**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.
Jan in Tulsa, OK
“And my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.”
Philippians 4:19-20 (NIV)
Julie,Texarkana- “A wise heart is called discerning, and a gracious word promotes instruction.”
Proverbs 16:21 NIV
Ann, Murrells Inlet, SC
“Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.” Proverbs 4:23 NIV
Rhonda
Gilmer, Texas
Habakkuk 3:17-19 (NKJV)
Though the fig tree may not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines; though the labor of the olive may fail, and the fields yield no food; though the flock may be cut off from the fold, and there be no herd in the stalls—Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation. The LORD God is my strength; He will make my feet like deer’s feet, and He will make me walk on my high hills.
“May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope.”
2 Thessalonians 2:16, NIV
Debi, Alva, FL
Isaiah 41:10
(NKJV)
Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Rita, LaBelle, FL
Isaiah 41:10
New King James Version (NKJV)
Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Cynthia, Massanutten, VA
“For I know the plans I have for you” declares the Lord. “Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” ~ Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
Vanessa Szanto, Rio Rancho NM
She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family. Proverbs 31:15 NIV
Kim, New Port Richey, Fl
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Proverbs 15:1 (NIV)
Cheri, Savage,MN Psalm 51:11-12 NLT
Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a right spirit within me. Do not banish me from your presence, and don’t take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and make me willing to obey you.
Lanie Beth, Locust Grove, GA “We don’t have a priest who is out of touch with our reality. He’s been through weakness and testing, experienced it all—all but the sin. So let’s walk right up to him and get what he is so ready to give. Take the mercy, accept the help.” Hebrews 4:15-16
Patty Pierce
Searcy AR
Phillipians 4:12-13
NIV
I know what it is to be in need and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through HIm who gives me strength.
Diana, North Attleboro, MA
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 NIV
Selina in Barbourville, Kentucky
But I would not have you to be ignorant brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
1 Thessalonians 4:13 KJV
**Sisters,Please remember me and my family when you pray. I lost my precious daddy suddenly on August 15th. It’s by far the hardest thing I have faced so far in this life. Thanks in advance.
Barbara, Prospect, Ky. “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Jer. 29:13. NIV.
Deborah, Cheyenne, WY – “The Lord your God is in your midst. A victorious warrior, He will exult over you with joy, He will renew you in His love, He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy.” Zephaniah 3:17 NASB
Michele, Weber City, VA
Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Phil 1:6 (NIV)
Karen, Lynnwood, WA – “In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express.” Romans 8:26 (NIV)
Cassandra, Mars Hill, NC “As for me, here I am in your hands; do to me what you think is good and right.” Jeremiah 26:14 HCSB
Maxie, Montgomery, AL “Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe.” Proverbs 29:25
Jodell, Frankfort, “Only Jesus has the power to save! His name is the only one in all the world that can save anyone.” Acts 4:12 (CEV)
A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world. So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.
John 16:21,22 NAS, Atlanta, GA
Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer. Romans 12:12 NKJV
Deborah, Texas, The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them. The Lord watches over all who love him… Psalms 145:18-20a.(NIV)
Jamye, Greenbrier, AR
“You are my witnesses,” declares the LORD, “And my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe Me and understand that I am He. Before Me there was no god formed, and there will be none after me.”
Isaiah 43:10 NASB
These are the things you shall do: Speak each man the truth to his neighbor; Give judgment in your gates for truth, justice, and peace.
Zech. 8:16 (NKJV)
Lori
Friendswood, TX
Tisha
Pilot Mtn, NC
You came near when I called you, and you said, “Do not fear.”
Lamentations 3:57 (NIV)
Hillsboro, KS
“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 by night.” Psalm 121:5-6 NIV
Cherry, Conway, AR
LORD, you have searched me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways.
Psalm 139: 1-3
Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
Colossians 3:13 NIV
Susan- Nashville, TN
Part 3
Colossians 1:17 ESV “And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.”
Tomi, Des Moines, IA
“How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” I John 3:1 NIV
Kelli ~ Kalispell, MT
“Finally, be strengthened in the Lord and in the strength of his power. Clothe yourselves with the full armor of God so that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.” Ephesians 6:10-11 NET
Carisa, Hillsboro, KS:
Galatians 3:3
New International Version 1984
Are you so foolish? After beginning with the Spirit, are you now trying to attain your goal by human effort?
She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. Psalm 31:25-26 NIV
Allison A. Johnson City, TN
John 3:30 He must increase, but I must decrease.
Robyn, Viola, Kansas: “The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love” Galatians 5:6 NIV
She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. Psalm 31:25-26
Tammy, Monroe, Ga.
You too be patient; strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near. Do not complain, brethren, against one another, so that you yourselves may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing right at the door.
James 5:8-9 NASB
“…being one in heart and mind…Do nothing out of selfishness or vanity, but in humility consider others better than yourself.” Philippians 2:2b-3
“He that refraineth his lips is wise”
Proverbs 10:19 KJV
Deneen, Pittsburgh PA
“Thus the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, has said,’In repentance and rest you will be saved, in quietness and trust is your strength.'” Isaiah 30:15 NASB
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
1Peter 2:9 KJV
Ashley Sullens
Kings Mountain, NC
Hebrews 10:23
“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful”
Charmaine, Miami. “Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy.” 1 Peter 1:8 NIV
My child, listen to me and treasure my instructions. Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. Cry out for insight and understanding. Search for them as you would for lost money or hidden treasure. Then you will understand what it means to fear the LORD, and you will gain knowledge of God. For the LORD grants wisdom!
Proverbs 2:1-6 NLT
Debbie Laureen, New Port Richey, Florida
“the Lord delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love.”
Psalm 147:11 NIV
Laura, Greenville: “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
Thank you Beth, I so needed this verse this week!
Beckie, Florence, SC
Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.
– 2 Corinthians 7:1 (NIV)