**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.
Carla in Lock Haven, PA – “Even now, take your stand and see this great thing which the LORD will do before your eyes.” I Samuel 12:16 NASB
Kit, Central Islip, NY
“In peace I will both lie down and sleep, for You alone, O Lord, make me to dwell in safety.” Psalm 4:8 NASB
The Lord quieted my soul in the midst of the hurricane, as our tree uprooted and threatened to destroy our home. It didn’t but even if it had, God is still God.
Jennifer, Frederick, CO
Psalm 91:4 TNIV
He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.
Cathy S., Terra Ceia, Florida
Juan 3:16
Nueva Versión Internacional (NVI)
Porque tanto amó Dios al mundo, que dio a su Hijo unigénito, para que todo el que cree en él no se pierda, sino que tenga vida eterna.
Still learning Spanish for a mission trip. Why didn’t I do this when I was younger?
John 16:33 I have told you all this so that you may find your peace in me. You will find trouble in the world – but, never lose heart, I have conquered the world! (Phillips)
Jane W., Charlotte
“Fire tests the purity of silver and gold, but a person is tested by being praised.” Proverbs 27:21 NLT
Karla, Sheboygan.
My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. James 1:19-20 (NIV)
Ali C., Dublin, CA- Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. Hebrews 10:23 NLT
Melisa, Roanoke, VA
Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. – 1 Timothy 6:17 NKJV
“Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your GOD, HE is the ONE who goes with you. HE will not leave you nor forsake you.”
Deuteronomy 31:6 NKJV
For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending His own son in the likeness of sinful flesh to be a sin offering. Romans 8:3
ginger, Trussville: Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23 (NASB)
Julie- Minneapolis
Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love,
that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.
Psalm 90:13 NIV
But seek first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Matthew 6:33 NKJV
Dana
Boerne, TX
Nicola, Calgary AB
Exodus 33:17-19 AMP
And the Lord said to Moses, I will do this thing also that you have asked, for you have found favour, loving-kindness, and mercy in My sight and I know you personally and by name.
And Moses said, I beseech You show me Your glory.
And God said I will make all My goodness pass before you, and I will proclaim My name, THE LORD before you; for I will be gracious to who I will be gracious and will show mercy and loving-kindness on whom I will show mercy and loving-kindness.
Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; he rises to show you compassion. ~ Isaiah 30:18 NIV
kendal. north wilkesboro, nc.
what other nation is so great as to have their gods near them the way the LORD our god is near us whenever we pray to him?
deuteronomy 4:7 (NIV)
Jennifer, Powell, Oh “For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight.” Ephesians 1:4 NIV
Psalm 143:10
Teach me to do Your will,
for You are my God.
May Your gracious Spirit
lead me on level ground.
Kim, Louisville, KY
The Lord says, “I will give you back what you lost
to the swarming locusts, the hopping locusts,
the stripping locusts, and the cutting locusts.
It was I who sent this great destroying army against you.
Joel 2:25 NLT
Allison Mitchell, Hanover, WV
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go,” Joshua 1:9 (NIV).
Chris, Louisville, KY
Keep your heart with all diligence,
For out of it spring the issues of life.
24 Put away from you a deceitful mouth,
And put perverse lips far from you.
25 Let your eyes look straight ahead,
And your eyelids look right before you.
26 Ponder the path of your feet,
And let all your ways be established.
27 Do not turn to the right or the left;
Remove your foot from evil.
Proverbs 4:23-27, NKJV
Susan, Wake Forest NC
I Corinthians 13:6 NIV
Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth.
Vickie in Louisville: For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile–the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on Him. Romans 10:12 NIV
Nancy, Oxford, FL
Psalm 15:1-2, NIV Lord, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who may live on your holy hill? He whose walk is blameless and who does what is righteous.
Janell, Denver, CO, Psalm 91:14-16, NIV
“Because he loves me,” says the LORD, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him with long life will I satisfy him and show him my salvation.”
Sharon, Hamburg, NY
“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)
Dawn, Clever, MO
Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Hi Beth!! This is off topic, but LPL in Lubbock is coming up, and I’m getting my ducks in a row to be there! I’m a masters student/working woman 🙂 in Waco, Texas and I’ve made my arrangements to drive in. I try to do a spiritual retreat once/semester…and Holy Spirit with Mama Beth and the siestas is it this time. Are there any scholarships available to attend the event? It’s gonna be a tight trip!
Jan, Loveland, CO
The words “it was credited to him” were not written for him alone, but also for us, to whom God will credit righteousness-for us who believe in Him who raised Jesus
our Lord from the dead. Rom 4:23-24 NIV
Who will not fear You oh Lord and glorify Your Holy Name? For You alone are Holy. All nations will come and worship You for Your righteous acts haave been revealed. Rev 15:4
Erin, Seattle: Romans 8:13 NIV For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live.
Kristi Rogersville, TN
Philipians 2:10-11 NIV
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father.
Vicki, Colleyville, TX, “I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.” Psalm 34:4
Julie – Wenztville, MO –
“Therefore, rejecting all falsity and being done now with it, let everyone express the truth with his neighbor, for we are all parts of one body and members one of another. When angry, do not sin; do not ever let your wrath (your exasperation, your fury or indignation) last until the sun goes down. Leave no such room or foothold for the devil – give no opportunity to him.” (Eph. 4:25-27 AMP)
Sara Great Bend, KS
Cathleen, Saskatoon, SK
Hebrews 13 vs 6 NIV
So we say with confidence,
“The Lord is my Helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”
Peg, Naperville, IL
“As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him; for he knows how we are formed, he remembers that we are dust.” Psalm 103:13,14 (NIV)
Sara Great Bend, KS
If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. James 1:5 ESV
Lorraine, Ada,MI..”If the Lord delights in a man’s way, He makes his steps firm, though he stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with His hand.” Ps.37:23-24 NIV
Cheryl, Redlands, CA: “Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.”
James 1:12 (NIV)
Sandi H. (Normally Holt,MO but today San Antonio, TX) “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.”James 4:7. NIV
Jackie
Cypress, TX
“Be careful not to do your acts of righteousness before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.”
~ Matthew 6:1 (NIV)
Cindy Sammetinger, Wapakoneta, Ohio “Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope from from him.” Psalm 62:5 (NIV)
Oshkosh, WI
And He shall be the stability of your times, a wealth of salvation, wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is his teasure.
Psalm 33:6 NASB
Wylie, Texas
1 Peter 5:7
Give all your worries and cares to God because he cares for you.
Lisa
Van Buren, AR
2 Corinthians 7:1
Therefore, dear friends, since we have such promises, let us cleanse ourselves from every impurity of the flesh and spirit, completing our sanctification in the fear of God.
HCSB
Hollie, Mount Vernon
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
James 4:7
NIV
Hebrews 13:6 NIV
“The Lord is my helper. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”
Debra, Many, La
“If we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another and the blood of Jesus, His Son, purifies us from sin.” 1 John 1:7 NIV