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?
Tammy
Hendersonville,TN
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6
KJV
Poorna, Indianapolis: âLet no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law.â Romans 13:8 NIV
Lyn Steriti
Littleton NH
For today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is called Christ the Lord.
Luke 2:11
Bunny from Fithian, IL:
Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the tactics of the Devil. (Ephesians 6:11 HCSB)
Robyn; Viola, Kansas: “Now be pleased to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue forever in Your sight. For You, O Sovereign Lord, have spoken, and with your blessing the house of Your servant will be blessed forever.” 2 Samuel 7:29 NIV
Vanessa, Florence, SC:
I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into Godâs love and keep you strong.And may you have the power to understand, as all Godâs people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is.
Ephesians 3:16-18 (NLT)
2 Samuel 22:31 (NIV)
As for God, His way is perfect: the Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in Him.
Donna
Ponder, TX
Richmond, VA
I will sing to the LORD because he is good to me.
Psalm 13:6 NIV
Shannon Buda, TX
So that you may be able to dicern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ.
Phill 1:10 NIV(a continuation from last time)
Dawn, Mt. Olive, NC “My soul, wait thou only upon God for my expectation is from Him”-Psalm 62:5
Denise, Hernando Beach
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. Colossians1:13-14
Lisa from Waycross, GA
Donna from Albany, GA
“Now we who have believed enter that rest, just as God has said…” Hebrews 4:3a (NIV)
Julia, Wellington, AL
“Come let us worship and bow down. Let us kneel before the LORD our Maker.”
Psalm 95:6
Kelei Liggett. Iowa Park. NIV 2 Sam. 22:2
“The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliver”
Tuscaloosa, AL Luke 10:41-42
“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” NIV
May we focus on Christ and sit at his feet throughout this holiday season.
I was so blessed by this weekend in Pensacola. Thank you. BTW you look great! On a more shallow note. I am in my late 50’s and want to know what you use on your face
Karen,Dallas, TX:
…and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to win their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord. Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.
Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven. Colossians 3:22b-25 and 4:1 (NIV 1984)
Greenacres, FL
And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is saying for the Spirit pleads for us believers in harmony with God’s own will. Romans 8:27 NLT
Evansville,IN
“God of hope, please fill me with all joy and peace as I trust in You, so that I may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13 (NIV)
Shari, Augusta, GA
“For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.
Philippians 1:6 NASB
Jo Ann/ Lincoln, NE
Luke 2:10-11
but the angel reassured them. âDonât be afraid!â he said. âI bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Saviorâyes, the Messiah, the Lordâhas been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David!
New Living Translation (NLT)
You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, be he trusts in You. Is. 26:3 NIV
Tonya, Searcy, AR
Proverbs 4:25 (NCV)
Keep your eyes focused on what is right, and look straight ahead to what is good.
elaine – brea, ca
John 15:9 (NCV)
I loved you as the Father loved me. Now remain in my love.
Kristin
Clearwater, FL
“Just as the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds His people, both now and forevermore.”
Psalm 125:2 NLT
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[a] 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. If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
James 1:2-8 NIV
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[a] 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. If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
James 1:2-8 NIV
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from CĂŠsar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into JudĂŠa, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. (Luke 2:1-5 KJV)
Rebecca, Durham: Posting TWO because I missed the last one. (0;
“The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore.” Psalm 121:8, ESV
“Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ.” Phil. 3:8 ESV
JennLee, Vienna, VA:
âTherefore say: âThis is what the Sovereign LORD says: Although I sent them far away among the nations and scattered them among the countries, yet for a little while I have been a sanctuary for them in the countries where they have gone.â
-Ezekiel 11:16, NIV ’84
Tisha
Pilot Mtn, NC
Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.
Psalm 27:14(NIV1984)
Christina
Louisville, KY
And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. WHoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him.
1 John 4:16 NIV
“My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord, and let all flesh bless his holy name forever and ever.” Psalm 145:21 ESV
Jane, St. Louis
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Romans 15:13 (NIV)
katie, gig harbor WA / roach MO
love the LORD your God, obey His voice, and hold fast to Him, for this is your life…
deut 30:20 ESV
Beth Reid, London Ontario
They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the LORD. Psalm 112:7 NIV
Megan–Kansas City, KS
Thanks, Kim, from Niceville!
2 Peter 1:3 NIV
His divine power has given us everythibng we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:7
Jayne-Frisco, TX
Well, my brain is like a sieve of late (too excited about Christmas!) so I’m *still* doing Galatians 5:22-25 which is.
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit.”
Susan,
England, U.K.
Debby, Ellicott City, MD “We know how much God loves us and we have put our trust in his love.” 1 John 4:16 NIV
Leanne, Billings, MT
“For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”
Luke 2:11 NKJV
Nicole, Ocean Springs, MS – “Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise him, the help of my countenance and my God.” ~Psalm 42:11 (NASB)
Suzanne, East Bernard, Tx
“Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles. Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only; for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid again and again when I was in need. Not that I am looking for a gift, but I am looking for a gift, but I am looking for what may be credited to your account.” Philippians 4:14-17
Betty, from Austin, Texas Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls. Habakkuk 3:17 NIV
Judith, Orillia, Canada
1 Tim. 4:13 (NIV)
Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture,
to preaching and to teaching.
i seem to remember that there was a post somewhere with some FAQ’s about the Siesta event, but I can’t find it to save my life…..can someone please direct me to it?
Thanks!
Judith
NIV Philippians 4:7: “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Amy, Granby, CT
… And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the greatness of his government and peace
there will be no end.
He will reign on Davidâs throne
and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
with justice and righteousness
from that time on and forever.
Isaiah 9:5-7(NIV)
Jodell, Frankfort, “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me as you have said.” Then the angel left her.
Luke 1:38 NIV
Whitney N., Birmingham, AL.
‘Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,â says the LORD, who has compassion on you.’ -Isaiah 54:10, NIV