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
“Only fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. Consider what great things he has done for you.” 1 Samuel 12:24(ESV) Twyla McAmis, Cleveland, Tennessee.
Melodie
Indian trail, NC
34 And he summoned the crowd with his disciples, and said to them, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me. 35 For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My name and the gospel’s will save it.
Mark 8:34-35 NASB
Jessica Hawney San Jose, CA
For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse. Romans 1:20 NIV
Jennifer Finkner, Lubbock, TX: For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him. Philippians 2:13 NLT
Kristi, Milton, FL
“They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain, for the earth will be full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.” Isaiah 11:9–NIV
Debbie Pell, Rogersville MO
Truly my soul waiteth upon God:from him cometh my salvation. Psalms 62:1; KJV
Better late than never…
Alie from Spencer, Ohio
Isaiah 61:4 NIV
TheY will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devistates; they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations.
Allyson Flack, Wichita Falls, TX
“You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you.”
Isaiah 26:3 (NLT)
Donna Mt. Juliet, TN
I raise my eyes toward the mountains Where will my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber. Indeed, the Protector of Israel does not slumber or sleep.
Psalm 121:1-4 HCSB
Cindy
Magnolia
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)
Amy Hudson, Jenks, OK
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.
Sharon-Spruce Pine, NC. But he said to me, “My grace is made sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weakness, so Christ’s power may rest on me. II Corinthians 12:9. NIV
Cathy Hare – Rowlett, TX
One thing have I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to inquire in His temple.
Psalm 27:4 ESV
Kim H., McKinney, TX
The Lord answered Moses, “Is the Lord’s arm too short? Now you will see whether or not what I say will come true for you.”
Numbers 11:23 NIV
And he [JESUS] said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole, go in peace, and be whole of thy plague. Mark 5:34 -KJV
Shelley from Lebanon, TN
Sometimes it takes a painful situation to make us change our ways.
Proverbs 20:30
Las Vegas, NV
And he [JESUS] said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague. Mark 5:34 – KJV
Rhonda Harlan, IA do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Phil 4:6 ESV
Bekah, athens , oh
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.”
Missie Ables, Marble Falls, TX
OK – so I thought I had a different verse picked out – until I read that one!! It TOTALLY speaks to me and where I am at this time!
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.”
Taylor Collingsworth, Nashville, TN
Without wise leadership, a nation falls; there is safety in having many advisers.
Proverbs 11:14, NLT
Kim Davis, Lakeland, FL
Ephesians 5:15-16 (NIV)
Be very careful, then, how you live – not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.
“I have been crucified, with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” Galations 2:20 NKJV
“For He satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul He fills with good things.”
Psalm 107:9. ESV
Kettle Falls, WA
Jeremiah 6:16
Thi8s is what the Lord says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.”
Matthew 5:1-3
And seeing the multitudes, he went up into the mountains. And when he had sat down, his disciples came to him, and he taught them saying.
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Chris Bradbury Greeley, CO
For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
Isaiah 41:13 NIV
Julie, Sugar Land, TX
“May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.”
Psalms 19:14 NIV
Kathy from Des Moines, IA. “Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant” (1 Cor 13:4)
James 1:2,3 NIV
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.
I forgot my city-
Michelle S. San Jose, CA
Susan Canham, Bismarck ND
15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, 16 having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame. – 1 Peter 3:15-16(ESV)
Bobbie G. Louisville, Ky
That Christ may dwell in your hearts by Faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love. Ephesians 3:17 KJV
Jamie, Phoenix AZ…Ephesians 1:17 (NIV) I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, so glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better.
Carrie Eure, NC
But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.
Isaiah 40:31 (NLT)
Lou Ann Smith, McAllen, TX
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind; and Love your neighbor as yourself. Luke 10:27 NIV
So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever. 2 Corinthians 4:18 (NLT)
Erin in Euless
1 Corinthians 9:26 – 27 (MSG)
“I don’t know about you, but I’m running hard for the finish line. I’m giving it everything I’ve got. No sloppy living for me! I’m staying alert and in top condition. I’m not going to get caught napping, telling everyone else all about it and then missing out myself.”
Dena K. from Columbus, OH:
Only fear the LORD, and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you. (â€I Samuel‬ â€12‬:â€24‬ NKJV)
Jennie Spearin Granite Bay CA,
“Let your graciousness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God which surpasses every thought, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. ”
Philippians 4:5-7.
Diane- Lenexa, KS
In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Ephesians 6:16 NIV
Erryn, Ridgecrest CA
The mind of man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps. Proverbs 16:9
Sherril Ann, Bountiful, UT:
“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
Tara Duhon-Grand Lake, La: And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. (â€Galatians‬ â€6‬:â€9‬ NKJV)
Amy, Myrtle Beach, SC. “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
Marion
Royse City, TX
Psalm 23 KJV
1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
Mandy Helm
College Station, TX
For the love of Christ controls us, having concluded this, that one died for all, therefore all died; and He died for all, so that they who live might no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf. 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 (NASB)
Teresa, Chadron, NE
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.”
Ashlie black, missouri city, tx
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. (â€Matthew‬ â€5‬:â€16‬ ESV)
Claire, Norman, OK
“But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness” Hebrews 3:13 NIV
Diane Morgan, Mesa, Arizona
“Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts and establish them in every good work and word.” 2 Thessalonians 2:16 & 17 (ESV)
(I learned verse 16 for Feb 1, and learning verse 17 for Feb 15, but must write them both together, or they don’t make sense!)