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
Phillipians 2:14-15 NIV
Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe.
Megan from Potlatch Idaho says: I thank and praise you, O God of my fathers. You have given me wisdom and power, you have made known to me what we asked of you, you have made known to us the dream of the king. Daniel 2:23 (NIV)
Vickie, Spokane,WA
Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.
Psalm 27:14 NIV
Maryjo, Chandler, AZ
For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
Philippians 1:21 NIV
Melanie Miller, Nampa, ID
Psalm 25:22 NLT
O God, ransom Israel from all its troubles.
Marsha R. Lexington Park, MD
who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped,
Phil. 2:6 ESV
Standing with you in agreement for healing, strength and wellness, in Jesus’ name.
Christy L., Royal Palm Beach, FL
How great is the goodness you have stored up for those who fear you. You lavish it on those who come to you for protection, blessing them before the watching world. Psalms 31:19 NLT
Peggyann Calderwood ~ Crestview, Florida
“May the God of Hope fill you with all Joy and Peace as you Trust Him. Romans 15:13A NIV
Ally from Searcy, AR
1 Timothy 6:6
But godliness with contentment is great gain.
Marie, Harrison, AR: Isaiah 58:11
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.
Bette, Danville
Psalm 105:4 NIV
Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.
Hannah, Miramar Beach, “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you.” Joshua 3:5 NIV
Julia, Whidbey Island, WA: “For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.” – Isaiah 43:19 TLB
Laurie, Gibsonville, NC
“If I keep my eyes on God, I won’t trip over my own feet.”
Psalm 25:15 (MSG)
Linda, Dora, Al
Indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for bidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.
Proverbs 2: 3-5 NIV
Carla, LaFayette, Al.
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 NIV
Laura ~ Plainfield, IN
God is light; in him there is no darkness at all.
1 John 1:5b NIV
Joel 2:23 Be glad then, he children of Zion ,and rejoice in The Lord your God; for he hath given you the former rain moderately, and he will cause to come down for you the rain, the former rain, and the latter rain in the first month.
Brenda, Collinston, La.
“Whenever, though, they turn to face God as Moses did, God removes the veil and there they are – face-to-face! They suddenly recognize that God is a living, personal presence, not a piece of chiseled stone. And when God is personally present, a living Spirit, that old, constricting legislation is recognized as absolute. We’re free of it! All of us! Nothing between us and God, our faces shining with the brightness of His face, and so we are transfigured much like the Messiah, our lives gradually becoming brighter and more beautiful as God enters our lives and we become like Him. 2 Corinthians 3:16-18 The Message
Angie W. from Liberty, Missouri: Therefore, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him and firm in your faith just as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Colossians 2:6-7 NET
Terri from Winchester, Virginia
“You reveal the path of life to me, in Your presence is abundant joy; in Your right hand are eternal pleasures.” Psalm 16:11 HCSB
Tracy F.
Lake St. Louis, MO
You are my lamp, O Lord; the LORD turns my darkness into light.
2 Samuel 22:29
NIV
Chandel, in Thailand.
Psalm 89:15 from the Net Bible. How blessed are the people who worship you! O LORD, they experience your favor.
Love this…walking in the light of His presence.
Paula, Brownwood, Tx
The instruction of (her) God is in (her) heart; (her) steps do not falter.
Psalm 37:31. HCSB
Natalie, Grand Prairie, TX
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.
Colossians 3:1 NIV
Heather, Colorado Springs, CO Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness. James 3:18 NIV
Elsie – Scottsbluff NE
Phil 3:7(NASB)
But whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of Christ
Jody from Traverse City, MI
I sought the LORD, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.
~Psalm 34:4 (HCSB)
Jessica from Clare, MI
I sought the LORD, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.
~Psalm 34:4 (HCSB)
Judy from Gladwin, MI
I sought the LORD, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.
~Psalm 34:4 (HCSB)
Lisa, Houston, Texas. “The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” Proverbs 18:10 (NIV)
Michele Powell, Nampa, ID
Psalm 139:23-24 (NIV)
Search me, 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.
Dianne Jones, Fairfield, CA – “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.” – 1 Chronicles 16:34 (NIV)
Megan JOY – Calgary Alberta Canada – [God made a covenant with His people] “…to rescue us from the hand of our enemies, and to enable us to serve him without fear…” -Luke 1:74 -NIV
Through God we will do valiantly, for it is He who shall tread down our enemies.
Psalm 108:13 NKJ
Tammy/Siloam NC….Jeremiah 17:7 My blessing is on those people who trust in me, who put their confidence in me. (The Net Bible)
Shaci- Aztec, New Mexico
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. (Psalm 56:3 NIV)
Melissa from Flemington, NJ. Habakkuk 3:17-19, “Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls: Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation. The Lord God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.” KJV
Sandy E. from Kansas City, Missouri: Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34 NIV
Kathy, Austin Jeremiah 31:21 all translations! this verse is powerful to me personally and very thought provoking- I’m not sure which translation I will put in my spiral- thank you and heal fast, we appreciate you praying for us as we pray for you and yours to heal quickly-
For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God. (2 Corinthians 1:20 NIV)
Veronica – Atlanta, Georgia.
The fear of the lord tendeth. To life and he that hath it shall abide. Satisfied. Proverbs. 19:23
As the Scripture says, “Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame”. Romans 10:11 NIV
Great peace have they who love your law. Nothing shall offend them or make them stumble. Psalm 119:165
Deborah from Calgary Canada – ” The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and rescues those who are crushed in spirit. ” Psalm 34:18 ( NLT)
Leah Cullen – Ramona, CA
But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to remembrance all that I have said to you. – John 14:26 (ESV)
Jane – Bakersfield, CA
“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”
Ephesians 2:10 NLT
Teresa, Chadron, NE. “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” Romans 8:37 (NIV)
Kathy, Birmingham, AL
Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” Isaiah 30:21 NIV
Kristi Rogersville,TN
1 Corinthians 10:31 NIV
Whether you eat or drink or whatever you do
Do to the glory of God