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
For God so loved the world, that He gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (KJV)
Cathy, Fridley
For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God.
1 Peter 2:15-16, ESV
Becky, Vicksburg, MS
I will give you thanks, for you answered me; you have become my salvation. Psalm 118:21 NIV.
D’Anna Nowack
Kilgore, Texas
Psalm 51: 9-10
9 Hide your face from my sins
and blot out all my iniquity.
10 Create in me a pure heart, O God,
and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Jennifer, Sisters, OR
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end, they are new every morning, great is Your faithfulness.
Lamentation 3:22-23 ESV
Esther, Lincoln, NE
You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. (Psalm 16:11 ESV)
Andrea Dublin OH
Zephaniah 3:17 The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you; he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing. NIV
Deena from Amarillo, TX
“Blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and
confidence.” Jeremiah 17:7 NLT
Jacie from Amarillo, TX
“Blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence.” Jeremiah 17:7 NLT
J.J. Ehr, Longmont, CO
Colossians 4:2
New International Version (NIV
2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
Beth, Toronto: “Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as head above all.” 1 Chron. 29:11 (ESV)
Misty, North Charleston, SC
Sing to the Lord, for He has done wonderful things. Make known
His praise around the world.
Isaiah 12:5 NLT
Charlene, Waterloo, ON
Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law. Psalm 119:18,NIV
Beth, West Des Moines, IA
“My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don’t show favoritism. Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in. If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, Here’s a good seat for you,”, but say to the poor man, “You stand there” or “Sit on the floor by my feet,” have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?”
James 2:1-4 NIV 1984
Kathy Bryson
Albuquerque, NM
Matthew 11:28-30 NCV
“Come to me, all of you who are tired and have heavy loads, and I will give you rest. Accept my teachings and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in spirit, and you will find rest for your lives. The burden that I ask you to accept is easy; the load I give you to carry is light.”
Sherri, Albuquerque, NM Love it! “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
Kathleen D.
Bernardsville, NJ
Psalm 8:3-4 NIV
” When I consider your heavens, the works of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set into place, What is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him?”
Allison – Huntsville, TX
James 5:9-12 NIV
9 Don’t grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door!
10 Brothers and sisters, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. 11 As you know, we count as 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.
12 Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. All you need to say is a simple “Yes” or “No.” Otherwise you will be condemned.
Ashley, Kingwood, “I am The Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go.” Isaiah 48:17
Ashley, Kingwood, forgot NIV! Will you please add? Thanks!
Kathleen. Saint Joseph, Michigan
2 Corinthians 4:7
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.
NIV
Donna D, Sarnia, Ontario
“Who among the gods is like You, O Lord?
Who is like You?
majestic in holiness,
awesome in glory
working wonders”
Exodus 15:11. NIV
Julie P Tierra Verde FL
Hosea 6:3 NET
So let us acknowledge him!
Let us seek to acknowledge the Lord!
He will come to our rescue as certainly as the appearance of the dawn,
as certainly as the winter rain comes,
as certainly as the spring rain that waters the land.”
Crystal, Livonia. Michigan
“be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous”
I Peter 3:9
Kjv
Toni, Argyle, TX
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace which He lavished on us.
Ephesians 1:7-8a
Joy -Georgetown, TX – Because of the Lords great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22 & 23 NIV
Dawn Vaughn
Highlands Ranch, CO
My victory and honor come from God alone. He is my refuge, a rock where no enemy can reach me. O my people, trust in him at all times. Pour out your heart to him, for God is our refuge. Interlude (Psalms 62:7, 8 NLT)
Leslie G -Warner Robins, Ga
Exodus 14:14 (NIV)
“The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”
Lisa from Waycross, GA
Donna from Albany, GA
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; think about Him in all your ways, and He will guide you on the right paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (HCSB)
Mindy Seekford. Shreveport, LA
That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving,
and tell of all thy wondrous works. Ps26:7 KJV
Nancy D.
Round Rock, TX
“‘Hidden among you, O Israel, are things set apart for the Lord. You will never defeat your enemies until you remove these things from among you.'”
(Joshua 7:13b)
DeeDee. Katy, Tx
Matt 11:28
NIV
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Shannon Boyer, Missouri city, tx
“Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name.” Psalm 103:1 NASB
Courtney, Chicora PA “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
Fran
Eden Prairie, MN
Happy is the person who trusts in You, Lord of Hosts!
(Psalms 84:12 HCSB)
Kelly, Glenwood, MD..” Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.”
Hebrews 10:22, NIV
From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another.
John 1:16 (NIV)
Angie
Anniston, Alabama
“Truly, my soul finds rest in God. My salvation comes from Him. Truly, He is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will never be shaken.”
Psalms 62:1-2, NIV
Sandy – Dodge City, KS
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
Colossians 4:2 NIV
Sharon, Barrington
“The thief comes only to steal, kill, and destroy; I have come that you may have life and have it to the full.” John 10:10 NIV
Sherry, Deer Park
“Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you, I lift my soul.”
Psalm 143:8 NIV
Jamye L. Greenbrier, AR
3 He will not allow your foot to slip; He who keeps you will not slumber.
4 Behold, He who keeps Israel Will neither slumber nor sleep.
Psalm 121:3,4. NASB
Kaye from Hamburg,AR
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” (1 John 4:18 NIV)
Jennifer from Gaithersburg, MD
“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit.” Jeremiah 17:7-8 ESV
Carmen, Summersville, WV “Praise The Lord, O my soul, and forget not his benefits.” -Psalm 103:2 NIV
Ohio
For the mountains shall depart and the hills removed, but my kindness shall not depart from you nor shall my covenant of peace be removed. Says the Lord who has mercy on you.
Isaiah 54:10 NKJV
21For only the godly will live in the land,
and those with integrity will remain in it.
22 But the wicked will be removed from the land,
and the treacherous will be uprooted.
Proverbs 2:21-22 (I am behind by one verse) NLT
Mitzi from Midland, TX
Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it. (Proverbs 3:27 ESV)
Karen, Redmond.
He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 NIV
Gena Gilbert, Rowlett, Texas
Psalm 139:3 NIV
You discern my going out and my lying down;you are familiar with all my ways.
Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits,
who forgives all your iniquity,
who heals all your diseases.
Psalm 103:2-3 ESV