**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.
Jean, Carlisle PA
Psalm 72:18-19 (NIV)
Praise be to the Lord God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds. Praise be to his glorious name forever; may the whole earth be filled with His glory. Amen and Amen.
Rosalye
Vicksburg, MS
The LORD lifts up those who are bowed down.
Psalm 146:8b NIV
Alison P.
McComb, MS
However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me – the task of testifying to the gospel of God’s grace.
Acts 20:24 (NIV)
Natalie; Trussville, AL; “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.” James 1:2-3 (NIV)
Rachel, Blairsville, GA: “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:41-42, NIV.
Valerie, Scott City, MO
“Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.” Psalm 91:13, KJV
Lisa, Enterprise, AL
~ But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light.
– 1 Peter 2:9 (NIV)
Katrinna, Mandeville, “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
Rebecca, New Kensington, PA: Psalm 34:4 (Today’s New International Version)
4 I sought the LORD, and he answered me;
he delivered me from all my fears.
Teresa, Peoria, IL
1 Thessalonians 2:13, NIV, “And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is at work in you who believe.”
Linda, Blue Springs, MO:
“How precious to me are your thoughts, O God!
How vast is the sum of them!
If I would count them, they are more than the sand.
I awake, and I am still with you.”
Psalm 139:17-18 ESV
Amanda, White Rock BC Canada, “A truly wise person uses few words, a person with understanding is even-tempered.” Proverbs 17:27 NLT
Julie, Broken Arrow, OK
PS 62:6 (NIV)
He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.
Kim Arlington, Virginia
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. Romans 8:28 NIV
Gayle, Salinas
Keep on asking and you will be given what you ask. Keep on on looking and you will find. Keep on knocking and the door will be opened.
Matt 7:1 NLT
Barb Lakeland, FL
“I Love the LORD, for he heard my voice. He heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.” Psalm 116:1-2 NIV
Jessica from Rockvale, TN
Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) “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.”
Erin Albion, IL
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.
Romans 8:28 (NIV)
LaTava, Lincoln, NE
I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14
Joy, Salina, KS
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.”
Philippians 4: 8 NIV
“In the early morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went away to a secluded place, and was praying there.” Mark 1:35
“And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.”
Romans 8:28 (NAS)
Kate, Grapeland, Texas (NAS)
Donna, Lufkin, Texas (NIV)
Elaine, College Station, Texas (ESV)
Laura, College Station, Texas (NIV)
Christy T. – Hawthorne, CA
“The LORD has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all.”
Psalm 103:19 (NIV ’84)
Therefore humble yourselfs under the mighty hand of God, that HE may exalt you in due time. 1 Peter 5:6 NKJ
Tamela Ward, Piedmont, SC: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Matthew 5:9 (NIV)
Tricia, Tucson. Psalm 119:36 “Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain” (NIV)
Cheryl, NC
“I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in His word I put my hope.” Psalm 130:5 TNIV
Rosalie Cincinnati
“Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal. But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” Matthew 6: 19-21 KJV
Dorla,Lincoln
For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
Rebecca from Birmingham, Al
Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. 1 John 3:18 NIV
Gena – Houston, TX
2 Peter 1:2 (NLT)
May God give you more and more grace and peace as you grow in your knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord.
Paula, Brownwood, Texas
Commit your work to the LORD,
and your plans will be established.
Proverbs 16:3. ESV
Kristy, MB Canada
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.”. Col. 3:16. NIV
Stephanie, Atlanta, GA
“Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. “(Mark 11:24 NIV)
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (NIV)
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.”
Jerri, Cookeville,TN
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29 NIV
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (NIV)
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.”
Isaiah 4:2-3 NET
“I will go before you and level mountains. Bronze doors I will shatter and iron bars I will hack through. I will give you hidden treasures, riches stashed away in secret places, so you may recognize that I am the Lord, the One who calls you by name, the God of Israel.”
When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.
Is 43:2
Angie P Loveland OH
1st COrinthians 10:31 NIV
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of GOD.
AMEN
Anne Squamish BC Canada
Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm, for love is strong as death, jealousy is fierce as the grave. Its flashes are flashes of fire, the very flame of the LORD.
Song of Solomon 8:6 ESV
Pam, DeLeon Springs, Florida
“Dear friends, I urge you as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.”
1 Peter 2:11-12, NIV
isten to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future. Proverbs 19:20 ESV
Jennifer J. – Texarkana, AR
“I am he;
. . . I am the first and I am the last.
My own hand laid the foundations of the earth,
and my right hand spread out the heavens;
when I summon them,
they all stand up together.”
Isaiah 48:12-13 (NIV1984)
Pamela Sue Palm Bay, Florida 🙂
“Behold, God is my salvation;
I will trust and not
be afraid,
for the Lord God is
my strength and
my song…”
Isaiah 12:2 NKJV
Carrie, St. Louis, Mo:
By standing firm, you will gain life. Luke 21:19 NIV
Becky, Groesbeck, Tx: “The Lord is good, a strong refuge when trouble comes. He is close to those who trust in Him.” Nahum 1:7 (NLT)
18When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O LORD, held me up.
19In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul. Psalms 94: 18-19 KJV
Wendi from sulphur, La
For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Ephesians 2:10. NIV
Maria from North Dakota
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge,
but the mouth of the fool gushes folly. Prov. 15:2 (NIV)