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
Karen H., Stephenville, TX
Romans 12:20 (NASB)
But if your enemy is hungry, feed him,
and if he is thirsty, give him a drink;
for in so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.
Debbie, Rochester, MN
12 I am writing to you who are God’s children
because your sins have been forgiven through Jesus.
13 I am writing to you who are mature in the faith
because you know Christ, who existed from the beginning.
I am writing to you who are young in the faith
because you have won your battle with the evil one.
14 I have written to you who are God’s children
because you know the Father.
I have written to you who are mature in the faith
because you know Christ, who existed from the beginning.
I have written to you who are young in the faith
because you are strong.
God’s word lives in your hearts,
and you have won your battle with the evil one.
1 John 2:12-14 NLT
Jordin, Albuquerque
“How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered! I can’t even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand! And when I wake up, you are still with me!
Psalm 139:17-18, NLT
Michelle Baylerian, Waukesha, WI
And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Col 3:14 NIV
Stephanie Volkmer, Tulsa, Ok.
*Be glad then, you children of Zion, and rejoice in the Lord your God; for He has given you the former rain faithfully, and He will cause the rain to come down for you–the former rain and the later rain in the first month. (Joel 2:23, nkjv)
Mikala, Boston,
But the wisdom that comes from Heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. James 3.17 NIV
Margaret from Summerfield, FL
You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence.
Acts 2:28 – NIV
And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us. 1 John 3:23, NIV
God has shown himself to be her fortress. Psalm 48:3 NIV
Deb, Becker, MN
By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. John 15:8 ESV
Ephesians 3:14, 15 NIV
For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name.
Mary
Silver Spring, MD
Psalm 34:1 (ESV)
“I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.”
Margo, Burlington ON
Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. Col. 4:2 NLT
Brianna from Huntsville, AL
For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1 (ESV)
Stacy Carmel,IN The heart of man plans his way but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9 ESV
Debbie–from Amarillo, Texas
“The Lord has done great things for us and we are filled with joy.”
Psalm 126:3
Tina from Chesapeake, Va – “Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yoursleves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” I Corinthians 15:58(NIV)
But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all things will be added to you.
Matthew 6:33
Tammy
Cincinnati
Tshaka; Belgium; Keep your foot [give your mind to what you are doing] when you go [as Jacob to sacred Bethel] to the house of God. For to draw near to hear and obey is better than to give the sacrifice of fools [carelessly, irreverently] too ignorant to know that they are doing evil.
Ecclesiastes 5:1 AMP
Julie from Granbury, TX
Psalm 139:23-24 (NIV84) “Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”
Galations 6:2-3
2 Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ. 3 If you think you are too important to help someone, you are only fooling yourself. You are not that important.
Peggy, Queen Creek, Do not quench the Spirit; do not despise prophetic utterances. But examine everything carefully, hold fast to that which is good; abstain from every form of evil. 1 Thess 5:19-22 NASB
May my spoken words and unspoken thoughts be pleasing even to you, O Lord.
Psalm 19:14
Jill, Williamsburg
Many. Are the woes of the wicked, but the Lord’s unfailing love surrounds the man who trusts in him.
Psalm 32:10 NIV
Kellye, Las Vegas. And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in you. Psalm 39:7 (ESV)
Hilary from Langley, Canada, says:
“The Lord is my light and my salvation –
whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life –
of whom shall I be afraid?”
Psalm 27:1 (NIV84)
Amy, Miamisburg, OH
“For your steadfast love is before my eyes, and I walk in your faithfulness.”
Psalm 26:3 ESV
Margie Rodriguez, San Angelo, Texas
Ephesians 6:3
King James Version (KJV)
3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.
Sherri, Marietta, GA: “Your God is present among you, a strong Warrior there to save you. Happy to have you back, He’ll calm you with His love and delight you with His songs.” Zephaniah 3:17 The Message
Martha Clearwater, FL
” Is any of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise”
James 5:13 NIV
Lisa Curtis
Jackson, MO
For all the promises of God in Christ are YES, and in Christ Amen, to the glory of God through us. 2 Corinthians 1:20 NKJV
PS 23:1 LASB- The LORD is MY Shepherd, I have all that I need.
jeremiah 51:15
He made the earth by His power; He founded the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding.
Adrienne, Valdosta, GA
Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
Philippians 4:5 NIV
Rose in Dallas
Pleasant words are a honeycomb,
sweet to the soul and healing
to the bones.
Proverbs 16:24
(NIV)
Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins. Cheerfully share your home with those who need a meal or a place to stay. God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. (1 Peter 4:8-10 NLT)
Beverly, Pearland,Tx
Isaiah 30:18 NIV
The LORD longs to be gracious to you; He rises to show you compassion. For the LORD is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for Him.
Ellen Kitt, Stoughton, MA
Romans 15:13 (ESV) – May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
Neeley from Auburn, AL
Philippians 2:9- NIV
Therefore God exalted him to the highest place
and gave him the name that is above every name,
Rebecca, Chattanooga, TN
O Israel, hope in the LORD! For with the LORD there is steadfast love, and with him is plentiful redemption. And he will redeem Israel fofrm all his iniquities.
Psalm 130:7-8 ESV
NIV
Psalm 118:14
The LORD has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.
Terri from Mechanicsville:
‘Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to Your Name be the glory, because of Your love and faithfulness.’
Psalm 115:1 (NIV)
Suzy, Wheelersburg, OH – rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught and overflowing with thankfulness. Colossians 2:7 NIV
Karen from Indianapolis
“I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever–the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. John 14:16-17 NIV
njcee, Tx
(God’s Word)
Isaiah 58:8
“Then your light will break through like the dawn, and you will heal ‘quickly.’ Your righteousness will go ahead of you and the glory of The Lord will guard you from behind.”
IPraying tears of healing stripes over y and y’re family!)
Katie Euken
Muscatine, IA
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His love is eternal.” Psalm 136:1 HCSB
Misti, Brookshire, Tx
Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. Col. 4:2 NLT
Brandy A, Cross Anchor, SC
“The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth.” Psalm 145:18 (NLT)
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.
John 16:33 (ESV)
Katy
Mount Juliet, TN
“Be wise in the way you act towards outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” – Colossians 4:5-6 (NIV)