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. 501
    Lisa Parker says:

    Lisa Parker, Arkansas 12 Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers all wrongs. 17 Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray. Proverbs 10:12,17 (NIV)

  2. 502
    Angel Garrett says:

    Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. (‭Romans‬ ‭5‬:‭3-5‬ ESV)

  3. 503
    Karen Schlenker says:

    Karen, Minneapolis, MN
    Proverbs 21:20 NIV
    In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but a foolish man devours all he has.

  4. 504
    Teresa says:

    Teresa, Roanoke, VA.
    The precepts of the Lord are right, making the heart glad; the commandment of the Lord is radiant, making the eyes light up. Psalm 19:8, HCSB

  5. 505
    Annette says:

    Annette, Columbus, OH
    In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. John 1:4 (ESV)

  6. 506
    Alison says:

    Alison Personette, Plano, IL. “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12 (NIV)

  7. 507
    kaaren R. says:

    Kaaren R. Columbia, SC “Looking to Jesus the founder and perfecter of our faith who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:2

  8. 508
    Sarah Ensor says:

    Sarah, Bracknell, UK

    For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.

    Ecclesiastes 3:1 NRSV

  9. 509
    Jill Knight says:

    Jill Knight, Fort Ashby, WV
    “For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.” II Corinthians 4:17 (NIV)

  10. 510
    Pam Rose says:

    Pam Rose
    Mentor on the Lake, OH
    “and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.” Eph 6:15 (ESV)

  11. 511
    Jo Anne Melton, Chicago, IL says:

    The word is very near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart so you may obey it.

    Deuteronomy 30:11 NIV

  12. 512
    Melissa Brundage says:

    Melissa Brundage, Grand Junction, CO- May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 NIV

  13. 513
    Liza says:

    1 Peter 2:2 kjv

    As newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that ye may grow by it.

  14. 514
    Beth Hurst says:

    Beth Hurst, Ypsilanti, Michigan
    “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

  15. 515
    Jennifer Williams says:

    Jennifer, Chattanooga, TN
    Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We believe and know that You are the Holy One of God.” John 6:68-69 NIV

  16. 516
    Rachael Sol says:

    Rachael Sol, Marietta, GA:
    Colossians 3:12: “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” NIV

  17. 517
    Sharon Thomas says:

    WheatRidge, Colorado
    With your help I can advance against a troop, with my God I can scale a wall.
    Psalm 18:29. NIV

  18. 518
    Kathy Kaherl says:

    Kathy Kaherl, Burlington, CT

    I the Lord search the heart and examine the mind, to reward each person according to their conduct, according to what their deeds deserve. Jeremiah 17:10

  19. 519
    Nancy clark says:

    Nancy from Tyler Texxa —“Only fear the Lord & serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he will do for you”- —- this is the PERFECT PRAYER FOR OUR UKRANIAN MISSION TRIP!!! Thanks sherry!!!!!!!!!

  20. 520
    Gayee Fye says:

    This is real love – not that we loved God, but He loved us
    and sent His Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins.
    1John 4:10 NKJV

  21. 521
    Joan Colby says:

    Joan Colby, Richland WA
    Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His Holy Name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget none of His benefits; Who pardons all your iniquities; Who heals all your diseases; Who redeems your life from the pit; Who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion; (Psalm 103:1-4 NASB)

  22. 522
    Samantha Zumbro says:

    Samantha Zumbro, Golden, CO
    “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?” Psalm 56:3-4 ESV

  23. 523
    Susan McCoy says:

    Susan McCoy, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho “Oh that me way know the Lord! Let us press on to know Him. He will respond to us as surely the arrival of dawn or the coming of rains in early spring.” Hosea 6:3 NLT

  24. 524
    Dee Dee says:

    Dee Dee Fernandina Beach, Florida

    Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.
    Romans 12:10 ESV

  25. 525
    Jennae England says:

    Jennae, Clovis CA, Proverbs 31:11-12 NIV “Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.”

  26. 526
    Barbara - San Antonio, TX says:

    Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. (‭Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭16-17‬ NIV)

  27. 527
    Carolyn Campbell, Chicago, IL says:

    From now on, then, you must live your earthly lives controlled by God’s will and not by human desires.

    1Peter 4:2 TEV

  28. 528
    Linda Barker says:

    Linda; Reno, NV
    Ephesians 3:30 ESV
    Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us

  29. 529
    Brady Bradshaw says:

    Brady Bradshaw, Cedar Rapids, IA. “God proves to be good to the man who passionately waits, to the woman who diligently seeks. It’s a good thing to quietly hope, quietly hope for help from God.” Lamentations 3:25,26 (MSG)

  30. 530
    Tilley Hawkins says:

    Tilley Hawkins, Franklin, TN
    “Taste and see that the Lord is good! How blessed is the person who trusts in him!”
    Psalm 34:8 (ISV)

  31. 531
    Susan McCoy says:

    Susan McCoy, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho – “Oh, that we might know the Lord! Let us press on to know Him. He will respond to us as surely as the arrival of dawn or the coming of rains in early spring.” Hosea 6:3 NLT. (Correct one)

  32. 532
    Katie Miller says:

    Katie Miller, Warsaw, IN – Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, (‭James‬ ‭1‬:‭19‬ NIV)

  33. 533
    Pamela says:

    Pamela New Bern NC

    in love having predestined us to adoption as sons by jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which he made us accepted to the Beloved.
    NKJV Ephesians 1: 5-6

  34. 534
    Courtney lyon says:

    Courtney Lyon, Midland, Tx, NIV:
    Isaiah 30:21. “Whether you turn to the right or left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “this is the way; walk in it”….

  35. 535
    Guinevere says:

    Guinn, South Bend, IN

    “…Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 NIV

  36. 536
    Tammi Edwards says:

    Tammi Edwards, Rockford, IL
    I will remember the works of the LORD; Surely I will remember Your wonders of old. (‭Psalms‬ ‭77‬:‭11‬ NKJV)

  37. 537
    Mary Murray says:

    Mary Murray Fayetteville AR
    Psalms 1:2 but whose delight is in the law of the Lord and who meditates on his law day and night.

  38. 538
    Lora says:

    Lora Hart, Pueblo, CO – And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ. Philippians 1:9-10 NIV

  39. 539
    Emily T says:

    Emily T, Kansas City, Mo

    “Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me His own.” Philippians 3:12 ESV

  40. 540
    Kayla Davisson says:

    Kayla Davisson, Fort Wayne, IN:
    “May the Lord lead your hearts into a full understanding and expression of the love of God and the patient endurance that comes from Christ.” -2 Thessalonians 3:5, NLT

  41. 541
    Adriana Arlotta, Wellington, FL says:

    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 41:10 NLT

  42. 542
    Debbie Fitzpatrick says:

    Debbie Fitzpatrick, Bossier City, LA, Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13, ESV.

  43. 543
    Ruth Moore says:

    Ruth Moore from Winston Salem, NC

    1 Samuel 12:24 (ESV)

    24 Only fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you.

  44. 544
    Carol Cottrell says:

    Carol Cottrell, Tucker Ga I will bless the Lord at all times, His praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalms34:1 NASB

  45. 545
    Karen Wright says:

    Karen, Shelton, WA
    Hatred stirs up strife. But love covers all sins.
    Proverbs 10:12

  46. 546
    Lisa Tereshko says:

    Lisa Tereshko, Greensburg, PA

    Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say rejoice!
    Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.
    Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God , which surpasses all understanding, will guide your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
    Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy- meditate on theses things. The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.
    Philippians 4:4-9 (NKJV)

  47. 547
    Beth Heneghan says:

    Beth Heneghan; Chelmsford, MA. “All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.” 1 Peter 5:5-6 NIV

  48. 548
    Kelly says:

    Kelly in Arkansas

    “Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did.” 1 John 2:6 NIV

  49. 549
    Gina Demangos says:

    He is your praise, and He is your God, who has done for you these great and awesome things your eyes have seen.
    Deuteronomy 10:21 NKJV

  50. 550
    Cyndy says:

    “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 a hope and a future.”

    Jeremiah 29:11 NIV

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