**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.
Ashley G., Orlando, FL
“The heart is more deceitful than all else and is desperately sick; who can understand it?”
Jeremiah 17:9
NASB
“He is in all things, and in Him all things hold together.” Colossians 1:17 NIV
My SSMT accountability partner and best friend, Rita, received word that her son, Bret 21, was in a critical auto accident Saturday night. Vertabrae was broken from neck and spinal cord injury. Please hold her & family up in prayer. She is praying for a miracle healing for him.
Thank you siestas. Sorry if this is not appropriate for this column.
will be praying<3
Praying also!
ditto!!
“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry” James 1:19 (NIV)
Kelly, Birmingham, AL
Terry in Louisa, VA
Matthew 6:19-21 NIV
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Dawn, Chambersburg, PA
Psalm 19:14 (NIV) ~~ “May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock, and my Redeemer.”
Sharie, Chillicothe
Therefore the Lord longs to be gracious to you,
And therefore He waits on high to have compassion on you. For the Lord is a God of justice;
How blessed are all those who long for Him.
Isaiah 30:18 NASB
“Stand at the crossroads and look: ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls”.
Jeremiah 6:16
Laura Beth, Houston, TX
“I wait for the Lord, my soul does wait, And in His word do I hope.” Psalm 130:5 NASB
Stephanie, Lititz, PA
“Steep your life in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions. Don’t worry about missing out. You’ll find all your everyday human concerns will be met.” Matthew 6:33 (Message)
Thank you. I really need to meditate on this.
Martha Pine Bluff,Ar.
Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand. Psalm 37:24 NLT
Late but keeping on………
“Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children.” Ephesians 5:1
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
John 14:6 (NIV)
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.”
1 Peter 4:10
I sought the LORD, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed. This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him and saved him out of all his troubles. The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them.(Psalm 34:4-7 ESV)
T. Cooper from Amarillo, Texas
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.
Psalm 118:29 NIV
Amy, Granby, CT
4 Bring joy to your servant, Lord,
for I put my trust in you.
5 You, Lord, are forgiving and good,
abounding in love to all who call to you.
Psalm 86:4-5(NIV)
very late – sorry!
Misti, Belleville, MI: “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.” 2 Timothy 3:14-15 NIV
Evangeline, Loveland CO
‘Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.’ Jeremiah 33:3 NKJV
Tomi, Des Moines, IA
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” Colossians 3:23 & 24 NIV
The Lord has established His throne in the heavens, and His sovereignty rules over all. Psalm 103:19 NASB
Erin, Evant, Texas
Richmond, VA
Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but whoever gossips about it separates friends.
Proverbs 17:9 (HCSB)
Portland, OR
“…and 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 splendor.”
Isaiah 61:3 NIV
Beth in Mullica Hill, NJ
Stand at the crossroads and look;
ask for the ancient paths,
ask where the good way is, and walk in it,
and you will find rest for your souls.
Jeremiah 6:16 NIV
Richmond, VA
Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but whoever gossips about it separates friends.
Proverbs 17:9 (HCSB)
Sheree, Phoenix
“I wait for the Lord, my soul does wait, and in His word do I hope” Psalm 130:5 NASB
Robin, Tracy. CA
If You, O LORD, kept a record of our sins, O LORD, who could stand? But with You there is forgiveness; therefore, You are feared. Psalm 130:3-4 NIV
Suzy – Atlanta
But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.
Psalm 86:15 ESV
Kelly, Chesterfield, Missouri- Psalms 27:1
The Lord is my light and my salvation- whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life- of whom shall I be afraid? NIV
Jeannette, Land O Lakes, FL
And I will give you a ndw heart – I will give you new and right desires – and put a new spirit within you.
Ezekiel 36:26 NET
Sorry I’m late – I was on a mission trip w/o cell,email, or web!! What an awesome trip!!
Shannon Michaelis, Houston.
“No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. 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 stand up under it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13
Shelley, Dallas
Proverbs 31:27 ESV
“She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.”
Kristi, Seagrove Beach, FL
“Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” Jeremiah 33:3
“Create in me a clean heart, O GOD. Renew a loyal spirit within me. Do not banish me from your presence, and don’t take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and make me willing to obey you.”
Psalms 51:10-12
NLT
Understand, my beloved brethren. Let every man be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to take offense and to get angry.
James 1:19 AMP
Joanne
St. Petersburg, Florida
Karen, Hewitt
“Remain in me and I will remain in you. 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
Lauren, Arlington, TX
“The LORD is your keeper; the LORD is your shade on your right hand.” Psalm 121:5 ESV
Kim Banks, Newbury Park, CA
Psalm 62:8
Trust in him at all times, O people, pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.
NIV
Karla – Cedarburg, WI
“But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him.”
2 Corinthians 2:14 NIV
Marie Young Justin, Texas
Do not be anxious about anything, but by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving present your request to God.
NIV Phillipians, 4:6
Memorizing God’s word this year is giving me the strength to renew relationship with a son that walked away when he was 17.
Tracy S from Wheeling, WV
“I will praise you with an upright heart as I learn your righteous laws.” Psalm 119:7 NIV
Marie, Harrison; (Still working on 2 Timothy 2:24-26)
Melanie Miller, Nampa, Idaho
Eph 1:16 I have never stopped thanking God for you. I pray for you constantly
Psalm 34:17-19 NIV
The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them;
He delivers them from all their troubles.
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted
and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
The righteous person may have many troubles,
but the Lord delivers him from them all;
Rita Brown
Midland, TX
Natalie; Trussville, AL; “And my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 (NIV)
My friend Jocelyn and I are just tickled pink about seeing you this weekend in Charlotte. We are doing the Breaking Free study together and are truly ready to have a break through moment with God this weekend!
I am praying for you and the blessing that you will give through your message. May God use you to teach His word and open the hearts and minds of the many women that will be there to receive it.
Bless you!
Love,
Kelly
PS- We’ll bring our Siesta Spirals with us! 😉
Nancy, Arkansas
“They shall be Mine”, says the Lord of hosts, on the day that I make them My jewels. And I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him.” Malachi 3:17 NKJ
Kathryn, Glendale AZ, “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 the faith in Jesus Christ”. 2 Timothy 3:14-15 NET
Marla, Columbus OH
For the needy shall not always be forgotten, and the hope of the poor shall not perish forever.
Psalm 9:18, ESV
Stacia,Keizer Oregon
“Because of the increase in wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved”.
Matthew 24:12-13 NIV