**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.
Gretchen in Buffalo, NY:
1 Cor. 1: 27 “But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.” (NIV)
Shawna in alabama “You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high; I cannot attain it.” Psalm 139:5-6 ESV
Kelly, Lees Summit MO
“We have also received an inheritance in Him, predestined according to the purpose of the One who works everything out in agreement with the decision of His will, so that we who have already put our hope in the Messiah might bring praise to His glory.” Eph 1:11-12 NIV
Nanette R., Nashville, TN
“God made him who knew no sin to be sin for us, so that in him, we might become the righteousness of God.” 2 Cor. 5:21, NIV
Pam, Sioux Falls, SD
“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
Psalm 116:7 NIV
Be at rest once more, O my soul,
For the Lord has been good to you.
Paulette Mays
Elmer, La
Julie, Waco…
“Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in Him.” ~ Psalm 62:5 NLT
Kaitlyn from Gainesville, FL
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.”
Ephesians 4:29, NIV translation
Lita – Blairsville, GA This is the one I esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, and trembles at my word.
Isaiah 66:2b NIV
Doris, Whiteville, NC
Colossians 1: 15-16 ESV
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities-all things were created through him and for him.
Susan, Portland, Or
“My dear daughter, pay attention to what I say; tune your ear to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to one’s whole body. Above all else guard your heart for everything you do flows from it.” Proverbs 4:20-23. TNIV
Beth and Tori, Waco, TX
“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”
James 1:22. NIV
Erin, Denver
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:
“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”
James 4:6 NIV
Heather, Whittier, CA
James 1:19-20
“My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.”
NIV
Brittany, Gainesville, FL:
He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection. – Psalm 91:4, NLT
Donna, Frankin, TN
“God called the light ‘day,’ and the darkness he called ‘night.’ And there was evening, and there was morning— the first day.” Genesis 1:5 (NIV)
Kim ~ Niceville, FL
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)
Austin, Tx
“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.”
2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV)
Rebekah from Marion, IN – “Lord, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress.” – Isaiah 33:2 – NIV
Sedrone Harwell, Arp, TX
sorry I am late!
2Timothy 3:14 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.
Kat, Clarkesville, GA
“The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble. And He knows those who take refuge in Him.”
Nahum 1:7 (NAS)
Jess R, Katy, Tx
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
Ephesians 4:29 NIV
Yolanda, Queen City,Texas
John 16:33 (NIV) “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Katie, Houston. “But you must remain faithful to the things you have been taught. You know they are true, for you know you can trust those who taught you. 15 You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy 3:14-15 NLT
Jeanie
Sparta, TN
“No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NIV)
Psalm 133:1 NIV
How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!
Deanna, Frisco, TX – Psalm 73:26 (NIV)
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
AMEN, thanks be to God!
Elizabeth in Roseburg OR
John 16:33 I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace In this world you will have trouble but take heart I have overcome the world
It’s not important who does the planting, or who does the watering. What’s important is that God makes the seed grow. The one who plants and the one who waters work together with the same purpose. And both will be rewarded for their hard work. ~ 1 Corinthians 3:7-8 NLT
Teena
Cypress, Texas
“Yet those who wait for the LORD
will gain new strength;
They will mount up with wings like eagles,
They will run and not get tired,
They will walk and not become weary.”
Isaiah 40:31 (NASB)
“Be Still Before the Lord and Wait Patiently for Him.” Psalm 37:7 NIV
Cowpens, SC
Sorry for being late, my mouse broke:(
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for his name’s sake.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.
Psalm 23 ESV
Alexia- Champaign, IL
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”.
II Corinthians 12:9 NIV
Margo, Laramie, Wy
Blessed are those who dwell in your house; they are ever praising you. Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage.
Psalm 84:4 (memorizing entire psalm)
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6, NKJV
“And we know in all things God works for the good of those of love Him, who are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28
Carolyn in Palmer, Alaska.
Meredith Denton, Fayetteville, AR
“You hem me in behind and before,
and you lay your hand upon me.
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?
If I go up to the heavens, you are there;
if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.” Psalm 139:5-8 NIV
Better late THAN not at all!
Jeanne Honolulu, HI
Psalm 31:1 NLT
O Lord, I have come to you for protection;
don’t let me be disgraced.
Save me, for you do what is right.
Robin, Indialantic, FL:
1 Timothy 4:16
New International Version
16 Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.
Carmen, Largo, FL
And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. I Jn 4:16 NIV
Beth
Cary, NC
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
I think my brain is in summer mode, because the 15th keeps sneaking up on me and this time completely passed me by! 🙂
Janifer, Glen Burnie, MD
Colossians 2:2-3, NIV
My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Hebrews 13:8 NIV
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
Jane,
Cuba, MO
Let your eyes look straight ahead, fix your gaze directly before you. Prov. 4:25 NIV
Be joyful always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Rhonda, I love this passage. I have held it in my heart for years as I walked through some tough times. It was not always easy to fulfill but I still repeated it over and over!
Vicki, Wilmington NC
Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! Psalm 46:10 NKJV
O God, you are my God, for you I long. Ps. 63:2 New American Bible
sr. jane, clyde, mo
The Spirit comes to the aid of our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes with inexpressible groanings. Rom.8:26 New American Bible
Mandy – Powder Springs, GA
2 Cor 3:4-5 (NASB)
4 Such confidence we have through Christ toward God. Not that we are adequate in ourselves to consider anything as coming from ourselves, but our adequacy is from God
Karen, Orillia ON
Praise be to the Lord, to God our Saviour, who daily bears our burdens. Psalm 68:19 (NIV)