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
Stacey in Hanahan, SC
Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Colossians 4:5
“But as for me, I will watch expectantly for the Lord ; I will wait for the God of my salvation.
My God will hear me.” ~ Micah 7:7 (NAS)
Barbara. WI.
Even before the word is on my tongue,
LORD, you know it all.
(psalm 139:4)
Robyn, Texarkana, TX
Philippians 4:8, NKJV
“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praise-worthy — meditate on these things.”
This is a good daily reminder, but it’s an especially awesome verse for this upcoming Easter season. Thank you for posting this verse!
James 4:11 ESV
Do not speak evil against one another, brothers. The one who speaks against a brother or judges his brother, speaks evil against the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer or the law but a judge.
Karen S, Des Moines, IA
“Let us not become tired of doing good; for if we do not give up, the time will come when we will reap the harvest.” Galatians 6:9 GNT
“The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.”
Psalm 145:18 NIV
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer believe you have received it and it will be yours. Matt. 11:24
Anna D
Fort Worth, TX
1 Peter 1: 7
These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.
Christy Reeves, Spokane, WA
Romans 8:3b,4 NIV
And so he condemned sin in sinful man, in order that the righteous requirements of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the sinful nature but according to the Spirit.
Then you will know that I am the Lord;
those who hope in Me will not be disappointed.
Isaiah 49:23 NIV
Ashley
Rancho Cucamonga, Ca
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, (Ephesians 3:16 NIV)
Sloan
Atlanta, GA
Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor will also cry out and not be answered.
Proverbs 21:13 NIV
May the Lord keep watch between you and me when we are away from each other. Genesis 31:49 NIV
Leslie Dorrough, Longview, Texas
Angela from Aurora, NE – “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in Heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” Matthew 5:11-12 NIV84
For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believe in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16
Colossians 3:12 ESV
Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience,
Susan, Knoxville, TN
“I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to Him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.” Psalm 34:4-5 NIV
Sheila, Splendora, 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)
“Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel.”
Ephesians 6:19 NIV
Allison L., Tulsa, OK
The former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely but thinking to afflict me in my imprisonment. What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in that I rejoice. Yes, and I will rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, as it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
Philippians 1:17-21, ESV
Danielle, Evansville, IN
“…who gave Himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for Himself a people that are His very own, eager to do what is good.” Titus 2:14 NIV
Angie Martens, Charlotte, NC
So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you really are My disciples. You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
John 8:31-32 (HCSB)
Theresa from Cypress
” When times are good, Be Happy.”
Ecclesiasteses 7:14a
NIV
Barbara W, Baltimore MD
“Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard.” Isaiah 58:8 NIV
…and to know this love that surpasses knowledge–that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
Eph. 3:19 NIV
Khakki Bonner Nashville, TN
Psalm 51:17 ESV
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart. O God, you will not despise.
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Romans 12:1 (NIV) ann Medford, Sunset, TX
Robin, Lenoir City
1Peter1:8 NIV
Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and even though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and are filled with inexpressible and glorious joy
“Yet the Lord will command His loving-kindness in the daytime, and in the night His song shall be with me, a prayer to the God of my life.” Psalm 42:8 (AMP)
Cecelia Stewart Tustin, CA “Finally, brothers and sisters, 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 NIV
Tina Becnel, Vacherie, LA
Do not be anxious about anything,
but in everything, by prayer and petition,
with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Phil 4:6
Naomi – Colorado Springs: “Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain” 1 Corinthians 15:58
Niki west liberty, ky “Behold, God is my salvation,
I will trust and not be afraid;
‘For Yah, the Lord, is my strength and song;
He also has become my salvation.’” isaiah 12:2 NKJV
Stephanie, Sarnia, Ontario
“For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.” Hebrews 4:12 NLT
Pushkala, Louisville, KY – “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. 10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Eph 2:8-10 (NIV)
Jamie Wagner, Billings MT
“As for you, do you seek great things for yourself?” (Jeremiah 45:5a, HCSB)
Carrie. Atlanta, GA. “We love because he first loved us.” 1 John 4:19 NIV
Noreen
Calgary, AB
“I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33 (NIV)
Ashley, Statesboro GA “Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord…” (Philippians 3:8 ESV)
Nitsa, Eugene, OR. “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 NAS
Kirby from Parsons, KS.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6 NIV
Peggy Watson Whitby Ontario
“For the Mighty One has done great things for me. And holy is His name.” Luke 1:49 (NAS)
Lou, Jenison, MI
“That if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved;” Romans 10:9 (NASB)
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your heart and your minds in Christ. Philippians 4:6-7 NIV
Vicki Bolton, Lubbock, TX
Open my eyes so that I may contemplate wonderful things
from Your instruction. Psalm 119:18 HCSB
Theresa, Midlothian TX “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins.” 1 Peter 4:8
I Corinthians 13:3 ( NKJV)-
“If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.”
Adrienne
Jasper, TN
“Therefore be imitators of God, as dearly loved children. And walk in love, as the Messiah also loved us and gave Himself for us, a sacrificial and fragrant offering to God.”
Eph 5:1-2 HCSB
Sue, Mundelein IL
“If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion” Phil 2:1