**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.
Kristi, Scottsdale, AZ
“So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life-your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life-and place it before God as an offering.” Romans 12:1 the Message
Stacey- new orleans
Isaiah 40:29 niv
He gives strength to the weary and increases the
Power of the weak.
Christy, Summit, MS; “So we fasted and petitioned our God about this, and he answered our prayer.” Ezra 8:23 NIV
Melanie, Groesbeck, TX
Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back.
Proverbs 29:11 NIV
Oops…NOT NIV, but NLT
Lisa – Seattle
Ephesians 6:17
Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. NLT
Lori, Sulphur-For Thou hast been my help,
And in the shadow of Thy wings I sing for joy.
Psalm 63:7 NAS
Psalm 54:4 NKJV
Surely the Lord is my help;
The Lord is the One
who sustains me.
Brennan
Elmer, La
Cast all your anxiety on Him becasue He cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7
Elise — Newark
Sheri
Portland, Oregon
Sing to God, sing praises to his name;
lift up a song to him who rides upon the clouds;
his name is the LORD, exult before him!
Psalm 68:4 RSV
(from a sign I saw at the Grand Canyon)
Leah, Houston:
Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush him and cause him to suffer,
and though the LORD makes[c] his life an offering for sin,
he will see his offspring and prolong his days,
and the will of the LORD will prosper in his hand.
Isaiah 53:10, NIV
Christa, Denver, CO
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask— we know that we have what we asked of him. 1 John 5:14
Kate, Arvada. “And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.” Luke 2:52 NIV
Mildred, Mer Rouge, LA, Hebrews 6:19-20
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain where Jesus, who went before us, has entered on our behalf.
For last month:
Psalm 61:2b[NIV] Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I.
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
Angela, Mansfield, TX
“All praise to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. He is the source of every mercy and the God who comforts us.”
— 2 Corinthians 1:3 (NLT)
Tiffany, Sandwich, IL
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. -Colossians 3:12 NIV
Christy Crosby, Clarksville TN
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2
Helen
Crystal City, Manitoba, Canada
Colossians 3:16 ESV
For by Him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities-all things were created through him and for him.
Heather, Tallahassee Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you face various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. James 1:2-3 NASB
Vicki, Wilmington NC – So we must listen very carefully to the truth we have heard, or we may drift away from it. Hebrews 2:1 NLT
Jessie, Meriden, CT
“Yes a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God.” Luke 12:21 NLT
Richelle, Kingston: The Lord your God will fight for you. All you need to do is be still. Exodus 14:14 (NIV)
Midland, MI “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him.” John 7:37b-38.
Judy, Oswego, NY
‘but he said to me “my grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness”
2 Cor 12:9a (niv)
Lara-Greenvile, Ky. ” I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener.”
John 15:1. NIV
Sharoni, Houston. “O LORD You have searched me……and You know me.” Psalm 139:1 NIV
Kathy, Danvers
Proverbs 3:26 NAS
For the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught.
Linda
Burnsville, MN
Proverbs 15:1 NIV
“A gentle answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
Cacey from Livonia, MI
Whoever claims to live in Him must live as Jesus did. 1 John 2:6 NIV
Stacey, Houston,TX – “I know what it is to be in need, 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.”
Susan, Canton, Mi
“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.” Zeph 3:17 (NIV)
Cheryl from Hattiesburg, MS
Phillipians 4:8 (ESV)
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
melody, crystal springs:
Ephes 3:20-21–now to him who is able to do immesurably more than all we ask or imagne according to his power that is at work within us to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations forever and ever! amen
Shannon Buda TX
For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light.
Eph 5:8 NIV
Mary, NH
James 1:14-15 NKJV
But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death.
Ann – Sardis, AL
Rom 5:3 (ESV) More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,
Rom 5:4 and endurance produces character, and character produces hope,
Rena, Tulsa. “Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path. Don’t get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil.” Proverbs 4:25-27 NLT
Emily, Tulsa, Ok
“Make a careful exploration of who you are and the work you have been given, and sink yourself into that. Don’t be impressed with yourself. Don’t compare yourself to others.” – Galations 6:4, The Message
Cathy from Loxahatchee, Florida
Psalm 5:8 NLT
Lead me in the right path,O Lord, or my enemies will conquer me. Make your way plain for me to follow.
Acts 1:8 You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you and you will be My witnessesin Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth.
Susan from Beverly
Psalm 73:26
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Susan in Bradenton, FL
Colossians 3:16 NLT
Let the words of Christ, in all their richness live in your hearts and make you wise. Use His words to teach and counsel each other. Sing songs and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.
Teresa, Austin, TX
2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
Sarah S., McKinney, TX
Titus 3:5,6 NIV
“He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit,whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior.”
Kathy, Corinth Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe; Hebrews 12:28 NASB
But You remain. Hebrews 1:11
Jill Bozeman MT
For thou hast been my help,
and in the shadow of thy wings I sing for joy.
Psalm 63:8 NAS
Encourage anyone who feels left out, help all who are weak, and be patient with everyone.
1 Thes. 5:14 CEV
Jan – Clarkston, MI
And live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
Ephesians 5:2 (NIV)
Emily Moore
Fuquay-Varina, NC
Psalm 51:10
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.
KJV