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. 851
    Magan Lakeway says:

    Magan Lewis, Lakeway, TX
    “And you became imitators of us and of the Lord,
    for you received the word
    in much affliction
    with the joy of the Holy Spirit
    so that you became an example
    to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia”
    I Thessalonians 1:6-7 (ESV)

  2. 852
    Linda Hansen says:

    Linda, Buckeye, Az
    Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.
    Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God.
    I will strengthen you and help you.
    I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.
    Isaiah 41:10 NLT

  3. 853
    Catherine Lisle says:

    Catherine Lisle, Albuquerque, NM. “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart” Hebrews 4:12 ESV.

  4. 854
    Karen Madeira says:

    Karen Madeira, Carlsbad, CA

    “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication let your requests be made known to God.”
    Philippians 4:6 NIV

  5. 855
    Shanna Roldan says:

    I will be your God throughout your lifetime, until your hair is white with age.I made you and I will care for you. I will carry you along and save you. Isaiah 46:4 (NLT)

  6. 856
    Elizabeth Eppright says:

    Liz, Round Rock, TX

    “He has made it clear to you, mortal man, what is good and what the LORD is requiring from you–to act with justice, to treasure the LORD’s gracious love, and to walk humbly in the company of your God.”

    Micah 6:8 International Standard Version

  7. 857
    Mary Rosevear McNeal says:

    Mary Rosevear McNeal
    Roswell, GA

    “You have turned my mourning into dancing; You have put off my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness, to the end that my glory may sing praise to You and not BR silent. O Lord, my God, I will give thanks to You forever.” Psalm 30:11-12. (ESV)

  8. 858
    Jackie Watson says:

    Jackie Watson from Marietta, Ga
    “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.” Isaiah 41:13 NIV

  9. 859
    Jenn Nahrstadt says:

    Jenn Nahrstadt, Cumming, GA

    Let all that you do be done in love. I Corinthians 16:14 (ESV)

  10. 860
    Chris MacRae says:

    Chris M, Seattle, WA
    For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.
    2 Corinthians 2:15 NIV

  11. 861
    Stephanie M. Smith says:

    Stephanie M. Smith, Indianapolis, Indiana. “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 43-45a ESV

  12. 862
    Teri in TN says:

    Teri Wymore in Millington, TN

    “Be careful how you think, your life is shaped by your thoughts.” Proverbs 4:23 GNT

    “Above all else, guard your heart,
    for everything you do flows from it.” Proverbs 4:23 NIV

  13. 863
    Mayetta Curtis, Springfield, MO says:

    Deuteronomy 33:12 (NIV)
    Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in him, for he shields him all day long, and the one the Lord loves rest between his shoulders.

  14. 864
    Erin says:

    Erin D., Conway, AR

    “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”
    Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV)

  15. 865
    Lisa Lucik says:

    Lisa Lucik, Sugar Land, TX

    When I am afraid, I will trust in you.
    In God, whose word I praise,
    In God I trust; I will not be afraid..
    What can mortal man do to me?

    Psalm 56:3-4 NIV

  16. 866
    Rhonda H Wade says:

    Rhonda H Wade
    Buchanan GA

    Philippians 4:11-13 NKJV
    11) Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content:
    12) I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
    13)I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

  17. 867
    Sharon A says:

    Sharon A, Fresno, CA
    “I will be your God through all your lifetime,
    yes, even when you hair is white with age.
    I made you and I will care for you.
    I will carry you along and be your Savior.”
    Isaiah 46:4 (TLB)

  18. 868
    Amy Norman says:

    The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; (‭Isaiah‬ ‭61‬:‭1‬ ESV)

  19. 869
    Sarahbeth says:

    For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Luke 12:34
    NIV

  20. 870
    Dawn Edgell says:

    Dawn, Pottsville, Arkansas-Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. Colossians 3:23 NIV

  21. 871
    Melissa Roehrich says:

    Melissa Roehrich, Bismarck, ND

    “He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast trusting in the Lord.” Psalm 112:7 NIV

  22. 872
    Gail N., Cary, North Carolina says:

    “Teach me your way, LORD, that I may rely on your faithfulness;
    give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.
    I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart;
    I will glorify your name forever.”
    Psalm 86:11-12 NIV

  23. 873
    sharon bowie says:

    Sharon, St. Louis, MO
    My aim is to know him, to experience the power of his resurrection, to share in his sufferings, and to be like him in his death, Philippians 3:10 (NET)

  24. 874
    Emily says:

    Emily Berry, Lugoff, SC

    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.”

  25. 875
    Pat Ritter says:

    Paddy, Plattsburgh, NY

    Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Ephesians 3:20 NLT

  26. 876
    Jenna says:

    Jenna, Fort Worth
    “We can make our plans,
    but The Lord determines our steps.”
    Proverbs 16:9 NLT

  27. 877
    Kathy Freshwater says:

    You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.
    Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)
    Kathy Freshwater, Vonore, TN

  28. 878
    Emily says:

    Emily, Topeka, Kansas

    “Summoning the crowd along with His disciples, He said to them, ‘If anyone wants to be My follower, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Me.'”

    Mark 8:34 (HCSB)

  29. 879
    Carla says:

    Carla, LaFayette, Al.
    My dear brothers and sisters, be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. James 1:19 NLT

  30. 880
    Sheridan says:

    Sheridan Langford louisville, KY “The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.” Zephaniah 3:17

  31. 881
    Melissa says:

    Melissa Peoria, IL

    But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:33 ESV

  32. 882
    Megan says:

    Megan, Stow, OH You hem me in, behind and before,and lay your hand upon me. Psalm 139:5 ESV

  33. 883
    Bobbi Wineberg says:

    Bobbi-Lake City, FL. Now all glory to God, who is able, through His mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.(NLT) Ephesians 3:20.

  34. 884
    Kayla Smith says:

    Kayla Smith
    Denton, TX
    “And I was still unknown in person to the churches of Judea that are in Christ. They only were hearing it said, “He who used to persecute us is now preaching the faith he once tried to destroy.” And they glorified God because of me.” Galatians‬ ‭1‬:‭22-24‬

  35. 885
    Diane Seltzer says:

    Diane from Chesapeake, VA.

    Psalm 32:7 (NLT)

    “For you are my hiding place;
    you protect me from trouble.
    You surround me with songs of victory. “

  36. 886
    Sonia Kibe says:

    Sonia Kibe, Morrilton, AR

    “Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous, or boastful, or proud, or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable and it keeps no record of being wronged.” I Corinthians 13:4-5 (NLT)

  37. 887
    Peggy Seiferth, Scottsdale, AZ says:

    Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
    I Thessalonians 5:16 NIV

  38. 888
    Janet Reeves says:

    Janet, Columbus, GA – “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 Lord’s people.” -Ephesians 6:18, NIV

  39. 889
    Val McLean says:

    Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; For in thee do I trust: Cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; For I lift up my soul unto thee. (‭Psalm‬ ‭143‬:‭8‬ ASV)

  40. 890
    Donna Mina says:

    Donna, Norman, OK

    Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.

    At the same time, pray also for us…

    Colossians 4:2-3a ESV~

  41. 891
    Barbara Tranbarger says:

    I John 4:21 NKJV

    And this commandment we have from Him: that he who loves God must love his brother also.

  42. 892
    Carolyn says:

    Carolyn Thompson, Maryville, Tn

    I can endure all these things through the power of the one who gives me strength. Phil 4:13 CEV

  43. 893
    Missi Woods says:

    Walker, LA
    Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. (‭Proverbs‬ ‭4‬:‭23‬ NIV)

  44. 894
    Elizabeth says:

    Elizabeth Lakeland, Florida “Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.” Philippians 2:4 NAS

  45. 895
    Melody S says:

    Melody S.
    Forest City, IA

    But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother taking care of her own children. 1 Thessalonians 2:7 (ESV)

  46. 896
    Ludmila Kosenko says:

    Luda, Baltimore, MD

    Therefore I, Paul, the prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk worthy of the calling you have received, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, accepting one another in love, diligently keeping the unity of the Spirit with the peace that binds us.

    Ephesians 4:1-3 (HCSB)

  47. 897
    Mary Lawler says:

    Ephesians 1:19 Amplified
    ‘” And [so that you can know and understand] what is the immeasurable and unlimited and surpassing greatness of His power in and for us who believe, as demonstrated in the working of His mighty strength,”

  48. 898
    Karen Coppley says:

    Karen Coppley Winston Salem NC Jeremiah 29:11 ESV. For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

  49. 899
    Kim says:

    NIV Philippians 4:8
    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.

  50. 900
    Lora Faircloth says:

    Lora Faircloth, Fayetteville, NC

    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. Isaiah 41:13 NIV

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