Hey, Sweet Things! I’m writing you from the same pajamas I put on this morning after a bath. The flu hit the Moores and Jones with a fury at the first of the week and, at this point, Keith, Melissa, Annabeth, and I all have it. Our little four year old ran 103 degrees today. It broke our hearts. She’s been to the doctor and, needless to say, Amanda is not getting an inch from her. You will not waste a prayer on all of us and I’m going to stop and pray right now for those of you who are ailing or have sick families.
Gracious Father, touch us with Your outstretched hand, heal and restore us. Take authority over our bodies and our households and command all sickness to depart in Jesus’ Name. Forbid any further spread of viruses, Lord, and speak wellness and strength over us. Show tender mercies particularly to our young and our elderly. Grant us the wisdom to acknowledge Your goodness and faithfulness to us and to give You all glory for the full restoration of our health. Apply the power of the Cross to all that concerns us. You are worthy of all praise. By Christ’s stripes we are healed. You are faithful and true and we adore You, Lord. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
At the first of the week before my fever spiked, God had me in Jeremiah 31. It is such a beautiful chapter of Scripture about restoration and the way back home for even the furthest wanderer. I’ll post the verse I found most visual as my selection for our 22nd entry. Here goes:
Beth, Houston. “I will say, ‘My dear children of Israel, keep in mind the road you took when you were carried off. Mark off in your minds the landmarks. Make a mental note of telltale signs marking the way back. Return, my dear children of Israel. Return to those cities of yours.'” Jeremiah 31:21 The NET Bible
I’m going to go ahead and post this an evening early in hopes of sleeping in a bit in the morning. I’m planning to be back at work with full strength on Monday, God willing and grace-bearing. I love you and it is such an honor to serve you.
OK, Sisters! Let’s hear your verses! Only 3 more to go!
Tags: Scripture Memory 2013
Olda, Huntsville
Proverbs 21:30 There is no wisdom and there is no understanding,and there is no counsel against the Lord. (NET Bible)
Joan (Coppell, TX): Don’t grumble against each other, brothers, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door! Brothers, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy. Above all, my brothers, do not swear–not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. Let your “Yes” be “yes” and your “No,” no or you will be condemned. James 5:9-12 (NIV 1984)
Alexis, Salem OR
“Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire You more than anything on earth.”
Psalm 73:25 NLT
Jess R, Katy, TX
So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. -Hebrews 4:16 NLT
Cry out for insight,and ask for understanding. Search for them as you would for silver;seek them like hidden treasures. Then you will understand what it means to fear the Lord,and you will gain knowledge of God. For the Lord grants wisdom!From his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2:3-6 (NLT)
Oops–forgot to say
Locust Grove VA
Cry out for insight,and ask for understanding. Search for them as you would for silver;seek them like hidden treasures. Then you will understand what it means to fear the Lord,and you will gain knowledge of God. For the Lord grants wisdom!From his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2:3-6 (NLT)
Debbie Weaver, Cumming, GA.
“In Him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of His will, in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, might be for the praise of His glory.” Ephesians 1:11,12 NIV
Diana, North Attleboro, MA
But I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me. Micah 7:7 HCSB
Jane, Houston
“Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life, because of me will find it.”
Matthew 10:39 (NET)
Alesha; Charlotte, NC:
Because Your lovingkindness is better than life,
My lips shall praise You.
Thus I will bless You while I live;
I will lift up my hands in Your name.
My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness,
And my mouth shall praise You with joyful lips.
Psalm 63:3-5 NKJV
Lisa S, Plano TX
11.15.2013
Philippians 4:4-5 NKJV
Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.
Dee Dee Fernandina Beach, Florida
I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jews, then for the Gentile.
Romans 1:16 NIV
Susan Bymaster. Ames, OK
Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you your heart’s desire.
Psa. 37:4
HCSB
Emily McAnear, Corona CA
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed.”
Psalm 34:18 NLT
Betty, Waveland, IN “I will be your God through all your lifetime, yes, even when your hair is white with age. I made you and I will care for you. I will carry you along and be your Savior.” The Living Bible
Shelley, Birmingham, AL–“For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.” Phil 2:13 (NIV)
Betty, Waveland, IN “I will be your God through all your lifetime, yes, even when your hair is white with age. I made you and I will care for you. I will carry you along and be your Savior.” Isaiah 46:4 The Living Bible
Rebecca Stewart
Julian, NC
“You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitudes of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.”
Ephesians 4:22-24 NIV
Jen, Houston
“He made the earth by His power; He founded the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding.” – Jeremiah 51:15 (NIV)
Julia, Flower Mound, TX
Lamentations 2:19
Arise, cry out in the night, as the watches of the night begin, pour out your heart like water in the presence of the Lord.
NIV
Joshua told the people, “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you.” –Joshua 3:5 NIV
Nia Stivers, Bridgeport, AL
Sarah, Colorado Springs, CO
Isaiah 61:3 The Message
To care for the needs of all who mourn in Zion, give them bouquets of roses instead of ashes, Messages of joy instead of news of doom, a praising heart instead of a languid spirit.
Sarah Sykes, Arkadelphia, AR
Psalms 84:12 ESV
O Lord of hosts, blessed is the one who trusts in you!
Pat, Hot Springs, AR
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer: I have overcome the world.
John 16:33 KJV
Michelle Parma, Ohio
4 Adulterers, do you not know that friendship with the world means hostility toward God? So whoever decides to be the world’s friend makes himself God’s enemy. James 4:4 NET
Shannon Pate
Little Rock, Arkansas
“O God, You cause abundant showers to fall on Your chosen people. When they are tired, You sustain them, for You live among them.” Psalm 68:9-10A NET
Anne, Simpsonville,SC, “Listen all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Listen, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the Lord says: Do not be afraid! Don’t be discouraged by this mighty army, for the battle is not yours, but God’s. But you will not even need to fight. Take your positions; then stand still and watch the Lord’s victory. He is with you, O people of Judah and Jerusalem.” 2 Chronicles 20:15,17a NLT
Julie/Deer Park/I guide you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. Proverbs 4:11 NIV
Tina, Zalma, Enter into his gates with Thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: Give thanks unto him, and bless his name. Psalm 100:4 (ASV)
Deuteronomy 33:26-27 ESV
There is none like God, who rides through the heavens to your help, through the skies in His majesty.
The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Joan G Allentown, PA
“I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.”
Psalm 34:1 ESV
Ruth Hency from Oran, Mo. “And now these three remain; faith, hope and Love. But the greatest of these is Love.”
1 Corinthians 13:13 NIV
Cassia from Spring, TX
If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9 NIV
Karen, Cheyenne, WY
Psalm 121:2 (NIRV) “My help comes from the Lord. He is the Maker of heaven and earth.”
“Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.” Proverbs 3:6(NLT)
Luke 2:8 KJV
And there were shepards abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flocks by night.
And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them and shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
Hannah, Perry, MI
“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. ”
-1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, NIV
Lamentations 2:19
Arise, cry out in the night, as the watches of the night begin, pour out your heart like water in the presence of the Lord.
NIV
Caitlin, McKinney, TX
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9, NIV
Charmaine, Miami, FL — “The Lord is my portion says my soul, Therefore I hope in Him!” Lamentations 3:24 NKJV
Jennifer, Fort Worth
“‘But to you who fear My name
The Sun of Righteousness shall arise
With healing in His wings;
And you shall go out
And grow fat like stall-fed calves.
3 You shall trample the wicked,
For they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet
On the day that I do this,’
Says the Lord of hosts.”
Mal. 4:2-3, NKJV
Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7 NIV
Deborah, Hartsville, SC; “Thou wilt make known to me the path of life; In thy presence is fulness of joy; In Thy right hand there are pleasures forever.”-Psalm 16:11 NASB
“Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name.” Psalm 103:1 NASB
My small group will be memorizing
He is the one you praise; he is your God, who performed for you those great and awesome wonders you saw with your own eyes.
Deuteronomy 10:21
Marie from Post Falls, Idaho –
“I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.”
– Matthew 5:44 (NKJV)
Tangila, Pearland TX
Oh, how great are God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand his decisions and his ways! (Romans 11:33 NLT)
Memphis, TN
“In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and His children shall have a place of refuge.”
Prov. 14:26 KJV
Cara – Fridley, MN
“Your eye is a lamp, lighting up your whole body. If you live wide-eyed in wonder and belief, your body fills up with light. If you live squinty-eyed in greed and distrust, your body is a dank cellar. Keep your eyes open, your lamp burning, so you don’t get musty and murky. Keep your life as well-lighted as your best-lighted room.”
Luke 11:34-36 (The Message)
Carol Midland,Texas
I will give you hidden treasures, 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 45:3 NIV
LOVE this verse!
Sandra, Rock Hill, SC
Plant the good seed of righteousness, and you will harvest a crop of love. Plow up the hard ground of your hearts, for now is the time to seek the Lord, that he may come and shower righteousness on you.
Hosea 10:12, NIV