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
Anita Gray, Cabot, AR
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)
Kim from Wadena MN
“Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths.” (â€Psalm‬ â€25‬:â€4‬ ESV)
Debra Taylor, Madison, Mississippi
“There is none like God, O Jeshurun, who rides through the heavens to your help, through the skies in His majesty. The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms.” Deuteronomy 33:26-27 (ESV)
(Praise the LORD O my soul!!!)
Shannon Pate
Little Rock, Arkansas
Philippians 4:8(NIV)
“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 praise worthy- think about such things.”
I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now. Being confident of this very thing, that he which has begun a good work in you will perfume it until the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:3-6 (KJV)
Tiffany Peterson- Jasper, TX
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
John 14:6 NKJV
Stephanie, Tucson, AZ “For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline.” 2 Tim 1:7 (NASB)
Delores P., El Cajon, CA
Philippians 2:3-4 (ESV)
Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.
“Therefore, be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise; making the most of your time, for the days are evil.” ~ Ephesians 5:15-16 (NASB)
Lynne Priestley, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Make allowances for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.
Colossians 3:13-15 NLT
Deb Bryan, Topeka, KS
PS 34:11-14 NKJV
Come, you children, listen to me;
I will teach you the fear of the Lord.
Who is the man who desires life,
And loves many days, that he may see good?
Keep your tongue from evil,
And your lips from speaking deceit.
Depart from evil and do good;
Seek peace and pursue it.
Nice to meet you Sherry. I appreciate your year long verse focus. Excellent reminder.
Madelin Thousand Oaks, CA
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
As I prepare to be a Prayer Encourager at LPL Seattle this weekend.
When there are many words, sin is unavoidable,
but the one who controls his lips is wise.
Proverbs 10:19 HCSB
Janice Stumpff , Topeka,KS
Colossians 4:2 NIV
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
Kent, Washington
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.
And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart.
Deuteronomy 6:5-6 ESV
Miriam, Nottingham UK
the Lord appeared to him from far away.
I have loved you with an everlasting love;
therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you.
Jeremiah 31:3 (ESV)
Melissa, Circleville, OH: “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:29, NIV
I John 4:4 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.
Kaitlynn, Nixa, MO
Joshua 1:9 HCSB
“Haven’t I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged. For The Lord your God is with you where ever you go.”
Joy from Whitehouse, TX
Only fear the Lord and serve Him faithfully with all your heart. 1 Samuel 12:24 ESV
Lisa Scarrow from Wadsworth, OH
Hebrews 10:35-36 (NLT). “So do not throw away this confident trust in the Lord. Remember the great reward it brings you! Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that He has promised.”
Anna, Cincinnati, Ohio.
“Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
Proverbs 3:3-6, NIV
Kristy McIntyre, Eugene OR
Romans 14:19 NASB Let us pursue the things that make for peace and the building up of one another.
Melinda, Beavercreek, Oh ” Casting down imaginations and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;” 2 Cor. 10:5 KJV
Mindy M.; Morgantown, IN
Zephaniah 3:17 (NIV84)
The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.”
Zephaniah 3:17
Vivian, Birmingham, Alabama
As for those who grieve over Zion, God has sent me to give them a beautiful crown in exchange for ashes, To anoint them with gladness instead of sorrow, to wrap them in victory, joy, and praise instead of depression and sadness. People will call them magnificent, like great towering trees standing for what is right. They stand to the glory of the Eternal who planted them. Isaiah 61:3 The Voice
Katie Brown
Greenfield, IN
Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.
Exodus 20:8 NIV
My kids and I will be memorizing the 10 commandments and the be attitudes.
Patti
Niles, Mi
Psalms 37:30 & 31 (NIV)
“The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks what is just. The law of his God is in his heart; his feet do not slip.”
Karen Anderson Minot, ND
For I, Yahweh your God, hold your right hand and say to you: Do not fear, I will help you. Isaiah 41:13 HCSB
Irene, White Pigeon MI
When my anxious thoughts multiply within me,
Your consolations delight my soul.Psalm 94:19 NASB
Tammie Maier
Hillsboro, KS
Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely.
Psalm 139:4 (NIV)
Gail from Westport, KY
“For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 1:5-8 NIV 1984).
Romans 12:2 NIV
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Christine Vaughan. Ozark, Mo
Romans 12:2 NIV
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Psalm 121 (HCSB)
1 I lift my eyes toward the mountains.
Where will my help come from?
2 My help comes from the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
Lincoln Nebraska
Jennifer Jones Coweta, OK
“So is my word that goes out from my mouth; it will not return to me empty but will accomplish that which I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” Isaiah 55:11
Hilton Head Island, SC
“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 will I hear them and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 NIV
Mickie, Arab, AL
For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.
Romans 8:13 ESV
Candy, Fort Worth, TX.
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. (â€1 John‬ â€4‬:â€4‬ NIV)
Mary Witte, Grand Rapids, MN
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:2-4 ESV
Lucinda Bomberger
Watsontown, PA
1 Corinthians 13:7 ESV
“Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.”
Lauralee Courtney
Austin, TX
He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure. Isaiah 33:6 NIV
“Thou will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” Isaiah 26:3 KJV
Lindsey Diggs
Smyrna, TN
“Seek the LORD and His strength; seek His face continually.” Psalm 105:4 (NASB)
Tami Jones, Fall City WA Psalm 5:3 HCSB
“At daybreak, Lord, You hear my voice; at daybreak I plead my case to You and watch expectantly.”
Cindy S. Walker, Clear Lake area of Houston, TX “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. therefore honor God with your body.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Marie Markward. Van Wert, OH
So now faith, hope and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. I Cor. 13:13
Dee, Prescott, AZ
…if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9, ESV
Hilton Head Island, SC
“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 will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 NIV
Bobbie Jo- San Angelo, TX
“This is what real love is: It is not our love for God; it is God’s love for us. He sent his Son to die in our place to take away our sins.” ~1 John 4:10 NCV
Laura Richards, North Las Vegas, NV
The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call. Acts 2:39 NIV