**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.
Katie Enlow, Paducah, KY – NIV James 1:19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry
Jennifer, Wilmington DE
To Him who is able to keep you from falling
and to present you before His glorious presence
without fault and
with great joy—
to the only God our Savior
be glory, majesty, power and authority,
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
before all ages,
now and forevermore! Amen.
– Jude 24-25 (NIV)
Ruth – Bloxom, VA
Jeremiah 24:7 “I will give them a heart to know Me, that I am the LORD, and they shall be My people, and I will be their God, for they shall return to Me with their whole heart.” Jeremiah 24:7
Praying this verse daily for my 2 children!
Lewisville, TX
(I’m a tad late this time…on vacation!)
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18(NLT)
“Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.”
Gloria in Houston says:
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but
against principalities, against powers, against the
rulers of the darkness of this world, against
spiritual wickedness in high places.
Ephesians 6:12 (KJV)
Sonjia, Raleigh, MS: “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
“O Lord, you took up my case; you redeemed my life. You have seen, O Lord, the wrong done to me. Uphold my cause!” Lamentations 3:58 NIV
Lisa, Ider, AL
“But He knows the way that I take and when He has tried me, I will come out as gold.” Job 23:10 ESV
Cindy Ferndale Wa
NIV
Jeremiah 29:11
I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.
A soft answer turns away wrath. Prov.15:1
My help comes from the LORD,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
Psalm 121:2 (NIV)
Marty
Mobile, AL
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
Sacha, Midland, TX
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:23-24 (ESV)
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Eph 4:2 NIV
Now when they began to sing and to praise, the Lord set ambushes against the people of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah, and they were defeated.
2 Chron. 20:22, NKJV
Patti, Kissimmee
Norwood, MA
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord
Isaiah 55:8 NIV
Lovettsville VA
In all you ways acknowledge Him and He will dirct you paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Antoinette, Menomonee Falls WI
Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving and make a joyful noise unto Him with psalms. Psalm 95:2
Tina
H-town
Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God. Psalm 20:7 (NIV)
Debbie from Magee, MS
“As for God, His way is perfect: The word of the Lord is proven: He is a shield to all who trust in Him.:
Psalm 18:30 (NKJV)
By having the eyes of your heart flooded with light, so that you can know and understand the hope to which He has called You, and how rich is His glorious inheritance in the saints (His set-apart ones), Ephesians 1:18
Psalm 91:7 NIV A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at you right hand, but it will not come near you.
Richmond VA
Therefore, let us no longer criticize one another,…
Romans 14:13 HCSB
Mari – Raleigh, NC
Keep me safe, my God, for in you I take refuge.
Psalm 16:1 NIV
(I was traveling the last few days, including attending the Simulcast with my best friend, so I believe that’s an excused tardy.)
Debbie, Rochester, MN
I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown. Rev. 3:11, NIV
Cindy, Clarksville, TN For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.
2 Chronicles 16:9 NKJ–forgot to post:-/
Kathryn, Austin, TX
As usual I’m late in posting this, but I’ve been working on it since last week. I just started the Revelation study last week, so my current verse is:
“They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them because he is the Lord of lords and king of kings- and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers.” Revelation 17:14, NIV
Holly, Glendale, AZ:
“Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.”
Colossians 4:6 NIV
Christina
Louisville, KY
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
Ephesians 4:2 NIV
Jillian, Louisville,ky
NIV: Psalm 27:1:”The Lord is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?”
And now, my daughter, don’t be afraid. I will do for you all you ask. All my fellow townsmen know that you are a woman of noble character.
Ruth 3:11 NIV
Moyock,NC
Proverbs 23:18 There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off. (NIV)
Marci, Amsterdam
Matthew 11:29-30
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. (NIV)
Sandy, Deming, NM
Sanctify them by Your truth, Your word is truth. John 17:17
He sent His word and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.
Ps. 107:20 NKJ
Beth, Johnstown, OH
“For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”
Heb. 4:12 NIV
Cynthia, Richmond, VA – “And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were seated for the day of redemption. 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 4:30-32, NIV
Marta
Southlake, Tx
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
Psalm 46:1 NIV
Stacey,Magnolia, Ah, Sovereign Laord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you. Amen Jeremiah 32:17 NIV
Staci Bismarck, ND “For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.” Habakkuk 2:3 (NIV)
Kelly, Huntsville
“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10 NIV
Denise Wilkin
Deming, NM
Colossians 1:15
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.
NKJV
Mei, Easley SC
“I raise my eyes toward the mountains. Where will my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:1-2 HCSB
Janine- Round Rock
The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth.
~ Psalm 145:18, NLT
You O Lord will not withhold your compassion from me. Your loving kindness and your truth will continually preserve me. PS 40:11 NSRV
Elaine, Bismarck ND, Psalm 28:7 NASB
The LORD is my strength and my shield;
My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped;
Therefore my heart exalts,
And with my song I shall thank Him.
“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love in faith and purity.” 1Timothy 4:12
On 1 Timothy 4:12 I forgot to put my name.
Mackenze – Tulare, CA
Psalm 145
17 The LORD is righteous in all His ways
and gracious in all His acts.
18 The LORD is near all who call out to Him,
all who call out to Him with integrity.
(Holman)
Shannon in Louisville, KY
If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion—how can God’s love be in that person? 1 John 3:17 (NLT)
“Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go.
Joshua 1:6-8 NIV