Hi Siestas! It is such a joy to be able to talk to you! My name is Sherry McClure and I just love this community so very much. I live in the suburbs of Houston, Texas, and I work here at Living Proof Ministries. One of my responsibilities right now at LPM is to help moderate your comments and it brings me such delight. Thank you for letting me be a part of your life in that way. All of you have so much to offer and I love getting to know you through your comments here! I also have the joy of tending to many of you through Facebook and I love y’all so incredibly much.
A little bit about me: I have been here at LPM for just over 11 years and have had the opportunity to do many things here! I started working at LPM when I had only been married for 2 years and we didn’t have children at the time. As I have grown and changed, my responsibilities at LPM have changed as well. I have been married for 13 years to David and we have two boys –Sam (9) and Jacob (7). We have a lot of fun together, but life with boys is loud, fast, and sometimes messy.  I also have the privilege of serving my home church in our women’s ministry. Life is full and fun! Some of the things that I enjoy most in this life are playing with my kids, being outside, shopping, cooking, and most of all, studying God’s word. His Word is the absolute thrill of my life. The Lord has recently breathed a new passion for His word into my soul and it is what I wake up for everyday…to see the Lord in His Word.  He is the love of my life.
1 Samuel 12:24 (ESV)
“Only fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you.”
This is one of the verses that the Lord has given me to focus on throughout the entire year. He broke it down for me like this:
Only fear the Lord: I am not to fear failure. I am not to fear what someone may think. I am not to fear the enemy. I am not to fear people I think are my enemies. I am not to fear things I imagine. I am not to fear man. My only fear should be of the Lord. There is safety in fearing Him.
Serve him faithfully: I am to be faithful in the ways that He has given me to serve. I am to work in excellence and do everything unto Him.
With all your heart: I am to give my all to the things that I am serving in. No settling for mediocrity. No half-accomplishing things. No “it’s fine.” No “this will do.” I am to give my whole heart.
Consider what great things He has done for you: I want to be living in a constant state of gratitude before the Lord. I want to be mindful that He rescued me from the dominion of darkness and transferred me to the kingdom of light (Colossians 1:13). He indeed has done great things for us!
So, my dear sisters, I pray that you will only fear the Lord. I pray that you will serve Him with all of your heart. I pray that you will remember the great things He has done for you. He is everything and I pray you experience Him through His word as it sinks into your souls!
I love you all so much,
Sherry
Christy, Tulsa, OK
Psalm 34:7
The Angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear HIm, and delivers them. ESV
Fuquay Varina, NC
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV
Kim Hitt Tyler Tx and to know this love that surpasses knowledge–that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Eph 3:19
Yvonne
Louisville, KY
Proverbs 16:3 (NIV)
Commit to the Lord whatever you do and your plans will succeed.
Sadie
Louisville, KY
Proverbs 2:16 (HCSB)
For the Lord gives wisdom and from His mouth comes knowledge and understanding.
Zephaniah 3:17New International Version (NIV)
17 The Lord your God is with you,
the Mighty Warrior who saves.
He will take great delight in you;
in his love he will no longer rebuke you,
but will rejoice over you with singing.”
Sherry Smith, Little Rock, Ar
“Yet I am always with you;
You hold me by my right hand.
You guide me with your counsel,
And afterward you will take me into glory. Psalm 73:23, 24. NIV
Leigha, White Oak, TX, 1 John 4:7 NIV
“Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.”
Concetta, White Oak, TX, Isaiah 30:15 NET
For this is what the master, the LORD, the Holy One of Israel says: “If you repented and patiently waited for me, you would be delivered; if you calmly trusted in me you would find strength, but you are unwilling.
Lori Krueger, Leawood, KS
Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage with great patience and careful instruction.
2 Timothy 4:2 (NIV)
Diane; Runnells, IA – “All the kings of the earth will thank you, Adonai, when they hear the words you have spoken.” Psalm 138:4 CJB
Pam-NC-Job 23:9-10 KJV
On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him: But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
Julie– Ft. Wayne, IN
I’m a little behind so I’m posting for 2-1 & 2-15
2-1 “Seek His will in all that you do & He will show yu which path to take.” Proverbs 3:6 NLT
2-15 “What is faith? It is the confident assurance that what we hope for is going to happen. It is the evidence of things we cannot yet see. Hebrews 11:1 NLT
Cathy Bailey, Laguna Beach, Ca
Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
Psalm 143:10
Debbie W., Prattville, AL
They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, along with everyone in your household.”
Acts 16:31
NLT
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me Ps.51:10 NIV
galatians 2:20 ESV
I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Jami Carey Fishers, IN
Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek You.
Psalm 9:10 NIV
I’m sorry I’m late. I’m not quitting, just late.
Melinda
Independence, MO
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)
Cindy L., Madison, AL
Only fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you.
1Samuel 12:24 (ESV)
I used your verse. It is the one I needed right now. Thank you!
Courtney Wellmann
College Station, Texas
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”
1 Thessalonians 5:11 NIV
Stefanie Parker, Tuscaloosa, Al
” O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good: His love endureth for ever.” Psalm 118:1 KJV
Caren Augsburger, Canyonville, OR
“Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary ”
Galatians 6:9 NASB
You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Isa.26:3 NLT
Virginia – McKinney, TX
“If you look for me wholeheartedly you will find me.” Jeremiah 29:13 NLT
Before they call I will answer, while they are still speaking I will hear. Is. 65:24 (NIV)
Maria – Macomb, MI
Galatians 5:13-14n (NIV)
ou, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh[a]; rather, serve one another humbly in love. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”[b]
Pam Willis, Centerville, TX
John 14:26 NIV
But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.
Greensboro, N.C. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. (â€Philippians‬ â€4‬:â€8-9‬ NIV)
Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him and he will make straight your paths.
Cyndi from Sterling, VA
Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. 2 Corinthians 13:11 (NIV)
When my heart is overwhelmed, lead me to the rock that is higher than I. Psalm 61:2
whitney, atlanta
As for God, his way is perfect: the Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.
ps 18:30 NIV
Wendy Tomlinson, Pickering, ON
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
Hebrews 13:8 (NIV)
Tammy, White House, TN
You care for people and animals alike, O Lord.
How precious is your unfailing love, O God!
All humanity finds shelter in the shadow of your wings.
Psalm 36:6-7 NLT
Hana Qorri Banks, Waconia MN
Psalm 27:14 NIV
Wait for the Lord;
   be strong and take heart
   and wait for the Lord.
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Lynn Hartselle – Huntsville, AL
But I trust in your unfailing love, my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing the Lord’s praise, for he has been good to me. Psalm 13:5&6
Shelly Hough
Gordon, Texas
James 3:17-18 ESV
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
Tracy McGee, Creal Springs, IL. “Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” Jeremiah 33:3 NIV
Staci, Meridian, TX
Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
Colossians 3:13 NIV
Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.
Hebrews 12:14
Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.
Hebrews 12:14 NIV
Cathy in Orofino, ID
HIS divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of HIM who called us by HIS own glory and goodness. IIPET 1:3
Mary, Chesapeake, VA
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.
Proverbs 16:3 NIV
Beverly
Louisville, KY
“And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 NLT
Diane Wadsworth, Pleasant Grove, Alabama
Psalm 32:8, NLT
The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.”
Letha. Mountain Home, Arkansas. Psalm 71:4 (NIV).
Deliver me, my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of those who are evil and cruel.
Canta, Mandeville, LA
Thanks be to God, who always leads us to triumph in Christ.
2 Corinthians 2:14
Natalie Turnage, Hattiesburg, MS
Therefore I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven – as her great love has shown. But whoever has been forgiven little loves little. Luke 7:47 NIV
rhonda
gilmer
Ezekiel 37:13(NKJV)
Then you shall know that I am the Lord, when I have opened your graves, O My people, and brought you up from your graves.
James 5:16
“Confess your sins to one another, and pray that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man availed much.”