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
Fort Collins, CO
Jesus came proclaiming the good news of God and saying, “The time is fulfilled and the kingdom of God is at hand, repent and believe this good news.” Mark 1:15 NRSV
Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Matthew 6:9-10 NRSV
Peggy, Queen Creek, AZ “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, trust also in Me.” John 14:1 NIV
“For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken.” Psalm 62:1-2 (ESV)
Heidi, Narvon, PA
They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated; they will renew the ruined cities
that have been devastated for generations.
Isaiah 61:4 (NIV)
Psalm 63:5 NKJV
My soul shall be satisfied with marrow and fatness, And my mouth shall praise You with joyful lips. Psalm 63:5 NKJV
“and he will be the stability of your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is Zion’s treasure.”
Isaiah 33:6 ESV (I’m in Hot Springs, AR)
Alaina – Pittsburgh, PA
“But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere.”
James 3:17 NLT
Julie Webb City, MO
In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in Heaven, Hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen Matthew 6:9-13
Ruth-Anne Lynch, Garvagh, N.Ireland
For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.’
Isaiah 41:13 NKJV
Tanis, Cranbrook
The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky proclaims the work of His hands. Day after day they pour out speech; night after night they communicate knowledge. Psalm 19:1-2 HCSB
Tiffany
Fresno, California
But his delight is in the law of the Lord, & on His law he meditates day & night. | Psalm 1:2 ESV
Cheryl Conklin, Roswell, NM
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,” Gal 5:22 NASB
Daughter your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering. Mark 5:34
Eph. 2:8-9
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and not of yourselves, it is a gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.”
NKJV
Tabernacle NJ
Lisa W.
Jane Lakey, Panama City Beach, Fl
Psalm 103:6
The Lord works righteousness and justice for the oppressed.
Hi Jane. I look for your posts each time. Love being on this journey with you, dear friend. 🙂
Angie, Jasper, Al
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”
Hebrews 13:8 NIV
Casey Hale, Roanoke, Texas
“God guards the feet of his faithful ones, but the wicked die in darkness because no one succeeds by strength alone.”
1 Samuel 2:9 – CEB
Claudia, Raeford, NC Only fear the LORD and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you. (1 Samuel 12:24 NASB)
Jennifer, Pullman, WA
“The Lord our God said to us in Horeb, ‘You have stayed long enough at this mountain. (Deuteronomy 1:6 ESV)
This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 1 John 4:10 NIV
Ashley Phillips, McKinney, Tx: “Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. Your filth will be washed away, and you will no longer worship idols. And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart. And I will put my Spirit in you so that you will follow my decrees and be careful to obey my regulations. Ezekiel 36:25-27 NLT
Kelly Elliott, Jackson, TN:
But now, this is what the Lord says—
he who created you, Jacob,
he who formed you, Israel:
“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;
I have summoned you by name; you are mine.
-Isaiah 43:1 (NIV)
1st Samuel 16:8 KJV
But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance; but the Lord looketh on the heart.
Jackie Moore, Brookville Ohio
So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.
Hebrews 4:16 (NLT)
Erin, Lolo, MT
“But He knows the way that I take; when He tested me, I will come forth as gold.” Job 23:10 NIV
Debbie Scherrer, Sevierville TN
God, teach me lessons for living so I can stay the course. Give me insight so I can do what you tell me- my whole life long, obedient response. Psalm 119:33-34 Message
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course , I have kept the faith. 2 Tim 4:7. In memory of Bridgett West!!!!
Ede, Holland
Openbaring 1:8 (NBV)
‘Ik ben de alfa en de omega’ zegt de God, de Heer, ‘Ik ben het die is, die was en die komt, de Almachtige.’
Vicki
Murfreesboro, TN
Numbers 6:24-26 (HCSB)
“The Lord bless you and protect you;
the Lord make His face shine on you,
and be gracious to you;
the Lord look with favor on you
and give you peace.”
Kay, Sheridan
Only fear The Lord and serve Him with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you. 1 Samuel 12:24(ESV)
Gina Shipley from San Angelo, Texas.
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10 NIV
Lani, Charlotte, NC, “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).
Joan G, Allentown, PA “Prize her, and she will exalt you; She will honor you if you embrace her.” Proverbs 4:8 NASB
Nancy -Versailles, Ky
a time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build,
a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance, -ECC 3:3-4 -NIV
Kelli Hall ~ Sherwood, Oregon
“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” Psalm 139: 23-24 NIV
Teena San Angelo Texas Micah 6:8 He has told you O man what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?nkj
McCall Norton
Atlanta, TX
God is within her, she will not fail; God will help her at the break of day. Psalm 46:5
Genevieve Herndon, Colorado Springs, CO
Philippians 4:6-7 NIV
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Amanda, Austin,Tx
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NASB
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
Scarlett, Savannah, GA:
For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
Cedar Hill, TX
I am the Lord your God; I strengthen you and tell you, “Do not be afraid; I will help you.” Isaiah 41:13 (GNT)
“For the king trusts in the Lord, and through the steadfast love of the Most High he shall not be moved.” Psalm 21:7 ESV
Colleen, Mae Sot, Thailand
But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it–not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it–they will be blessed in what they do.
James 1:25 NIV
Joyce
Sparta, NJ
“You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart.”
Jeremiah 29:13 (ESV)
Emily McCargar, Elk Grove, CA
Continuing to memorize Psalm 23 in the NET version.
“He restores my strength.
He leads me down the right paths for the sake of his reputation.”
Psalm 23:3 NET
Susan L. (central IL) You have searched me, Lord,and you know me. (Psalm 139:1, HCSB)
Finally, brothers, 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. Philippians 4:8
For everything there is a season and a tine for every matter under heaven. ESV
Berni, Albuquerque
“Instead of being motivated by selfish ambition or vanity,
each of you should, in humility, be moved to treat
one another as more important than yourself.”
Philippians 2:3 NET
Carolea, Chino CA: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. (Galatians 5:22-24 NIV)