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.
Courtney, LaPlata, MD
Philippians 1:19-30 (ESV)
19 for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance,
20 as it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death.
21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
22 If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell.
23 I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better.
24 But to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account.
25 Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith,
26 so that in me you may have ample cause to glory in Christ Jesus, because of my coming to you again.
27Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel,
28 and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a clear sign to them of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God.
29 For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake,
30 engaged in the same conflict that you saw I had and now hear that I still have.
Gina, San Antonio, Tx
“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.” ROM 12:2, NAS
Tanya, Valley Center, KS
“And so faith, hope, love abide [faith–conviction and belief respecting man’s relation to God and divine things; hope–joyful and confident expectation of eternal salvation; love–true affection for God and man, growing out of God’s love for and in us], these three; but the greatest of these is love.”
1 Corinthians 13:13, Amplified
Annabel, Valley Center, KS
“Your faith will be put to the test. You know that when that happens it will produce in you the strength to continue.”
James 1:3, NIrV
Crystal, Mullica Hill, NJ-
Romans 8:11, ESV:
If the spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you.
Dawn in Monett, MO
1 Corinthians 1:25 NIV
For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength.
Libby, Goodwine IL
For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son. Whoever puts his trust in God’s Son will not be lost but will have life that lasts forever.
John 3:16 NLV
“And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly, and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 NIV; Pam in San Diego
Sherry ~ Hillsboro, OR “Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!” Luke 1:45 NIV
Dora, Houston, Tx: “Rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep.”
–Romans 12:15 (ESV)
Karlys, La Place, LA
If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Romans 12:18 ESV
Denise, Ocean Springs,MS -Thou art Worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou has created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. Revelation 4:11 KJV
Jane, Irvine, CA
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, 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.”
Philippians 4:6-7 NIV
Anita, Purcellville, VA
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood,
but against the rulers, against the authorities,
against the powers of this dark world and against the
spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”
Ephesians 6:12 NIV
Lori Beaube,Hazlehurst,Ms But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control. Against such there is no law. Gal. 5,22-23 NKJ
Lorraine, Tyler, TX
“But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.”
Isaiah 40:31 NKJV
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything” (James 1:2-4 NIV)
Luanne, from Magnolia: “Teach me Your way, LORD, that I may rely on Your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear Your name. I will praise You, Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify Your name forever.” -Psalm 86:11-12 (NIV)
Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. Proverbs 4:23 (NIV)
Whitney N., Birmingham, AL.
“Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.” -Psalm 119:165, ESV
These — and other such commandments — are summed up in this one commandment: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Romans 13:9b
Chrissy, Clemmons, NC:
You will keep him in perfect peace,
Whose mind is stayed on You,
Because he trusts in You.
Isaiah 26:3, NKJV
Heather, Wilmington, DE
“This is love: Not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.” 1 John 4:10, NIV
Bambi – Houston, TX
So be content with who you are, and don’t put on airs. God’s strong hand is on you; he’ll promote you at the right time. Live carefree before God; he is most careful with you.
1 Peter 5:6-7
The Message
Barb, Des Moines
If only You would slay the wicked, O God! Away from me, you bloodthirsty men! They speak of You with evil intent; Your adversaries misuse Your name. Psalm 139:19-20 NIV
Cindy, Searcy AR
And the base things of the world and the despised God has chosen, the things that are not, so that He may nullify the things that are.
1 Corinthians 1:28. New American Standard
Sonjia, Raleigh, MS: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5
Hannah from Albuquerque, New Mexico
…for they loved the glory that comes from man more than the glory that comes from God.
John 12:43, ESV
Gretchen, Gahanna, Ohio– (S)he who fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for (her) children it will be a refuge.
Proverbs 14:26 (NIV)
Tanya, Somerville, TN
Col. 1:13-14 “For He has rescued us
from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son He loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” NIV
I am so grateful! And humbled by His great love!
Charissa – West Chester, OH
Luke 10:27 NIV He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”
Dinah from Baraboo, WI
“Invigorate my soul so I can praise you well, use your decrees to put iron in my soul.” Psalm 119:175 Message
Melissa, Locust Grove, GA
“and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday. Isaiah 58:10 NIV 84
Isaiah 58:12 New King James
Those from among you shall build the old waste places;
You shall raise up the foundations of many generations; And you shall be called the Repairer of the Breach, The Restorer of Streets to dwell in.
He changes times and seasons, he sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the dicerning.
Daniel 2:21
Carolyn
Oceanside,Ca
Lindsay, Wenatchee
Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
Hebrews 12:3, NIV
As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands. Psalms 119:143 NLT
Shaminder,
Toronto,ON
For You will light my lamp; the Lord my God will enlighten my darkness. For by You I can run against a troop, and by my God i can leap over a wall!
As for the Lord, His way is perfect;
the word of the Lord is proven;
He is a shield to all who trust in Him.
Psalm 18:28
NIV
Tanya, Killen “Do not give the devil an opportunity.” Ephesians 4:27
Victoria B., Fort Worth, “Enter his gates with thanksgiving;go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever,and his faithfulness continues to each generation.” Psalm 100:4-5 NLT
Melissa, Glasgow, KY. – “If then ye be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.” – Colossians 3:1, KJV
MiChal in College Station, TX
“Our Father in heaven,
Reveal who you are.
Set the world right;
Do what’s best— as above, so below.
Keep us alive with three square meals.
Keep us forgiven with you and forgiving others.
Keep us safe from ourselves and the Devil.
You’re in charge!
You can do anything you want!
You’re ablaze in beauty!
Yes. Yes. Yes.”
The Lord’s Prayer, Matthew 6:10-13 (The Message)
Kelly Watson, Greer, SC
“In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.” -Proverbs 16:9 (NIV)
“How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart, do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart, that I may not sin against you. Praise be to you, O Lord; Teach me your decrees. With my lips I recount all the laws that come from your mouth.” Psalm 119:9-13
“I will not fear the tens of thousands drawn up against me on my every side.”
Psalm 3:6 NIV
Joni, Princeton WV
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. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. (Jeremiah 29:11-13 NIV)
Gail, Phoenix
Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD. Psalm 27:14 (NIV)
Annette, Toronto ON
My soul longs, yes, even faints
For the courts of the LORD;
My heart and my flesh cry out
for the living God. Psalm 84:2 NKJV
Beth-What Bible did you buy? Thanks!
Kimberly and Grace, Circleville OH: Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever.
Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever.
Give thanks to the Lord of lords: His love endures forever.
to him who alone does great wonders, His love endures forever.
who by his understanding made the heavens, His love endures forever.
who spread out the earth upon the waters, His love endures forever.
who made the great lights— His love endures forever.
the sun to govern the day, His love endures forever.
the moon and stars to govern the night; His love endures forever. Psalm 136:1-9 (NIV)
Beverly, Ironton OH: Also to You, O Lord, belongs mercy; For You render to each one according to his work. Psalm 62:12 (NKJ)
Kalonni, Van Meter, Iowa: “Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.” James 1:15 NIV
Bobbie
College Station
Isaiah 43:1 (NIV)
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.