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.
Loyce, Deer Park. Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.”
John 20:21 NIV
Heather Louisville/lagrange, KY
“and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.”
2 Timothy 3:15 (NIV)
“No eye has seen,
no ear has heard,
no mind has conceived
what God has prepared (to make ready for a purpose) for those who love him.” (1Corinth 2:9 NIV)
Angela
Lexington, KY
Mar Jo, The Woodlands, TX
While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the Word.” Acts 10:44 ESV
Jean, Carlisle PA
Psalm 107:8-9(HCSB)
Let them give thanks to the LORD for His faithful love
and His wonderful works for the human race. For He has satisfied the thirsty and filled the hungry with good things.
Create in me a pure heart, O God
And renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Psalm 139:10
Angie, Toronto
But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word , retain it and by persevering produce a crop.
Luke 8:15 NIV
Rosalee, Oklahoma City
Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you,
who walk in the light of your presence, LORD.
Psalm 89:15 NIV
Joy, Salina
“He who sacrifices thank offerings honors me, and he prapares the way so that I may show him the salvation of God.”
Psalm 50:23 NIV
Come let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
Psalm 95:1-2 (NIV)
Ivy Morrison
Willis, TX
1 Corinthians 14:33 ESV
“For God is not a God of confusion but of peace…”
Michele, Edmond, OK.
“One generation shall praise Your works to another, And shall declare Your mighty acts. Ps. 145:4 NKJV
Oh my! I’ve missed the last two: New England snow storm/power outages the first time, sudden loss of a dear one this week. Sigh. Well, here’s me catching up…hope it’s OK!
Melanie in Amherst, MA:
“By you I have been sustained from my birth. You are He who took me from my mother’s womb; my praise is continually of you.”
and
“O God, you have taught me from my youth, and I still declare your wondrous deeds.”
Psalm 71: v. 6 and 17 NASB
from King George, VA Matthew 19:26 NIV
Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
Brittany, Las Vegas:
Be angry, and do not sin; ponder in your own hearts on your beds, and be silent.
Psalm 4:4 (ESV)
(just realized I forgot to post it here. DUH!)
1 samuel 12:21 Don’t go back to worshiping worthless idols that cannot help or rescue you (NLT)
Waylene Loma Linda: Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee. Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name. Ps 63:3,4 KJV
“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Colossians 3:17 NIV
Psalm 119:105 (KJV)
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.
I am not generally one to choose a verse from the KJV Bible, but I learned this verse through a song called “Thy Word” written and sung by Amy Grant many years ago.
And, yes, 98-99 percent of the time, I have chosen my memory verses to use as prayers to our Lord.
In Christ’s Love,
Jennifer Olmstead
Janesville, Wisconsin
P.s. It is a whopping 27 degrees F here right now ! BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRrrrrrrrrrr
Debbie, New Delhi India: He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” Luke 11:28 NIV
Chesney, Chicago (Moody). “Sow righteousness for yourselves, reap unfailing love. Break up the unplowed ground for yourselves, for it is time to seek the Lord, until and comes and showers deliverance on you.” Hosea 10:12 (The NET Bible)
Susan
Lititz,Pa.
He who sacrifices thank offerings honors me,
and he prepares the way
so that I may show him the salvation of God.
Psalms 50:23 (NIV)
Amanda, Katy, TX
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”
(Proverbs 3:5-6, NIV)
Deborah, Katy, TX
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”
(Proverbs 3:5-6, NIV)
Kara, Houston, TX
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”
(Proverbs 3:5-6, NIV)
Philippians: 4:6 NIV “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
Rita Harrison, Cantonment, FL
“Do no lose heart in doing good, for in due time you shall reap, if you do no grow weary”.
Galatians 6:1 NASB
Pat,Valley Center, Ks
“In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed. In your strength you will guide them to you holy dwelling.” Exodus 15:15 NIV84
What a great book to read – Acts.
It so inspires me when I am going through a valley, which is not as many as there used to be! (Praise God)
Thank for the encouragement, Beth.
Heather, Whittier, CA
“if you love me, you will obey what I command.” John 14:15
NIV
Tiffany, Chesterfield:
Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good,
For His lovingkindness is everlasting.
Let the redeemed of the Lord say so,
Whom He has redeemed from the hand of the adversary. Psalm 107:1-2, NASB
Christy – Justin, TX – Proverbs 18:10 – “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” (I’m so glad I have somewhere to go!)
Lorraine, Ada, MI….”Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.” Isa.43:1/NIV
And regardless of what else you put on, wear love. It’s your basic, all-purpose garment. Never be without it. Colossians 3:14
Janelle
GraceTags
Grace, Silver City, NM
“Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, lets us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”
Hebrews 10:24-25 NIV
They do not fear bad news. They confidantly trust the Lord to care for them. They are confidant and fearless and can face their foes triumphantly. Ps. 112:7-8 NLT
Samantha, Tupelo, MS
The Lord will keep you from all harm–He will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forever more.
Psalm 121:7-8 NIV
Deanna, Willmar, MN
“…Everything is permissible-but not everything is constructive. Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others.” 1Cor 10:23b (NIV)
Sandi,
Duluth, MN
“I have called you by name; you are mine.” Isaiah 43:1b (NLT)
Tracy Carden Whitesburg, TN
Pray constantly. 1 Thessalonians 5:17
OH! I’m sooo late with my post!
I’m still catching up.
Sheri, NY:
1. Matt 24:35 “Heaven and earth shall pass away but My words will by no means pass away”.
2. Ps 17:15 “As for me, I will see Your fae in righteousness; I shall be satisfied when I awak in Your likeness”.
3. Is 6:1 “In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on His throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple”.
Cathie – Jacksonville, Florida
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!!!! AMEN!!
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
Proverbs 19:1 NIV
“Better a poor man whose walk is blameless than a fool whose lips are perverse.”
Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16 NASB
Mary from Columbia, PA
Philippians 2:4 (NLT)
Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.
Melissa, Folsom
“But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it- he will be blessed in what he does.”
James 1:25
2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore if any man be in Christ he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
Heather Herrig, Woodstock, GA
“I say to the LORD, ‘You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing.'” Psalm 16:2 (NIV)
Kristi, Scottsdale, AZ
So, friends, we can now-without hesitation-walk right up to God, into “the Holy Place.” Jesus has cleared the way by the blood of his sacrifice, acting as our priest before God. The “curtain” into God’s presence is his body. (Hebrews 10:19 MSG)
Paula – Arvada
“If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me.”
Luke 9:23 NIV