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
Kelley, Houston, Tx
What I tell you in the dark, say in the light, and what you hear whispered, proclaim on the housetops.
Matt 10:27 (ESV)
Melissa Robertson, Sulphur, LA
“But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it.” Ephesians 4:7 (NIV)
Robin, Orange City, Iowa Psalm 9:10 ” THOSE WHO KNOW YOUR NAME WILL TRUST IN YOU, FOR YOU,LORD,HAVE NEVER FORSAKEN THOSE WHO SEEK YOU.” Psalm 9:10 NIV
Fruita, CO
So when Jesus had washed their feet and put his outer clothing back on, he took his place at the table again and said to them, “Do you understand what I have done for you? You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and you do so correctly, for that is what I am. If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you too ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example – you should do just as I have done for you.
John 13:12-15 NET
Connie Rose, Lake Charles, LA
“But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it.” Ephesians 4:7 (NIV)
Susan Clements, Seale, Alabama. ” I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” John 5:15
Kandi Sullivan from Tallahassee, Florida
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Colossians 4:2 NIV
Philippians 2: 7-8 NIV
“but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death – even death on a cross!”
Frances, Orange, TX
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.
Romans 12:9 NIV
Denise Smith, Wilmington, NC
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 3:5-6 NIV
Sarah Fox
Springfield, MO
“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His possession, so that you may proclaim the praises of the One who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.”
1 Peter 2:9 HCSB
Brooke Koehl, Montgomery, TX “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made, your works are wonderful I know that full well.” Psalms 139:14
San Bernardino Ca.
Greater love has no one than this :to lay down one’s life for one’s friends
John 15:13 niv.
Tracy Langford, Medicine Lodge, Ks
Only fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you. (â€1 Samuel‬ â€12‬:â€24‬ ESV)
“Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. (ESV)
Christina Fort Worth
“Do all that you have in mind,” his armor-bearer said. “Go ahead; I am with you heart and soul. ”
1 Samuel 14:7 NIV
Oh I love this!! Thank you so much for posting this 🙂
Sue Bragg, Kingsport, TN.”Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing.” Psalm 143:10 NLT
Deb, Lancaster PA
The Lord God has given me the tongue of disciples,
That I may know how to sustain the weary one with a word.
He awakens me morning by morning,
He awakens my ear to listen as a disciple.
Isaiah 50:4 NASB
Yancey Bradley, Savannah, GA
For we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.
Romans 8:28
NIV
Jennifer, Corpus Christi, TX
“I lay the sins of the parents upon their children; the entire family is affected–even children in the third and fourth generations of those who reject me. But I lavish unfailing love for a thousand generations on those who love me and obey my commands.” Exodus 20: 5b-6 NLT
Martha Roberson from Warrensburg, MO
“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” (â€Galatians‬ â€6‬:â€9‬ ESV)
My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.
Psalms 121:2
Robin Grosso, Suffolk, VA
“My eyes are ever on the Lord, for only he will release my feet from the snare.”
Psalm 25:15 NIV
Barbara, Houston, TX
And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.
Romans 8:28 NLT
Leslie Oakland, MD
“For the LORD your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With His love, He will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.” (NLT)
Zephaniah 3:17 NLT
“Those who know your name trust in you,for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.” Psalm 9:10 NIV
Erica from MI
“Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then will I be blameless, innocent of great transgression. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.” Psalm 19:13-14 (NIV)
Vickie Gainous, Cairo,GA
He is your praise; he is your God, who has done for you these great and awesome things that your own eyes have seen. Deut. 10:21 NRSV
Debbie, Wilmington, NC Show me the right path, O Lord. Point out the road for me to follow. Lead me by your truth and Teach me for you are The God who saves me All day long I put my hope in you. Psalm 25:4-5 NIV
Holly H, Frisco, TX
“Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.”
Ephesians 6:18, NIV
Karen McCormick, Waco, TX
“Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable — if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise — dwell on these things.” Philippians 4:8 NLT
Gennie, Granbury, TX. Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Ephesians 4:11-12 NASB
Hannah Arnold, Carrollton TX
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew‬ â€6‬:â€33-34‬ (NIV)
Charlotte, Seymour, Texas “Above all else guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. Proverbs 4:23 NIV
Brenda Voydatch, Meredith, NH
Do all things without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe. Philippians 2:14-15 (NIV)
Peggyann Calderwood * Crestview, Florida
God is our refuge and strength,
always ready to help in times of trouble.
Psalm 46:1 NLT
Always remember JESUS LOVES YOU
And we know that all things work together for good
to those who love God, to those who are called according
to His purpose.
Romans 7:28(NKJV)
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called
according to His purpose.
Romans 8:28(NKJV)
Jill- Plano TX
Deuteronomy 30:20New International Version (NIV)
20 and that you may love the Lord your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him. For the Lord is your life, and he will give you many years in the land he swore to give to your fathers, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
Bethany Mowat, Evart, Michigan Devote yourselves to prayer; stay alert in it with Thanksgiving. Colossians 4:2 HCSB
Stephanie – Imperial Beach,CA
With my whole heart I seek You; let me not wander from your commandments! I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:10-11 ESV
Sarah Putnam, Greensboro, NC
“Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely. ~Psalm 139:4 (NIV)
He redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies. (â€Psalms‬ â€103‬:â€4‬ NLT)
Julie Kopanke of Leonardtown, MD
“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
For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace.Romans 6:14 ESV
Kim Auvenshine, Fort Worth, TX. He redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies. (â€Psalms‬ â€103‬:â€4‬ NLT)
Such a good word, Sherry. Thank you.
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Ganise, Ottawa, Canada
2 John 1:3a (NIRV) : “God the Father and Jesus Christ His Son will give you grace, mercy and peace.”
Colossians 1:9-11 ESV
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And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
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so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.
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May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ESV
Proverbs 2:2 “So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding.”
But he knows where I am going. And when he tests me, I will come out as pure gold.
Job 23:10 NLT