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
Only fear the LORD, and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you. (â€I Samuel‬ â€12‬:â€24‬ NKJV). I love sherrys verse. I’m going with that one.
Ashley Weisenberger, Marathon, WI.
” I will sweep away everything from the face of the earth,” Says the Lord. Zephaniah 1:2
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.”
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
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
Angela Brown, Rogers AR
Lying lips are extremely disgusting and hateful to the Lord, but they who deal faithfully are His delight. Proverbs‬ â€12‬:â€22‬ AMP
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.”
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
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.
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
Susan
Piscataway, NJ
Daniel 2:22
He reveals deep and hidden things;
He knows what lies in darkness,
And light dwells with him.
NIV
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
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
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
“And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one aother, even as God in Christ forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32
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)
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.
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)
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
Proverbs 3:5 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding
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.
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
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)
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)
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)
Veronica-Atlanta, Georgia
The Lord is fair in everything he does and full of kindness.
Psalms 145:17 living bible
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.
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
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)
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
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)
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
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
Colleen Duebber. Cincinnati, Ohio.
he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.
Psalm 23:3 NIV
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
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
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.
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
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
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