**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.
Amber
Clovis, CA
Psalms 148:4 “Praise him, you highest heavens, and you waters above heaven!”
And Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. John 14:6 NKJ
Sandy, Deming, NM
Repeat these basic essentials over and over to God’s people. Warn them before God against pious nitpicking, which chips away at the faith. It just wears everyone out. Concentrate on doing your best for God, work you won’t be ashamed of, laying out the truth plain and simple. Stay clear of pious talk that is only talk. Words are not mere words, you know. If they’re not backed by a godly life, they accumulate as poison in the soul. Hymenaeus and Philetus are examples, throwing believers off stride and missing the truth by a mile by saying the resurrection is over and done with.
2 timothy 2:14-15 The Message Liz Gladstone Or
Nancy, Morehead
It is the Lord’s blessings that brings wealth and no effort can substitute for it. Proverbs 10:22 (NAB)
Symmie, Corpus Christi, Tx
NAS
Malachi 3:17
“And they will be mine,” says the LORD of hosts “on the day that I prepare My own Possession, and I will spare them as a man spares his own sone who seves him.”
Rhonda ~ Kalamazoo, Michigan
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and DO NOT BE AFRAID.
John 14:27 (NIV)
Susan, Atlanta, GA
Did he not make them one, with a portion of the Spirit in their union? And what was the one God seeking? Godly offspring. So guard yourselves in your spirit.
Malachi 2:15 ESV
“This is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome.” 1 John 5:3 (ESV)
Kate, Grapeland, Texas
Donna, Lufkin, Texas
Elaine, College Station, Texas
Laura, College Station, Texas
Kori, Cabot Arkansas – Proverbs 13:4 NIV “The sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.”
Merredith, champaign….. A little late, ooops This is the day the lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Ps118:24 NIV
Heidi Tracht
Nampa, ID
“For we walk by faith, not by sight.”
2 Corinthians 5:7 (NKJV)
Mikelan Overland Park
James 2:13
because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment!
Summer
Fuquay Varina, NC
Ecclesiastes 4:6 ESV
Better is a handful of quietness than two hands full of toil and a striving after wind.
Pam, Liberty: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13
June 1, 15; July 1, 15: I Corin.13: 1-3, 6: (NIV) Si hablo en lenguas humanas y angelicales, pero no tengo amor, no soy mas que un metal que resuena o un platillo que hace ruido. Si tengo el don de profecia y entiendo todos los misterios y poseo todo conocimiento, y si tengo una fe que logra traslador montanas, pero me falta el amor, no soy nada. Si reparto entre los pobres todo lo que poseo, y si entrego mi cuerpo para que lo consuman las llamas, pero no tengo amor, nada gano con eso. 6. El amor no se deleita en la maldad sino que se regocija con la verdad.
2 Corinthians 9:12
This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of God’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. NIV
Denise
Deming, NM
Sorry – been on vacation!
Beth, London, Ontario
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
2 Peter 3:9
Pat S.
Lago Vista, TX
“If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction. I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have preserved my life.”
Psalm 119:92-93 NIV
Ada Roeser
Rochester, MI
I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.John 15:5 NIV
Elizabeth
Rochester, MI
I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5 NIV
Carolyn, St. Peters, MO
The Lord watches over you; the Lord is your shade at your right hand. The sun will not harm you by day nor the moon at night. Psalm 121:5-6, NIV
Cindy
Columbia, MO
“Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed.”
Psalm 34:5
“Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God.” Romans 5:1-2 NASB
Susan,
England, U.K.
Gwen Vicksburg MS Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. Psalms 37:7 KJV
Pamela, Missouri
(personalized from the NIV into a prayer)
Speak Lord, for your servant is listening…reveal Yourself to me through Your Word. 1 Samuel 3: 9b&21b
.Charlotte was wonderful.Hold Fast
Nancy, Perry, GA
Indeed before the day was, I am He;
And there is no one who can deliver out of My hand;
I work, and who will reverse it? Isaiah 43:13 (NKJV)
Tami DS, LA
Psalm 139:16 Your eyes saw me when I was formless; all [my] days were written in Your book and planned before a single one of them began. HCSB
Just got back from Charlotte N.C. We here at Northwood Temple in Fayetteville Love you Beth! I have been doing your studies for 2 years and have learned so much. I am so thankful that God has given you this amazing gift! Your honesty and love for the LORD have inspired me. Being pulled from the darkest of pit’s myself makes me appreciate you even more. And Travis and worship team are amazing! The lord has truly given his best to all of you what more can I say. Love all of you!
Kristi
Logansport, IN
But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. II Tim. 3:14-15 ESV
Becky, Vicksburg, MS
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. Zephaniah 3:17 (NIV)
Meredith, Trabuco Canyon, CA
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. Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now and don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes.
Matthew 6:33-34 MSG
Awilda – College Station, Tx
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith– and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God– not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8,9 (NIV)
Jamie, Houston, TX “Look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face always.”Psalms 105:4
Do not put out the spirit’s fire,do not treat prophecies with contempt. Thessalonians 5:19 NIV
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 NIV
Proverbs 19:21
(NIV)21 Many are the plans in a person’s heart,
but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.
Maryann, Norwood, MA
“He alone is my rock and my salvation, he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.”
Psalm 62:2 NIV
Debbie, Smyrna TN
I’m oh so late but I have learned this and it has sustained me through some doubt. His Word has been my glue.
Romans 8:37 NIV
NO, we are more than victorious through Jesus Christ who loves us.
Erin in Euless
“The steps of the godly are directed by the Lord. He DELIGHTS in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will not fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand.” Psalm 37:23-24 NLT
Jeanie from Indep Mo
Ephesians 2:8-9
For it is by grace that you have been saved through faith and this is not of yourselves, it is a gift from God, not of works so that no one can boast.
Annette, Toronto ON
Missed July 1 st, so I have two here.
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matt. 6:21 NKJV
But as it is written: ” Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”. 1 Cor. 2:9 NKJV
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this is us crazy Charlotte girls!!
hold fast!! The Lord is you Life!
20 Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen. 21 And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.1 John 4:20-21 (NIV)
Tiffany, Chesterfield:
For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith, as it is written, “But the righteous man shall live by faith”. Romans 1:17, NASB
oops! forgot to put my verse on here-better late than never 🙂
Erika, Chester VA
In addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming missiles of the evil one. Ephesians 6:16 NAS
Mary Ann from Summerville, S.C.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Psalm 23:5 NIV
Carol, Carthage, NY
He satisfies my desires with good things,
so that my youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
Psalm 103:5 NIV
Denise, Walton, KY
Psalm 62:5
Find rest, o my soul, in God alone;
my hope comes from Him.
The Lord is gracious and righteousl our God is full of compassion.
Psalm 116:5 NIV