Hey, you Scripture-memory fiends! Our next to last verse! I’m so happy! But I’m also wishing it would all slow down a little bit and not be over so fast. You, too?? What a year, Siestas. What a year. I told you several SSMT posts ago that my memory work with you has never meant more to me or held a more prominent place in my personal life and I still mean that. I am so thankful for this process that I am almost without words.
I am on my way to Pensacola, Florida for our final Living Proof Live (I go in on Thursdays these days) so, once again, I better get with it! I chose this particular verse (and version) specifically in view of the holiday spending-madness that many of us have ahead. You won’t find a single Scrooge at this ministry. Like many of you, we all love to shower our friends and family members in Christmas gifts to the degree that we’re able and we pray to have pure hearts as we give. We give these small tokens of grace to one another this time of year because of the priceless Gift God has given to us in Christ Jesus. I think it can be a beautiful thing and I also respect those who, by conviction, choose not to participate in the retail hype. I get that completely. Those of us who will be in the malls and shopping online, however, might really be blessed by a mutual reminder to try to stay within our means over these next few weeks and not pile up debts. It takes the joy right out of the giving if we’re paying for it for the entire next year…and with interest. SO, how about this Scripture this time around?
Beth, Houston. “Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law.” Romans 13:8 NIV
Smiling. Man. God seems to have a word for everything, doesn’t He?
I love you guys so much! I can’t wait to see some of you in Pensacola! The rest of you pray for us, okay?
Angie Kendall, Cynthiana, KY
I beseech you therefore,brethern, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. Romans 12:1 NKJ
Tara N., Stevensville, MD “O LORD, I am your servant;
yes, I am your servant, born into your household;
you have freed me from my chains.” Psalm 116:16 NLT
Rosalie Cincinnati
“And be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
Romans 12:2 KJV
Nancy Tucson, AZ
“The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.” Ps. 119:30 NIV
Kathleen Saint Joseph,MI
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Psalm 73:26
NIV
Shannon, Birmingham, AL
Romans 11:36 NIV
For from Him and through Him and for Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen
Nancy-Yonges Island, SC
“If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.” James 1:5-6 NIV
Sue
St. Louis
Matthew 23:39 nasb
the second like it,’you shall love your neighbor as yourself.’
“Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days. ” Psalm 90:14 (NIV)
“Give thanks to the LORD of lords, to Him alone who does great wonders” Psalm 136: 3-4 (NIV)
Beth, I am so excited to see you in Pensacola!! I am coming with my Miesta this time! We live in nearby Gulf Shores, but will be staying at The Crowne Plaza Friday night. If there is anything we can do for you, please call our room!
Fran & Tom Plott
Love & prayers,
Fran
Terri, Pleasant Hope, MO
For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 1:8 (NIV)
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
Isaiah 9:6 (NIV)
What a beautiful choice. I hope you don’t mind but I would like to use it for my December 15th verse!!
Merry Christmas!!
Your siesta in Christ,
Karen
Lauren, Boston, MA: “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.” James 1:19-20 (NIV)
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.
James 1:12
Romans 13:8 NIV
Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellow man has fulfilled the law.
Keep me free from the trap that is set for me, for you are my refuge.
Psalm 31:4 NIV
Colima,Klamath Falls, OR
Karen, Vancleave, MS
“I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and thay your joy would be complete.”
John 15:11
Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.
Psalm 111:2 NIV
Suzann Benson
Kingwood, WV
Dawn Deare, Lafayette, LA
Revelation 3:20 NIV
Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.
Valerie, Omaha, NE
And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands for us; yes, establish the work of our hands.
Psalm 90:17 NKJV
Ann, Prior Lake, MN
“Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips.” Psalm 141:3 NIV
Emily, Topeka, Kansas
And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen.
1 Peter 5:10-11 (NIV)
Kim, Corning, NY. Isaiah 61:4 “They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated; they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations” (NIV).
“But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” 1 Peter 3:15
Psalm 106:48 NIV
“Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Let all the people say, ‘Amen!’ Praise the Lord.”
Martha,Lynchburg,VA
Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows: yet we did not esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
Isaiah 53:4-5 KJV
Valerie
Sparks, Nevada
And His name will be the hope of all the world.
Matthew 12:21 NLT
By day the Lord directs His love, at night His song is with me – a prayer to the God of my life. Psalm 42:8 (NIV)
Liz, Lexington KY
“I will go before you and will level the mountains;
I will break down gates of bronze
and cut through bars of iron.
I will give you the treasures of darkness,
riches stored in secret places,
so that you may know that I am the LORD,
the God of Israel, who summons you by name.”
Isaiah 45:2-3 (NIV)
Kim Hickory, NC
He who calls you is FAITHFUL; he will surely do it.
1 Thessalonaians 5:24
Bev in Bayou Vista, TX
I John 1:9 (NKJV)I
f we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
Psalm 139:23-24 NIV
Lori Behrens
Granbury, Tx
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
Hebrews 13:8 (NASB)
Janelle, Dallas
The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him. Psalm 28:7 ESV
Karen, Clarksville, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 NIV
Cheryl, Vancouver, BC: But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect. 1Peter 3:15 (NIV)
Kathy, Aurora, CO
Psalm 23:6 NASB
Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
Melissa in Greer, SC:
The Lord sasys, “Then I will heal you of your faithlessness, my love will know no bounds, for my anger will be gone forever.”
Hosea 14:4 NLT
Isaiah 58:11 NIV
The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs
in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame.
You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring
whose waters never fail.
Allyson
League City TX
Psalm 34:8-9 ESV
Oh taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! Oh, fear the LORD you his saints for those who fear Him have no lack!
Julie
Clanton, AL
If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, so that through my being with you again your joy in Christ Jesus will overflow on account of me. Philippians 1: 22-26
Sallie Belle Howell, Tupelo, MS “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5 NIV
Last verse :>)”1 John 2: 6 Whoever claims to live in him, must walk as Jesus did.” NIV
‘Psal 119:32
I run the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free.” NIV
Pam Hendersonville, NC Isaiah 59:19-“So shall they fear the name of the Lord from the west, and His glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him.”
From Temecula, CA
“Let the words of Christ, in all their richness, live in your hearts and make you wise. Use His words to teach and counsel each other. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts. And whatever you do or say, let it be as a representative of the Lord Jesus, all the while giving thanks through Him to God the Father.” – Colossians 3:16-17 (NIV)
This is actually from the NLT not the NIV sorry.
For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body. 1 Cor. 12:13 KJV
Micah 6:8
He has shown you, O man, what is good;
And what does the LORD require of you
But to do justly,
To love mercy,
And to walk humbly with your God?
(NKJV)
Jana, Brenham, TX
Habakkuk 2:3, NIV
“For the revelation awaits an appointed time;
it speaks of the end
and will not prove false.
Though He linger, wait for Him;
He will certainly come
and will not delay. ”
Just heard this in session five of Esther… Perfect timing!!
ps.119:8 “I will keep your statutes; do not utterly forsake me!”
Kasey Ewing, Bossier LA 71111