**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.
Ann – Sardis, AL
Rom 5:1 (ESV) Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Linda, Carolina Beach, NC
“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith, who for the joy set before him, endured the cross, scorning it’s shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Romans 12:2 (NIV)
Lori, Norwood, MA “There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to him: 17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, 18 a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, 19 a false witness who pours out lies and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.” Prov. 6: 16/NIV
Cheri, Urbana, IL
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith…” Hebrews 12:1-2a, NIV
Revelation 17:14
They will wage war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will triumph over them because He is Lord of Lords and King of Kings, and with Him will be His called, chosen and faithful followers.
Donna
Ponder, TX
Geri
Deer Park, TX
2 Chronicles 20:12b NIV
We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on You.
You are my hidinig place; You will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.
Psalm 32:7 NIV
Kathie
Aiken, SC
Lauren, Senoia, GA
But we have this treasure in jars of clay
to show that this all surpassing power
is from God and not from us.
2 Corinthians 4:7
“Fear not [there is nothing to fear], for I am with you; do not look around you in terror and be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen and harden you to difficulties, yes, I will help you; yes, I will hold you up and retain you with My [victorious] right hand of rightness and justice.”
Isaiah 41:10
Erin- Denison, TX
Robbyn, Dickinson, ND
Job 42:2 (NIV)
“I know that you can do all things; no plan of yours can be thwarted.”
Celeste, Thompson’s Station, TN:
Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.
Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God.
First half of Isaiah 41:10, NLT
Sally
Columbus, OH
“I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”
Psalm 139:14
NIV
Rachel, Ft. Smith, AR: “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities–his eternal power and divine nature–have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse.” Romans 1:20 (NIV)
Dora, Houston, TX: “Be still and know that I am God.”
-Psalm 46:10 (ESV)
Psalm 103:8 (New King James Version)
The Lord is merciful and gracious,
Slow to anger, and abounding in mercy.
Leah Hayes, Taylors SC Listen, my dear brothers and sisters! Did not God choose the poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that he promised to those who love him?
But you have dishonored the poor! Are not the rich oppressing you and dragging you into the courts? Do they not blaspheme the good name of the one you belong to?
But if you fulfill the royal law as expressed in this scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well. James 2:5-8 NET
Jennifer, North Charleston, SC, Psalm 141:3-4b, NIV:
Set a guard over my mouth, O LORD;
keep watch over the door of my lips.
Let not my heart be drawn to what is evil.
Amy, North Texas
Oh no I’m behind! Here are the two i’ve been working on this month:
“Turn my heart toward your statutes and not towards selfish gain” Psalm 119.36
“So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful creator and continue to do good.” I Peter 4.19
Michelle, New Richmond: “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I hope in Him!” Lamentations 3:24, NKJV
Mindy, Rowley, IA Jude 24-25 “To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy–to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen.” NIV
“It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect.”
Ps. 18:32 (NIV)
Christina, Hanover, MD
Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.
Ephesians 3:20, NKJV
Romans 6:23 NASB For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord (so late!)
Briten
Providence, RI
Mary from Columbia, PA
Galatians 5:22~This is the verse I really need this week. God is so good even in times of trials!
(NLT)
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!
Denise, Stillwater OK
For you Lord have never forsaken those who seek you. Psalms 9:106
Lisa, Bethany OK
They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts.
Ephesians 4:18 NIV
Amy, Grand Rapids, MI
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 NET Bible
Kelly, Colorado Springs, CO
“I have loved you,’ says the Lord.” Malachi 1:2 NIV
Pickering Ontario Canada
Philippians 4:19 “And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” (NIV)
Elizabeth, Reston, VA.
“Have I not commanded you? Be Strong and Courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your GOD is with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9, ESV
Karen, Cottonwood
“and to know this love that surpasses knowledge – that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.” Eph. 3:19 NIV
Incline your ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. Preserve my life, for I am godly; save your servant, who trusts in You. You are my God. Be gracious to me, O Lord,for to You do I cry all the day. Gladden the soul of your servant, for to You, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.
Psalm 86:1-4
Janelle
Dallas, TX
Hello Beth and fellow Siestas!
I just wanted to let you know that my husband, three of our daughters, and I are stll hard at work memorizing our verses each week. We moved and our Internet is slow and unreliable so I don’t get on here anymore to post our verses for you all. It’s been a rough year, I think we’re being challenged at every turn, but we press on!
Robbie, Southaven, MS: “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:34 (NIV)
Autumn – Foster, KY
Philippians 1:25-30 (NIV)
Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,
so that through my being with you again your joy in Christ Jesus will overflow on account of me.
Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending as one man for the faith of the gospel
without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved – and that by God
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for him,
since you are going through the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have.
Sue S from Lawrenceville, Ga
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. (Psalm 56:3 NIV)
Know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning–wakens my ear to listen like one being taught.
Is. 50:4-5
“When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh, when my my enemies and my foes attack me they will stumble and fall.”
Psalm 27:2 NIV
Judy, Houston
For he chose us in Him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in His sight.
Eph. 1:4
Lindsay, Dallas, TX
Cast your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
-1 Peter 5:7, NIV
Amber: Vienna, WV
“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Colossians 3:13 (NIV)
Traci~ Vadnais Heights, MN
Romans 4:20-21
“Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise.
in fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God!
He was fully convinced that God is able to do whatever He promises.”
Becky, St. Augustine, “The LORD gives strength to
His people; the LORD blesses His people with peace.”
Psalm 29:11 NIV
Nicole T, Blue Springs, MO
Psalm 139:1-2 (NIV)
1 You have searched me, LORD,
and you know me.
2 You know when I sit and when I rise;
you perceive my thoughts from afar.
Michelle
Charlotte NC
“He is before all things and in Him all things hold together.” Col. 1:17 NIV
Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen, it gives us assurance about things we cannot see. Hebrews 11:1 New Living Translation
Gen. 12:3 NASB
And I will bless those who bless you, And the one who curses you I will curse. And in you all the families of the earth will be blessed.”
Hilda in Pearland
Marybeth in PA: “Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.” 1Peter 5:7 NKJV
Jodi Alley – Humble, TX “Let us know the Lord; let us press on to know Him. As surely as the sun rises, He will appear; He will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the earth.” Hosea 6:3 NIV
Kristi, Abilene, TX:
“The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.” Proverbs 21:5 NIV
Vicki, Loveland, CO Phil 1:27
Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending as one man for the faith of the gospel…