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. 751
    lynn miller From garden city, ks says:

    Only fear the LORD, and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you. (‭I Samuel‬ ‭12‬:‭24‬ NKJV). I love sherrys verse. I’m going with that one.

  2. 752
    Ashley Weisenberger says:

    Ashley Weisenberger, Marathon, WI.

    ” I will sweep away everything from the face of the earth,” Says the Lord. Zephaniah 1:2

  3. 753
    Anita Lupp says:

    John 8:47 (NASB)
    “He who is of God hears the words of God; for this reason you do not hear them, because you are not of God.”

  4. 754

    Kristin Funston, Memphis, TN

    He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly, love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.

    Micah 6:8 NIV

  5. 755
    Robin Murray says:

    Robin Murray,
    Arlington, TX

    I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with my eye. Ps 32:8 NKJV

  6. 756
    Angela Brown says:

    Angela Brown, Rogers AR
    Lying lips are extremely disgusting and hateful to the Lord, but they who deal faithfully are His delight. Proverbs‬ ‭12‬:‭22‬ AMP

  7. 757
    Janet Worthy says:

    Janet from Odessa, TX
    . “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.
    The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”
    II Corinthians 5:17. ESV

  8. 758
    Betty Clark says:

    Betty Clark Ann Arbor, MI “Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.” Psalm 127:1 ESV

  9. 759
    Brielle Haggerty says:

    Job 23:10-11 (NIV)
    10 But he knows the way that I take;
    when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold.

  10. 760
    Judith says:

    Judith, Scott, La.

    He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you But to do justice, to love kindness, And to walk humbly with your God?

    Micah 6:8

  11. 761
    Glenda Jensen says:

    Glenda Jensen
    Belgrade, MT
    Col. 4:6
    Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. KJV

  12. 762
    Christy Hamrick says:

    Christy Hamrick, Shelby, NC- “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 NIV

  13. 763
    Brenda McGurk says:

    Medina, Ohio
    Isaiah 41:13 (NIV)

    “For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand
    and says to you, Do not fear, I will help you.

  14. 764
    Patty Lincoln says:

    Patty Lincoln, Columbia, SC:
    “Be energetic in your life of salvation, reverent and sensitive before God. That energy is God’s energy, an energy deep within you, God Himself willing and working at what will give Him the most pleasure.” Phil. 2:12b-13 MSG

  15. 765
    Kathy says:

    Kathy, Easley SC

    The Lord answered Moses, “Is the Lord’s arm too short? You will now see whether or not what I say will come true for you.”

    Numbers 11:23

  16. 766
    Carrie Lyons says:

    Carrie Lyons, Homer Glen, IL

    For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and it is not from yourselves, it is a gift from God. Ephesians 2:8 NIV

  17. 767
    Diana Mielecki says:

    NIV 2 Corinthians 7:1 “Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.”

  18. 768
    Sally says:

    Sally, Gahanna, OH

    ” They will celebrate Your abundant goodness
    And joyfully sing of Your righteousness.
    The Lord is gracious and compassionate,
    Slow to anger and rich in love.”

    Psalm 145:7-8 NIV

  19. 769
    Kelly Jenkins says:

    Kelly from Reno, NV
    Galatians 6:9 (NIV)

    Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

  20. 770
    Nancy says:

    Nancy
    Newmarket, Ontario Canada

    “He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.”
    Rev 21:4 NLT

  21. 771
    Susan Whitaker says:

    Susan
    Piscataway, NJ
    Daniel 2:22
    He reveals deep and hidden things;
    He knows what lies in darkness,
    And light dwells with him.

    NIV

  22. 772
    Jill Greer says:

    Jill Greer, Medina, TN

    “Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.”

    Psalms 19:14 KJV

  23. 773
    Julie Fawcett says:

    Julie Fawcett, Round Rock, Texas. “Because he loves me”,says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.” PSALM 91:14 NIV

  24. 774
    Cheri VerMurlen says:

    Cheri VerMurlen
    Bothell, WA

    For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. 2 Chronicles 16:9a NIV

  25. 775
    Bonnie Del Greco says:

    “And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one aother, even as God in Christ forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32

  26. 776
    Carrie Lagas says:

    Carrie Lagas, North Potomac, Maryland

    You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. 1 John 4:4 (NIV)

  27. 777
    Karla Smith says:

    Karla Smith, Columbus, OH
    1 John 4:17 NKJV
    Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world.

  28. 778
    Merry Ashley says:

    Merry Ashley, Alameda, CA

    Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honest, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable; if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.

    Phil. 4:8 (combination of KJV and NIV, just because I liked particular adjectives in each)

  29. 779
    Danielle Pleasant says:

    Danielle Pleasant, Pinewood, SC

    What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
    Romans 8:31 NKJV

  30. 780
    Peggy Lucas says:

    Proverbs 3:5 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
    And lean not on your own understanding

  31. 781
    Nell George says:

    Nell, Gallatin, TN

    1Peter 5:5-7 NIV
    Clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” 6)Humble yourselves under God’s mighty hand that he may (exalt) lift you up in due time. 7) Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you.

  32. 782
    Linda Turner says:

    Linda turner, San Diego, California
    This is why I tell you: Don’t worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Isn’t life more than food and the body more than clothing? Matthew 6:25 HCSB

  33. 783
    Shana says:

    Shana from Dequincy, La
    “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Romans 12:9-10 (NIV)

  34. 784
    Tricia Rea says:

    Tricia Rea, Auburn, AL
    “Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.” Psalm 143:8 (ESV)

  35. 785
    Linda Lorring says:

    Linda Lorring, Reno, NV

    Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Colossians 3:12-13 (NIV)

  36. 786
    Veronica Lee says:

    Veronica-Atlanta, Georgia

    The Lord is fair in everything he does and full of kindness.
    Psalms 145:17 living bible

  37. 787
    Denise says:

    Denise in Winfield, Missouri
    2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV) if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn form their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

  38. 788
    Julie wagne says:

    Julie Wagner, Nederland,TX
    “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. ”
    John 13:6 NIV

  39. 789
    Renee says:

    Renee
    Rockford, MI
    This is what the Sovereign LORD,
    the Holy One of Israel, says:
    “Only in returning to me
    and resting in me will you be saved.
    In quietness and confidence is your strength.
    But you would have none of it.”
    Isaiah 30:15 (NLT)

  40. 790
    Carol says:

    Carol White, Vian, Oklahoma

    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

  41. 791
    Leta Roberts says:

    Leta, Lawrenceburg, KY
    (previous verse: You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek You; I thirst for You, my whole being longs for You, in a dry and parched land where there is no water. Ps. 63:1)

    “I have seen You in the sanctuary and beheld Your power and Your glory.” (Psalm 63:2 NIV)

  42. 792
    Hillary says:

    Hillary Stephens, Plano TX, “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

  43. 793
    Whitney Humphries says:

    Whitney Humphries, LaGrange, Ga
    “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”
    Col. 3:1-2, ESV

  44. 794

    Colleen Duebber. Cincinnati, Ohio.

    he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.

    Psalm 23:3 NIV

  45. 795
    Katie Davila says:

    Katie Davila, Tomball, TX

    Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long. Psalm 25:5 ESV

  46. 796
    Leigh Hamilton says:

    Leigh Hamilton Fincastle, VA
    Teach me Your way, O LORD, and I will walk in Your truth; give me an undivided heart {to no longer have a taste or desire for anything of old Leigh} that I may fear Your name. {I want to be free.} Psalm 86:11 NIV

  47. 797
    Judy Bailey says:

    Judy, Panama City, Fl
    Isaiah 54:10 (NLT)
    “For the mountains may move and the hills disappear, but even then my faithful love for you will remain. My covenant of blessing will never be broken,” says the LORD, who has mercy on you.

  48. 798
    Sara Bowyer says:

    Psalm 52:8

    But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God. I trust in God’s unfailing love forever and ever

  49. 799
    Judy says:

    Judy Ingalsbe, Edmond, OK

    “Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.”

    Ephesians 6:14-18 NIV

  50. 800
    Cris Shaw says:

    Cris S, New Lenox, IL
    Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.
    1 Corinthians 13:4-8a NIV

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