. In Christ Jesus, God made us to do good works, which God planned in advance for us to live our lives doing.”
Kari, Gettysburg, SD
Galatians 5:16 (NLT)
So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves.
Diana, North Attleboro, MA
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Matthew 6:34 (NIV 1984)
Conne, Angel Fire
“Watch therefore (give strict attention and be cautious and active), for you know neither the day nor the hour when the Son of Man will come.” Matthew 25:13 (Amplified)
Barb Lakeland, FL
8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 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.
Emmy Rome, GA
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 Cor 12:9 NIV
Lacie, Americus
July 1st – Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unseracable things you do not know. Jeremiah 33.3 NIV
July 15th – We must pay more careful attention therefore, to what w have heard so that we do not drift away. Hebrews 2:11 NIV
But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord. 2 vorinthians 3:18 (NKJV)
Nichole-Nashville, TN
I am overwhelmed with joy in the Lord my God! For he has dressed me with the clothing of salvation and draped me in a robe of righteousness. I am like a bridegroom in his wedding suit or a bride with her jewels. (Isaiah 61:10)
Bobbie, College Station, TX
“There is no one holy like the LORD;
there is no one besides you;
there is no Rock like our God.”
1 Samuel 2:2 (NIV)
Kate, Charlottesville
Proverbs 15:33 NIV
“The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom and humility comes before honor.”
Rebecca, Greenwood, IN
Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. Psalm 51:12 NIV
Psalm 13: 5-6 (NIV)
5 But I trust in your unfailing love;
my heart rejoices in your salvation.
6 I will sing the LORD’s praise,
for he has been good to me.
Proverbs 25:28 (NIV)
“Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control.”
-Katie, IA
Kay from Deer Park
Isaiah 61: 7 NIV ’84
7 Instead of their shame
my people will receive a double portion,
and instead of disgrace
they will rejoice in their inheritance;
and so they will inherit a double portion in their land,
and everlasting joy will be theirs.
christina, Plano TX –
Therefore, through Him [Christ] let us continually offer up to God a sacrifice of praise, that is, the fruit of lips that confess His name (Hebrews 13:15, HCSB).
Melissa, Glasgow, KY. – “So then let us pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of one another.” – Romans 14:19, NAS
Philippians 4:6 NLT
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about
everything.
I ASK FOR PRAYER FOR THE FAMILY OF SCOTT ROPER WHO PASSED AWAY LAST NIGHT. THANK YOU.
Praying!
Jean, Columbus, Ohio “Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe and tremble.” James 2:19 KJV
Gizmo, Spring Branch, TX
“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”
Colossians 3:13 (NIV)
Good morning, Gizmo!
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)
Susan, Statesville
“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
Kim, Poplar Bluff, MO. “The Lord is near the brokenhearted; he delivers those who are discouraged.” Psalm 34:18 (NET)
Shannon, d.c. “Let us therefore come BOLDLY to the throne of Grace, that we may find mercy and grace in time of need.” Hebrews 4:16
Candace, Colorado Springs, CO
Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth. My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever. Psalm 73:25-26 NLT
Anita- Gardner,KS
Simon Peter answered him, “Lord to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We believe and know that you are the Holy One of God.
John 6:68-69 (NIV)
Viola Dodd, Lubbock TX. Deuteronomy 32:4 He is the Rock, His works are perfect, and all His ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is He. TNIV
I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.
Psalm 27:13,14 NIV
Suzann Benson
Kingwood, WV
Kat- Latham, NY
“And the Lord’s slave mush not engage in heated disputes but be kind toward all, an apt teacher patient, correcting opponents with gentleness.”
2 Timothy 2:24
Tina, Monroe, LA:
“Come,” he said. Then Peter got out of the boat, wallked on the water and came toward Jesus.”
Matthew 14:29 NIV
Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)
Cindy, Broken Arrow, OK
7-1-11
“Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.” Psalm 37:7 NIV
7-15-11
” Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because He cares for you.” I Peter 5:6-7 NIV
Shiffra, Vicksburg, MI
“Whom have I in heaven but You? And earth has nothing I desire besides You. My flesh and my heart may fail, but G-d is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
Psalm 73:25-26 (NIV)