**Siesta Celebration is January 20-21, 2012**
Hey, Darling Things!
I’m writing you from about 28,000 feet in the air, glancing out at a sunset heavy with steely thunderheads and striped in army blues. I am on my way home the long way from Columbus, Ohio. After our Living Proof Live ended and we ate lunch at the arena, we all headed to our various vans so we could make our ways to the airport. I hopped in the front seat with Rich because Ron and his darling wife Nancy had already headed home. Several of our other buddies were in the back chattering away when Rich overheard me say to my man on the phone, “Honey, I won’t be late! My fight is at 3:47 and I’ll pick back up an hour so I’ll have a nice long evening with you.” Keith was feeling poorly with a chest cold and laryngitis and I really wanted to get back to him.
(Rich) “Beth, you have a layover.”
“A what?”(Like I don’t know what that word means after nearly 30 years in thin air.)
“A layover in Denver on your way home. I think you get home kind of late.”
“But I had a nonstop flight to Columbus!”
“Well, you don’t have a nonstop flight home.”
And he was right. I hadn’t even looked at my arrival time in Houston. So, this afternoon I flew from Columbus all the way to Denver and now I’m on my Denver flight making my way to Houston. This weekend I’ve lost an hour, picked up two, then given one up again. Try to do that math.
But to say it was worth it is an understatement. We had 7000+ women in Columbus, Ohio who were in the mood to lift up some high volume praise to the God who is worthy. We knew we were going to love them within 15 seconds flat. And they were my favorite kind of group in Bible study, too, because they got involved the way a small class would. Super interactive. God so graced us in Ohio and we will remember the time we had with those believers for a long time. I knew God was up to something good when I looked at the stat sheet that K-Mac prepared for me and noticed that the six biggest groups attending the events were six different denominations. There are no words to express to you what that means to us. To God’s credit alone, that’s becoming more the rule than the exception in this season.
I’ve had a very interesting flying day. If you’re on Twitter, I tweeted that the people watching had been extraordinary. You know, I struggle a tad with eavesdropping as it is but when everyone is sharing very big feelings at a very high volume, what is a woman to do? But stare? And so, I nearly cried while a young 40 something Dad with shoulder length hair hugged his varsity baseball-type looking son goodbye as he took off for college for the first time. Both of them had tears streaming down their cheeks. It was a most moving scene and one that I had to restrain myself from joining. Of course, I don’t know if the young man was going away to college or not. I made that part up because it was the best possible scenario to fit the high EQ. The part about the long-haired dad and the varsity baseball-type son was true, however. And they were both crying. If I wouldn’t have to stop and explain when I’m making something up, my posts would go smoother. But somehow I feel an obligation toward confession.
What is indeed an absolute fact is that there was a little girl about six years old that nearly made people punch the windows out of the plane and parachute to Beulah Land while her mother chatted with a friend. Mind you, a six year-old little girl would have to work hard to push me over the edge. I love that age in the largest way. But I was nearly overwrought with the teeming desire to give that darling child a spank offering. But, of course, I wouldn’t have. Goodness knows, I have a deep commitment to all things politically correct.
Well, guess what day it is? August 15th and you know what that means! Spit out your next Scriptures, young ladies, and do it with some fervor. His words are Spirit and life to us. Let’s give them some respect and expect them to do the kinds of things He promised they would. Here’s mine:
Beth, Houston. “Therefore, get your minds ready for action by being fully sober, and set your hope completely on the grace that will be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed.” 1 Peter 1:13 The NET Bible
A loved one and I are memorizing this together as he seeks to take the next step in a victorious life that demands sobriety. For some of us, it’s all or nothing. Jesus is the only reason some of us are not passed out in an alley with a newspaper over us. If you have struggled to stay sober and the enemy is doing everything he can to suck the life out of you and steal everybody you love, one by one, don’t stay in the shadows. Get out in the light. Own up and let some people cheer you onto sobriety and victory. YOUR GOD IS ABLE TO DELIVER YOU. Do what you have to do so that you can do what you want to do. You have a calling to fulfill.
I never want to get where we’re playing church around here. The salvation of Jesus Christ is real and it has huge practical ramifications in everyday life here on this fallen planet. Let’s not just talk it. Let’s do it.
Therefore, get your minds ready for action by being fully sober.
Jennifer, Clarksville
I have been really behind posting for the past couple of verses because of our lack of routine in the summer months! Hopefully with the kids back in school my schedule is back!
I chose this verse in July because my 11 year old son was fascinated with Revelation at church camp this summer.
July 15-It is done, I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To him who is thirsty I will give to drink without cost from the spring of the water of life. Revelation 21:4 NIV
Aug 1-Brothers and sisters, if a person is discovered in some sin, you who are spritual restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness. Pay close attention to yourselves so that you are not tempted too. Galatians 6:1 The NET
Aug 15-This is what my youngest has for a memory verse this week. Gods grace has saved you because of your faith in Christ. Your salvation doesn’t come from anything you do. It is God’s gift. Ephesians 2:8NIV
Hannah; Maryland; Isaiah 61:4 “And they shall build the old wastes, they shall raise up the former desolations , and they shall repair the waste cities, the desolations of many generations.” KJV
A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult. Prov. 12:16, NIV
Rebecca, Louisa, VA: “Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.” ~ John 3:18 (NIV)
Rena, Tulsa. “The Lord your God is about to go ahead of you; he will fight for you, just as you saw him do in Egypt and in the desert, where you saw him carrying you along like a man carries his son. This he did everywhere you went until you came to this very place.” Deuteronomy 1:30-31 NET
Bridget, Portland, TX
Proverbs 29:25 NKJV
“The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe.”
Pamela Sue Palm Bay, Florida 🙂
“But I trust in your
unfailing love.
I will rejoice because
You have rescued me!”
Psalmas 13:5 NLT
Vanessa from Victoria, Texas
“Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you. Isaiah 54:10 NIV
You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever Psalm 16:11 NLT
Laura, Southaven, MS
“For the Word of the Lord is right and true; He is faithful in all He does.” Psalm 33:4 NIV
Barbara, North Tonawanda, NY- “Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. On him God the Father has placed his seal of approval.” John 6:27 (NIV)
Niccol, Wilmette
“Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD himself, is the Rock eternal.”
Isaiah 26:4 NIV
I was at the event in Columbus and it was WONDERFUL!!!!
Kori, Kentucky ” No eye, has seen no ear has heard and no mind has imagined what God has PREPARED for those who love him” 1 Corinthians 2:9
Debbie from Elon
Be hospitable to one another without grumbing.
1 Peter 4:9
Oh my stars… LOL!! “a spank offering” 😀 😀 ;D
I don’t have a verse… ok, wait… here’s a perfect one: “The rod and rebuke give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother” Proverbs 29:15
Indeed.
Kyndra, Houston, TX
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not men.” Colossians 3:23 (NIV)
Cortni/ Coden,AL/ “She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.” Proverbs 31:26 KJV
Kate, Ottawa area, Ontario, Canada
“That is what the Scriptures mean when they say,
‘No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him.'”
I Corinthians 2:9 (NLT)
Paulette
Nogalus Prairie
“Above all keep your love for one another fervent, because love covers a multitude of sins.”
The NET Bible
Andrea R.
Chester, VA
Romans 8:28 NIV
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Heather, Austin, Ephesians 4:2 “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.”
Laura, Houston:
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.” Psalm 32:8 NIV
Poorna, Indianapolis: “Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.” -Ephesians 6:7 (NLT)
Siesta Mama, please say a prayer for me: (1) I *lost* my SSMT cards…tragedy…still looking everywhere, trying to find it and (2) I’m really trying to discern and follow God’s direction regarding my career. Thanks…
Carrie, Piqua OH
Submit to God and be at peace with him; in this way prosperity will come to you. Job 22:21 NIV
Now, for real, I did have to learn that verse when I had my first toddlers!
Rene, Abilene, TX “Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.” Psalms 62:8 NIV
Karen Basham, Lutz,FL: “He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.” Colossians 1:17 (NASB)
Kay Zimmel Everett, Wa
Come and see what our God has done, what awesome miracles He performs for people!
Psalms 66:5 NLT Bible
Cheryl, Chadbourn. He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind intention of His will… Ephesians 1:5 NAS
“The Lord says,
“Peace, peace to the one who is far or near, and I will heal him.”
Isaiah 57:19
Paige, Atlant, Niv
Psalm 25:20
Guard my life and rescue me; let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in You.
Cheryl ~ NC
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”
~Proverbs 4:23~ TNIV
Morristown, TN
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 KJV
Deborah, Cheyenne, WY – “Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of minhd regard one another as more important than yourselves.” Phil. 2:3 NASB
Sarah Millers Creek NC
You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day.
Psalm 91:5 niv
Michelle, New Richmond – “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.” Ezekiel 36:26 NIV
Karen, Lexington, KY
And he said to me, “Son of man, listen carefully and take to heart all of the words I speak to you.” ~Ezekiel 3:10
Megan, Grants Pass
“I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.”
Gen. 15:1 (NKJV)
Becky, Vicksburg, MS
Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. John 17:3 (NIV).
Victoria – Mason, MI
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. Philippians 4:6-7 NLT
Ring gold GA,
NIV 1Peter 5:14
If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
1Peter 4:14correction
I was at the Schot for Beth’s “PREPARE” confrence and it was beyond words. God moved in that place with over 7000 women (and a few men) God was in the house! I was moved, filled, excited, renewed, and left in awe of God’s greatness and the way He works through Beth! The gifts God has blessed her (Beth) with and the way He flows out of her is so fun to watch and be a part of! Thank you Beth Moore and the rest of the living proof team for bringing it to Columbus!
You are giving of yourselves and please know you are making a diffrienc in so many lives of Women! Thank you seems such small words for everything you guys so but, thank you, thank you, thank you!
But now, O LORD,
You are our Father;
We are the clay, and You our potter;
And all we are the work of Your hand.
Isaiah 64:8 New King James
Nikki, Wichita
Robyn, Viola, Kansas: “His Word is in my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones. I am weary of holding it in; indeed I cannot.” Jeremiah 20:9 NIV
Siobhan, Austin, AR “”Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.” 2 Thess. 3:16 ESV
Pamela,Mechanicsville,VA. This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm118:24NIV
Laura, Little Rock. “This is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.” I John 4:10 (NIV84)
Lea Ann, Norman, OK
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”
Psalm 51:10, NIV
Tracey, Knightdale, NC: “Now may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patience of Christ.” 2 Thessalonians 3:5
Anne Squamish BC
He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me.
Psalm 18:19 NIV