**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.
Deena from Amarillo, Texas
“Yes, Lord, walking in the way of Your laws, we wait for You; Your name and renown are the desire of our hearts.” Is 26:8 NIV
jamieb, corbin,ky
2Timothy 1:7 KJV For God hath not given us a spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Blessed is the man who preseveres under trials because when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life that God has promise to thoes who love him. James 1:12NIV
Wendy Glendora, CA
Psalm 91:1 NIV
Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
Linda, Bartlesville, OK I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge will award me one day
and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for His appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7,8 NIV
Jesus answered, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.” John 14:23
Gayle, Salinas CA
Your decrees are my treasure, they are truly my heart’s delight.
Ps. 119:111 NLT
II Timothy 3:14-15 You, however, must continue in the things you have learned and are confident about. You know who taught you and how from infancey you have known the holy writings, which are able to give you wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. The NET Bible
Laura in SD – I can do everything through him who gives me strength. Phillipians 4:13 (NIV)
Cindy, DIberville, MS Seek the Lord while He may be found; callon him while he is near.
!Isaiah 55:6 (NIV)
No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and He will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but He will also provide a way of escape. that you will be able to endure it. 1 corintians10:13
Andrea, Roscoe, IL
Ask and it will be given to you, seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.
Matthew 7:7
Amberley – Pasco, WA
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
~Psalm 73:26 NIV
Skylar, Collinston, La. We loved you so much that we shared with you not only God’s Good News but our own lives too. 1 Thessalonians 2:8 NLT
Jerehiah 33:3
I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security!
NIV
Elaine, Bismarck, ND
I have glorified Thee on the earth, having accomplished the work which Thou hast given Me to do. John 17:4 NASB
Philippians 4:6 KJV
Be careful for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Wendy, Calgary
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”
Galations 5:22-23 NIV
Kim H., McKinney, TX
You will not have to fight this battle.
II Chronicles 20:17a (NIV)
Bettye from Southlake, TX Psalm 9:1-2 NIV
“I will praise You, O LORD, with all my heart;
I will tell of all Your wonders.
I will be glad and rejoice in You;
I will sing praise to Your name,
O Most High.”
Not sure if my email went through so I am sending it again. Better late than never!
Psalm 31:1 ESV
1 In you, O LORD, do I take refuge;
let me never be put to shame;
in your righteousness deliver me!
Bridget in Phoenix, az
Ephesians 4:22-24. ESV
22 to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, 23 and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, 24 and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.
Lisa, Mauldin, SC “Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance, and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecer of faith,…” Hebrews 12: 1-2a (New American Standard)
Chrystie C
Piedmont, SC
For we know that all creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. And we believers also groan, even though we have the Holy Spirit within us as a foretaste of future glory, for we long for our bodies to be released from sin and suffering. We too, wait with eager hope for the day when God will give us our full rights as his adopted children, including the new bodies he has promised us. We were given this hope when we were saved.” Romans 8:22-24a
Linda, Newark, DE
All your children will be taught by the Lord, and great will be their peace. Isaiah 54:13 NIV
Jennifer, Monroe, GA
But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. James 3:17 NLT
Jamey, Pocahontas.
July verses:
“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up.” James 4:10
“But I, with a song of thanksgiving, will sacrifice to you. What I have vowed, I will make good. Salvation comes from the Lord.” Jonah 2:9
Then he said to them all: “If any one would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Luke 9:23 NIV
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.”
Rebekah, age 10, st. paul, minnesota
Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Matthew 6.34 NIV
Susan B.- Chapin, SC
Exodus 7:6-7 ESV
Moses and Aaron did so; they did just as the Lord commanded them. Now Moses was eighty years old, and Aaron eighty-three years old, when they spoke to Pharaoh.
Shana, St. Paul, MN
Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Matthew 6.34 NIV
Philipians 2:8
And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obediant to death, even death on a cross.
Lynchburg, VA
Hebrews 13:5 (ESV)
Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Erika-Gadsden Al
“Watch out! Be on your guard against all kind of greed; a man’s life does not exist in the abundance of his possessions.” Luke 18:15 NIV
Kristen, Allen, “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” Romans 8:28 NLT
Christina – Edgewood, Kentucky
Know also that wisdom is sweet to your soul; if you find it, there is a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off. Psalm 24:14(NIV)
Amanda Rearden, Orlando, FL (Windermere): “When you lie down, you will not be afraid;
when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.” Proverbs 3:24 NIV
Renee, Austin
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV
“Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to STAND!”
Ephesians 6:13
Lauren-Plano, TX
Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (James 1:4 NIV)
Amy Hopper, Ardmore, OK
“I love you, O Lord, my strength.” Psalm 18:1 ESV
Isaiah 40:8
The grass withers,
the flower fades,
BUT the Word of our God
stands forever.
Brennan
Elmer, La
Psalm 116:7
Be at rest, once more,
Oh my soul.
For the Lord has been
good to you.
Tori
Elmer, La
Debbie from Magee, MS:
“Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts; And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” KJV
Sara, Great Bend
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. James 5:16 NIV
I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me. Micah 7:7
I have been living the crazy life and not been getting my scripture verses on your site since May 15th even though I have continued to memorize. The otter in me wants to follow your rules and does not want to put up more than one scripture so then I tell myself, “You don’t HAVE TO put them on the blog…just keep doing it.” But the people pleaser in me wants you to know that I am still memorizing. I decided to put them on because Beth, I just want you to know how VERY, VERY Much indebted I am to you for all that you have taught me over the years. Although I rarely write on your blog, I read it ALL the time and I love you so much.
Here are my verses with many apologies for writing way too much in 1 post. But I need to feel caught up even though I probably won’t be able to attend the celebration.
All from NIV
May 15: Philippians 2:5 YOur attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus.
June 1: John 14:27a Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you
June 15: Ephesians 5:20 Always giving thatnks to God the Father for everything in the name of your LORD Jesus Christ
July 1: Proverbs 14:30: A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
July 15: Joshua 3:5 Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do great things among you.
With Great Love and Apologies for such a long post. Whew! I am going to feel such relief to be caught up on here. 🙂
Ramona
Medina, Ohio
I am a fellow rule-keeper. 🙂 You keep memorizing, AND keep posting, even if late! 21 out of 24 gets you there in January. 😉
Sorry it’s late – still no computer…
Debbie from Westerville, OH – Colossians 1:11 RSV May you be strenthened with all power according to His glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy.
Whitney, Birmingham. “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