**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.
Robin, Indialantic, Fl. Proverbs 19:2 (NIV)
It is not good to have zeal without knowledge, nor to be hasty and miss the way.
Marsha, Lexington Park MD
For Thou hast been my help,
And in the shadow of Thy wings I sing for joy.
Psalm 63:7 NAS
Anne Marie, Woburn, MA:
6-7So be content with who you are, and don’t put on airs. God’s strong hand is on you; he’ll promote you at the right time. Live carefree before God; he is most careful with you. 1 Peter 5:6-7 MSG
Christy
Fayetteville, AR
“I have said what I would do, and I will do it.”
Isaiah 46:11
NLT
Diana from Nacogdoches, TX
Romans 8:11-13 (NKJV)
“But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you. Therefore, brethren, we are debtors – not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.”
Beth-Mansfield, TX
You will show me the path that leads to life; your presence fills me with joy and brings me pleasure forever. (Psalm 16:11 GNT)
Sr. Rebecca, Clyde
Lk 4:40 He laid His hands upon every one of them and cured them. AMP
Thank you for sharing this post- feels as if it was just for me- Bless you dear Sister in Christ
sr. jane, clyde mo.
May you be strengthened with every power, in accord with His glorious might, for all endurance and patience, with joy giving thanks to the Father. Col.1:11 New American Bible
Sister Jane, I just replied to Sister Rebecca, seems as if you have posted just for me- Thank you dearest Sister in Christ
Houston, TX
Romans 8:38-39
New King James Version (NKJV)
38 For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, 39 nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Johnstown, CO
Romans 8:38-39
New King James Version (NKJV)
38 For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, 39 nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Kim, Detroit, MI
“Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior. The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights.”
Habakkuk 3:18-19 (NIV)
Stacy, Magee, MS A gentle answer turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath. Prov. 15:1 HCS
Martha, Lexington: “Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus:
Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled himself and became obedient to death – even death on a cross! Therefore, God exalted Him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, 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. Therefore… continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.” Philippians 2: 5 – 13 NIV
Amy Ann, Tulsa, OK “I will break down your stubborn pride.” Leviticus 26:19
Jeanie
Sparta, TN
Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him. If we disown him, he will also disown us; if we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself. 2 Timothy 2:11-13 NIV
Martha Williams, Catawba, NC
Exodus 14:13 (NASB)
But Moses said to the people, “Do not fear! Stand by and see the salvation of the Lord which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians whom you have seen today, you will never see them again forever.”
I can’t believe I forgot yesterday was the 1st!
Emily, Thibodaux- Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us Ephesians 3:20 NKJV
Colossians 2:6-7 (NASB)
6 Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him
7 having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed and overflowing in gratitude.
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high; I cannot attain it. Psalm 139:76 ESV
Adele, Fresno,CA
“You have ordained Your precepts,
That we should keep them diligently.”
Psalm 119:4 NASB
“I have set the LORD always before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved.”
Psalm 16:8 (NKJV)
Psalm 25:13 NIV They will spend their days in prosperity, and their descendants will inherit the land.
Joshua 1:9 New Living Translation
This is my command – be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.
Ann from Indiana
Donna,Albuquerque: Psalm 100:4 NIV
“Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name.”
Delores, Columbia, TN Psalm 107:9 For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.
Casey, Ooltewah, TN “We love because He first loved us.” 1 John4:19 (NIV)
“A gentle answer turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.” Proverbs 15:1,
Great verse for me to keep at the front of my mind as I homeschool my boys, so I do not stir up wrath in them!
Karen in HOT AZ!
Dawn W — Falmouth, KY
1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 (NLT)
Now may the God of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and sole and body be kept blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again. God will make this happen, for he who calls you is faithful.
Psalm 19:14
When my Mother died this verse came to me.
Rise up my love, my fair one, and come away with me.
Nesha- Mechanicsville, VA
‘Sing to the Lord, praise His name;
proclaim His salvation day after day’
Psalm 96:2 NIV
Karyn, Elberfeld, IN: If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 (NASB)
Nancy Tucson, AZ
“He who pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.” Prov. 21:21 NIV
We can make our plans, but the Lord determines the steps.
Proverbs 16:9
“Forget the former things. Do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!
Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV
Michelle, New Richmond ~ Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. Galatians 5:1 NKJV
Amberley – Pasco, WA
From August 15:
“And we pray this is order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing the knowledge of God,”
~Colossians 1:10 NIV
For September 1:
“being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience.”
~Colossians 1:11 NIV
Amy, Granby, CT
Philippians 2:14-15(NIV)
14 Do everything without grumbling or arguing, 15 so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.”[a] Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky
Ps. 27:13-14 NIV
I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait for the LORD: be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.
Vanessa from Victoria, TX
“Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me.”. Isaiah 46:9 NIV
Wendy Raleigh NC
*continuing on from Psalm 91
“You will tread on the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent.” Psalm 91:13 NIV
Late!!
And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a help meet for him.
KJV Gen 2:18
Traci from Lakewood, WA
I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5
Oops. I think I posted my last month’s verse again. Here is my verse for the first half of September.
“Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.” Psalm 62:8 (NIV)
Cheryl ~ Concord, NC
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and sin which clings so closely and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.” Hebrews 12.1 ESV
Judith, Orillia, Canada (attending the Simulcast in Barrie, ON, in 2 weeks!!! Woo hoo!)
I Peter 1:13
“Therefore, prepare your minds for action;
be self-controlled;
set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed”
Kelly
Avon Park, FL
If you don’t know what you’re doing, pray to the Father. He loves to help. You’ll get his help, and won’t be condescended to when you ask for it. Ask boldly, believingly, without a second thought. People who “worry their prayers” are like wind-whipped waves. Don’t think you’re going to get anything from the Master that way, adrift at sea, keeping all your options open.
James 1:5-8 The Message
Keri
Washington, GA
“Let everything that has breath praise the LORD.”
Psalm 150:6(NIV)
Cara, Holland. “Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.” Ephesians 4:2 NLT
Romans 12:11-12 NIV
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Carol, Cashion, OK “Wait for the LORD, be strong and let your heart take courage; yes, wait for the LORD.” Psalm 27:14 NASB