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
Psalm 134:1
“Praise the LORD all you servants of the LORD who minister by night in the house of the LORD.”
Shelley, Bolivar, MO
Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26 NIV
Melinda Moyer
Wichita, KS
Do not let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, n your love, faith and urity.
1 Timothy 4:12
Littlestown, Pa
Philippians 2:14 (ESV)- “Do all things without grumbling or disputing…”
Sandra
Wichita Falls, TX
For he satisfies the longing soul, and fills the hungry soul with goodness.
PS 107:9 NKJV
Peggy Hale
Mauriceville, Texas
Hebrews 11:1 (LASB-NIV)
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
jackie from Platte City, MO
“When I am afraid,
I will trust in You.”
Psalm 56:3 NIV
NOVEMBER 1st scripture (not sure if I posted it LOL)
Proverbs 9:10 (LASB-NIV)
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
kathy from leesville,la who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s Psalm 103:5 NIV
Allison L. Tulsa, OK
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Colossians 3:17, ESV
Niki Carroll, Shelby, NC; “He has filled the hungry with good things, but has sent the rich away empty.” Luke 1:53 (NIV)
Shelley from Shiloh, IL “therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”” Mt. 9:38 ESV
Melissa, Scarborough, ME: “giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,” Ephesians 5:20 ESV
Laura H., O’Fallon, MO. Jesus answered, “You would have no power of me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed me over to you is guilty of a greater sin.” John 19:11 NIV
Elaine, Littleton, CO
Romans 5:3-5 (NIV) “Not only so, we also rejoice in our sufferings because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us because God has poured out his love into our hearts by his Holy Spirit whom we has given us.”
Sharon in Florien: I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people. Ephesians 1:18 (NIV)
You have circled this mountain long enough now turn north. Deuteronomy 2:3 NASB
Susan B. – Chapin, SC
1 Timothy 1:17 NIV
Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Wendy Plano, TX – “May the God of all 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
Melody Jefferson Georgia
Exodus 33:14
New International Version (NIV)
14 The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”
Chris Yukon, OK
Then he said to them all, “If anyone wants to become my follower, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me.” Luke 9:23 (NET)
Bambi-Houston
Forget the former things;
do not dwell on the past.
See, I am doing a new thing!
Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the wilderness
and streams in the wasteland.
Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV
Jackie Pope, Covington, IN: “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” Psalm 46:10 NKJV
But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night. (Psalms 1:2 NLT)
Avis, Lone Star, Texas
“Know therefore that the LORD your God, He is God, the faithful God, who keeps His covenant and His lovingkindness to a thousandth generation with those who love Him and keep His commandments.” Deuternomy 7:9 NASB
Amy, Buda, TX
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.
Psalm 119:105
Debbie W. of Prattville, AL
Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all!
Romans 12:16
NLT
Jeri, Draper, UT
We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.
2 Corinthians 10:5 NIV
Terry from Indianapolis, IN
For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.
2 Corinthians 4:17, 18 ESV
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. (Ephesians 4:2 NIV)
Heather
Little Rock, AR
Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. (Ephesians 3:20 NLT)
Sarah
Portales, NM
Psalm 100 ESV
“Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! 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. Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.”
Amy, Chattanooga, TN. Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.
I Corinthians 10:12, NKJV.
Virginia from Elgin, Tx
Isaiah 61:3
King James Version (KJV)
To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified.
Nancy Engberg from Minneapolis
Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you saying, “This is the way: walk in it.”
Isaiah 30:21
BECKY PEURIFOY – LONGVIEW TX PROV 10:19 NASB “WHEN THERE ARE MANY WORDS, SIN IS UNAVOIDABLE. BUT THE ONE WHO CONTROLS HIS TOUNGE IS WISE.”
Mariposa Sivage, Albuquerque New Mexico
Do no be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God and the peace which transcends all understanding will guard you hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Phil 4:6-7
A joyful heart is a good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22 (ESV)
Anna, Little Elm, TX
When anxiety was great within me, Your consolation brought joy to my soul.
Psalm 94:19 (NIV84)
Terri, Pleasant Hope, MO
in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
Colossians 1:14 (NIV84)
Jodi, Sundown TX, You will keep the mind that is dependent on You in perfect peace, for it is trusting in you. Isaiah 26:3 HCSB
God Himself has said,
“I will not in any way fail you nor give you up nor leave you without support.
I will not, I will not, I will not in any degree leave you helpless nor forsake nor let you down!” (Hebrews 13:5 AMP)
Lori, Owasso, OK
Proverbs 31:28
New Living Translation (NLT)
28 Her children stand and bless her.
Her husband praises her:
Dawn
Silver Spring, MD
For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they shall be my people. (Jeremiah 31:33, ESV)
Peggy – Bangor, Maine
Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk,for I give myself to you. Psalm 143:8 NLT
Kim, Pearland, TX
I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
Psalm 16:8 NIV
Blanche, Pearland, TX
Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.
Psalm 27:14 KJV
Lezli. Oklahoma City, OK
“Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. (Proverbs 30:5 NIV)
In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed. In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling. Exodus 15:13 NIV
Jenna Unruh
Kansas City
Man, I wish I could wait. I’ve tried but I can’t help myself. Tree is up and the music is filling the house as I have started to deck the hall already!!( My Mom is so proud) And yes-bring on the pie!! God Bless!!