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
Susie
Kirkland, Wa.
“If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ”
1Peter 4:11b
NIV
I will never fail you or forsake you.
Hebrew 13:5
Gay Trier Warsaw, In.
If you point these things out to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished on the truths of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.
I. Tim 4:6
TASHA:
Romans 14:1 (NLV)
“If there is someone who’s faith is weak be kind and receive him. Do not argue about what he thinks.”
DESTINY:
Exodus 14:14
“Don’t be afraid just stand still and watch the lord rescue you today.”
Kandace Blowey – Houston, TX
The Lord will fight for you, you need only still. – Exodus 14:14 NIV
Heidi Nielsen, Stow, MA “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again, rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4: 4-7 NIV
Isaiah 40:29-31 NIV
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. (â€2 Peter‬ â€1‬:â€3‬ NIV)
Colossians 3:23
Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,
Allyson Flack, Wichita Falls, Texas
“And he said to all, If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.”
Luke 9:23 (ESV)
Shelly Albertville MN
So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you shall find; knock and the door will be opened to you.
Luke 11:9 NIV
Lynann, Artesia N.M.
Ephesians 6:10-11 NLT
A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of Gods armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.
Ginny White Orofino, ID
Hosanna to the Son of David. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Mathew 21:9. NIV
Only fear The Lord and serve Hum faithfully with all your heart.
For consider what great things He has done fo you.
1Samuel 12: 24
Lili Potenza, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL “that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, to His death” NIV Phil 3.10
Lisa Vaughn Ripley,WV
“And now these three remain; faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.”
1 Corinthians 13:13 NIV
Kristy Foster Strongsville, OH
“And now these three remain; faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.”
1 Corinthians 13:13 NIV
Ludmila Kosenko, Carney, MD
I appeal to you therefore, brethren, and beg of you
in view of (all) the mercies of God,
to make a decisive dedication of your bodies
(presenting all your members and faculties)
as a living sacrifice,
holy (devoted, consecrated) and well pleasing to God,
which is your reasonable (rational, intelligent) service and spiritual worship.
Romans 12:1 (AMP)
Zara, Seoul, South Korea
“Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith.” Hebrews 13:7 ESV
Lori
Bangor, Maine
…Don’t be afraid. Stand firm and watch God do His work of salvation for you today… God will fight the battle for you. And you? You keep your mouths shut!
Exodus 14:13A, 14 Message
Malisa Grantham, Tucson, AZ
For we must all appear before the judgement seat of Christ; that everyone may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
II Cor. 5:10 (KJV)
Kristin Johnson, Owasso, OK
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”
Ephesians 6:12 NIV
“Praise the Lord, all you nations. Extol Him all you people. For great is His love for us and faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord. ” Psalm 117:1-2
Georgetown, TX
Philippians 2:14 NIV
“Do everything without complaining or arguing.”
Holly Belt
Spring Hill,TN
Psalm 103:7-8
He made known His ways to Moses, His deeds to the people of Israel:
The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in love.
Georgetown, TX
(Catching up- March 1, 14 & April 1)
Ephesians 3:14, 15, & 16 NIV
“For this reason I kneel before the Father,”
“from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth drives its name.”
“I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being.”
Can’t remember if I ever posted this one!?
Laura from Katy, TX
Matthew 11:28-29
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. NIV
Jen Ferguson, Cedar Park, TX
Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. Hebrews 10:23
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.
James 1:5 NIV
Hannah, La Grange,TX “are you so foolish? After beginning by means of the Sporit, are you now trying to finish by means of the flesh?” Galatians 3:3 NIV
Ruth, Odin, IL
“Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation–but it is not to the sinful nature, to live according to it.”
– Romans 8:12 (NIV84)
Carrie Hammons – Arlington, TX – “Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His presence continually.” 1 Chronicles 16:11
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation by prayer and petition, with Thanksgiving, present your request to God.
Philippians 4:6
Marilyn Gadsden Al
Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings. My soul clings to you. Your right hand upholds me Ps 63:7-8 NIV
Laurie ,Marietta,GA
And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ. – Ephesians 3:17-18 NIV
Keller, TX….In Him and through faith in Him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. Ephesians 3:12 NLT
Blessed are those who dwell in your house, ever singing your praise! Selah Psalms 84:4
Philippians 4:6 KJVLite
Be careful for nothing, but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Malisa Grantham, Tucson, AZ
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 5:16 (KJV)
Praying for a better month for my memory!
Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness.
2 Cor 9:10
Inez Barnes
Hamburg AR
Psalm 73:25-26 The Message
You are all I want in heaven
You’re all I want on earth
When my skin sags and my bones are brittle
God is rock-firm and faithful
Unionville, TN
For God has not given us a spirit of fearfulness, but one of power, love and sound judgment.
2 Timothy 1:7
Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments. Deuteronomy 7:9
Exodus 14:14(NKJV)
14 The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.”
Luda Kosenko,
Baltimore, MD:
The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing;
But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.
Proverbs 13:4 (NKJV)
“LORD, be gracious to us(me); We(I) long for you. Be our(my) strength every morning, our(my) salvation in time of distress.” ~Isaiah 33:2 NIV
Hollie
Granbury, TX
Cindy
Sulphur, LA
James 1:5 (HCSB)
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without criticizing, and it will be given to him.
Colossians 3:4 “When Christ, who is our life is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory.” NASV
Sarah Grant, Durham, ON Canada
Ephesians 1:19-20 (NLT)
“I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms.”
Come to me with your ears wide open. Listen, and you will find life. I will make an everlasting covenant with you. I will give you all the unfailing love I promised to David. Isaiah 55:3 NLT