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
Ephesians 5:18-20 (NIV)
Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Traci
Knoxville, TN
Faye – Ocala Fl
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
When Jesus saw her(him) and knew how long she had been ill, he asked her “would you like to get well?” John 5:6
NLT
” Who then is this , that even the wind and the sea obey Him?”
Mark 4:41b
ESV
Jayne, Frisco, tx
Lakeisha, Mays Landing NJ
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.
Psalm 32:8 NIV
1 Samuel 18:12 (NKJV)
“Now Saul was afraid of David, because the Lord was with him but had departed from Saul.”
Kelly from Denver…
For nothing will be impossible with God.
Luke 1:37
NASB
Heather, Tallahassee I will not fail you or forsake you. Joshua 1:5b NASB
Kay, Tucson AZ Psalm 139:14 NIV
“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”
Abbie, Omaha, NE
Psalms 51: 12 (NIV) Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.
Amanda from Plano, TX
Hebrews 12:1-3
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
Nicole///Dallas///KJV
1 Corinthians 14:33 “For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace…”
Christy, Lima
But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles. They shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31
Ronnie, Ostrander Ohio
Psalm 121:5-6
The LORD protects you; the LORD is a shelter right by your side, The sun will not strike you by day or the moon by night.(HCSB)
Beverly, Vicksburg, MS
James 1:6 NIV
“But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.”
Shannon, Columbia, SC
“I have told you this so that you will have peace by being united to me. The world will make you suffer. But be brave! I have defeated the world!” – John 16:33 (Good News Translation)
Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all things give thanks. 1Thes. 5:15-17 Nas
Emily, Loveland, CO – “Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.” Jeremiah 33:3 (ESV)
Deb, Loveland, CO – “For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.” Philippians 3:20 (NKJV)
Lichelle Austin NIV Rm 10:17
Faith comes from hearng the meassage and the message is heard through the word of God.
Candace, Colorado Springs, CO
“I will wlak in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your comandments.”
Psalm 119:45
NLT
Karen Edlund
Rochester, MN
Psalm 28:7 NLT
“The Lord is my strength and shield I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.”
Patty, Marysville, OH 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Candace, Colorado Springs, CO
“I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments.”
Psalm 119:45
NLT
Emily
Platte City, MO
“Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.”
Matthew 10:39 (ESV)
Shannon, Mandeville
James 4:7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. TNIV
Courtney, Houma, LA
Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding
Proverbs 3:5, NIV
Theresa-Plainfield, IN
And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God.
Titus 2:12 (NIV)
Anne from Glen Allen VA
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31 NIV
Beth C., Huntsville, AL
Colossians 3:16 (NIV)
Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.
Selena – Cordele, GA
He is your praise and He is your God, who has done for you these great and awesome works your eyes have seen. Deuteronomy 10:21, HCSB
Allie S., South Pasadena CA
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice;
And let them say among the nations, “The Lord reigns.”
1 Chron 16:31 NASB
April Jones, Springfield, IL
Psalms 147:3
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
NIV
“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 (NIV’84)
Kathy
St. Louis, MO
Michelle W
Boynton Beach, FL
My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken. How long will you assault a man? Would all of you throw him down– this leaning wall, this tottering fence? They fully intend to topple him from his lofty place; they take delight in lies. With their mouths they bless, but in their hearts they curse. Psalm 62:1-4 NIV
Wanda
North Canton, Ohio
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
The name of The Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe.
Prov. 18:10 ESV
Holly from Alpharetta, GA
“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
Amanda, Clinton, MO
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer”
Romans 12:12 NIV
Jackie, Mobile, AL
” No weapon forged to be used against you will succeed; you will refute everyone who tries to accuse you. This is what the Lord will do for His servants- I will vindicate them,” says the Lord.
-Isaiah 54:17 NET
Maria, Katy, TX
Isaiah 26:3 (ESV)
“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.”
Arlington, TX
Matthew 6:33-34 NIV
33 But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Kim Safina
Coast of California
Peace Makers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness. James 3:18 NIV
Praying all are well and recovered!
above memory verse was for Nov. 1st.
This is for Nov. 15th.
Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
John 8:31,32 NIV
Nadine Fry, Morton, UK
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
Psalm 23:1 NASB
Cathy Reineke
Orofino, ID
I am the Good Shepherd, I know my sheep and my sheep know me. John 10:14 NIV
Luke 21:33 NIV
“Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.”
Sue, Wellington.
Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths. Psalm 25:4 NIV 84
Tessa from Nacogdoches TX
2 Corinthians 1:20 NKJV
For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen,to the glory of God through us.
Jennifer,Chattanooga. Surely the arm of the Lord is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear.
Isaiah 59:1 NIV