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
Betsy Roberts – Antwerp, OH
1 Peter 5:9 (NIV)
“Resist him (devil), standing firm in the faith, because you know that your (sisters) throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings.”
Judy Heindl, Cottageville WV
Proverbs 18:10 KJV “The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the rightous runneth into it, and is save.
Cynthia, Missouri
For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
Phillipians 1:21 ESV
And the ransom Jesus paid was not mere gold or silver. It was the precious blood of Christ, the sinless, spotless Lamb of God.
1 Peter 1:18b-19 (NLT)
Melissa
Waco, TX
Marcia,Portland, OR
Psalm 94;18-19 NIV
When I said, “My foot is slipping,” your love, O Lord, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.
Colossians 3:15-16(NIV)
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 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.
Lacie | Seattle
When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul. Psalm 19 ESV
Deb, Littleton, Colo: “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” James 1:22 NKJV
Corley in Conway,AR:
“We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves.”
Romans 15.1, ESV
Hannah, Lake Charles, LA
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your father in heaven.”
Matthew 5:16 NIV
“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” James 1:22 NIV
so many days behind but didnt forget. 🙂
2 Corinthians 7:10 NIV
Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.
Heather Smith
Visalia, CA
Psalm 100:4 NIV
Enter His gates with Thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and PRAISE HIS NAME! (emphasis mine)
Breast cancer SURVIVOR
Beth – Mansfield, TX
And this is the way to have eternal life—to know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the one you sent to earth.
John 17:3
NLT
Lorie Zellner, Centreville, VA
“These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life.” 1 John 5:13
Kelley, La Verne. Matt 16:18 ESV Jesus declared, “I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”
Kathryn, Oceanside, “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 NET
Janet Long
Clinton,Mo
Don’t sin by letting anger control you.
Think about it overnight and remain silent.
Psalm 4:4(NLT)
Amy
Tyler, TX
No one will be able to stand against you as long as you live. For I will be with you as I was with Moses. I WILL NOT FAIL OR ABANDON YOU.
Joshua 1:5 NLT (emphasis mine)
Yvonne
Fresno, CA
Eph 2:1 NIV
As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of the world and of the ruler of the kingdom of air
Marcia from Windermere, FL
“It is good to proclaim your unfailing love in the morning, your faithfulness in the evening.”
Psalm 92:2 (NLT)
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Matthew 6:21 NIV
Cheryl, brisbane:
“A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. (Proverbs 11:25 NIV)
Betty M North Dakota
Ps 36:5 ESV Your unfailing love, oh Lord, is as vast as the Heavens, your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds.”
God saw all that He had made, and it was good. Genesis 1:31
Maureen, St. Clair Shores, “Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; He’s the one who will keep you on track.” (Proverbs 3:6 MSG)
Melisa-Waco, Texas
“Stand firm then with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.”
Ephesians 6:14-15 (NIV)
Kaci W.;Georgia
“Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.”
Proverbs 30:5 NIV
Landry, Georgetown, Tx
Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
Melody
Myrtle Beach, SC
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.”
Eph 4:2 NIV
Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. Ps. 37:4 NIV
Connor, San Marcos TX
Isaiah 6:8 NIV
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”
Pam Olathe, KS. “The LORD will give strength to His people; the LORD will bless His people w/peace.” Psalm 29:11 NKJV
Psalm 51:19
“Create in me a pure heart, O God,and renew a steadfast
spirit within me.”
Cher from Toledo, OH
Acts 4:33 NIV
“With great power, the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ and much grace was upon them.”
Lori from Athens, Ga.
2 Cor. 9:7 (NIV)
“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
Melanie – Decatur, AL
Job 37:5 NIV
God’s voice thunders in marvelous ways;
he does great things beyond our understanding.
Heather H from Pflugerville, TX
Psalm 14:3 (NIV)
All have turned aside, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one.
Bethany, Evart,MI. 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 NIV
Teri S. Gadsden, AL
But you will not leave in haste or go in flight; for the LORD will go before you, the God of Israel will be your rear guard. Isaiah 52:12 NIV
Stephanie
Waynesboro, MS
“Set your mind on what is above, not on what is on earth” col 3:2
HCSB
Chris
Canton, NC
Psalm 94;18-19 NIV
When I said, “My foot is slipping,” your love, O Lord, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.
Angela, Warsaw
I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. 1 Corinthians 1:4 (NIV)
Dana, Ashland, Ky The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in Him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his HAND. (high 27!) Psalm 37:23-24 NIV
29391 vista plaza drive
Laguna niguel, ca 92677
I love pie!
Oops..did I forget my verse? Philippians 1:6. For I am convinced of this very thing that He who began a good work in you will perfect you until the day of Christ Jesus.
Colleen, Cape Town, South Africa
He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”
Revelation 21:5, NIV
Andrea, Havelock, NC
“Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man to whom The Lord does not impute iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit.”
Psalm 32:1-2, NKJV
Lila, Salem, OR
God is not a man who lies, or a son of man who changes His mind. Does He speak and not act, or promise and not fulfill? Numbers 23:19 HCSB
He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. Rev 21:4 NIV
“I will remember the speeds of the Lord; yes I will remember your miracles of long ago. I will meditate on all your works and consider all your mighty deeds.” Psalm 77:11-12 (NIV)
Poorna Diaz
Reston, Va.