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
Rita Martin, Prague, OK
“so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ,”
Ephesians 3:17-18 NIV
For with God nothing will be impossible. -Luke 1:37
Lauren Gill, Frisco, TX: II Timothy 1:7 HCSB
“For God has not given us a spirit of fearfulness, but one of power, love, and sound judgment.”
Orlando, FL
And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away. Revelation 21:4 NKJV
Emily Schulzetenberg, St. Paul, MN
Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.
~Philippians 2:3-4, ESV
…When you believed, you were marked in Him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit. Ephesians 1:13b NIV
Robyn Gross, Cape Girardeau, Mo, Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible.” Matthew 19:26 NLT
Connie Windham
Trout, LA
Psalm 90:14 ESV
Satisfy us in the morning with Your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.
Ann, Prior Lake, MN
“It’s what we trust in but don’t yet see that keeps us going.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 (The Message)
Harmony,East Helena, Mt.
James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
Romans 12:2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Lisa in Buundo village, Uganda – Yokaana 14:6 “Yesu namugamba nti, ‘Nze Kikube, n’amazima, n’obulamu: tewali ajja eri Kitange, wabula ng’ayita my Nze.'” (Luganda Bible)
Lisa Chow, Alpharetta, Ga, “He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. Psalm 91:4 NIV
Carla, Douglasville, Ga, “Blessed is that man that maketh the Lord his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.” Psalm 40:4 KJV
Beverly Robinson, Sherwood, AR
The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. Psalm 145:18 (NIV)
Jamie Thrash, San Juan Capistrano, CA-
Phil. 4:8 NIV-
Finally, brothers, 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.
Charlotte
Philadelphia MS
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
1John 1:9
NIV
He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way. Psalm 25:9.
Kasi Walker – Tacoma, WA
Ally, Spokane WA
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. Col 3:16-17 NKJV
Tara from Ogallala, NE:
“She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.” Proverbs 31:25
(New Living Translation)
Proverbs 16:3 MSG
Put God in charge of your work, then what you have planned will take place.
1st I want to say Thank You to Sherry McClure for her verse, it is exactly what I needed to hear/use for this 2week verse. We are making “Big” changes in our lives right now, I trust God’s direction but I still have fear. We want to do His will, so why do I fear? So I am changing my verse to:
1 Sam 12:24 HCSB
Above all, fear the LORD and worship Him faithfully with all your heart; consider the great things He has done for you.
La Grande, Oregon
“Do not be afraid, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart on understanding this and on humbling yourself before God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to your words.”
Daniel 10:12, NASB
Susan Magaña, El Paso TX
Galatians 5:24-25 NLT
Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there. Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives.
Louanne, Portage, MI
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
John 14:27 NIV
Jessica Walter, Farmington Hills, MI
Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.
Ps 27:14
Ephesians 2:8-9. NIV)
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.
Beth Smyth, Perth, Western Australia
1 Peter 2:9 ESV
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light
Deborah in Nacogdoches, TX
Isaiah 41:13 NLT
For I hold you by your right hand – I, the LORD your God. And I say to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you.’
Kristi Law, Midland, TX
Romans 8:26 ESV
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.
Tami
Platte, South Dakota
Philippians 4:8 NIV
“Finally, brothers, 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.”
Houston – Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord! Psalms 27:14 ESV
Kim Cook – Valley, Al
Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men Ephesians 6:7 NIV
Rockford, Michigan
Ephesians 5:15-20 So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, and making music to the Lord in your hearts. And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 5:15-21 NLT
Lisa Graves Brandon FL Titus 2:11-12 NKJV
11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age,
Jan Rolan, Salt Lake City, Utah
Only fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you.
Diana-Guymon, OK
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
Kymberleigh, Southaven, MS “Just as the Father has loved Me, I have also loved you; abide in My love.” (â€John‬ â€15‬:â€9‬ NASB)
Toni Sidler, Argyle, TX
Colossians 4:5-6 NASB
Conduct yourself with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned, as it were, with salt, so that you may know how you should respond to each person.
Sissy, Georgia 2 Cor.3:5 ” Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think of anything as being from ourselves, but our sufficiency is from God”
Padre nuestro, que Estes en el cell, sanctification sea tu nombre venga tu reino hagase tu voluntad en la tierra como en el cielo. Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada dia. Perdona nuestras ofensas como tambien nosotros perdonamos a los que nos ofenden. No nos deges caer en tentacion y libranos del mal. Amen Matt. 6:9-13
Stephanie, West Milford, NJ
“El EspĂritu del Señor omnipotente está sobre mĂ, por cuanto me ha ungido para anunciar buenas nuevas a los pobres. Me ha enviado a sanar los corazones heridos, a proclamar liberaciĂłn a los cautivos y libertad a los prisioneros,” IsaĂas‬ â€61‬:â€1‬ NVI
Sara Morris, Marietta, GA
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”
Proverbs 16:3
Denise, Arkansas
“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
Sherry Mullins Mansfield TX Romans 5:5
And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.
Michelle C., Chesapeake, VA
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
Ephesians 4:29 (NIV)
Vanessa Lipsit, San Antonio, TX
2 Peter 3:14 NLT
“And so, dear friends, while you are waiting for these things to happen, make every effort to be found living peaceful lives that are pure and blameless in his sight.”
Pamela, Knoxville, TN
The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Psalm 37:23 (NLT)
Michelle Cheney, Bossier City, LA Romans 12:2 NIV
2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Patty Vandaveer; Lake Jackson, Tx
1 Corinthians 14:4; ESV “The who speaks in a tongue builds up himself, but the one who prophesies builds up the church.”
Monique M from Auburn AL:
“And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart.”. Eze 36:26 NLT
Stesha Clayburgh, Las Cruces NM
“It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline?”
Hebrews 12:7, ESV