**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.
Sulphur- when I am afraid I will trust in you
Psalm 56:3
Suni – Roanoke, VA
“Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion. It cannot be shaken; it remains forever.” Psalm 125:1 NIV
Julie, Goldfield, IA
Psalms 33:4 (NIV 1984)
For the word of the LORD is right and true; He is faithful in all He does.
Vicki…Corpus Christi, Tx…I am Sooooo excited…just
registered for Jan 20 Celebration (which is my birthday!)
Isaiah 48:17 NLT:This is what the Lord says–
your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel:
“I am the Lord your God,
who teaches you what is good for you
and leads you along the paths you should follow.
WoooHooo see you there in January!
Patti, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, 1 Corinthians 6:19-21; “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.” NIV
Sarah Vint, Ames, IA “But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all surpassing power is from God and not from us.” 2 Cor. 4:7 NIV
Janice; Springville, AL
Hebrews 11:6 NIV
Without faith it is impossible to please God because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
“Be gracious to me, O Lord, for to you do I cry all day long.”
Psalm 86:3 NRSV
Darcy, Lenoir
I Thess 5:24 NIV
The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.
Darien, Lenoir
I Thess 5:24 NIV
The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.
Jae, Lenoir
I Thess 5:24 NIV
The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.
Kathy @ Wilmington NC
Romans 8:39, “neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God that is Christ Jesus our Lord”.
Carol ~ Webb City, MO
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13 (NIV)
Linda, Mishawaka,In says
We are pressed on every side by troubles but we are not crushed and broken. We are perplexed, but we don’t give up and quit. We are hunted down, but God never abandons us. We get knocked down down but we get up again and keep going. 2Cor 4:8-9
Martha,Lynchburg,Va
Finally my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Ephesians 6:10 KJV
Barb Schwarz, Madison, WI
“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.
Psalm 121:1-4 KJV
Sheryl, Rocky Mount, NC, Isa.30:15 (NIV)This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel says: In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength.
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.
James 1:5 (ESV)
Shannon
Katy, TX
Ramona, Pasadena:
Go through his open gates with great thanksgiving; enter into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and bless his name.
Psalms 100:4 The Living Bible
Patti, Clemmons, NC
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 NIV
Jan, Marion IA “He only is my rock and my salvation,
My stronghold; I shall not be shaken.” Ps.62:6 NASB
Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You Psalm 56:3 NKJV
Romona, East Alton
For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us. 1 Corinthians 1:20
Brianna, San Antonio, TX:
“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Karen, Orillia ON Canada
“The word of the Lord is right and true; He is faithful in all He does.” Ps. 33:4 (NIV)
Linda, Johnstown, PA
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13, NIV
Nicole, Winnipeg,MB
Rom 8:32 NRSV
He who did not withhold His own Son, but gave Him up for all of us, will He not with Him also give us everything else?
Carla F., Houston, Tx.
Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him.
Jn. 7:38 (NIV)
Julie, Goodyear. “Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” I Peter 4:8 NIV
1 Corinthians 16:13 Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.
Patti, Clemmons, NC
“For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. Psalm 103:11,12 NIV
Sandi
Duluth, MN
1 Peter 2:9 (TNIV)
But I am a chosen daughter, a royal priest, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that I may declare the praises of him who called me out of darkness into his wonderful light.
Kara, Lancaster
“As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.”
Psalm 103:2 NLT
“No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us”. Romans 8:37
Melissa from Midland, MI
MaryLisa, Glenwood, MN – Psalm 62:5-6 (NIV) Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret–it leads only to evil. Psalm 37:8
Vevay, IN
James 1:17 (NIV)
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
Angie, Aberdeen, SD – Keep me as the apple of your eye;
hide me in the shadow of your wings Psalm 17:8 NIV
Sabrina, Redding. “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4 31-32 (NIV)
Lamentations 3:23 (NIV)
They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’ I tell you, this man went down to his house justified, rather than the other. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”
(Luke 18:13-14 ESV)
Rebecca, Elk Grove, CA
“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” ~Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)
Karen- Cookeville,TN. Psalm 86:10 NKJV
For You are great,
and do wondrous things;
You alone are God.
Lisa, Bethany, OK
You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceiptful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.
Ephesians 4:22-24 NIV
Jessica, Carlsbad, CA “In everything she did [David did] she had great success because the Lord was with her.” 1 Samuel 18:14 NIV
Lord, thank you for reminding me that YOUR plans are always successful. <3
Jenifer from Sunnyside, WA – Daniel 2:20 ESV
Daniel answered and said: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, to who belong wisdom and might.
Sing to the LORD, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day. Psalm 96:2 NIV
Stephanie
Corvallis OR
But the Lord has become my fortress, and my God the ROCK in whom I take refuge.
Psalm 94:22 NIV
Ellen from Bad Axe
in Michigan’s Thumb
This is what the LORD says—
your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel:
“I am the LORD your God,
who teaches you what is best for you,
who directs you in the way you should go.
Isaiah 48:17
Diane, Missoula, MT – “O Lord, I call to you, come quickly to me. Hear my voice when I call to you.” {Psalm 141:1 NIV}