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
Col 3: 12 (NIV)
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Bobbie Head, Radium Springs, NM
Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.
James 5:16 NKJV
Paula Hale, Brownwood, Tx
So I recommend having fun, because there is nothing better for people in this world than to eat, drink, and enjoy life. That way they will experience some happiness along with all the hard work God gives them under the sun. (â€Ecclesiastes‬ â€8‬:â€15‬ NLT)
Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. Psalm 46:10 (NIV)
Linda O’Neill, Elk Grove, CA
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. (â€Hebrews‬ â€13‬:â€8‬ NLT)
Kim, Nashville, TN
There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. We love because He first loved us.
1 John 4:18-19 (ESV)
Lynn Greene, Shelby, NC “Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.” Proverbs 30:5 NIV
Tiffany Dewett Orlando, FL
1 John 3:18 ESV
Little children, let us not love in word or talk, but in deed and in truth.
I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20 (ESV)
Tracy Singleton, White Lake, MI
Tara Nelson , Vista, CA
“He will not let you stumble; the one who watches over you will not slumber.”
Psalm.121.3 NLT
Amanda Hodge, Sherman, TX:
“So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.” Hebrews 13:6 KJV
Tracy, Franklin, TN – “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again; Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.” Philippians 4:4-5 (NIV)
Angelica (Angel) Chilton Hillsboro, Texas
You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13 (NIV)
Angela, Los Gatos, CA. ” In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength. ” Isaiah 30:15 RSV
Julie, Clymer, NY
1 Peter 5:10 NIV
And the God of all grace, who called to you his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm, and steadfast.
Wendy P. Milwaukee, WI
Proverbs 13: 20 ESV “Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.”
Hannah Huneycutt, Mt. Pleasant, NC
Psalm 2:11 NASB
Worship the LORD with reverence and rejoice with trembling.
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)
Kelly, CA
Hebrews 11:1 NIV
Now Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
Carrie, Liberty, TX
“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1(NIV)
Sarah – Simms, TX
“Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.”
1Peter 5:6-7 NKJV
Diane LeJeune, Fairview, TN
“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name.”
Psalm 100:4 NIV
Taryn Crabill, Temple TX. “But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God.” John 1:12 NLT.
And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. Ezekiel 36:26 ESV
Ava,Casper, Wyoming
Psalm 103:8 NIV The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.
Robin T. Laureldale, PA
I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD. Psalm 27:13-14 (NIV)
Memory, Wenatchee, WA
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”
James 1:2-4 NIV
Cindy Cabaniss, Shelby, NC
Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is sacred to the Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”
Nehemiah 8:10 NIV
Patsy French, Reidsville, NC
Jeremiah 29:13 Ye shall seek me and find me, when ye shall seek me with all your heart.
Patti – Tampa, Florida
John 14:1-4 (NIV)
Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in Me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with Me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.
Patsy French, Reidsville, NC
Jeremiah 29:13
Ye shall seek me and find me, when ye shall seek me with all your heart.
Johanne RC, Calgary, AB, Canada
Therefore since we have been declared righteous by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ
Romans 5:1 HCSB
Sharon, Tucson, AZ
“And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19(NLT)
Liz Kester
Keller, Texas
“Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because 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
Beth
Broadview Hts, OH
Galatians 5:1 (ESV)
For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.
So thankful for this challenge to get the Truth in my head/heart/life. Thank you! <3
Casper, Wyoming. “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
Ashley Lewis, Marshalltown, IA Psalm 121:1-2 NIV “I lift up my eyes to the mountains – where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.
Amy, Dayton, Ohio
There are many plans in a person’s mind, but it is the counsel of the Lord which will stand.
Proverbs 19:21 NET
Susie McNeely, Russellivlle AR
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding Proverbs 3:5 NIV
Shannan Cloud, Elk City, Ok Deuteronomy 28:1 (ESV) “And if you faithfully obey the voice of the Lord your God, being careful to do all his commandments that I command you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the voice of the Lord your God.”
Perri Lee, Shallowater, TX
Dear friend, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God.
~ 1 John 4:7 NLT
Lori Smith Little Rock Ar
Isaiah 40:13 KJV
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength they shall mount up with wings as eagles they shall run and not grow weary and they shall walk and not faint.
Renee Ferrell – Amarillo, TX
“Use whatever gift you’ve received for the good of one another so that you can show yourselves to be good stewards of God’s grace in all its varieties.” 1 Peter 4:10 (The Voice)
Carol Sandersville,Ga
1John 2:1-2. NIV
My dear children I write this so that you might not sin.But if anybody does sin we have an advocate with the father-Jesus Christ the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins not only ours but also for the sins of the whole world
This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalms 118:24 KJV
Linda Montana NKJV Ps 91:4-6)
“He shall cover you with his feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler.
5) You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day, 6) Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday.”
Tess
Carteraville, Ga
Psalm 55:22 ESV
Cast your burden on the Lord and He will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved!
Pati, Macomb, MI
If we are faithless, He remains faithful,for He cannot deny Himself.
2 Tim. 2:13 NASB
Philippians 3:13-14(NIV)
13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
Beth Reid, London, ON
2 Thessalonians 1:11-12, Message
Because you know that this extraordinary day is just ahead, we pray for you all the time – pray that our God will make you fit for what he’s called you to be, pray that he’ll fill your good ideas and acts of faith with his own energy so that it all amounts to something. If your life honours the name of Jesus, he will honour you. Grace is behind and through all of this, our God giving himself freely, the Master, Jesus Christ, giving himself freely.