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
Heidi Duffield, DeWitt, AR. “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”. Hebrews 4:16 (ESV)
Melody, Castle Rock, CO
But I count my life of no value to myself, so that I may finish my course and the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of God’s grace. — Acts 20:24 (HCSB)
Bobbie Underwood – Jefferson City, MO
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:34-35 (ESV)
“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 you name forever.”
Psalm 86:11-12 NIV
Holly, Apex, NC
Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of suggerings. 1 Peter 5:9 (NIV)
Leslie G-Warner Robins, GA
Galatians 6:9, “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” (NIV)
Allison Brown, Hickory, NC
“…so My word that comes from My mouth will not return to me empty, but it will accomplish what I please and will prosper in what I send it to do.” Isaiah 55:11 (HCSB)
Kodak, TN Isaiah 55:11 NIV
so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.
Susan in Grand Rapids, MI
For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.
Galatians 5:1 ESV
Marianna Behrends, San Angelo, TX
“The Lord your God is in your midst, he is mighty to 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 ESV
Sharon from Van, TX
“You have laid down precepts that are to be fully obeyed.”
Psalm 119:4 NIV
Taryn from Corinth, TX
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:22-23 (ESV)
Rachel Patterson – Clover, SC
“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)
I picked this verse for this time, because I know the verse but needed to refresh myself on it. After I posted I saw that you also posted this verse. I thought I would encourage you by letting you know how it impacted me. I used to have a puppet ministry with teens (1994-98) and this verse was our cornerstone verse for the ministry. We were called The King’s Puppeteers and were an outreach ministry. We are chosen and the King’s children to go out and share how we were called out of darkness and now live in His light. I hope it encourages you as you share with others. 🙂 Blessings to you!
“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)
Kelly P., Concord, NC
Paula San Antonio TX
“Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the creation of the world. For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home. I was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me.’
Matthew 25:34-36New Living Translation (NLT)
Heather Cullman, AL Don’t act out of selfish ambition or be conceited. Instead, humbly think of others as being better than yourselves. (Philippians 2:3 GW)
Tammy Decker, Mt Pleasant, SC
“So I will live in freedom [liberty],
because I want to follow [ seek] your orders [precepts].”
Psalm 119:45Expanded (EXB)
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
1 Peter 4:8 (NIV)
Beverly H., Irving, Texas “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 NIV
“Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.”
Colossians 4:6 NIV
Becca Canfield from Nacogdoches, TX
As a reminder from my Breathe study, here is my verse: Exodus 16:29a (NLT)
They must realize that the Sabbath is the Lord’s gift to you. That is why he gives you a two-day supply on the sixth day, so there will be enough for two days.
Meagan Smith, Longview, TX- John 3:30 ESV “He must increase, but I must decrease.”
Gwen, Auburn, AL
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come:
The old has gone, the new is here!
2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV
Mary Beth Nickerson, Lascassas, TN
“Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. But they delight in the law of the LORD, meditating on it day and night. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do.”(Psalms 1:1-3 NLT)
The faithful love of the lord never ends. His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin a fresh each morning. Lamentations 3:22-22
Sandy from Brookshire, Texas Col 3:3&4 NASB For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Chrisr , who s our life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory.
Tanya Smith
Kenosha Wisconsin
Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge I will also reject you from being my priest. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children.
New Living Translation
Jennifer Haglund; Story City, IA
“You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did.” – James 2:22 (NIV)
Susan McDaniel, Fayetteville,GA
Psalm 37:4
“Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.”
Torri Whalen Clarmont California
Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God,which transcends all understanding, will guard your minds in Christ Jesus.
Sheree Brugmann, West Chicago, IL, “But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is within me. 1 Corinthians 15:10 ESV
Kathy Long, Van Wert, OhioJames 3:17-18English Standard Version (ESV)
17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. 18 And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
Amy Z and Hollie R, Sebring, FL
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.” Psalm 32:8 NIV
“Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground. ”
Psalm 143:10 NIV
San Clemente, CA
“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.” Proverbs 3:3-4 NIV
Lauren from Lubbock, TX “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32
Kelly H. Burns, TN
Ez. 2:7 NIV
You must speak my words to them whether they listen or fail to listen, for they are rebellious.
Terra Mueller, Broomfield, CO – “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” NIV
Paula from Maine
“By faith in the name of Jesus this man whom you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through Him that has given this complete healing to him, as you can all see. ” Acts 3:16 NIV
Danna McDuff, Atlanta, TX. “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)
Holli from Corona, Ca “His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us to His own glory and excellence.” 2 Peter 1:3 ESV
Cam Moore, Albuquerque,NM
Psalm 121:1
I will lift up my eyes to the hills—
From whence comes my help?
Susan, Atlanta, GA For in Christ neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. It is faith expressing itself through love. Galatians 5:6 NIV
Becky, Lawrenceville, GA
4 Shew me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths. 5 Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.
Psalm 25:4-5 (KJV)
Shelly Burke, Corpus Christi TX
That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
Romans 10:8 (NKJV)
Rachel J, Wichita, KS- 1 Cor 16:14 Do everything with love. (NIV)
Mallory, Fort Smith, AR
Psalm 5:11 NIV
“But let all who take refuge in you be glad, let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.”
Tasha J., Edmond, OK
“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.” Phil. 4:8 NIV
Therefore, as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, overflowing with gratitude.
Colossians 2:6-7 (HCSB)
Ashley Richcreek, Columbus, Ohio
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
Proverbs 18:10
“Create in me a pure heart, O God,
and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Do not cast me from your presence
or take your Holy Spirit from me.
Restore to me the joy of your salvation
and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.”
Psalm 51:10-12 NIV