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.
Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
Heb 12:3 NIV
Nancy, Columbus IN
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than we can ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work in us, to him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.” Ephesians 3:20,21
Chris E., Louisville, KY
Blessed is every one who fears the LORD,
Who walks in His ways.
When you eat the labor of your hands,
You shall be happy, and it shall be well with you.
Psalm 128:1-2, NKJV
Becky, Alberta, Canada
“So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” Luke 11:10
Suzanne, Decatur, Texas
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His love endures forever.” Psalm 107:1 NIV
Molly, Gainesville, GA
“but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He hunmbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.”
Phil 2:7-8 NASB
Elizabeth, Gainesvill, GA
“Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to the power that is at work within us,”
Ephesians 3:20 (NIV)
But since we belong to the day, let us be self-controlled, putting on faith and love as a breastplate and the hope of salvation as a helmet.
1 Thessalonians 5:8
“Humble yourself before the Lord, and He will exalt you.” James 4:10
Janine- Round Rock TX
The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.
~ Psalm 28:7, NLT
Arlette, Cheney, WA
My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.
~ I John 2:1-2, NIV
“The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due season. You open your hand; you satisfy the desire of every living thing.” Psalm 145:15-16 ESV
Martha, Lexington: “For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope – the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, wager to do what is good.” Titus 2:11 – 14 NIV
For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin. Romans 6:6 NIV
Melody, Ocean Springs, Psalms 141:4 (NIV)
Do not let my heart be drawn to what is evil so that I take part in wicked deeds along with those who are evildoers; do not let me eat their delicacies.
Karen,
John 11:42(HCSB) I know that You always hear Me, but because of the crowd standing here I said this, so they may believe You sent Me.”
Amarillo, TX.
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.
Col. 3:15 (ESV)
While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the Word.
Acts 10:44 ESV
Janelle C (Malakoff, TX)
Set your minds on things above, not on Erthly things.
Colossians 3:2
Nesha: Mechanicsville, VA
‘Humble yourselves before the LORD, and He will lift you up.’
James 4:10 NIV
Psalm 139:4
FOr there is not a word on my tongue, but behold a O lord, you know it altogether.
Charlie
Mississippi
Ephesians 6:10 & 13 NIV
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s evil schemes.
Therefore, put on the full armor of God so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
Hannah, La Grange, TX “Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did.” 1 John 2:6 NIV
jamieb, Corbin, Ky
1Corinthians:13:7 AMP- 8 NIV
Love bears up under anything and everything that comes, it is ever ready to believe the best of every person, it’s hopes are fadeless under all circumstances, and it endures everything [without weakening]. Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away.
Rose, Dallas
1 Thessalonians 1:3, NIV
We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Cast your burden upon the Lord and he will sustain you. He shall NEVER permit the righteous to fail.
Psalm 55:22
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard.
Psalm 19:1-3
Brenda, Collinston, Stop sining and do what is right. Break from your wicked past and be merciful to the poor. Perhaps then you will continue to prosper. Daniel 4:27 NLT
Skylar, Collinston, La. “THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS UPON ME, BECAUSE HE ANOINTED ME TO PREACH THE GOSPEL TO THE POOR. HE HAS SENT ME TO PROCLAIM RELEASE TO THE CAPTIVES, AND RECOVERY OF SIGHT TO THE BLIND, TO SET FREE THOSE WHO ARE OPPRESSED. Luke 4:18 NASB
Ola Mae, Cedar Park TX Psalms 139:18 NIV Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand. When I awake, I am still with You.
Kelly. The Hills. “My dearest brothers, take note of this: Every one should be quick to listen, slow to speak & slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires”. James 1:19-20.
Psalms 141:4 (NIV)
Do not let my heart be drawn to what is evil so that I take part in wicked deeds along with those who are evildoers; do not let me eat their delicacies.
No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel can avail against the Lord. The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the Lord. Proverbs 21:30-31 ESV
Lisa, Dalton GA. Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life.
1 John 5:12 NIV
1 John 2:6 ” Whoever claims to live in Him must walk as Jesus did.”
Hebrews 10:36 “You need to preservce so that when you have done the will of God you will receive what He has promised.”
Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. Proverbs 4:23 (NIV)
Tina
H-town
Tiffany Morse
Dallas, TX
1 Corinthians 13:7-8a NIV
It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails…
Gena
Elgin, Texas
“Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished.” Luke 1:45
For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Thess 5:9
“Forget the former things, do not dwell on the past. See I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up, do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 18,19 NIV
DLynn; Amarillo
James 3:15-16
Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, of the devil. For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.
Anna, Little Elm, TX
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. Thy will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)
Finally, (sisters), whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, (meditate on – NKJ) these things. Philippians 4:8 (ESV)
Katie (Firestone, CO)
“May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had…” (Rom 15:5 NIV)
But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, faithfulness.
Galatians 5:22 NIV
Sheri, Atlanta, TX
Proverbs 12:1 NKJV Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.
Jan, Littleton, CO
“For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.”
– 2 Corinthians 4:6 (NIV)
Stephanie, Houston.
and Og king of Bashan.
His faithful love endures forever. Ps 136:20 nlt