**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.
Deborah, Pinewood, TN
Psalm 130:3-5 niv
If you, O Lord, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness; therefore you are feared. I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope.
“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.
And I love you, too, Beth. You encourage me so much.
“…Just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please man, but to please God who tests our hearts.”
1 Thess. 2:4 (ESV)
“Therefore put on the full armour of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled round your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.”
Ephesians 6:13-19, NIV
For everyone who has ben born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world – our faith. 1 John 5:4 (ESV)
Celeste, Thompsons Station, TN:
The Lord hears his people when they call to him for help.
He rescues them from all their troubles.
Psalms 34:17, NLT
Becky, Scottsdale, AZ
“For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, & against evil spirits in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12 (NLT)
Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. Romans 12:15 NIV
Carla, Pierre, SD
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Phil. 2:3-4 NIV
Jennifer – Garland, TX
Keep me as the apple of your eye;
hide me in the shadow of your wings Psalm 17:8 NIV
Katherine The Colony, TX
Jeremiah 33:3 ESV
“Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.”
Allison, Ruston
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
Sharon, Barrington
“I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Galations 2:20 ESV
Jennifer, Porsmouth, VA: “He has shown you, O Mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”
– Micah 6:8 NIV
Kendra, Middle East
“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, and whose trust is in the Lord. For he will be like a tree planted by the water, that extends its roots by a stream and will not fear when heat comes; but its leaves will be green and it will not be anxious in a year of drought nor cease to bear fruit.” Jeremiah 17:7-8 NASU
Kathy,West Milton
I will meditate on all your works and consider all your mighty deeds.
Psalms 77:12 NIV
Karen, Cottonwood, CA
“…for You, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek You.”
Ps. 9:10b NIV
Lynne, New Milford: Show me your ways, O LORD, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. — Psalm 25:4-5 (NIV)
Amy, Huntsville AL
“The LORD your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory.” Deut 20:4 (NIV)
*side-note: I was looking for hairspray online at Ulta today and I found Living Proof Hairspray!
Marilyn, Bradenton, FL
Psa. 28:7 (NIV)
“The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy,and with my song I praise him.”
Colleen, Lyndonville, NY:
I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. You will have suffering in this world. Be courageous! I have conquered the world! John 16:33 HCB
john 3:21 But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what he has done has been done through God.
God is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not human, so he does not change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has he ever promised and not carried it through?
Numbers 23:19 (NLT)
Debbie-Highland, MI
Teach me your ways, O Lord, that I may live according to your truth! Grant me purity of heart, so that I may honor you. ~Ps. 86:11 NLT
Pat W, Green Bank, WV
…so that you may be devoted to the Lord without distraction. 1 Corinthians 7:35,HolmansCSB,p.1022.
Helen W, Dunmore, WV
a soft answer turns away wrath. but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1,NKJ version.
Tracy, Tyler, TX
…weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. Psalm 30:5b NIV
Surely the arm of the Lord is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear..
Isaiah 59:1
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves” Philippians 2:3 NIV
Fran Thomas, Jackson TN
Delta Dawn
Dallas, GA
When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. 4 Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go.
James 3:3-4 NIV
Leslie
Wisner, La.
(Continuing with a passage in 2 Peter 1…including both verses so it makes sense!) 🙂
For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;
2 Peter 1:5-6 NIV
Kristen C., Three Rivers, MI
6 And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. 7 Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness. Colossians 2:6-7 NLT
Tina, Chesapeake, VA – I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. You will have suffering in this world. Be courageous! I have conquered the world! John 16:33(HCB)
Cara – Fridley, MN
Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully. I Peter 5:7 (AMP)
Kaye, Stone Mountain, Ga.
“A righteous man may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all.”
Psalm 34:19 NIV
Make Thy face shine upon Thy servant and teach me Thy statutes.
Psalms 119:135
Kirsten, Heavener-2 Corinthians 5:20-21″Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” ESV
Beverly, Ironton OH: “He has put a new song in my mouth—Praise to our God; Many will see it and fear, And will trust in the LORD.” Psalm 40:3 (NKJ)
Kimberly, Circleville OH: ” Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” Romans 12:12 (ESV)
Grace, Circleville OH: “You shall have no other gods before me.” Exodus 20:3 (NAS)
Marilyn, Bradenton, FL
OOOPS, I goofed!!! I just realized why the verse I put in earlier sounded so familiar. I used it in May ;-)!! Let’s try again:
Psa. 28:6 (NIV)
“Praise be to the LORD, for he has heard my cry for mercy.”
Life is so crazy sometimes, seems like always busy, always rushing…here are my verses for August 15th and September 1st
Stephanie, Wise
August 15th-“I have told you this so that My joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete” John 15:11 NIV
September 1st-“The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall for the Lord upholds him with His hand” Psalms 37:23-24 NIV
Troy, OH
Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you. Psalm 9:10 NIV
Alexia-Champaign, IL
Come to me all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28 NIV
“Waiting for our blessed hope, the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. Titus 2:13 ESV
“Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath MADE US FREE, and be not entangled AGAIN with the yoke of bondage.”
Galatians 5:1
Deidre
Hickory, NC
Susan, Charleston, SC
“My soul finds rest in God alone;
my salvation comes from him.
He alone is my rock and my salvation;
he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.” Ps. 62:1-2
“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)
Hollie R.
Granbury, TX
Kristen, Largo, FL “You know when I sit and when I rise. You percieve my thoughts from afar.” Ps. 119:2 NIV
Linda, Delray Beach, FL
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience,
kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control;
against such things there is no law.
Galatians 5:22 ESV
Erin in Euless, TX
“My dear children, let’s not just talk about love, let’s practice REAL love. This is the only way we’ll know we are living truly, living in God’s reality. It’s also the way to SHUT DOWN DEBILITATING SELF-CRITICISM, even when there’s something to it. For God is GREATER than our worried hearts and KNOWS MORE ABOUT US, than we do ourselves.”
1 John 3:18-20 (MSG)
I desire to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart. Psalm 40:8 NIV
Kari
Benton AR