Siesta Scripture Memory Team 2015: Verse 4!

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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

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  1. 5251
    Cynthia Haas says:

    Cynthia, Dallas TX

    Jeremiah 32:27
    English Standard Version (ESV)

    “Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh. Is anything too hard for me?

  2. 5252
    Susan McLaughlan says:

    Susan McLaughlan, Fishers, IN
    For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but Have Devine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ.

  3. 5253
    MichellePritchard says:

    Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.
    2 Corinthians 10.17

    Michelle Pritchard
    Okeechobee, FL

  4. 5254
    Amy Kula says:

    Amy, Chesterfield, MO

    Now faith is being sure of what we hope for, being convinced of what we do not see.

    Hebrews 11:1 (NET)

  5. 5255
    Kristy says:

    Kristy, Birchwood, TN

    Pay attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won’t need to compare yourself to anyone else. For we are each responsible for our own conduct.
    Galatians 6:4-5 NLT

  6. 5256
    Allison, Hallsville says:

    Ephesians 2:4-5(NKJV)

    4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved),

  7. 5257
    Brenda Dulin says:

    Brenda Dulin Denton, Tx “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.” Isaiah 60:1

  8. 5258
    Terri, Temple, Ok says:

    O Lord my God, I called to you for help and you healed me. Psalms 30:2 NIV

  9. 5259
    Michelle says:

    Michelle, Alberta, Canada

    “She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: ‘You are the God who sees me,’ for she said, ‘I have now seen the one who sees me.'”

    Genesis 16:13 NIV

  10. 5260
    Mary says:

    Mary, Winter Park, FL

    15 What then? Are we to sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means. 16 Do you not know that if you yield yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin, which leads to death, or of obedience, which leads to righteousness?
    Rom 6:15-16 RSV

  11. 5261
    Kathy says:

    Kathy, High Point, NC
    God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 8:9 (ESV)

  12. 5262
    Heather Frierson says:

    Heather Frierson – Pelion, SC:

    “So then, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you may do, do all for the honor and glory of God.” 1 Cor 10:31

  13. 5263
    Fareen Doss says:

    Fareen
    Las Vegas, NV

    “And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Oh that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!” So God granted him what he requested.”
    1 Chronicles 4:10 NKJV

  14. 5264
    Gwynn Sutterby says:

    Gwynn, Winter Park, FL
    So that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of GOD;

  15. 5265
    Rachel Grantham says:

    Rachel Grantham; Raymond, MS
    Psalm 34:18–The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. (‭NIV)

  16. 5266
    Jennifer says:

    Jennifer, Shelburn IN

    And those of us who belong to Christ Jesus, have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit.
    Galatians 5:24-25 ESV

  17. 5267
    Margie Nation says:

    Margie N. Jackson Mo. Phil. 2:5 your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus. NIV

  18. 5268
    Amy says:

    Amy, Arlington, Va “I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should. Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others I myself might be disqualified.” 1 Corinthians 9:27 NLT

  19. 5269
    Shelly Flachs says:

    Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans. Proverbs 16:3

  20. 5270
    heidi fyten says:

    2 Timothy 1:7

    For God has not given us a spirit of timidity,but of power and love and discipline.

  21. 5271
    Rachel Penna says:

    Rachel Penna, Stony Point, NY “For my people have committed two evils: they have forsaken Me, the fountain of living waters, and hewn themselves cisterns -broken cisterns that can hold no water.”

  22. 5272
    Sheri says:

    Sheri Hummelstown, PA
    “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” Proverbs 4:23 NIV

  23. 5273
    Heidi Streed says:

    Heidi S, Minneapolis, MN

    Philippians 2:3 (NIV)
    Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves

  24. 5274
    Gwen McVey says:

    Gwen McVey, Longview, Tx – Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, – Romans 5:3-4 ESV

  25. 5275
    Kathy says:

    Kathy Leamington Ontario Canada

    “You restored me to health
    and let me live.” Praise Him!

    Isaiah 38:16b NIV

  26. 5276
    Amy says:

    Amy, Rapid City, SD:

    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

    Thank you for this verse Sherry!

  27. 5277
    Liz Allen says:

    Liz Allen, Wooster, OH

    “Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,”

    -Ephesians 5:15, ESV

  28. 5278
    kim says:

    Take my yoke upon you and learn of me for I am meek and lowly in heart and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Matthew 11:29 KJV

  29. 5279
    Aimmi Adams says:

    Aimmi Adams, La Russell, MO
    “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

  30. 5280
    Sonja Vander Meulen says:

    Sonja Vander Meulen, Colorado Springs, CO Proverbs 16:3 (NIV) Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.

  31. 5281
    Kate Hunter says:

    “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

  32. 5282
    ginny says:

    Ginny, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    I know that you can do all things and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted. Job 42:2 ESV

    “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11

    Not sure if I submitted this second verse in week 3

  33. 5283
    Pam - Fresno, CA says:

    Philippians 4:4-6 (NLT)

    4 Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! 5 Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon.

    6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.

  34. 5284
    Donna says:

    Donna
    Montgomery, Alabama

    Proverbs 3:7-10
    Do not be wise in your own eyes;
    fear the Lord and shun evil.
    This will bring health to your body
    and nourishment to your bones.
    Honor the Lord with your wealth,
    with the firstfruits of all your crops;
    then your barns will be filled to overflowing,
    and your vats will brim over with new wine.

  35. 5285
    Anita Der Kevorkian says:

    Mission Viejo, Ca

    I know the Lord is always with me.
    I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.
    Psalm 16:8 NLT

  36. 5286
    Deborah says:

    Deborah, Nashville TN
    “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)

  37. 5287
    Tirsa says:

    Tirsa Pittaway, Bloemfontein South Africa.
    John 14:26-27 NKJV

    But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

  38. 5288
    Kristi Sullins says:

    Kristi Sullins, Albuquerque, NM
    Romans 8:28 (NIV),- And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.

  39. 5289
    Hope Shukers says:

    Whatever you do,do it from the heart for the Lord and not for people.
    Colossians 3:23 CEB

  40. 5290
    Sparki2003 says:

    Ephesians 3:16 [NIRV]

    I pray that He will use his glorious riches to make you strong.

    May His Holy Spirit give you His power deep down inside you.

    Jennifer Olmstead
    Janesville, Wisconsin
    —————————————————–

    P.s. I remember your “home group” praying Ephesians 3:16-19 over us online Bible study participants at the end of your “Believing God” study in November of 2002. It truly made a difference in my life ! I’m not sure if others from that wonderful group felt/feel the same way; but it “hit me with great loving kindness”.

    “Miss Beth”, thank you for thinking of praying over us “online sojourners” like that: it truly “touched my heart”; even though it seems to have been SO LONG AGO now; and it is in Many ways; and yet, I do not think that I will Ever Forgot It !

    Jennifer 🙂

  41. 5291
    Rosa says:

    Madison Heights, VA

    1 Samuel 12:24b (ESV)

    For consider what great things he has done for you.

  42. 5292
    Jacqueline M says:

    Jacqueline M, Lancaster Co, PA

    Isaiah 43:1b (NIV)
    Do not fear for I have redeemed you by name; you are mine.

  43. 5293
    Cindy says:

    Cindy, Fort Worth, TX

    Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
    Isaiah 26:3 (KJV)

  44. 5294
    April says:

    April Jackson, Lagrange, Georgia
    Don’t copy the behaviors and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. Romans 12:2 NLT

  45. 5295
    Katy says:

    Katy, Springfield, AR. Psalm 4:8 NIV. In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.

  46. 5296
    Cindy Briel says:

    Smithfield, NC

    1 Samuel 12:24 But be sure to fear the Lord and serve Him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things He has done for you.

  47. 5297
    Amanda says:

    Amanda, Clinton, MO
    ” And all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Jesus Christ” Romans 3:24 NIV

  48. 5298
    Stacy Purkey says:

    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 5:29

  49. 5299
    Donna Philippi says:

    Donna Philippi, Queen City,TX

    Psalms 34:15
    “The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry;” (NIV)

  50. 5300
    Christine Arnold says:

    Christine Arnold, Atlanta, GA – Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. Psalm 25:5 NIV

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