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.
Sheryl, Rocky Mount, NC, Proverbs 31:25 (NLT) She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs with no fear of the future.
Beverly Parrish
Jackson, MS
“…casting all your anxieties on him, for he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 (ESV)
Autumn – Foster, KY
Proverbs 15:13 (NIV)
A happy heart makes the face cheerful but heartache crushes the spirit.
Karen, Hewitt
“And 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”.
Hebrews 11:6 NIV
Dana, Pace, FL
We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.
2 Cor 10:5, NIV
Adrienne
Jasper, TN
“…even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is light to you.”
Psalm 139:12 NIV
Diane, Lumpkin, GA
1 Corinthians 1:4-5(NIV)
Thanksgiving 4 I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. 5 For in him you have been enriched in every way—with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge—
Carrie, Burnsville, MN
“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)
Beth, I am thankful for you, your passion for God and his word, your ministry and this blog!! (this Thanksgiving season)love, Carrie
Dawn, Beavercreek, OH
(New 11/1 verse) Psalm 66:8 (Amplified)
“Bless our God, O peoples, Give Him grateful thanks and make the voice of His praise to be heard…”
Continuing on this 2-wk segment… Psalm 66:16 (Amplified)
“Come and hear, all you who reverently and worshipfully fear God, And I will declare what He has done for me!”
Karla – Cedarburg, WI
To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His steps. He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth. When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. 1 Peter 2:21-24 NIV
Jennifer, Garland, TX
You should be known for the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God. 1 Peter 3:4 NLT
katie, gig harbor WA/ roach MO
*is there a prize for being FOREVER DAYS LATE????? 🙁
do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. for the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the spirit will from the spirit reap eternal life! and let us not grow weary of doing good for in due season we will reap if we do not give up. so then as we have opportunity let us do good to everyone and especially to those who are of the household of faith.
galatians 6:7-10 ESV
1 Thessalonians 3:12 (NLT): And may the Lord make your love for one another and for all people grow and overflow, just as our love for you overflows.
Jenna
Waco, TX
1 Thessalonians 3:12 (NLT): And may the Lord make your love for one another and for all people grow and overflow, just as our love for you overflows.
Melissa
Waco, TX
2 Timothy 3:16 (NIV): All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.
Caroline
Waco, TX
I have fallen behind and can’t catch up. I realized I was memorizing verses so I could come hear Beth in person and that was the wrong motive. I still have my verses written down, meditating and praying my brain will wake up and commit them to memory.
Blessings.
Sylvia Georgetown TX
Jennifer, Otisville, MI
Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. Ecc 12:13 NIV
1 corinthians 13:12
Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
TARDY!!! Michelle, Frisco, TX
Isaiah 12:5 NIV – “Sing to the LORD, for he has done glorious things; let this be known to all the world.”
Linda , Westport
Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus called as an apostle and singled out for God’s good news.
Romans 1:1
Tiffany, Sandwich, IL:
Give thanks in all circumstances for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 NIV
Deb, Pelzer, SC
Psalm 119:132 (NIV) “Turn to me and have mercy on me, as You always do to those who love Your name.”
“Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin.”. James 4:17
John 4:11-“But sir, you don’t have a rope or a bucket,” she said, “and this well is very deep. Where would you get this living water?” NLT
-Michayila, Houston
Jeannie, Nashville, Tn.
“For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways;” Ps. 91:11
Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name. Psalm 86:11 ESV
Sue
St. Louis
Matthew 22:39 NASB
The second is,’You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’
Nancy, Morehead
They shall not toil in vain, nor beget children for sudden destruction; For a race blessed by the Lord are they and their offspring. Isaiah 65:23 (NAB)
I’m sorry this is so late!!!! I completely forgot to post. Please forgive me.
Dee, Zeeland, MI from the NIV:
Philippians 4:4-7 “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and makes war.
Rev 19:11 NIV
Rosalye
Vicksburg, MS
Send forth Your light and Your truth,
let them guide me;
let them bring me to Your Holy Mountain,
to the place where You dwell.
Psalm 43:3
NIV
Candace, Colorado Springs, CO
“Obedience is far better than sacrifice.”
1 Samuel 15:22b
NLT
Midland, MI Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light. Micah 7:8B NIV
Jennifer, Fairfax
Psalm 8:3-5 (NKJV)
When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers,
The moon and the stars, which You have ordained,
What is man that You are mindful of him,
And the son of man that You visit him?
For You have made him a little lower than the angels,
And You have crowned him with glory and honor.
Goodness, I am LATE with this. Hope it still counts. 🙂
Sisters,
I know this may not be the best place to petition a prayer request, but I have so much swirling in my head that. It seems to me there is not enough room in my brain to ad anything else.
I can’t give every gory detail, but know that my family is under attack and my heart hurts from wounds vicssiously inflicted. I’m not alone in my pain, but it feels that way sometimes.
So, I am coming to you all, my sisters, and asking for a ton of prayers.
Please and thank you more than words can express.
Jenn
West Monroe La
I stopped as soon as I read this and prayed for you, Jenn. I know others will, too. We care so much.
Jenn, praying for you!
Jenn, Frederick CO
Jenn, I stopped and prayed as soon as I read your post too.
Praying for healing and God’s light to shine in the darkness.
Ephesians 2:8-9
“For it is by grace you have been saved through faith and it’s not from yourselves . It is a gift from God not by works so that no one can boast.” (NIV)
Jeni, Southampton, England
“While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message.” ~Acts 10:44, NIV
Becky, Roswell, GA
“And this is the confidence that we have toward Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.”
I John 5:14, ESV
Evanston, IL
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.
II Corinthians 4:16 (NIV)
Sara, Greenville, SC – ” Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” John 13:35 (NLT)
Christina, Egenhausen: “While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the Word.” Acts 10:44 ESV amen. amen. Fall this fall, God!
Romona, East Alton
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. James 4:7
Psalm 89:15 “Blessed are those who learn to acclaim You; who walk in the light of your presence, O Lord.”
Beverly, Texas
Do not rejoice over me, O my enemy,
Though I fall, I will rise;
Though I dwell in darkness,
The Lord is a light for me.
Micah 7:8 (NASB)
….and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;….
2 Pet. 1:6 (NIV)
Beth,Troy
“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”
1 Peter 4:8(NIV)
Debra, Dahlgren, IL
Give thanks to the LORD,
for He is good.
His love endures forever.
Psalm 136:1 NIV
Give thanks in all circumstances for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV)
Jenn, Frederick, CO
Psalm 30-11 You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, 12 that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent. LORD my God, I will praise you forever.
Stephanie, Austin, “All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away.” NIV