**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.
Bath, PA
“Or do you presume on the riches of His kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?”
Romans 2:4, ESV
“Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalted you at the proper time, casting all your cares on Him because He cares for you.”
~ 1 Peter 5:6-7 NASB
Tuscaloosa, AL
Colossians 1:10
And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, and growing in the knowledge of God.
NIV
“You shall have no other gods before me.”
Exodus 20:3 NIV
Roxboro, NC
“Stop striving and recognize tha I am God! I will be exalted over the nations! I will be exalted over the earth!” Psalm 46:10 NET
Lori, Pine Island, MN
“But You are a shield around me, O Lord; You bestow glory on me and lift up my head.” Psalm 3:3 NIV
Janet, Lenoir, NC. “But I tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” Matthew 12:36-37 NIV
Lamentations 3:21 – 23 NIV
Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope, because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning. Great is your faithfulness!
Tammy,
Ingleside, TX
I can’t believe I forgot! First time all year I didn’t think about it being the 1st and I needed to post a verse. Suppose it could have something to do with school starting again as I am a teacher! LOL.
Tracey, Knightdale, NC:
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28
Susan, Virginia Beach, “All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the Lord weighs the heart” Proverbs 21:2 NIV
Sheila, Carthage
Psalm 112:
7 He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm trusting in the LORD.
8 His heart is steady; he will not be afraid, until he looks in triumph on his adversaries.
ESV
Sallie Howell, Tupelo, MS
“Therefore do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.” 2 Corinthians 4:16 NIV
Cheney
They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching, and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.
Acts 2:42 (NIV)
Rosalee, Oklahoma City
So 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. I Peter 5:6-7 MSG
Kelly, The Hills, Texas
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. Proverbs 4:23
“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!” Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 NIV
Melanie Greenbrier, TN
Hebrews 12:13 (NKJV)
…make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated, but rather be healed.
Wanda
Osborn, Missouri
Isaiah 58:10 (ESV)
If you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then shall your light rise in the darkness and your gloom be as the noonday.
Susan, Meredith, NH: “If we have food and clothing we will be content with that.” —I Timothy 6:8 (NIV)
Amanda W, Kelowna BC Canada (2 days late and borrowing Miss Beth’s!)
“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.
Allie Sulphur For thou has been my help and in the shadow of thy wings i sing for joy
Psalm 63:7 NAS
South Bend
“He gives power to the faint and weary and to him who has no might He increases strength(causing it to multiple and making it to abound).
Isaiah 40:29
Amplified
Tracy, Spring, TX
Blessed is the man
who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked
or stand in the way of sinners
or sit in the seat of mockers,
but his delight is in the law of the LORD,
and on his law he meditates day and night.
He is like like a tree planted by streams of water,
which yields its fruit in season
and whose leaf does not wither—
whatever he does prospers.
Psalm 1:1-3 NIV
Sue, Newnan, GA
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
Proverbs 15:1 NIV
Lydia; Norman, OK
Isaiah 54:10
“For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from Me, neither shall the convenant of My peace be removed, says the Lord that has mercy on me.”
Okay, I’ve mostly got verse 1 memorized for Breaking Free. So here goes verse 2.
Isaiah 61:2 (NIV)
to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn,
Shellie
Moscow, ID
P.S. Aaaaaw, this one’s a little shorter. Thank You, JESUS! And, God, please provide for me to go to the SSMT celebration! Ppppppplllllllleeeeeaaaassssssse! Yes, mamaBeth. This year scripture memory has been especially crucial!!!!!! Thank you for doing this.
Kim, Laguna Niguel, CA
“Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.” Psalm 34:19 ESV
“Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.”
I Peter 5:6-7 NASV
Nancy, Kiwoko. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Acts 1:8 NIV
Barb Hermitage, PA Psalm 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.”
Brook, Santa Monica
Moses said to the Lord, “Pardon your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent neither in past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue.” The Lord said to him, “Who gives human beings their mouths? Who makes them deaf or mute? Who gives them sight or makes them blind? Is it not I, the Lord? Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.” Exodus 4.10-12
Sherrie, Spokane WA
John 16:33 NIV
I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.
Heather, Whittier, CA
Psalm 91:4 – “He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day.
NIV
Helen, Cambridge, UK
“Now I will take the load from your shoulders; I will free your hands from their heavy tasks.’
Psalm 81:6, NLT
Shelley, San Angelo
Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
Philippians 4:5 NIV
Hosea 14:4 “I will heal their waywardness and love them freely, for my anger has turned away from them.” (NIV via BibleGateWay)
Paige, ATL, Rev. 22:17 NIV
The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” and let him who hears say, “Come!” Whoever is thirsty, let him come: and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life.
Beautiful! Lord, please help me to say Come! to those who are so thirsty!
Donise & Sarah, Longmont, CO Donise: Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 NIV Sarah: You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and all your strength. Deut. 6:5 NLT
Sheree, Phoenix, AZ
“A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.” Proverbs 15:30 NIV
For in him we live and move and have our being. Acts 17:28 NIV
For in him we live and move and have our being. Acts 17:28 NIV
Elaine – Brea, CA
Psalm 119:108 NIV
Accept, Lord, the willing praise of my mouth,
and teach me your laws.
Revelation 3:11, New King James:
“You are worhty, O Lord,
to receive glory and honor and power;
For You created all things,
And by Your will they exist and were created.”
Ola, Woodbridge:”and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.” 2 Corinthians 5:15 (NKJV)
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7 (KJV)
Sharon – Glennville, GA
Phil 4:8 NIV
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.
Barbara, New Orleans
Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.[a] On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified. 1 Peter 4:12-14
Colleen
Conroe, TX
Isaiah 43:11
I, even I, am the LORD and apart from me there is no savior.
Kierstan
Portland, Oregon
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
Gal 5:1
NIV
Brothers and sisters if a person is discovered in some sin, you who are spiritual restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness. Pay close attention to yourselves, so that you are not tempted too. Gal 6:1 NET
Diane
Vinton,La
You are my hiding place, you protect me from trouble & surround me with songs of deliverance.
Ps 32:7 NIV