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
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)
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
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.
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
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)
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
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)
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
Thanks. I needed this scripture and reassurance today.
Jenn Nahrstadt, Cumming, GA
Let all that you do be done in love. I Corinthians 16:14 (ESV)
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
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
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
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.
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)
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
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.
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)
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)
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Luke 12:34
NIV
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
Melissa Roehrich, Bismarck, ND
“He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast trusting in the Lord.” Psalm 112:7 NIV
“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
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)
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.”
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
Jenna, Fort Worth
“We can make our plans,
but The Lord determines our steps.”
Proverbs 16:9 NLT
You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.
Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)
Kathy Freshwater, Vonore, TN
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)
Carla, LaFayette, Al.
My dear brothers and sisters, be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. James 1:19 NLT
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
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
Megan, Stow, OH You hem me in, behind and before,and lay your hand upon me. Psalm 139:5 ESV
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.
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
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. “
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)
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
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
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)
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~
I John 4:21 NKJV
And this commandment we have from Him: that he who loves God must love his brother also.
Carolyn Thompson, Maryville, Tn
I can endure all these things through the power of the one who gives me strength. Phil 4:13 CEV
Walker, LA
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. (Proverbs 4:23 NIV)
Elizabeth Lakeland, Florida “Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.” Philippians 2:4 NAS
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)
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)
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,”
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.
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.
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