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
Cassie Roth, Tunnel Hill GA
Deuteronomy 4:29 NKJV
But from there you will seek the Lord your God, and you will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and with all your soul.
Evelyn Anne ,Macon,GA
Psalm 5:11&12 ESV
But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them sing joyful praises forever. Spread your protection over them, that all who love your name may be filled with joy! For you bless the godly, o Lord.
Jeremiah 17:10 NKJV
I, the Lord , search the heart, I test the mind, Even to give every man according to his ways, According to the fruit of his doings.
Susan W
Simpsonville, KY
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”
2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV)
Mitzi Garrett, Bulverde, TX
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV)
Sheryl Potts, Monroe, LA
“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit -fruit that will last.” John 15:16 NIV
Elizabeth Pannell
Buford,GA
Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10 NKJV
Elizabeth Marchman Blue Ridge, GA
Fear not, for I have redeemed you. I have called you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned nor shall the flame scorch you. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.
Isaiah 43:1b-3a nkjv
Julia Posel, Munich, Germany. “Now all glory to God, who is able to keep you from falling away and will bring you with great joy into His glorious presence without a single fault.” Jude 1:24 (NLT)
Casey Middleton, College Station, TX
I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart. I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.
-Psalm 9:1 NIV
Sherry
Perry, Georgia
‘Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth!’
Psalm 46:10 NKJV
Wendi McPike, Kennebunkport, ME
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith- and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.”
Eph 2:8 NIV
Sherry Bolander. Burlington, Iowa
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me”.
2 Cor. 12:9 (NIV)
Shannon Porter, Gipsy, MO
“For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12, KJV
Denise – Gardners, PA
Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Colossians 4:6 (NIV)
Laura, Minneapolis, MN
“For through the Spirit, by faith, we ourselves eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness.” (â€Galatians‬ â€5‬:â€5‬ ESV)
Liza Melson, Trimont MN – “But the righteous shall be glad; they shall exult before God; they shall be jubilant with joy! Sing to God, sing praises to his name; lift up a song to him who rides through the deserts; his name is the LORD; exult before him!” Psalm 68:3-4 ESV
Jaime Garrett, Wilson, NC
1 John 3:16
This is how we know what love is : Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.
Adrienne, Valdosta, GA
“Bless the Lord,O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.”
Psalm 103:1-2 ESV
Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one instructor, the Messiah. (Matthew 23:10 NIV)
Karen Green, Valrico, FL
“And the Lord is the one who goes ahead of you; He will be with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear, or be dismayed.”
Deuteronomy 31:8 NAS
Cara from Houston, Tx
Love is patient, love is kind, it does not envy. Love does not brag, it is not arrogant, it is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs, it takes no pleasure in wrongdoing, but rejoices in the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 MOUNCE
Suzy Adams, Wheelersburg, OH – Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I set in darkness thneLord will be my light. NIV
Debby Conway
Clinton, Mississippi
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,
Hebrews 12:1 ESV
Julianne August, Orangeville, Ontario
“May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be pleasing to you,O Lord, my rock and my redeemer” Psalm 19:14(NLT)
Katy, TX, Philippians 4:8, NLT
And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.
Vickie Barbee, Poplar Bluff, MO., But 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
Had a different one chosen but this one SCREAMED at me, so I changed it….thank you.
Suzy Adams, Wheelersburg, OH – Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness the Lord will be my light. NIV
Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 1John 4:7 NKJV
Rachel, Plano, TX
There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. We love because he first loved us. 1 John 4:18-19 (ESV)
Kris Braun, Shakopee MN. My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. James 1: 19-20 NIV
Glenwood Maryland,
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your request be made known to God.
NAS
Philippians 4:6
Jenni Banicki, Elk Grove, CA, Romans 15:13 (NIV) 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.
Jennifer K
Asheboro, NC
“For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father!”
Romans 8:15 NIV
Jennifer Tinsley, Indianapolis, IN. “He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. Even youths will become weak and tired, and young men will fall in exhaustion. But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:29-31 NLT
Kersti Kelly, Jacksonville, FL
Proverbs 31-30 NIV
Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears The Lord is greatly to be praised.
“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 4:6-7 NIV
Lisa Walton, Port Saint Lucie,Fl
“The thief cometh not, but for to steal,and to kill,
and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” John 10:10 KJV
Only fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you.” 1Samuel 12:24 ESV
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)
Dawn, Eugene, OR
Bring all the tithes into the storehouse so there will be enough food in my Temple. If you do,” says the lord of Heaven’s Armies, “I will open the windows of heaven for you. I will pour out a blessing so great you won’t have enough room to take it in! Try it! Put me to the test. Malachi 3:10 NLT
Leslie Bitsas, Durham NC
Eph 3:19 “to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God” ESV
Jennifer K
Asheboro, NC
“For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father!”
Melanie Anderson, Groesbeck, TX
“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” Galatians 2:20 NIV (1984)
Cindy-Richmond, Tx. Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. Proverbs 16:3 (NIV)
Brenda Alberts, Axtell, NE “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you; and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace. Numbers 6: 24-26 (NIV)
Dena Bibb, Stockton, CA
I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them away from me, http://bible.com/116/jhn.10.28.nlt
Julie, Albuquerque.
My focus is on Christian family so my verse for week 4 is 1 Corinthians 1:10 in the MS Bible& some details from the AMP in ().
I have a serious concern to bring up with, you, my friends, using the authority of Jesus, our master (I urge you in Jesus name). I’ll put it to you as urgently as I can: You must get along with each other. You must learn to be considerate of one another (no division among you, being in agreement in what you say), cultivating a life in common (united in mind and thought).
Joanna Trauger, Greer, SC. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing . John 15:5 NIV
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Corinthians 1:18
The message for the cross is foolishness for those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of GOD.