**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.
Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you.
Psalm 63:3
Mariposa Albuquerque NM
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
Jana Sund, Kalispell. Proverbs 20:28 “Love and faithfulness keep a king safe; through love his throne is made secure”. NIV
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
Psalm 62:8 NIV
Trust in him at all times, O people, pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.
Bird – Cypress, TX
If anyone serves Me, he must continue to follow Me [to cleave steadfastly to Me, conform wholly to My example in living and, if need be, in dying] and wherever I am, there will My servant be also. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him. John 12:26, AMP
Alyson – Tallahassee
Psalm 119:165 NCV – Those who love your teachings will find true peace, and nothing will defeat them.
Bonnie, Alexandria, LA
“For everything comes from Him and exists by His power and is intended for His glory. All glory to Him for ever! Amen.” Romans 11:36 NLT
meagan, Austell, GA
Isaiah 61:10 I delight greatly in the lord; my soul rejoices in my God. For
he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of his
righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride
adorns herself with her jewels. NIV
Pauline, Kearney, NE
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
Marie, Albuquerque, NM: Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Romans 12:11 (NIV)
Elaine, New Orleans, Louisiana
Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death. Isaiah 57:2 NIV
Becky, Vicksburg, MS
For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. Romans 15:4 (NIV).
I’m just starting and excited!!
Juanita, Walker, Louisiana
“Forget about what’s happened;don’t keep going over old history. Be alert, be present. I’m about to do something brand–new.It’s bursting out! Don’t you see it?There it is! I’m making a road through the desert, rivers in the badlands.
-Isaiah 43:18-19 (MSG)
Michele- Lubbock
II Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. NASB
Kay Zimmel, Everett, Wa
You satisfy me more than the richest feast. I will praise you with songs of joy.
Psalm 63:5 NLT Bible
Nancy, Springdale, AR
Be not forgetful to entertain strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Hebrews 13:2 (KJV)
Sherry; Fulshear, TX:
“Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” Luke 18:17 (NIV)
Cassie; Fulshear, TX:
“For we are what he has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand to be our way of life.” Ephesians 2:10 (NRSV)
Amanda, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”
NIV Isaiah 30:21
Sarah – Colorado Springs
Isaiah 43:18-19
“Forget about what’s happened. Don’t keep going over old history. Be Alert, Be PRESENT! I’m about to do something brand new. It’s bursting out! Don’t you see it? There it is! I’m making a road thru the desert, rivers in the badlands. Isaiah 43:18-19 (Message)
“Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them. John 7:37-38
Tina Cincinnati, OH – Psalm 40:11 Do not withhold your mercy from me, O LORD; may your love and your truth always protect me. NIV
Janet
Enid, OK
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.
In all your ways lean on Him, and He will direct your paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6
(I have learned this in the past but I need to focus on it again.)
Kelly, Houston
I have hidden your word in my heart
that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119 v 11 NIV
Martha Pritchard / Albertville, AL / I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for He is right beside me. Psalm 16:8 NLT
Grace, Silver City, NM
“11 For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 13 while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good. Titus 2:11-14
NIV
Suzanne: Pasadena, TX
The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. Psalms 126:3 NIV
Wendy, Vero Beach
But remember the LORD your God,
for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth.
~Deuteronomy 8:18a (NIV)
Loretta of Bloomfield, NJ
I Peter 4:18-19
And, “If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?” So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.
Elizabeth, Columbia, Mo., formerly Charlottesville, Va.
For the Lord your God is a merciful God. He will not leave you or destroy you or forget the covenant with your fathers that he swore to them.
Deuteronomy 4:31, ESV
Kristin, Hamburg, AR
5 “Let all that I am wait quietly before God,
for my hope is in him.
6 He alone is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress where I will not be shaken.”
Psalms 62:5-6
NLT
Barbara Huber, N. Tonawanda, NY- “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)
Niccol, Wilmette
“I lift up my eyes to the hills–where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip–he who watches over you will not slumber;”
Psalm 121 (1-4) NIV
Lauren, Kentucky: Romans 8:25,NIV: But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.
Midland, TX
may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ,
Ephesians 3:18
Erin, New Orleans, LA
But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:15-16 (NIV)
Proverbs 15:1///NIV////Dallas “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
“If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you.” John 15:7 NIV
Kathi
Lexington, OHio
I lift up my eyes to the hills-where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip-He who watches over you will not slumber; Indeed, He who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.
Psalm 121:1-4 (NIV)
You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.
Isaiah 26:3 ESV
Valerie, Omaha
I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand.
Psalm 73:23 NIV
Listen…and be wise, and keep your heart on the right path.
Proverbs 23:19 NIV
Anna, Sullivan, MO
“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.
Shannon, PARKER, CO:
“A friend loves at all times.” Proverbs 17:17
Kelly, Lilburn, GA:
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. ! Peter 2:11-12 (NIV)
Carol, Belleville, ON….
For He does not willingly bring affliction or grief to the children of men. Lamentations 3:33 NIV
linda, colorado springs.
for i, the lord your god, hold your right hand; it is i who say to you, “do not fear, i will help you.”
isaiah 41:13 (nrsv)
Amber Wooten, Warsaw, IN
“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 NIV84)
Carole, Imperial, CA: “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
51 years ago today, my sweet mother brought me into this world and taught me the ways of our Lord, Christ Jesus. 10 years ago she passed on to Glory and is in the presence of our Savior. Praise Him!
Trisha Wall, Midland, TX: “But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure, then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.” James 3:17, NIV