Three more to go!
Three more to go!
Three more to go!
(Hear that all cheerleader like)
Ladies, the finish line is in sight! Let’s run the rest of this race marked out for us. What a privilege this has been, you guys.
I think I told you guys recently that I’d gotten a new Bible. I absolutely love it. I always choose one Book of the Bible to read through carefully when I get a new one and this time I chose the Book of Acts. I’ve been so incredibly inspired by it. The verse I’m memorizing this time is for the sake of prayer. (Do you guys often use your memory verses in prayer, turning them into intercession? It really stirs up my faith and my strength.) I’m praying that what happened when Peter was in the midle of bringing the Scriptures to attentive listeners will happen in our environments, too. I’m praying this for my pastor and those who hear the Scriptures through him. I’m praying it for myself and for those I’m privileged to serve. I now pray it for you and those you teach and encourage with the Word of God.
Beth, Houston. “While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the Word.” Acts 10:44 ESV
Lord, let it be! Drench Your listeners with Your Spirit! While we are right in the middle of sharing the Scriptures, fall on every single person who hears. I want this so much. I want a fresh anointing, don’t you? I think our God is willing to give it. Let’s ask Him boldly! All we have to do is make absolutely certain that He gets every ounce of credit. Oh, what He’d be willing to do if we jealously guarded His glory and humbled ourselves as slaves of God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Ok, Girls. How about yours?
I love you so much.
Kathy in Dayton, Nevada
The Lord foils the plans of the nations; He thwarts the purposes of the peoples.
But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of His heart through all generations.
~~Psalm 33, 10-11 [NIV]
Cindy,
Newton Tony, England
“God can testify how I long for all of you with the affection of Jesus Christ.”
Philippians 1:8
Lisa, Bethany, OK
And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
Ephesians 4:30 NIV
Susan, Andover, KS,
“These are the men who divide you, who follow mere natural instincts and do not have the Spirit. But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit.”
Jude 1:19&20 (NIV)
Christy T. – Hawthorne, CA
“He changes times and seasons;
he sets up kings and deposes them.
He gives wisdom to the wise
and knowledge to the discerning.”
Daniel 2:21 (NIV ’84)
Diane, Hemet, CA
But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.
John 20:31
Kaiva from Glen Ellyn, IL
It is written: ” ‘As surely as I live,’ says the Lord, ‘every knee will bow before me; every tongue will confess to God.’ ”
Romans 14:11. NIV
Sherie
Spring, TX
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 NIV
Bev in Bayou Vista
“Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.” Philippians 1:27 NIV
Odessa TX
Jeremiah 43:11 NLT: I, I am the Lord, and there is no deliverer besides me.
Oops. That should be Isaiah 43:11 NLT.
Deborah – Nashville, TN
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
Mark 11:24 (NIV)
Rachel ~ Nashville, TN
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
~Mark 11:24 (NIV)
“Above all else, guard your heart,
for everything you do flows from it.”
Proverbs 4:23 NIV
Brandy, Burleson, TX
Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bring your children from the east and gather you from the west. Isaiah 43:5 NIV
Lauren, Kentucky, Romans 12:9, NLT “Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good.”
Luke 10:41-42 ESV
But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.”
“LORD, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, LORD. Repeat them in our day, in our time make them known; in our time make them known; in wrath remember mercy.”
Habakkuk 3:2 (NIV)
Hilary – Bolivar, MO
“Above all things have intense and unfailing love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins [forgives and disregards the offenses of others].” (1 Peter 4:8 AMP)
Isaiah 61:1-4—I started but never got it all memorized during “Breaking Free.” Just trying to get verse 4 down. ” They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devasted; they will renew the ruined cities that have been devasted for generations.” NIV 2011
Matthew 22:39
NIV
“And the second is like it, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ ”
Shelly, Downey, CA
Jody, Mission Viejo, CA
I say to myself, the Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for Him.
Lamentations 3:24
(NIV)
For nothing will be impossible with God.” Luke 1:37 ESV
Acts 10:44 (ESV)
While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the Word.
Traci
Knoxville, TN
Linda from Lincoln, NE “For freedom Christ has set us free, stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery” Galatians 5:1
Gwen, Kennesaw, GA – In thanksgiving to Beth who helped me get on the right path to life!!
“Men and women who have lived wisely and well will shine brilliantly, like the cloudless, star-strewn night skies. And those who put others on the right path to life will glow like stars forever.” Daniel 12:3 The Message
Beckie, Florence, SC
Seems like I am one day late all the time.
Galatians 6:2 NIV
Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
Kathy, Cochran, GA
“My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strenth is made perfect in weakness.”
2 Corinthians 12:9 (KJV)
Marybeth from Norcross, GA: “And those who know your name put their trust in you,for you, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek you.” – Psalm 9:10 (ESV)
Ramona,
Medina, Ohio
Galatians 1:10 NIV Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.
Tamela, Piedmont, SC: “Each time he said, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.’ So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NLT)
“Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, but a good word makes it glad.” Proverbs 12:25 NKJV
For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 NKJV
Lyn Steriti
Littleton NH
Some trust in chariots and some in horses,
But we trust in the name of the Lord our God.
Psalm 20:7. NIV
Shirleen, Greenville, SC…Each time He said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9a (NLT)
1 Peter 4:7-9
The end of all things is near. Therefore, be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.
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)
The Lord passed in front of Moses, calling out, “Yahweh The Lord!The God of compassion and mercy! I am slow to anger and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness.
I lavish unfailing love to a thousand generations. I forgive iniquity, rebellion, and sin. But I do not excuse the guilty. Exodus 34:6-7a NLT
The Lord passed in front of Moses, calling out, “Yahweh The Lord!The God of compassion and mercy! I am slow to anger and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness.
I lavish unfailing love to a thousand generations. I forgive iniquity, rebellion, and sin. But I do not excuse the guilty. Exodus 34:6-7a NLT
Emily~ Georgia
Ps.25:4 Show me your ways O Lord teach me your paths. NIV
Joy, Alpharetta. “Wherever your treasure is, there your heart and thoughts will also be.” Matthew 6:21 NLT
Nancy, Sanger
“You aare a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” 1 Peter 2:9 ESV
DeeDee, Houston, Tx
He replied, “What is impossible with people is possible with God.”
Luke 18:27
NLT
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all He has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 NLT
Linda Delray Beach, FL
“If you keep my commandments you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s
commandments and abide in his love.” John 15:10 ESV
Lisa, Granville, Ohio
“I know that you can do all things, no plan of yours can be thwarted.” Job 42:2 NIV
Annie, Alabama
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 (NIV)
Deb, Pierre, SD
Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation for the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. Matthew 26: 41 NIV
The boundary lines have fallen for us in pleasant places; surely we have a delightful inheritance. Ps 16:6
The brother in humble circumstances ought to take pride in his high position. But the one who is rich should take pride in his low position, because he will pass away like a wild flower. For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich man will fade away even while he goes about his business.
James 1:9-11 NIV
Stacy, Big Lake MN
I love you,
O Lord,
my strength.
Psalm 18:1 (NIV)