**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.
May Your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in You.
Ps. 33:22 NIV
Amy – Decatur, AL –
I’ve had a hard time choosing a verse this go around, but this one has struck a cord within me:
The LORD within her is righteous; he does no wrong. Morning by morning he dispenses his justice, and every new day he does not fail. ~ Zephaniah 3:5 NIV
I have recently heard of this blog and the Scripture memorization. I just wanted to let you know that it is making a HUGE difference in the life of one of our daughters. She is truly being fed by the Word, and her mind is being renewed. We are rejoicing!!!!! Thank you for your consistent ministry.
Julie, Sheffield, UK
Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Matthew 6:33, NKJV
“See, I have engraved you on the palms of My hands; your walls are ever before Me.” Isa. 49:16 NIV
“Rejoice in the Lord always, I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.”
Phillipians 4:4-5
Pat
Crawfordsville, IN
Cathy from Loxahatchee, FL
Proverbs 31:26 NLT
When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness.
Jennifer, Conyers, GA
Proverbs 19:11 NIV
The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger, and his glory is to over look a transgression.
Maribeth, Jackson, MS
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
Colossians 3:12 NIV
Nichole H
Marion, Iowa
I’m not too proud to say that Beth’s verse hit me right where I am this week so I’m claiming it too. I will confess that I tried to look up July 15 though…turns out there’s not a book called July in the Bible. I need a nap!
But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know 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 Jesus Christ.
2 Timothy 3:14-15 NIV
Lisa Corbin,KY
“For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption.
Psalm 16:10 ESV
Linda, Cypress,TX
” The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
Psalm 34:18 NIV
Gena, Houston – Romans 12:2 (NLT) “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.”
Alicia, Ft.Wayne, IN
“Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others, Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.”
Phillipians 2:3 NLT
For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who shows no partiality and accepts no bribes. Deuteronomy 10:17 NIV
Cameron – Richmond, VA
Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.
James 4:14 NIV
If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me… Matthew 16:24 NIV
Jessica-Jacksonville, Florida
“You hem me in-behind and before; you have laid your hand upon me.”
Psalm 139:5. NIV
Olivia, Tennessee
Don’t be concerned about the outward beauty of fancy hairstyles, expensive jewerly, or beautiful clothes. You should instead clothe yourselves with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God. 1 Peter 3.3-4 NLT
Sorry I’m so late!!!!
Fran, Stedman, NC
“O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth!
Psalm 8:1 NIV
Durant, OK
Love must be sincere.
Hate what is evil, cling to what is good.
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love.
Honor one another above yourselves.
Neve be lacking in zeal;
but keep your spiritual fervor
serving the Lord.
Romans 12:9-11NIV
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in truble. Therefore we will not fear.” Psalm 46:1-2(a) (NASB)
Dianne, Moose Jaw
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the Joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:2 NIV
“I pray that He may grant you, according to the richest of His glory, to be strenthened with power in the inner man through His spirit.” Ephesians 3:16 (Holmans)
Georganne, Piedmont, Oklahoma Lamentations 3:31, 32 NIV
(31) For men are not cast off by the Lord forever.
(32) Though He brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love.
Instead of your shame and dishonor, you shall enjoy a double share of honor and possess a double portion of prosperity in your land with everlasting joy. Isaiah 61:7
I am finding that memorizing this verse is doing what James 1 says- accepting the word that is planted in me.
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, for ever and ever! Amen.
Ephesians 3:20 & 21
Nancy, Sanger TX
There is no fear in love for perfect love but perfect love casts out fear. for fear has to do with punishment and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. We love because He first loved us.
1 John 4:18,19 ESV
Cary Forney, TX Ephesians 4:29 NLT
Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Colossians 3:12 NIV
Janet, Lenoir, NC. “The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17
Marty, Mobile, AL
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Philippians 4:6
Beverly, Vicksburg, MS
Deuteronomy 32:4 NIV
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.
Jill Sayles, Puyallup, WA
Phil. 3:10
Amplified
“For my determined purpose is that I may know Him, that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceieving and recognizing and understanding the wonders of His person more strongly and more clearly”
Jewel in Denver, PA
Hebrews 10:23 (NKJV)
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.
Melany, Garrison, MO: But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. 2 Timothy 4:5 KJV
Jeanene Newnan, GA
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God- not by works, so that no one can boast.
Ephesians 2: 8-9 NIV
Marilyn, Bradenton, FL
Psa. 73:28 (NIV)
“But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge. I will tell of all your deeds.”
Kristen, Los Angeles, CA
The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.
Lamentations 3:25- 26 (NIV)
Carol, Gig Harbor, WA
But I trust in Your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in Your salvation. I will sing to the Lord for He has been good to me. Psalm 13:5-6 NIV
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23-24(NIV1984)
Cindy,
Newton Tony, England,
2 timothy 1:10-15 NLT
“So I am willing to endure anything if it will bring salvation and eternal glory in Christ Jesus to those God has chosen.
This is a trustworthy saying:
If we die with him,
we will also live with him.
If we endure hardship,
we will reign with him.
If we deny him,
he will deny us.
If we are unfaithful,
he remains faithful,
for he cannot deny who he is.”
Carolyn, Dover
(sorry I’m late)
Eph 2:10 “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
Allison, Ruston
Joshua 1:9(NIV)
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Megan, Edina MN
“My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad; my inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.”
Proverbs 23:15-16 NIV
Teri from Tampa…
1 Pet 5:7: Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Stephanie, La Habra, CA I am the Lord your God, who brought you up out of Egypt. Open wide your mouth and I will fill it. Ps 81: 10 NIV
Peggy ~ Houston, TX
Psalm 27:8
My heart says of You, “Seek His face!” Your face, LORD, I will seek.
Jolie, Cottage Grove, MN
Oh, clap your hands, all you peoples!
Shout to God with the voice of triumph!
For the LORD Most High is awesome;
He is a great King over all the earth.
Psalm 47:1-2 NKJV
Barb, Des Moines, IA
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain. Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? Psalm 139:6-7(NIV)