**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.
Meggie, Winnipeg, Canada
“O people, the LORD has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy and to walk humbly before your God.” Micah 6:8 NLT
Dawn, Clinton, PA
Ps. 119:36-37, NASB
Incline my heart to Your testimonies and not to dishonest gain. Turn away my eyes from looking at vanity and revive me in Your ways.
Laura, Southaven, MS: “So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.” Hebrew 10:35-36 NIV
Lisa, Edinburg,TX Don’t worry about anything, instead Pray about everything. Tell God what you need,and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7 NLT
Wanda North Canton, Ohio
Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all He created.
James 1:16-18 NIV
Sarah, Euharlee. Col. 1:9 NIV For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding.
Elaine ~ Powder Springs ~ Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23 (NIV)
Wendi from Sulphur, LA
My flesh and my heart may fail, but my God is the strength of my heart and portion forever.
Psalm 73:26
Beth, Troy
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Luke 12:34(NIV)
Melanie – Decatur, AL
Waiting for God to answer…
“Ah, Lord GOD! You Yourself made the heavens and earth by Your great power and with Your outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You!
Jeremiah 32:17 HCSB
Mona, Rome GA
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12 (NIV)
Suzanne, Summerfield,Fl.
Ps. 30:4,5 Sing praises to the LORD you saints of His, and give thanks at the remembrance of His Holy name. For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life. Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning. NKJV
Laurie. Chester
“Teach me your way Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. Psalm 86:11 NIV
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:34 NIV
Sherry
Indianapolis
James 1:21
“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.”
Trisha Wall, Midland, TX: “You are my witnesses,” declares the LORD,
“and my servant whom I have chosen,
so that you may know and believe me
and understand that I am he.
Before me no god was formed,
nor will there be one after me.” Isaiah 43:10 NIV
Barbara, Prospect, KY: “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thess 5:16-18 NIV. I can’t wait until January!!!!
The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still. Exodus 14:14 NLT
Leanne…Georgetown,TN
“Lord, though I have not seen you, I want to deeply love you; and even though I do not see you now, I want to believe in You and be filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy.” (1 Peter 1:8)
Elaine, New Orleans, LA
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
Karin, Kingsburg
1 John 5:13,14
I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.
Susan, Sheridan Arkansas
“Whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two. Give to him who asks you, and from him who wants to borrow from you do not turn away.” MATTHEW 5:41–42 (NIV)
Kathie. Satsuma, Alabama.
Isaiah 61:2 New American Standard Bible (NASB)
To proclaim the favorable year of the LORD and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn,
Donna Benjamin, Tuscaloosa, AL
“Is anyone thirsty? Come and drink-even if you have no money! Come take your choice of wine or milk-it’s all free!” Isaiah 55:1 NLT
Lindsey, Jenks, OK
“The end of the world is comign soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers. Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins.” ~I Peter 4:7,8 (NLT)
Heather, Shokan
Some trust in chariots and some in horses; but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.
Psalm 20:7 NKJV
Patti Rae, Saskatchewan, Canada
“They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings – and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers.” Revelation 17:14 NIV
Rev 14:11a KJV
And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up forever and ever and they have no rest day or night.
Debra, Mississippi
Psalm 119:169 KJV Let my cry come before Thee, O LORD; give me understanding according to Thy Word.
Melinda, Cheney
Neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to seperate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:39 (NIV)
Paige, Overland Park, KS
Proverbs 10:8 (NIV)
The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.
Jennifer, Avon Park, FL
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Matthew 6:34
Tiffany, Houston – All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one. Matthew 5:37 (NIV)
Deborah, Mobile; “You have made known to me the path of life; you fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.” Psalm 16:11 NIV
Vicki, Colleyville,
“As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.” Proverbs 27:19 NIV
Joy, Peachtree City. “I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me, and I in him, he bears much fruit; for apart from Me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 The NAS Bible
Mary. Remlap, AL (aka – the boonies)
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Heb 11:1 (KJV)
Jessica, Winston-Salem, NC
“So be content with who you are, and don’t put on airs. God’s strong hand is on you; He’ll promote you at the right time. Live carefree before God; He is most careful with you.” 1 Peter 5:6-7 (Message)
Shannon – Rogers, AR – “The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.” 1 Peter 4:7-11 NIV
Joni, Princeton WV
For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love & of self discipline. 2 Timothy 1:6-7 NIV
Chrissy, Detroit Lakes, MN:
“I waited patiently for the Lord;
he turned to me and heard my cry.
He lifted me out of the slimy pit,
out of the mud and mire;
he set my feet on a rock
and gave me a firm place to stand.
He put a new song in my mouth,
a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear
and put their trust in the Lord. ”
Psalm 40:1-3 (phew! Its a big’un this time! hehe)
Hi!
I just wanted to encourage you, because I memorized this exact passage the last of May, before I returned to a place that had been my “pit” for years. And it was slimy and I existed there for far too many years! I hope this will be rolling off your tongue and in your heart and mind really quickly and forever! When I recite it myself I will mentally say a prayer for you Chrissy~ Dixie
Sharron Kay, Possum Kingdom Lake, Texas
I’m memorizing a series of verses, Romans 12:9-13
Romans 12:10 NIV
“Be devoted to one another in sisterly love. Honor one another above yourselves.”
Kim, Ashland, VA “…humbly accept the Word planted in you which can save you. Do not merely listen to the Word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”
James 1:21b-22 NIV
Rhonda Lima, OH
Ps. 18:2 (NASB)
“The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge ; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”
Heather, Woodstock, GA
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. The Lord works everything out for His own ends.”
Proverbs 16:3-4 (NIV)
Barb – ChiangMai, Thailand
Romans 15:1 (ESV)
“We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves.”
“I’m eager to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours. In this way, each of us will be a blessing to the other.” Romans 1:12 NLT
Tracy L.
Richlands, NC
Charity
Cardiff, Wales
“We are powerless against this mighty army that is about to attack us, we do not know what to do, but we are looking to you for help!” 2 Chronicles 20:12
Kimberly, Ocoee, FL “Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every mon be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.” James 1:19-20 KJV
Sheryl, PA – Psalm 90:14 NIV
Satisfy us in the morning with Your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.