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
I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing John 15:5 ESV
Kelsey Waverly Iowa
In the same way let your light shine before others so that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in Heaven
Matthew 5:16 ( NIV )
Linda Jewell
Sedona AZ
Exodus 314 NIV
God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’”
Stacey DiGrazia, Elgin, Ill.
I Peter 3:8-9 (NIV)
“Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another, be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.”
Kelly Westlund, Richland, WA
I came here to post something different – but feel drawn to Sherry’s verse in the blog post. 1 Samuel 12:24 (ESV)
Emily B., Augusta, GA
“But he knows the way that I take; when He has tried me, I shall come out as gold.”
Job 23:10 esv
Jessie Y., Jackson MO. 2 Corinthians 10:5 “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” NIV
Psalm 119:33 NIV Teach me, O Lord, your decrees that I may follow them to the end.
christina moore, Plano TX~
“…so that by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast the hope set before us” (Hebrews 6:18, ESV).
Linda Jewell
Sedona AZ
Exodus 3:14 NIV
God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’”
Julie Speed, Prairie Grove, Ar. – Psalm 27:14
Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.
Karen Collier from the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV)
Gail Hinshaw, Summerville, OR
Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’
Isaiah 41:10. NKJV
Stephanie
Harrisonburg, LA
We can make our plans, but The Lord determines our steps.
Proverbs 16:9 (NLT)
Cheryl Folkner
Woodstock,GA
“…but these have been written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God and that believing you may have life in His name. John 20:31 NASB
Joan from N. Richland Hills, Texas
NIV: My last scripture was Isaiah 43:1b-2 and mine for this time is Isaiah 43:2-3a:
When you walk through the fire,
you will not be burned;
the flames will not set you ablaze.
For I am the Lord your God,
the Holy One of Israel, your Savior
Dawn C. Kenansville, NC
“The Lord will fight for you; you need only be still. ”
Exodus 14:14 (NIV)
Carla, Pierre, SD
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV
Kathi Crowder from Yorktown, Virginia: “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
Kara Webb, Lafayette, IN
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will know what God wants you to do, and you will know how good and pleasing and perfect his will really is. Romans 12:2 NLT
Camille Benson Knoxville, TN –
“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)
Ann, Springboro, OH
“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
Sandra Larranaga Bowe. San Jon NM
James 5:8-9 NIV
You too, be patient and stand firm, because the
Lord’s coming is near. Don’t grumble against one another
Brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing
At the door.
Renee DeJarnette, Alexandria, KY
I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints, and His incomparably great power for us who believe.
Ephesians 3:18-19a, NIV
Oops, correction, Ephesians 1:18-19a
Rolanda Hairston Ft. worth, TX
“By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence. And because of his glory and excellence, he has given us great and precious promises. These are the promises that enable you to share his divine nature and escape the world’s corruption caused by human desires. 2 Peter 1:3-4 NLT
Sarah Whitt, Fort Worth, TX
“He must increase, but o must decrease.”
John 3:30 HCSB
Susan, St. Petersburg, Fl
“Wait and hope for and expect the Lord; be brave and of good courage and let your heart be stout and enduring. Yes, wait for and hope for and expect the Lord.” (Psalm 27:14 AMP)
Julie from Charleston, SC:
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)
Mary from Tiffin, I’ll also go with:
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.”
Melissa Ballard, Liberty, West Virginia. “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)
Lori D, Elk Grove, CA
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. John 14:27 ESV
Sherry
Indianapolis
“Come now, let us reason together, says the LORD: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.”
Isaiah 1:18 NIV
Erika Dotto
West Palm Beach, FL
John 14:16-17 NIRV
I will ask the Father. And he will give you another Friend to help you and to be with you forever. The Friend is the Spirit of truth. The world can’t accept him. That is because the world does not see him or know him. But you know him. He lives with you, and he will be in you.
Sarah Heard, Lytle, TX. ” But you are a chosen people,a royal
priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you
may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness
into his wonderful light.” 1 Peter 2:9 NIV
Suzanne C. Nashville, TN: The LORD is my shepherd; I have all that I need. (Psalms 23:1 NLT)
Pam Coleman, DeLeon Springs, Florida
“Thy word have I hid in my heart; that I might not sin against thee.”
Psalm 119:11 (NIV)
Kim
New Port Richey, FL
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.”
Kay from Buhler, Ks
John 14:16
“And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever-“
Ella, St. Augustine, FL
“The Holy Spirit produces to kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control. There is no law against these things!” Galatians 5:22-23 NLT
Shira MacLennan; Americus, GA. Mark 4:26-28 (NIV)
This is what the Kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he knows not how. All by itself, the soil produces grain…
The Lord your God is in your midst,
a Mighty One, who will save.
He will rejoice over you with gladness,
He will renew you with His love,
He will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17
Melana Cummings, Sheridan WY
Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it.”
Isaiah 30:21 NIV
Shawna Bates City, MO “Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.” James 1:12 NIV 84
Denver co
The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.” (Exodus 14:14 ESV)
Sarah Gleeson
New Haven MO
Hebrews 131-2
Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. do Not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angles without knowing it.
Tammy Cosby; Siloam, NC…..Psalm 69:5 You know my folly, O God; my guilt is not hidden from you. (NIV)
Corrie Crouch, Silsbee, Texas
Psalm 27:14, ESV
Wait for the Lord; be strong and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!
Lori from Chachoengsao, Thailand
2โครินธ์ 5:17 TSV11
ฉะนั้นถ้าใครอยู่ในพระคริสต์ เขาก็เป็นคนที่ถูกสร้างใหม่แล้วสิ่งสารพัดที่เก่าๆ ก็ล่วงไป นี่แน่ะกลายเป็นสิ่งใหม่ทั้งนั้น
If any man is in Christ he is a new creation. Old things have passed away, behold all things have become new! 2 Cor. 5:17
Barb Fredin, Independence MN
“Behold, I go forward, but He is not there, and backward but I do not perceive him; on the left hand when he is working, I do not behold him; He turns to the right hand, but I do not see Him. But He know the way I take; when He has tried me, I shall come out as gold.”
Job 23:8-10 NIV
Jeremiah 17:7-8(NIV)
New Smyrna Beach Florida
7 “But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord,
whose confidence is in him.
8 They will be like a tree planted by the water
that sends out its roots by the stream.
It does not fear when heat comes;
its leaves are always green.
It has no worries in a year of drought
and never fails to bear fruit.”