**Siesta Celebration is January 20-21, 2012**
Hey Sweet Things!
We’ve made it to September 1st! That is great news for those of us who live in 3-digit temperatures for most of August! It won’t be an eternity before cool breezes start blowing golden leaves off the trees. I love Autumn best of all seasons. Bring it on, Jesus! September 1st is also great news for those of us planning to attend our SSMT Grand Celebration in January! We’re getting closer and closer to our big weekend. I hope so much that many of you will be able to come. We at LPM are making big plans toward it. Travis will be there to lead us in worship and he and I talked last weekend in Salt Lake City about how we can hardly wait.
Since my last post went on…and on…and on…and on, I will keep this one short and sweet. I don’t think I’ve ever relished my memory work more than this year. God has caused the Scriptures in my bones to spring to life in my heart these last 8 months and I pray that the same is true for you. Here’s mine this time around:
Beth, Houston. “Dear friends, I urge you as foreigners and exiles to keep away from fleshly desires that do battle against the soul, and maintain good conduct among the non-Christians, so that though they now malign you as wrongdoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God when He appears.” 1 Peter 2:11-12 The NET Bible.
I’m crazy about you guys! Keep hiding those Scriptures in your heart. THEY MATTER.
And you matter. You are so deeply loved by the Lord Jesus. May He reveal Himself to you this day.
Dayla, Springfield, MO
For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.
2 Chronicles 16:9a
Gillian Oshawa Canada
Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.
1 Chronicles 16:11 NIV
“Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” (1 Corinthians 15:58 NIV)
Looking forward to the “Siesta-fest” – at least 3 of us from Fresno, CA are planning to be there! Will you soon be letting us know of hotels close to where the event will be?
Angie, Toronto.
As your days, so shall your strength be.
Deuteronomy 33:25 ESV
Carrie, Logan: I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his spirit in your inner being… Ephesians 3:16 NIV
For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. (2 1:8 ESV)
Ginger, El Paso, TX: “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
Runia, Silsbee TX,”Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible”, Mark 10:27, NIV
Terri from Mechanicsville,
For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God.
2 Corinthians 1:20
Amy, Washington D.C. “He makes everything beautiful in its time.” Ecclesiastes 3:11 ESV
Lily, Oklahoma – Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23 NASB
Joyce, Lebanon, Tennessee
But You, oh Lord, are a shield for me, my glory, and the lifter of my head.
Psalms 3:3 AMP
Renee, Roanoke VA: “The LORD God is my strength, and He has made my feet like hind’s feet, and makes me walk on my high places.” Habakkuk 3:19 (NASB)
Christy – Justin, TX: Romans 8:16 NIV – “The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.”
Roxie, Jerseyville, NIV
Psalm 119:105-106 “Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow Your righteous laws.”
Karen E
Rochester, MN
Psalm 131:1-3 NIV
My heart is not proud, O Lord; my eyes are not haughty. I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me. But I have stilled and quieted my soul. Like a weaned child with its mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me. O Israel, put your hope in the LORD both now and forevermore.
Joan, Portage
“You,dear children,are from God & have overcome them,because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.” 1 John 4:4
Louisa, Austin
“Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.”
Ephesians 3:20 NIV
Yolanda, Queen City, Texas
2 Chronicles 7:14 NIV
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
Wheaton, IL
He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less. John 3:30 NLT
Leanne, Billings, MT
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer.”
Romans 12:12 NIV
Beautiful verse. So full of meat, comfort and guidance.
Chrissy, Detroit Lakes, MN: “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)
Megan Joy Burdzy – Calgary AB, Canada – Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NASB, NIV)
Beth, Dyersburg, TN
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1
Stacyjo
Spokane, WA
1 John 3:14-15 NIV
We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. Anyone who does not love remains in death. Anyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternatl life in him.
Tricia, Eldridge
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” Colossians 3:12 NIV
And whatever we ask we receive from him, because we keep His commandments and do those things that are pleasing in His sight. 1John 3:22 NKJV
Linda P.
Annville, KY
And if you are Christs, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.
Galations 3:29 NKJV
Stefanie Dailey- Parrish, FL
Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. (Hebrews 10:23 NIV)
Psalm 16:8 NIV
I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I well not be shaken.
Donna, Sarnia, Ontario
“But I am like an olive tree
flourishing in the house of God;
I trust in God’s unfailing love
forever and ever.
I will praise You forever for what You
have done;
In Your name I will hope, for Your
name is good.
I will praise You in the presence of
Your saints.
(Psalm 52:8-9 NIV)
Tricia Union, KY
James 1:5 NIV
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
Tanya, Valley Center, KS
“Commit your way to the Lord [roll and repose each care of your load on Him]; trust (lean on, rely on, and be confident) also in Him and He will bring it to pass.”
Psalm 37:5, Amplified
Annabel, Valley Center, KS
“Blessed are those who show mercy.
They will be shown mercy.
Blessed are those whose hearts are pure.
They will see God.”
Matthew 5:7-8, NIrV
Andrea; Cartersville,GA: “Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me.” Psalm 119:133 NIV
Debbie, Sevierville
Commit to The Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.
NIV Prov 16:3
Alicia, OKC
May our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our father who loved us and by His grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.
2 Thessalonians 2:16 NIV
Central, SC: “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” ~ Romans 8:1, NIV 1984 Edition.
Katie (Firestone, CO)
“She opens her mouth with wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness.” Proverbs 31:26 (NKJV)
Betsy, Lincoln Park
“We have redemption in Him through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace that He lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding.” Eph. 1:7-8 HCSB
Becky – Norfolk, VA
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.
Numbers 6:24-26 (ESV)
Suzy, Wheelersburg, OH “For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His love for those who fear Him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.” Psalms 103: 11-12 NIV
Natalie Christopher, Olympia WA
You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.
Hebrews 10:36 NIV
Traci – Corona, California – Psalm 145:19 (ESV)
He fulfills the desire of those who fear Him; He also hears their cry and saves them.
Savanna, Atlanta, GA
From the end of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
Psalm 61:2 English Standard Version
Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.
1 Chronicles 16:11 NIV
Krista
Centennial, CO
Becky – Cynthiana – Psalm 119:165
Great peace have they who love your law: nothing shall offend them or make them stumble.
And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love.
II John 1:6 NIV
Carolyn
Oceanside,Ca
Laurie Chester
“You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lords coming is near.” James 5:8 NIV
Cindy, Searcy AR
With Your counsel You will guide me,
And afterward receive me to glory.
Psalm 73:24
Psalm 103: 11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth, So great is His lovingkindness toward those who fear Him.
NASB
I believe the word fear is for us to respect and love the Lord.