**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.
“As a result he (I) does (do) not live the rest of his (my) earthly life for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God.” – 1 Peter 4:2 (NIV)
Tammy. Paducah.
My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord.
Isaiah 55:8
Kelly, West Richland
Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
2 Corinthians 13:11 NIV
Karla, Broomfield, CO
“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” (ESV)
‘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
J.J. 🙂
Enterprise AL
Lauren, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
“At the same time, pray also for us that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which why I am in prison–that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak.” Colossians4:3-4 (ESV)
NIV Ephesians 6:19. Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel.
Amanda Grasza, Calgary, Alberta
Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.
Psalm 84:10 NIV
Debbie, Rochester, MN
Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, do; and the God of peace will be with you. Phil. 4:8-9 RSV
Sorry I’m late again! I seem to be on the back foot often…
Maggie, Mesilla Park, NM
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” -Matthew 28:19-20 ESV
Tammy N. -Lubbock, TX
I wait for the LORD, my soul does wait, And in His word do I hope. Psalm 130:5 NASB
James 1:22 NIV
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.
Leanne, Billings, MT
Pleasant words are like a honeycomb. Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones. Psalm 16:24, NKJV
Patti, Kissimmee, FL
Lisa S.
Kinston, North Carolina
Psalm 90:2 NASB
“Before the mountains were born or You gave birth to the earth and world, even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God.”
Pam,Campbellsburg In,
“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
Do everything in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14, NIV
Answering before listening is both stupid and rude.
Proverbs 18:13,The Message
Wendy
Mechanicsville, VA
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. Zephania 3:17 NIV
Lynne, New Milford: May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 NIV
Kathy, Danvers
Psalm 34:4
I sought the LORD and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.
I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me. Phil 4:13
Natalie
Nashville, TN
I have given you authroity to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy, and nothing will in any way harm you. Luke 10:19-20 NIV
Julie, Broken Arrow, OK
Luke 1:49 (NIV)
for the Mighty One has done great things for me – holy is his name.
Candice
Evanston, IL
We know also that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true. And we are in him who is true – even in his Son Jesus Christi. He is the true God and eternal life.
I John 5:20 (NIV)
Goiânia, Goiás, Brasil
May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you. May He strengthen your hearts so that you will be blameless and holy in the presence of our God and Father when our Lord Jesus comes with all His holy ones.
~ I Thessalonians 3:12-13(NIV)
Do all things without grumbling or disputing. Phillipians 2:14 NAS
Jane, Greenwood, SC
My soul waits in silence for God only; from Him is my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation, My stronghold; I shall not be greatly shaken
Ps 62: 1-2
“Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. I will praise you, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever.” Psalm 86:11-12
Laura-Waco, TX
Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.
Colossians 4:6 ESV
Atlanta, GA
‘May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace
as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope
by the power of the Holy Spirit.’ Romans 15:13 NIV
Lisa, Houston TX,
Now Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 NIV
Laura, Morgantown, WV
“The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot. The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.” – Psalm 16:5,6 (ESV)
Katrinna, Mandeville, LA, “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 NIV
Sally, crystal springs ms
Philippians 4:6 NLT
Don’t worry about anything, instead pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank Him for what he has done.
Shelli, Glen Allen “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will council you and watch over you” (Psalm 32:8) NIV
Merrie – Katy, Tx.
4 Show me your ways, LORD,
teach me your paths.
5 Guide me in your truth and teach me,
for you are God my Savior,
and my hope is in you all day long.
6 Remember, LORD, your great mercy and love,
for they are from of old.
7 Do not remember the sins of my youth
and my rebellious ways;
according to your love remember me,
for you, LORD, are good.
Psalm 25:4-7 NIV
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. Phillipians 4:6-7 NLT
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 NIV
Susan Oak Ridge, Tn
This detour doesn’t come from the One who called you into the race in the first place.
(Msg)Galations 5:8
Barbara
Midland,Texas
Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)
“You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.”
Betty, Somerset, MA:
“Don’t be afraid of the enemy! Remember the Lord, who is great and glorious, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes!” – Neh. 4:14 NLT
wendy broken arrow, ok
But when I am afraid I will put my trust in You. I praise God for what He has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me? Ps. 56:3,4 NL
Sheryl, Rocky Mount,NC Psalm 59:17(Amp) Unto You, O my Strength,I will sing praises; for God is my Defense, my Fortress,and High Tower, the God Who shows me mercy and steadfast love.
Stephanie, Austin, “This is the one I esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, and trembles at my word.” Isaiah 66:2b, NIV
Joy
Charlotte, NC
AAAHHHH! It crept up on me while I was out of town! Here it is:
For he will deliver the needy when he cries for help, the afflicted also, and him who has no helper.
Psalm 72:12, NASB
John 1:4-5 ESV
In Him was life and the life was the light of men. the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
Christa, Kansas City, MO: And remember it is a message to obey, not just to listen to. If you don’t obey, you are only fooling yourself. James 1:22 NLT
Is. 46:4b KJV “I will carry and will deliver you.”
Julia, Wellington, AL
“But don’t just listen to God’s Word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.”
James 1:22 NLT
Roxanne, Shreveport, LA (formerly of Greenwood, LA), Hebrews 12:1-3, KJV
“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.”