**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.
I’m doing Beth’s verse in the NIV
Melanie, Lebanon, Ks
2 Timothy 3:14-15 (NIV)
But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
Darcy, Northern VA.
The wise have wealth and luxury, but fools spend whatever they get. Proverbs 21:20 NLT
Megan-Kansas City, KS
Romans 6:23 NLT
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.
Amanda, Westfield, NC: This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. -Psalm 118:24, NIV
Karen, Cookeville,TN. Psalm 27:13 NKJV
I would have lost heart, unless
I had believed
That I would see the goodness
of the LORD
In the land of the living.
Stacy Indianapolis, IN I Cor 2:9 No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him.
Stacey-Morocco,in
Deuteronomy 4:39
New International Version (NIV)
39 Acknowledge and take to heart this day that the LORD is God in heaven above and on the earth below. There is no other
Sue in Grand Rapids
…If you abide in My word you are truly My disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free
John 8: 31b-32 ESV
The Lord performs righteous deeds and judgements for all who are oppressed. He made known His ways to Moses, His acts to the sons of Israel. The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness. He will not always strive with us, nor will He keep His anger forever. Psalms 103:6-9 NASB
Pamela,Mechanicsville,VA. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in You all day long. Psalm25:5NIV
Gay Beck, Plain City, OH
Psalm 46:10 (NIV)
“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations; I will be exalted in the earth.”
Carrie, Jupiter, FL
Eph. 3:19-20
And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God. Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, KJV
Pat-Las Cruces,NM
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (NIV)
Blessed are the merciful, because they will be shown mercy. Matthew 5.7
Susan from Beverly
1 Peter 3:8-9 from The Message
Summing up: Be agreeable, be sympathetic, be loving, be compassionate, be humble. That goes for all of you, no exception. No retaliation. No sharp-tongued sarcasm. Instead, bless–that’s your job, to bless. You’ll be a blessing and also get a blessing.
Proverbs 13:3 (NIV)
“Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.”
Barb Ontario Canada
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. Psalm 143:8 NIV
SSMT #14 ” In all ways your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your path straight.” Proverbs 3:6 NIV
Midland, Tx
From whom every family in heaven and on earth derives it’s name. Ephesians 3:15
Debbie
Millen, GA
Romans 8:10 NLT
And Christ lives within you, so even though your body will die because of sin, the Spirit gives you life because you have been made right with God.
Psalm100:1,2 NIV
Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.
Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 NIV
Brandie, Longmont CO:
{He has sent me to…} provide for those who grieve in Zion–to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning,and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of His spendor.
Isaiah 61:3, NIV
(I didn’t post last time, but continued with the previous verse…life has been Too Much…)
April, Lake Charles, LA
Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives. Let us not become conceited, or provoke one another, or be jealous of one another. ~ Gal. 5:25-26 (NLT)
Melissa, California
“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
Siobhan, Austin,AR “I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore choose life, that you and your offspring may live, loving the Lord your God, obeying His voice, and holding fast to Him, for He is your life and length of days, that you may dwell in the land that the LORD swore to your fathers,to Abraham to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them.” Deut. 30:19-20
Kate from Cheney, WA
Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.
I Peter 3:4, NIV
Missy S, Winston-Salem, NC
“. . . I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day.”
~ 2 Timothy 1:12b (NIV)
Stacie Livonia, MI
Isaiah 61:4 They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated, they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations. Isaiah 61:4 NIV
Karla, Sheboygan. “You are kind and forgiving, O Lord, abounding in love to all who call to you. Hear my prayer, O LORD; listen to my cry for mercy. In the day of trouble I will call to you, for you will answer me.” Psalm 86:5-7 (NIV)
Linda
Burnsville, MN
Romans 12:12 NIV
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer.”
Laur Spokane WA
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” (1 Peter 1:3 NIV)
Galatians 6:9,10
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
Bunny from Fithian, IL
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
1 Peter 4:8. NIV
Cindy, Apex, “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,” Ephesians 3:29 NIV
Alyson – Tallahassee
Hebrews 12:2 NLT – We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.
Kristin
Clearwater, FL
The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Psalm 37:23 NLT
Faith
Eau Claire, WI
Phil 4:19 NIV
And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
Melissa, Granbury, TX Revelation 19:16 (NKJV)
and He has on His robe and on His thigh a name written
KING OF KINGS AND
LORD OF LORDS
Rachel, College Station, TX
“I will take my stand at my watchpost and station myself on the tower, and look out to see what He will say to me.” Habakkuk 2:1 ESV
Kathy
College Station, TX
“Be prepared. You’re up against far more than you can handle on your own. Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when it’s all over but the shouthing you’ll still be on your fee.” Eph 6:13 MSG
Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Psalms 51:10 KJV
Kathy, Lake Jackson, TX
Hebrews 11:1 NIV
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
Emily from Birmingham, AL (formerly Washington, DC) … “What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Jesus Christ my LORD, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ …” Philippians 3:8 NIV
linde, dallas
“submit to one another out of reverence for Christ” ephesians 5:21
Susan, Dalton, GA
Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.
Shelli, Houston: “What we suffer at this present time cannot be compared at all with the glory that is going to be revealed to us” (Romans 8:17 TEV).
Kristen Keeling from Covington, Ga:
“Call to Me and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things, fenced in and hidden, which you do not know (do not distinguish and recognize, have knowledge of and understand).” Jeremiah 33:3 (Amplified Bible)
Tashi, Houston, TX: “This is what the LORD says: ‘Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom or the strong man boast of his strength or the rich man boast of his riches, but let him who boasts boast about this: that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth for in these I delight,’ declares the LORD.” (Jeremiah 9:23-24, NIV).
Erin, Lolo, MT “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