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
Karissa, Martinsburg, WV: 1 Samuel 12:24 “Only fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you.”
Jacquie Bachman
Ayr, NE
After the wind there was an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. And after the earthquake there was a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire there was a gentle whisper.
1 Kings 19:12 NLT
Teresa from Georgia
“and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.”
Ephesians 3:19 (ESV)
Williamstown NJ
Romans 12:2
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. NKJ
Judy C. – New Braunfels, Tx.
Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago. (â€Isaiah‬ â€25‬:â€1‬ NIV)
Edmonton, Alberta. The Lord is like a father to His children – tender and compassionate to those who fear Him (Ps. 103:13. NLT)
Emily, Heath, Ohio
“Whatever you do work at it with all your heart as working for The Lord, not for men'” Colossians 3:23
Trudy Burnett, Middletown, OH
For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand,
Saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.’
Isaiah 41:13 NKJV
Noreen, Cleveland Ohio
” My eager expectation and hope is that I will not be ashamed about anything, but that now as always, with all boldness, Christ will be highly honored in my body, whether by life or by death” Philippians 1:20 HCSB
Taryn Schairer, Blacksburg, VA
“The Lord your God who is going before you, will fight for you as he did in Egypt before your very eyes.” Deuteronomy 1:30, NIV
Shannon Callahan; Lexington, KY: “Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it.” (â€James‬ â€4‬:â€17‬ NLT)
Angela, Cullman, Alabama
I know all the things you do, that you are neither hot nor cold. I wish that you were one or the other! But since you are like lukewarm water, neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth!
Revelation 3:15-16 (NLT)
Sandy, Rio Rancho NM
Proverbs 22:17-21 (NKJV)
17 Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise,
And apply your heart to my knowledge;
18 For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you;
Let them all be fixed upon your lips,
19 So that your trust may be in the Lord;
I have instructed you today, even you.
20 Have I not written to you excellent things
Of counsels and knowledge,
21 That I may make you know the certainty of the words of truth,
That you may answer words of truth
To those who send to you?
Katherine Emerson, Livingston, TX
Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. (â€1 Thessalonians‬ â€5‬:â€16-18‬ NLT)
Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 ESV
Claire Anderson from Cedarville, Ohio
I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Ephesians 4:1-3
Corpus Christi,Texas
Romans 15:4 For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, that through perserverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. (NAS)
Lara Kerris, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Numbers 11:23 (NASB) “The Lord said to Moses, ‘Is the Lord’s power limited? Now you shall see whether My word will come true for you or not.'”
Tina Gulfport, Ms
The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. (Psalms 34:18)NIV
On that day you will be glad, even if you have to go through many hard trials for a while. 1 Peter 1:6
Contemporary English Version
Candice Kindrick
Rogers, Arkansas
Matthew 11:28-30New Living Translation (NLT)
28 Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.”
Melanie Farmington, MO
Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. -1 Peter 5:5 ESV
Lu, Garner, NC
Judges 6:14 NIV
The LORD turned to him and said “Go in the strength you have. Am I not commanding you?”
Shawna, Aurora, NE – “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)
Annette Green, Roach, MO
Isiah 54:13 NIV
All our sons will be taught by the Lord, and great will be your children’s peace.
The previous verse was incorrect (sorry)
Annette Green, Roach, MO
Isaiah 54:13, NIV
All your sons will be taught by the Lord, and great will be your children’s peace.
Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” Luke 6:38 NIV
Nikki Gack, Park Rapids, MN
Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who love has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.
1 John 4:7-8 NIV
Johannah, Alexandria, LA
“Only fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you.” 1 Samuel‬ â€12‬:â€24‬ ESV
Patience, Citrus Heights, CA
“Do not be afraid; you will not suffer shame. Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated. You will forget the shame of your youth and remember no more the reproach of your widowhood. For your Maker is your husband–the Lord Almighty is his name–the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; he is called the God of all the earth.” Isa. 54:4&5 NIV
Heather B., West Hartford, CT
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
-Ephesians 3:16-19
Anne Malone, Plano, IL; See to it that no one comes short of the grace of God; that no root of bitterness springing up causes trouble, and by it many be defiled. Hebrews 12:15 NASB
Jessica Sanders, Broken Arrow, OK.
The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the Lord.
Proverbs 21:31 NIV
Cheryl Swanson, Tulsa, OK – You have made known to me the paths of life; You will fill me with joy in your presence. Acts 2:28 (NIV).
Laura from Bedford, TX
This is My command: be strong and courageous. Never be afraid or discouraged because I am your God, the Eternal One, and I will remain with you wherever you go. (Joshua 1:9, VOICE)
Amy DeBoer, Kalamazoo, Michigan
“But He knows the way that I take; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold.”
Job 23:10 (NIV)
Kathy, Milan TN
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
Lisa V, Washington, NJ “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 ESV
Barbara, Fort Wayne, IN. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7. NIV
Kim from Dimmitt, Texas
“Let all that you do be done in Love.” 1 Corinthians 16:14 NIV
2nd submission — I missed the last one & need more to catch up! Anne Malone, Plano, IL; Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary. Galatians 6:9, NASB
Barb Wisconsin
He will cover you with His pinions, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and buckler Ps 91:4 ESV
Janet Anderson, Edmond, OK
…because “All flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of the grass. The grass withers and its flower falls away…
1 Peter 1:24 NKJV
Lauren Robertson, Foxworth, MS- My grace is all you need.My power works best in weakness. So now I am boast about my weakness, so that the power of Christ can work through me.
2 Corinthians 12:9 NLT
Christina F
Modesto CA
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.
Romans 8:18 NIV
Gina South, Montgomery, AL
In that day you will say:
Give thanks to the Lord,
Call on his name;
Make known among the nations
What she has done,
And proclaim that his name is exalted.
Isaiah 12:4, NIV
Natalie Bullock – Pearl, MS – “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world, you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16.33 ESV
Joy Billson, Bryant, AR 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: (KJV)
Megan St. Peter’s Mo Deuteronomy 20:4 NLT
For the lord your God is going with you! He will fight for you against your enemies, and he will give you victory!
Gwen Ziegler Washington, IL – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding” Proverbs 3:5 NIV
LeEllen Phillips, Nashville, TN
“Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope” (â€Romans‬ â€5‬:â€3-4‬ ‬ ESV)