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?
Yet I am confident I will see the Lord’s goodness while I am here in the land of the living.
Psalm 27:13 (NLT)
Jennifer; Houston, TX: Do I not hate those who hate you, O Lord, and abhor those who rise up against you? I have nothing but hatred for them; I count them my enemies. Psalm 139: 21-22
Karen
Tallahassee, FL
“All men are like grass,
and all their glory is like the flowers of the field;
the grass withers and the flowers fall,
25 but the word of the Lord stands forever.”
1 Peter 1:24-25 NIV
Jaimie
West Bend, WI
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13 NIV
Leigh & Anna – Montgomery: “You can’t worship two gods at once. Loving one god, you’ll end up hating the other. Adoration of one feeds contempt for the other. You can’t worship God and money both.” Matthew 6:24 MSG
Woodstock,Ga.
No, the Lord has told us what is good. What he requires of us is this: do what is just, to show constent love and to live in humble fellowship with our God.
Micah 6:8 (GNT)
Rebecca, Pineville, LA
But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship.
Galatians 4:4-5, NIV
I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
Psalms 37:25
KJV
Susan
Norfolk
The brother in humble circumstances ought to take pride in his high position. But the one who is rich should take pride in his low position, because he will pass away like a wild flower.
James 1:9&10 NIV
Georganne, Piedmont, Oklahoma Isaiah 29:23,24 NIV
Therefore this is what the LORD, who redeemed Abraham, says to the house of Jacob: “No longer will Jacob be ashamed; no longer will their faces grow pale. (23) When they see among them their children, the work of my hands, they will keep my name holy; they will acknowledge the holiness of the Holy one of Jacob and will stand in awe of the God of Israel.”
kelley, round rock, tx
“Pay attention, O (Kelley) Jacob, for you are my servant, O (Kelley) Israel. I, the Lord, made you, and I will not forget you. Isa. 44:21 (NLT)
Linda in Lincoln NE “Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but to your name give glory. Because of your mercy, because of your truth” Psalm 115:1 KJV
Judy from Lake Charles, LA
“The grass withers and the
flowers fall, but the word
of our God stands forever.”
Isaiah 40:8 (NIV)
Hayley – Seymour, TX
Psalm 68:6A “You find families for those who are lonely.”
Blessed are those who fear to do wrong, but the stubborn are headed for serious trouble. Proverbs 28:14 NLT
Delta Dawn
Dallas, GA
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth.
James 3:13-14 NIV
Kristi, Lenoir City, TN
He resotres my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His names sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me, Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
Psalm 23:3-4 NKJ
Anita, Purcellville, VA
“So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.”
1 Peter 4:19 NIV
Kelly Watson, Greer, SC
Finally, be strong in the Lord and the strength of His might. -Eph. 6:10 (NASB)
Ann Gainesville, FL
almost done with Psalm 51!!
Psalm 51:13-15 (NIV)
Then I will teach transgressors your ways,
and sinners will turn back to you.
14 Save me from bloodguilt, O God,
the God who saves me,
and my tongue will sing of your righteousness.
15 O Lord, open my lips,
and my mouth will declare your praise.
Georganne, Piedmont, OK.
I may have typed in the reference incorrectly. It is Isaiah 29:22, 23 NIV. These are great verses for those of us who are waiting for a child to return to or come to the LORD.
Kathy, Shattuck, OK
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hears to God.” Colossians 3:16 (NIV)
Praying with you guys this weekend! I so wish I could be there. I haven’t been an active Siesta Memory gal, but wanted to share this little nugget as we head into the new year:
“So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you have to endure many trials for a little while.” 1 Peter 1:6 NLT (Cheers to the hope of Wonderful Joy in 2012! Amen and amen!)
2 Cor. 4:16 Therefore we do not lose heart, Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.” NIV Pam in San Diego
Lynn, Argyle, TX “For the Lord is good and his love endures forever, his faithfulness continues through all generations.” Psalm 100:5 NIV
“The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord.” Job 1:21, ESV.
Susan, Tucson,AZ. For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. John 1:17 NIV
Phyllis, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Heb.11:6 NIV
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.
Rachelle, Gardner, KS–“Commit to the Lord and your plans will succeed.” Proverbs 16:3, NIV
Marilyn Horton
Fort Smith, AR
Then Mary said, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to Your word.”
(Luke 1:38)
Michelle, Waco, TX
Lamentations 3:22,23
Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
Barb, Des Moines
Do I not hate those who hate You, O Lord, and abhor those who rise up against You? I have nothing but hatred for them; I count them my enemies.
Psalm 139:21-22 NIV
Deborah, New Brunswick, Canada
“Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.”
Genesis 1:2 (NIV)
Nicole Bloomington, IL:
“And let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9 ESV
Kim, Dinwiddie, VA
“What can I give back to GOD for the blessings He’s poured out on me? I’ll lift high the cup of salvation – a toast to God! I’ll pray in the name of GOD; I’ll complete what I promised GOD I’d do, and I’ll do it together with his people.” Psalm 116:12-14, The Message
Concetta, White Oak, Colossians 3:17 NLT,“And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father.”
Tanya, Warren, PA
I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in th land of the living.
Psalm 27:13
Peggy, Berwyn,AB, Canada
Phillipians 4:13
I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
NIV
Sarah, Colorado springs
Matthew 6:33.
Steep your life in God-reality, God-initiative,God-provisions. Don’t worry about missing out. You’ll find all your human concerns will be met.
(MSG). Matthew 6:33
Luke 2:32 NLT; He is a light to reveal God to the nations, and he is the glory of your people Israel!
Galations 3:2-5 (NIV)
“2 I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by believing what you heard? 3 Are you so foolish? After beginning by means of the Spirit, are you now trying to finish by means of the flesh? 4 Have you experienced so much in vain—if it really was in vain? 5 So again I ask, does God give you his Spirit and work miracles among you by the works of the law, or by your believing what you heard?”
-Katie, IA
“For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.” Matthew 18:20 NIV
Megan from San Diego
Hebrews 13:21 NIV “May the God of peace…equip you with everything good for doing His will, and may He work in us what is pleasing to Him through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.”
Linda Bend,OR
Psalm 139:23-24 NIV
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxius thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
He said to me “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Cor. 12:9 NIV
Connie Windham
Trout, LA
Psalm 138:7 NIV
Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life; you stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes, with your right hand you save me.
“She will give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus; for He shall save His people from their sins.”
Matthew 1:21
Delores O, Shoreline, WA
Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,
Eph. 3:20 NIV 1984
“I love You, O LORD, my strength.”
Psalm 18:1 (NASB)
katie G
Knoxville, tn
Jeanie
Sparta, TN
“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7 (NIV)