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
Lindsey Buchanan, St. Augustine, FL
“Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.”
Proverbs 29:25
Carolyn, St. Catharine’s, ON
This is what the Sovereign Lord says to these bones: I will make breath enter you, and you will come to life.
Ezekiel 37:5 (NIV)
Jodell, Frankfort, “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.” Psalm 136:1 NIV
Rosalye
Vicksburg, MS
He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness.
2 Cor. 9:10
ESV
Carolyn, Terrace BC Canada
Deuteronomy 10:21 HCSB
He is your praise, and He is your God,
who has done for you these great and awesome works your eyes have seen.
Rebecca Alburn
Salem, OR
Philippians 4:4 (NLT)
Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again — rejoice!
Give thanks to the Lord,call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done.
1 Chron 16:8
Maureen, Utah
Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD their God.
Psalm 146:5 NIV
Pamela from Shelby Township MI
If I am not faithful, He will still be faithful, because He cannot be false to Himself.
2 Timothy 2:13 NIV
Susan, Houston, “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who lives, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” Gal. 2:20
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
Cindy Rabe – Houston
Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law. – Psalm 119:18 NIV
Romans 4:8 NIV
Blessed is the one whose sin will never count against them
Tami KC, MO
James 1:20 ESV
For the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.
Geri
Deer Park, TX
2 Cor. 4:16 ESV
So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.
Melissa, San Antonio, TX
In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Ephesians 6:16 (NIV)
for everyone who asks receives, he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. Matthew 7:8 NIV
Jane Mattox from Lubbock, Texas: “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Matthew 6:33 NKJV
Jessica From Sioux Falls, SD
Psalm 63:3-4
Because Your love is better than life, my lips will glorify You. I will praise You as long as I live, and in Your name I will lift up my hands.
ROBIN; Orange City, Iowa Phillippians 4:4-5 NIV ” Rejoice in the Lord always: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The LORD is near.”
Hannah from Mt. Holly, NC
A little late:
Psalm 33:8 (NLT): Let the whole world fear the Lord, and let everyone stand in awe of him.
“I pour out before HIM my complaint;
before HIM I tell my trouble.
When my spirit grows faith within me,
it is YOU who watches over my way.”
Psalm 142:2-3 NIV
Nitsa, Eugene, OR. “Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you. And therefore He waits on high to have compassion on you. For the LORD is a God of justice; how blessed are all those who long for Him.” Isaiah 30:18 NAS
W.Richland
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate,submissive,full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.
James 3:17 NIV
Judy, Oswego, NY
Deuteronomy 31:6 Apologetic
Be strong and courageous; don’t be terrified or afraid of them. For it is the Lord your God who goes with you; He will not leave you or forsake you.’
“Therefore as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.”
Galatians 6:10 NIV
Carrie, Atlanta, GA. “Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.” Psalm 100:3 ESV
Jane Williams, Van Buren, AR
“Answer me, O Lord, answer me, that this people may know that Thou O Lord, art God, and that Thou has turned their heart back again.” (NAS)
I Kings 18:37
Linda, Holts Summit, MO
Philemon 1:15 NIV
Perhaps the reason He was separated from you for a little while was that you might have Him back forever.
Deb, Pelzer, SC
1 Peter 5:7 (NIV) “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.”
James 4:7 HCSB
Therefore, submit to God. But resist the Devil, and he will flee from you.
( i’m way late!! so sorry!! … but so prayed for you and yours Miss Beth!! xxx ooo on the day – 14th 😀 )
Noreen
Calgary, AB
“Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him.”
Psalm 62:5
Jenny S. Fishers, IN
What do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a rod of discipline, or shall I come in love and with gentle spirit? 1 Corinthians 4:21 (NIV)
Marilyn, Mission Viejo, CA
John 14:2 ESV
In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if not, I would have told you. I am going away to prepare a place of you.
Aimee, Houston, TX
“Not to us, Lord, not to us, but to Your Name be the glory because of your love and faithfulness.”
Psalm 115:1 NIV
Diane, Longmont, CO
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Psalm 139:23NIV
Paula, Maine
But He gives greater grace. Therefore He says, God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. James 4:6 HCSB
John 10:27 NIV
My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.
Tammy
Ingleside, Tx
Ronda, Murfreesboro, TN
Proverbs 16:9 (HCSB)
” A man’s heart plans his way,
but the Lord determines his steps.”
Jeremiah 32:17 (NIV)
17 “Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you.
Gretchen from Gahanna, OH: And He brought us out from there, that He might bring us in and give us the land that He swore to give our fathers. -Deuteronomy 6:23 ESV
Julie, Newton, IA
Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. (2 Corinthians 12:9 NLT)
“Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:6 (NASB)
Meredith from Columbus, OH: These hard times are small potatoes compared to the coming good times, the lavish celebration prepared for us. There’s far more here than meets the eye. The things we see now are here today, gone tomorrow. But the things we can’t see now will last forever. – 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 (MSG)
Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him For the help of His presence. Psalm 42:5 NSAB
Marilyn — Seattle
“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” (Psalm 91:1, 2 NIV)
Sandy, Ft. Gibson, OK
For you, O Lord, have made me happy by your work. I will sing for joy because of what you have done.
Psalm 92:4 NET
Since we live by the Spirit, let keep in step with the Spirit. Gal. 5:25 (NIV)
Becky, Stromsburg, NE
Psalm 63:8 NLT
I cling to you; your strong hand holds me securely.
Ceffie, Bridgeport, WV
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life. Ps 139:23-24