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
Ellen, Spring, TX
Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense. Proverbs 19:11 (ESV)
Psalm 100:4 NIV
“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.”
Glennell Buda, Tx
1 Peter 2:11 NIV)
Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul.
Wendy Fort Walton Beach, FL
Psalm 119:143 NIV
Trouble and distress have come upon me, but your commands give me delight.
San Ramon, CA
“Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.” ~ Col. 4:2 (NIV)
Feel better soon!
Redfield, AR
[8] “Therefore bear fruits worthy of repentance,
Matthew 3:8 (NKJV)
Leah, KCMO
Trust the Lord and do good. Live in the land and feed on truth. Enjoy serving the Lord, and he will give you what you want. Depend on the Lord; trust him, and he will take care of you. Psalm 37:3-5 NCV
Annette, Stouffville ON Canada
The LORD has appeared of old to me, saying, “Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you.” Jer. 31:3 NKJV
Barb, Kentwood MI:
Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name goes all the glory for your unfailing love and faithfulness
Psalm 115:1 NLT
Jenn, Frederick, CO
Proverbs 3:30
Do not accuse anyone for no reason–
when they have done you no harm.
Dee, Zeeland, MI From NIV84
Hosea 10:12 “Sow of yourselves righteousness, reap the fruit of unfailing love, and break up your unplowed ground; for it is time to see the LORD, until he comes and showers rightousness on you.”
Laura, League City, TX:
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.” Rev. 21:4 NLT
Alaina // Tyler, TX
“But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Agains such things there is no law.”
Gal. 5:22-23 NIV
Patti San Rafael,ca
Isa 66:2
I will bless those who have humble and contrife hearts,who tremble at My Word…
NLT
Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. Proverbs 4:23 NOV Susan Winston-Salem,NC
Jane from Calgary, Alberta
“All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness.” 2 Timothy 3:16 (NASB)
Lisa, Huntsville, AL:
There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under heaven. – Ecc. 3:1 NIV 84
Emily S. ~ Weatherford, TX ~ “O my people, trust in Him at all times. Pour out your heart to Him, for God is our refuge.” ~ Psalm 62:8 NLT
Rebecca, Las Vegas. “I will praise the name of God with a song; I will magnify him with thanksgiving.” Psalm 69:30 (ESV)
Rachael Clark – Jersey Shore, PA
“But let all who take refuge in you be glad;
let them ever sing for joy.
Spread your protection over them,
that those who love your name may rejoice in you.”
Psalm 5:11 (NIV)
Peggy, Corpus Christi, TX
Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.”
John 3:3 ESV
Amy Brown
New Palestine, IN
“Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.” -Psalm 143:10 NIV
Albuquerque, NM
I John 1:9
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness”. KJV
Linda, Johnstown, Pa.
Jeremiah 24:7 (NIV)
I will give them a heart to know me, that I am the Lord. They will be my people, and I will be their God, for they will return to me with all their heart.
Deuteronomy 10:21 NIV
He is the one you praise;He is your God,who performs for you those great and awesome wonders you saw with your own eyes.
Alison from Southport, NC. “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7. NKJV.
Colleen Duebber. Cincinnati, Ohio
But if from there you seek the LORD your God, you will find him if you seek him with all your heart and with all your soul.
Deuteronomy 4:29 NIV
Patti, Tampa:
I will betroth you to Me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in love and compassion. I will betroth you in faithfulness, and you will acknowledge the LORD.
Hosea 2:19-20 NIV
Diera – Austin, TX
“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.” Jeremiah 17:7 NIV
Susan, Overland Park, KS
“There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.” Ps. 19:3-4 NIV84
Isaiah 41:10 NIV
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Ally, Houston.
“Now since the children have flesh and blood in common, Jesus also shared in these, so that through His death He might destroy the one holding the power of death- that is, the Devil- and free those who were held in slavery all their lives by the fear of death.”
Hebrews 2:14-15 HCSB
Jo Anne, Chicago, IL
Look to the Lord and his strength;
seek his face always.
1 Chronicles 16:11 NIV
Sarah, Montrose, CO:
Indeed, we felt we had received the sentence of death. but this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead.
2 Corinthians 1:9 (NIV)
Kathy, Shattuck, OK
Psalm 139:21 (NIV) “Do I not hate those who hate you, O Lord, and abhor those who rise up against you?”
“To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the proper answer of the tongue.”
Proverbs 16:1(NIV)
Kesley from Rome, GA “But he’s already made it plain how to live, what to do, what God is looking for in men and women. It’s quite simple: Do what is fair and just to your neighbor, be compassionate and loyal in your love, and don’t take yourself too seriously take God seriously.” Micah 6:8 MSG
Brenda C. Lee’s Summit, MO “The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend who attends the bridegroom waits and listens for him, and is full of joy when he hears the bridegrooms voice. That joy is mine and it is now complete. He must become greater; I must become less.” John 3:29-30 NIV84
Angie, Markham
You do not know about tomorrow .
What is your life like?
For you are a puff of smoke that appears for
a short time and then vanishes.
James 4:14 NET
Susan, Tallahassee, Fla.
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 NIV
Troy, Oh
Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. Proverbs 4:23 NIV
Beth, Story City, IA
“‘I will set up shepherds over them who will feed them; and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, nor shall they be lacking,’ says the Lord.”
Jeremiah 23:4, NKJ
Martha from Corpus Christi
But because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.
Hebrews 7:24-25
Ellen, Moneta VA
Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security. -Jeremiah 33:6 (NIV 1984)
Andi Crumrine, Rockwall TX
“I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.”
Psalm 27:13-14 NIV
Proverbs 17:17 (NIV)
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born to adversity.
Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? 2 Corinthians 6:14
Christine Stephansen, St. Louis Park, MN Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. James 1:12 NIV
Tera
Gardendale, Alabama
John 14:7 KJV
If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.
Lora
Mooresburg, TN
Proverbs 13:19 HNV
“Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.”
Paula, O’Fallon.
According to the eternal purpose which He made in Christ Jesus our Lord, In whom we have boldness and access in confidence through faith in Him. Ephesians 3:11-12 RcV