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
Robin, Atlanta GA
How lovely is Your dwelling place Lord Almighty.
My soul yearns, even faints for Your courts.
My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.
Even the sparrow has found a home
And the swallow a nest for herself and her young
A place near Your altar Lord Almighty, my King and my God.
Blessed are those who dwell in Your house. They are ever praising You.
Blessed are those whose strength is in You, whose heart is set on pilgrimage.
Psalm 84:1-5
“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
Isaiah 40:31 KJV
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your path straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Valerie Weber, Wadsworth, Ohio
“Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.” 2 Corinthians 7:1 (NIV)
Sherry Lee Owensboro, KY
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.
Ezekial 36:26
Tonya Thibodeaux – DeQuincy, Louisiana
Ephesians 1:7 – “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.” NKJV
Donna Brassfield, Claremore, OK
Matthew 11:28–29
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
NIV
Wendy Tunison, Caldwell, Idaho
Romans 10:9 and 10
If you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 10. With the heart one believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth one confesses, resulting in salvation.
Becky, Houston TX
“Our lives are like water spilled out on the ground, which cannot be gathered up again. But God does not just sweep life away, instead, he devises ways to bring us back when we have been separated from him. ” 2 Samuel 14:14 NLT
Shannon Houston, TX Acts 2:28 (NIV)
You have made known to me the paths of life. You will fill me with joy in Your presence.
Marie Norton. Bridge City, TX
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.James 1:5 NIV
Gale from Ocean Springs, Mississippi
We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ
1 Thessalonians 1:3 (NIV)
Giving thank to God the Father for everything, in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Eph 5:20
Sharon Floyd, Spokane, WA
“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.”
James 3:17 KJV
“The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” 1 Peter 4:7-8 NIV
Valerie Baxter ~ Shawnee, OK
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13 KJV
Keri C, Canton Michigan
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”
Philippians 4:13
Jackie, Versailles, KY. Since my word for 2015 is restore I decided to fully memorize the 23rd Psalm starting with the first three verses.
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” psalm 23:1-3 (ESV)
Melody
Myrtle Beach, SC
Just fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. Look at what great things he has done for you! (â€1 Samuel‬ â€12‬:â€24‬ CEB)
Tara Condon, Madisonville, LA
Now to Him Who is able to do immeasurably more than all we can ask or imagine, according to His power at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
Ephesians 3:20, NIV
Hempfield Twp. PA: Beware lest you say in your heart ‘ My power and the might of my hand have gotten me this wealth.’ For you shall remember the Lord your God who gives you the power to get wealth, that he may confirm his covenant that he swore to your fathers, as it is this day. Deuteronomy 8: 17-18 ESV
Penny – Loganville, Georgia
“The Lord will give strength to His people;
The Lord will bless His people with peace.”
Psalm 29:11
NASB
Kelly McMullin, Wylie, TX
The wisest of women builds her house,
but folly with her own hands tears it down.
Proverbs 14:1, ESV
De Anna Morris- Greenville SC
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.
Psalm 32:8 NIV
*I LOVE that He has his faithful eye on me. I so need Him!
Michelle G from Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
“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
Waxahachie, Tx
Jeremiah 29:13 “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”
Linda Nelson – Shreveport, Louisiana
“May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God. Now all gory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.”
Ephesians 3:19-20 (NLT)
Deb McGuire, Wayland, Iowa
The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strengh, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.
Psalm 18:2 (KJV)
Jeanete, Albuquerque, NM Let the words of Christ, in all their richness, live in your hearts and make you wise. -Colossians 3:16 NIC
So we praise God for the wonderful kindness He has poured out on us because we belong to His dearly loved Son. Eph 1:6 NLT
Rachel, N.Attleboro, MA
“And I heard the voice of The Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am. Send me.” And He said, “Go…” Isaiah 6:8-9, ESV
Anita, Northport, Alabama
Psalm 103:1-5 NIV
Praise the Lord , my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord , my soul, and forget not all his benefits— who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it
Psalm 24, v 1 NIV
Cheryl in Fairhope, AL – “Let those who love the Lord hate evil, for He guards the lives of his faithful ones
and delivers them from the hand of the wicked.” Psalm 97:10 (NIV)
Maureen, St. Clair Shores, MI. “Oh how sweet the light of day, and how wonderful to live in the sunshine! Even if you live a long time, don’t take a single day for granted.” (Ecclesiastes 11:7 MSG)
Erica, Lancaster, PA
John 15:4 (NIV)
“Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.”
Don’t worry about anything: instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Philippians 4:6 (NLT)
verse 7 coming next month.
You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. 1 John 4:4 (NIV)
Betsy, Va. Beach, VA
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”–Joshua 1:9 (NIV)
Beth Barron
Rome, GA
I will praise the Lord at all times;
His praise will always be on my lips.
I will boast in the Lord;
the humble will hear and be glad.
Proclaim Yahweh’s greatness with me;
Let us exalt His name together.
Psalm 34:1-3 HCSB
Tanya Muckelrath, North Canton, OH Psalm 25:4 (NIV)
“Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths”
Fawnda Dooley, Denton, TX
Happy 20th Anniversary Beth!! I have loved digging in the Word with you over the past 20 years! Looking forward to another 20!
“Be Still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted above the nations, I will be exalted in all the earth.”
Ps. 46:10 NIV
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 Mercer, Sugar Hill, GA
Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.
Psalm 25:5 (ESV)
The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you and I will give you rest.” Ex 33:14
Carolyn
Indianapolis, IN
Hosea 12:6 HCSB
But you must return to your God. Maintain love and justice, and always put your hope in God.
Pat Jones, Springfield, MO
Mankind, He has told you what is good
and what it is the Lord requires of you:
to act justly,
to love faithfulness,
and to walk humbly with your God.
Micah 6:8 (HCSB)
Maggie Atlanta, GA
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters
Colossians 2:23 NIV
Susan Brown. Mandeville, LA
“A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.” Proverbs 11:25. NIV
Just a quick note, Scripture Typer is a great ap that helps you memorize scripture. It is really helping me with this challenge!