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
Sarah, Colorado Springs
Colossians 3:15a (NIV)
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts.”
I am late posting as I completely forgot what date it is. My husband has brain cancer and some days slip away from me.
Nancy, Houston TX
2 Corinthains 3:17 NIV
Now the Lord is the Spirit and where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom!
Robin Freeman ~~Garland Tx
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares.
1 Peter 5:7 NIV
Rebecca Amaya, Elk Grove, CA
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
2 Cor. 12:9 (NIV)
Leah Harrell, South Korea- and those who have insight will shine brightly like the brightness of the expanse of heaven and those who lead many to righteousness like the stars forever.
Are we leading others to righteousness? 🙂
Christina, Valley Center, CA
And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; 2 Peter 1:6 KJV
The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quite you with His Love, He will rejoice over you with singing.
Zephaniah 3:17
Melanie of Greenbrier, Tn
Psalm 118:5-6 (NET Bible)
5 In my distress I cried out to the Lord.
The Lord answered me and put me in a wide open place.
6 The Lord is on my side, I am not afraid!
What can people do to me?
Cindy, Port Neches, TX
“Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.” Colossians 4:2 (ESV)
Jeannie Keller, Hanahan, SC
For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. (â€Isaiah‬ â€41‬:â€13‬ NIV)
Wendi, Wooster, AR
Trust in the Lord forever, because in Yah, the Lord,mis aneverlasting Rock.
Isaiah 26:4
HCSB
Colossians 3:23 NKJV
And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men.
Milan, MI
The Lord is faithful to all his promises. Psalm 145:13 (NLT)
Cindy, Houston, TX ” Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God – this is your spiritual act of worship.” Romans !2:1 NIV
Cindy, Bridge City, Texas
“You scrutinize my path and my lying down, and are intimately acquainted with all my ways. Even before there is a word on my tongue, behold, O Lord, You know it all.” Psalm 139:3-4 (NASB)
Natalie N., San Diego, CA
If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. (I John 1:6-7 NKJV)
Nancy, Junction City, AR.
“Though the fig tree may not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines; though the labor of the olive may fail, and the fields yield no food, though the flock be cut off from the fold, and there be no herd in the stalls – yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation.” Habakkuk 3:17-18 NKJ
Dawn Laird Auburn , NY
Colossians 4:2 HSBC Devote yourselves to prayer; stay alert in it with thanksgiving.
Jacki Roche, Jacksonville, FL
“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.” (â€James‬ â€1‬:â€19-20‬ NIV)
Mallory Barker, Floyds Knobs, IN
“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
“For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace.” Romans 8:6 NASB
Nancy Oliver, Centerville, OH
The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save.
He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.
Zephaniah 3:17 NIV
Christina, Lancaster, CA (sorry so late!)
But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.
2 Corinthians 4:7-9 ESV
Michelle H, Lansing, MI
Psalm 84: 1-2 NKJV
“How lovely is your tabernacle, O Lord of hosts! My soul longs, yes, even faints for the courts of the Lord,my heart and my flesh cry out for the Living god.
Erin Marie Sills, Lexington, KY
Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky.
Philippians 2: 14-15 NIV
“joyously giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in Light.” Col 1:12, NASB
Linda Reeves, Delray Beach FL
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Romans 12:2 (ESV)
Kara, Overland Park, KS
“If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.” James 1:5-6 NIV
Jill Erickson
Findlay, Ohio
For.God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a strong mind.
II Timothy 1:7 NKJV
Christine, San Diego, CA
For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock. (Ps 27:5 NIV)
“Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes for him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.” Psalms 62:5-6 NIV
Susanna, Ross, CA
“The Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.” King James Bible
Psalm 102:1-5 NIV
Hear my prayer, O Lord; let my cry for help come to you. Do not hide your face from me when I am in distress. Turn your ear to me; when I call, answer me quickly.
For my days vanish like smoke; my bones burn like glowing embers. My heart is blighted and withered like grass; I forget to eat my food. Because of my groaning, I am reduced to skin and bones.
Elaina Weaver Heber Springs, AR
Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.
Colossians 3:23-24 (ESV)
Tina from Dix Hills
Exodus 15:13 (NIV)
In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed.
In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling.
Marcy-Euless TX
See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me.
Isaiah 49:16 (NIV)
Kenzie, Tulsa, Ok
Romans 8:28
We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.
Tracy VT – Danville Indiana
Philippians 4:7 ESV
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
I know I’m late, but I’m not giving up! (and it won’t happen again)
Lauren Maas, Sugar Land, TX
“Only fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you.” 1 Samuel 12:24 (ESV)
Janet from Port Orange, FL
(Romans 15:6) so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. (TNiV)
II Timothy 1:7 – NASB
“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and self-discipline.”
Ephesians 3:20 Now glory be to God! By His mighty power at work within us, he is able to accomplish infinitely more than we would ever dare to ask or hope.
Katelyn Lee, Mitchell, IN. “Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. Isaiah‬ â€41‬:â€10‬, NLT. (Sorry this is late. Dealing with sickness here!)
Teena Trumbo, Huntsville, AR
Zephaniah 3:17
The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.
Psalm 18:1&2
” I love you, O Lord, my strength.
The Lord is my rock, my fortress and deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”
Lisa Oden, Little Rock, AR
Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him;
fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way,
over the man who carries out evil devices!
Psalm 36:7 ESV
Oops! Meant Psalm 37:7
Tara Stolpe, Sarasota FL
He alone is my rock and my salvation,
He is my fortress, I will never be shaken.
Psalms 62:2 NIV
Mindy in Wichita, KS “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
Karin, Medina, MN
“In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord establishes his steps.”
Karen Foster, Warsaw, IN
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.”