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
debbie jo, greenwood, “I lift up my eyes to the hills – where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip – He who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, He who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord watches over you – the Lord is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from all harm – He will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” Psalm 121 (NIV)
Ginger from Phoenix, AZ
“They read from the Book of the Law of God, making it clear and giving the meaning so that the people could understand what was being read.”
Nehemiah 8:8, NIV
“Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.” Hebrews 13:6, NASB
Michelle, Frisco Texas
Psalm 62:5 – Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from Him.
Esther, Jonesborough, TN.
Haggai 1:9 (ESV) “You looked for much, and behold it came to little. And when you brought it home, I blew it away. Why? Declared the LORD of hosts. Because of my house that lies in ruins, while each of you busies himself with his own house”
Carolyn, Austin, TX
I, even I, am the LORD,and apart from me there is no savior. Isaiah 43:11 NIV
Colleen, Glen Ellyn, IL
And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand.
Matthew 7:26 ESV
Denise from Lenexa, KS
Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus.
Philippians 2:5 NIV
Cottonwood, CA
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.ā
Joshua 1:9 NIV
Linda Gammon, Blue Springs, MO
2 Thessalonians 3:3 ESV
But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one.
Joanne, Callahan FL
Praise be to the Lord, for he has heard my cry for mercy. The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.
And this is the way to have eternal lifeāto know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the one you sent to earth.
John 17:3
NLT
Jenni from Birmingham, AL
“Desist, and learn that I am G-d, supreme over the nations, supreme over the earth.”
Psalm 46:10 CJB
LoriAngela, Chilliwack BC, Canada
Before they call I will answer, while they are speaking i will hear. The wolf and the lamb shall feed together.
Isaiah 65: 24-25a NRSV
Joanne Callahan, FL
Praise be to the Lord, for he has heard my cry for mercy. The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.
Psalm 28:6-7 (NIV)
Beth P, Roswell, GA
“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
Cathy, Russellville, AR
I lift up my eyes to the hills.
From where does my help come?
My help comes from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.
Psalms 121:1-2
Jenny, Tyler
Luke 9:43 (MSG)
They all shook their heads in wonder, astonished at Godās greatness, Godās majestic greatness.
Karessa, Peoria, IL: “Is not my word like fire,” declares the LORD, “and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces?” Jeremiah 23:29 NIV
Amy, Washington, DC: “In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:6 NKJV
Monica – Abbotsford, BC
Lamentations 3:22-23 NIV
Because of the Lordās great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning, great is Your faithfulness.
I love you, O Lord, my strength. Ps. 18:1 ESV
Melissa, Columbus, OH
Vickie, Baytown, TX
That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, Ephesians 1:17 ESV
Donna, Odessa, FL
Hebrews 4:15
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses.
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18
Psalm 100:4 (NIV)
Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.
Amy S. from Saint Cloud, FL
“If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.”
Mark 3:25
(NIV)
Peg, Naperville, IL
“You crown the year with your bounty, and your carts overflow with abundance.” Psalm 65:11 (NIV)
Jeri of Missouri City, TX
Obadiah 1:3 (NIV)
The pride of your heart has deceived you. You who live in the clefts of the rocks and make your home in the heights, You who cay to yourself, “Who can bing me down to the ground?”
Jeri of Missouri City, TX
Obadiah 1:3 (NIV)
The pride of your heart has deceived you. You who live in the clefts of the rocks and make your home in the heights, You who say to yourself, “Who can bring me down to the ground?”
Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!
Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:4-6 NKJV
Kristin V from Greenwood, IN: Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brothers eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? Matthew 7:3 NIV
Leigh, Woodway, TX
Devote yourselves to prayer,Ā being watchful and thankful.
Colossians 4:2 (NIV)
Leah from Bloomington, IN: If your sinful natures controls your mind, there is death. But if the Holy Spirit controls your mind, there is life and peace. Romans 8:6 NLT
Christine, SLC
Luke 6:36, NLT
You must be compassionate, just as your Father is compassionate.
I would like to receive one of the pecan pies for my husband. He loves pecan pie.
I am really looking forward to the bible study in January. Glad I live in Houston so me and my friends can go.
Donna D Southlake, TX
Matthew 22:37 NIV
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.”
Joyce Davidson, Big River, Saskatchewan, Canada
“Redeem Israel, O God, from all their troubles!”
Psalm 25:22 NIV 84
Sara: Middleburg, Fl.
Matthew 16:24 KJV
Then said Jesus unto his disciples, if any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Sheila, Beckley, WV O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! Psalm 8:9 NIV
Donna from Bartlett, TN
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
New Living Translation (NLT)
19 Donāt you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, 20 for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body.
Ashley from Allen, TX
Colossians 3:12 (ESV) – Part 1 of 4
“Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience,”
NIV Psalm 19:14 “May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.”
(Sorry to be late, was sick this weekend š but am healed
by His stripes!)
Mia Callahan from Burlington, Vermont
“In the same way, faith by itself,
if it is not accompanied by action,
is dead.” James 2:17
Jen (Prosper, TX)
A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other.
1 Corinthians 12:7 (NLT)
Karie-Phoenix
With praise and thanks, they sang this song to the Lord: āHe is so good! His faithful love for Israel endures forever!ā Then all the people gave a great shout praising the LORD because the foundation of the Lordās Temple had been laid.
Ezra 3:11
Sherilyn, Warsaw, IN
But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one.
2 Thessalonians 3:3 ESV
find rest O my soul, in God alone,my hope comes from Him. P. 62:5 niv
Isaiah 58:11 ESV
“And the LORD will guide you continually and satisfy your desire in scorched places and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail.”
Beth,Troy
“Whenever you are able, do good to people who need helpā. (Proverbs 3:27 NCV)