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. 6001
    Carla says:

    My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth. (‭1 John‬ ‭3‬:‭18‬ KJV)

  2. 6002
    Carol Bowen says:

    Carol Bowen, Highlands, NC
    2 Cor. 4:17 ESV

    For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison.

  3. 6003
    Diane Ferrell says:

    Diane Ferrell, Modesto, Ca.
    I can do all this through Him, who gives me strength. Phillipians 4:13 NIV

  4. 6004
    Judy Jensen says:

    Judy Jensen
    Lyman Wyoming

    Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. KJV
    Hebrews 11:1

  5. 6005
    Jen trox says:

    Fayetteville nc 1 Samuel 12:24 it spoke to me.
    Only fear the Lord and serve Him with all your heart. For consider what great things He has done for you. I missed 3/4 posting but I have them.

  6. 6006
    Marion says:

    Marion
    Royse City, TX

    Jeremiah 17:9 (NIV)

    The heart is deceitful above all things
    and beyond cure.
    Who can understand it?

  7. 6007
    Leslie Grund says:

    I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. Romans 12:1

  8. 6008
    Leslie Grund says:

    Romans 12:2 New King James Version (NKJV)

    2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

  9. 6009
    Ally Grund says:

    1 Corinthians 13:2. English Standard Version (ESV)

    2 And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.

  10. 6010
    Ally Grund says:

    Matthew 5:16English Standard Version (ESV)

    16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that[a] they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

  11. 6011
    Dilara says:

    Dilara, Alexandria, VA

    One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

    Proverbs 18:24 (NIV)

  12. 6012
    Emily K says:

    Emily in Puyallup, WA
    Isaiah 38:16, NIV
    “Lord, by such things people live;
    and my spirit finds life in them too.
    You restored me to health
    and let me live.”

  13. 6013
    Sue Goldberg says:

    Sue Goldberg Rockford,Il But those who suffer He delivers in their suffering;He speaks to them inn4geir affliction. Job 36:15

  14. 6014
    Sue Pointer says:

    Sue, Duncanville, TX
    “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.” John 14:1 NLT

  15. 6015
    Melissa Sosebee says:

    You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind.

    Luke 10:27a
    (NLT)

    Melissa
    Waco, TX

  16. 6016
    Caroline Sosebee says:

    You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind.

    Luke 10:27a (NLT)

    Caroline
    Waco, TX

  17. 6017
    Jenna Sosebee says:

    You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind.

    Luke 10:27a
    (NLT)

    Jenna
    Waco, TX

  18. 6018
    Shelley Powers says:

    Praying for better discipline this Siesta

    And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
    2 Cor 9:8 NIV

  19. 6019
    Susan says:

    Susan from Albuquerque
    Commit to The Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.
    Proverbs 16:3

  20. 6020
    Brenda from Grapevine, TX says:

    Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men. Colossians 3:23 NIV

  21. 6021
    Margie Rodriguez says:

    Margie Rodriguez, San Angelo, Texas
    John 1:4 NIV In Him was life and that life was the light of men.

  22. 6022
    Elizabeth Fikes says:

    Elizabeth Fikes, Cookeville, Tennessee:

    “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

  23. 6023
    Kari White says:

    Kari White, Fulton, SD “Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”
    Hebrews 4:16

  24. 6024
    Meleah spencer says:

    Meleah Soencer, Springfield, MO. “When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.” Psalm 94:19. TNIV

  25. 6025
    Annie says:

    Be still and know I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth.
    ps. 46:10

  26. 6026
    Laurie Bishop says:

    Laurie Bishop, Niceville, Florida
    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. (‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭8‬ NIV)

  27. 6027
    Carolyn Webb says:

    Carolyn Webb, Grand Prairie, Tx
    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. Eph 2:8-9 NIV

  28. 6028
    Cassandra Davis says:

    Cassie Davis, Orange City, FL
    Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (‭1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5‬:‭16-18‬ ESV)

  29. 6029
    Christie says:

    Christie Kelly, Neosho, MO:
    “And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow Him. Let your roots grow down into Him, and let your lives be built on Him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.

    Colossians 2: 6-7 (NLT)

  30. 6030
    Batrett says:

    Barrett, Plano, TX “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26 NIV

  31. 6031
    Elisabeth Hartley, McAllen, Tx says:

    “For this reason I bow my knees before the Father.” Eph 3:14 ESV

  32. 6032
    margit Riley Houston says:

    What is impossible with men is possible with God. Luke 18:27

  33. 6033
    Joan Anderson says:

    Joan Anderson, Dousman, WI

    The Lord will protect you from all harm;
    He will protect your life.
    The Lord will protect your coming and going
    both now and forever.

    Psalm 121:7-8 HCSB

  34. 6034
    Katie Farley says:

    Katie, Calhoun, GA

    “I asked the Lord to give me this boy, and he has granted my request.”

    1 Sam. 1:27 (NLT)

  35. 6035
    Katie Farley says:

    Katie, Calhoun, GA

    Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with God.”

    Mark 10:27 (NLT)

  36. 6036
    Doris says:

    For you remember, brothers, our labor and toil: we worked night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God.

    I Thessalonians 2:9 ESV

  37. 6037
    Barbara Rouse says:

    From Charlotte, NC
    Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.
    Psalm 27:14, NLT

  38. 6038
    Nicci Hejnar says:

    Psalm 40: 4-5 (concordant version concordant.org)
    “Happy is the master who makes Yahweh his trust And does not countenance the audacious or those swerving to a lie. Many are your marvelous works which you have done, O Yahweh my Elohim, even your designs for us. There is no one arranging them for You!
    Should I tell and should I speak of them, they are more plentiful than could be numbered.”

    my prayer: that I would spend my time recounting and numbering his marvels

  39. 6039
    Debbie McMurtry says:

    In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance
    with the riches of God’s grace. Ephesians 1:7, NIV

  40. 6040
    Melissa says:

    Melissa, Waldorf MD
    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. (‭Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭28‬ NIV)

  41. 6041
    Cara says:

    Cara,Dublin, Ireland

    Psalm 73:26 NIV

    “My flesh and my heart may fail but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever”.

  42. 6042
    lynda says:

    Lynda, Warrenton, GA

    Hear me as i pray, O Lord. Be merciful and answer me!

    Psalm 27:7
    NLT

  43. 6043
    Leanna says:

    With praise and thanksgiving they sang to the Lord: “He is good; His love toward Israel endures forever.” Ezra 3:11a NIV

  44. 6044
    alice dickson-buist says:

    Alice, South Lyon, MI

    “But you, O God, do see trouble and grief; you consider it to take it in hand. The victim commits himself to you; you are the helper of the fatherless”. (Psalm 10:14)

  45. 6045
    Karee Carter says:

    Be sure to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you.
    1 Samuel 12:24 NIV Karee C, Alvin,TX

  46. 6046
    Libby Montez says:

    Libby Montez
    Lake in the Hills, IL

    I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten…
    Joel 2:25 (ESV)

  47. 6047
    Melissa E says:

    Melissa Eaton
    Anna, TX

    “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on you.”
    Isaiah 26:3 ESV

  48. 6048
    Kristin Blatz says:

    Kristin Blatz, Kettering,OH
    “Joshua told the people, “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you.”

    Joshua 3:5 NIV

  49. 6049
    Christy says:

    Christy
    Fayetteville, AR
    Eph 3:14 ESV
    “For this reason I bow my knees before the Father,”
    Eph 3:14 ESV

  50. 6050
    Samantha says:

    Samantha Gillis- Hatch, NM
    “Don’t copy the behavior 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

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