**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.
Mari ~ Raleigh, NC
Just realized I never posted my July 15th verse!
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV)
I realized I had not posted my 14th verse and so in my rush to post it I hit send too soon! I think that is a sign to slow down! 🙂
Ephesians 1:4 NIV
For he chose us in him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and blameless in his sight.
Shannon in Louisville, KY
Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil.
Psalm 119:133 (NLT)
” ..Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” James 1:19, NIV
I can’t remember if I signed in for the last one or not. So just in case I forgot, here it is:
Holly, Glendale, AZ: “Therefore, we do not lose heart. Though we are wasting away outwardly, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary but what is unseen is eternal.”
2 Corinthian 4:16-18 NIV
Charlotte, Easley SC:
“I tell you the truth” Jesus answered, “before Abraham was born, I am!” John 8:58
Mei, Easley SC:
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1 NIV
Psalm 119:114…You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word. (NIV)
Christina Luther
Roseburg, Oregon
Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.
Proverbs 12:18
NLT
oops!
Julie from Abilene
Galations 6:9 NIV
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up
Valerie, Quantico (was Yuma)
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.
James 1:22, NIV
Julie Elrod, Smyrna, 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
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.
Deuteronomy 6:5 (NIV)
Diane-Vinton, La
Open my eyes so that I may see wonderful things in your law. Ps 119:18 NIV
Heather, Glencoe, AL; Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.” John 16:24 (NIV)
The peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Phil. 4:7 NLT
Psalm 27:14 “Wait on the LORD; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; wait, I say, on the LORD!”
Chesney, Knoxville. “Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to respond to everyone.” Colossians 4:6. (on vacation during this blog post so forgot to add my scripture!)
Oh my! Never listed my July 15th verse!
Kathryn – Atmore, AL – “For He chose us in Him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and blameless in His sight.” Ephesians 1:4 (HCSB)
Joy, Tri-Cities: “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. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes form the gospel of peace.” Ephesians 6:12-15, NIV
Erin, Phoenix. “Train me, God, to walk straight; then I’ll follow your true path. Put me together, one heart and mind; then, undivided, I’ll worship in joyful fear.” Psalm 86:11 (MSG)
mitzi, Brandon, MS
Give ear to my words, O LORD, Listen, God! Please pay attention! Listen to my cry for help. Can you make sense of these ramblings, my groans and cries? ..my King and my God, I need Your help. In the morning, O LORD, You hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation. I lay out the pieces of my life on your alar and watch for fire to descend. Psalm 5:1-3 NIV/MSG
Virginia
Micah 6:8 (NIV)
He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
Sandy Cedarburg Wisconsin,
The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you, he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged. Deuteronamy 31:8
Cheryl, Chadbourn: By Him, therefore, let us offer the sactifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to His name. Hebrews 13:15 KJV
(Totally forgot to post on the 15th, duh.)
Abi, Apopka: “But don’t worry ahead of time about what you will say. Just say what God brings to your mind at the time. It is not you speaking, but the Holy Spirit.” Mark 13:11 NIV
“I can do everything through him who gives me strength.”
Philippians 4:13
Sorry to be posting so late past the date!!!
“Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.”
Psalm 25:4-6
Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.
Jeremiah 33:3
NIV
Susan
OKC
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. Hebrews 12:1
Jodi Zagreb
“My heart says of You, “Seek His face!” Your face, LORD, I will seek.”
Ps. 27:8 NIV
Deanna, Maytown AL
Let love be genuine, abhor what is evil, hold fast to what is good. Romans 12:9 ESV
Becky – Tacoma, WA Psalm 91:11 NIV “For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.”
Isaiah 41:13
For I am the Lord your God, the One who takes hold of your right hand, who says to you “Don’t be afraid I am helping you”
“And if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.” Prov 2:3-5 NIV
Lauren, New Braunfels, TX
Guide my steps by your word, so i will not be overcome by evil.
Psalm 119: 133
Romans 15:13 NIV
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Kaiva in Glen Ellyn, IL
Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive His approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth.
2 Timothy 2:15 NLT
Sharon, San Antonio, Texas
Do everything without complaining or arguing so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God. Philippians 2:14
Playing catch up on my posting!
Margaret, Sebring FL.
Matthew 6:24
No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.
continuing from the last scripture…..”and I pray that God will give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, having the eyes of your understanding enlightened so that you may know what is the hope to which you have been called.” RSV
Ephesians 1:17-18
Robin
Morehead, KY
Spring, TX
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
James 1:12 [NIV]
Sharon, LP. MI
See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.
Isaiah 43:19 NIV
Michelle Sylvan Spring, AL ESV Romans 12:9
12:9 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.
Posting my August 15th verse a little early! “Anyone who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins.” James 4:17 NIV
Shari from Ohio. My July 15th verse is – “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” James 1:19 NIV
” A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.” Proverbs 12:16 NIV
Nashville, TN
Kate, Arvada “The Lord is good to those who depend on him, to those who search for him.” Lamentations 3:25 NLT
Becky, Scottsdale, Arizona~
Posting my August 15th verse tonight as we’re leaving in the AM to take our son to college in TX. I’m praying his name in the following verse:
“I will be your God throughout your lifetime–until your hair is white with age. I made you, and I will care for you. I will carry you along and save you.” Isaiah 46:4 NLT
Matia, Fort Worth – “He turned the sea into dry land; they passed through the river on foot. There did we rejoice in him,” Psalm 66:6 (ESV)