Hello, Siestas! My name is Diane Vaccaro, and I live in Fresno, CA. I’m a pastor’s wife and a mom of 3. I’m honored to share my verse today in a more formal way than usual. Often in our family we talk about how reflecting on scripture is paramount for transforming our hearts. God’s living Word can do more than we could ever imagine if we only give it time to seep into our thoughts and heart for a moment or two… or ten. It’s in those moments of reflection that I’m open and available to consider how the verse applies to my own life and heart. A quick read often leaves me with a short memory of what I’ve read, and a missed opportunity for revelation of who God is and how he loves. Memorization isn’t the goal, but a tool to continue to mediate on the Word, wherever I am, and ponder it, repeating it in my mind and mouth so that it becomes part of me.
Here’s my verse:
Diane – Fresno, CA
“The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17
What I love about this verse is that it brings together God’s attributes as a mighty warrior and as one who delights, even to the point of singing over me. Strength and tenderness. He is a God that can take on my enemies without neglecting the tender and vulnerable places of my heart. And I’ve got an enemy…I don’t know about human ones, but I’m confident that The Enemy is always on the hunt. It is part of being a believer. It’s part of my life in ministry.
As I reflect on this verse I wonder where I’m trying to be the warrior instead of letting God do the fighting. I wonder if I fight fights that aren’t mine, neglecting the ones God has put before me for victory if I’d only fight.
And I wonder if I’ve become so distracted that I miss the singing. Has God been singing over me a melody so sweet while I’ve been straining to hear the world’s approval? I really want to hear the song of God. The world’s song pales in comparison.
One day I was alone in my car and not listening to music (both are seldom). I was praying and pleading and at one point simply asked God, “Do you delight in me?” This verse was pulled from somewhere in my memory as if to say, “Yes, I delight in you. You bring me great joy. I’m singing over you.”
Mighty God, my prayer is that you would set my feet in the direction of my battles, that I would fight with courage and bravery, knowing that you will supply all I need. Show me when I try to fight battles meant for you. I want to duck when your sword comes crashing through, bowing to your will and power. Quiet my heart and soul that I would hear you – hear your direction and your joyful singing over me. I want your song to be the soundtrack of my days.
My prayer is that you, Siesta, will experience the Mighty Warrior and the songs of delight that he sings over you today.
Lisa Walton , Port Saint Lucie,Fl
“to proclaim the year of the LORD’S
favor and the day of vengeance of
our God, to comfort all who mourn,”
Isaiah 61:2 Niv
Sonya Ryder, Baton Rouge, LA: “I waited patiently for the LORD; he inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the LORD.” — Pslam 40:1-3 (ESV)
Pat Socolofsky, College Station, Texas. “Do all things without grumbling or questioning, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world.”
Philippians 2:14-15. ESV
Leslie Warnick
Oakland, MD
For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last he will stand upon the earth.
– Job 19:25, ESV
Lisa Landis
Castro Valley, CA
Psalm 147:10 NIV
“His pleasure is not in the strength of the horse, nor his delight in the legs of the warrior;”
James 1:5, KJV
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Dana Jennings, Boone, IA “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” Acts 2:42 NIV
Leigh Ann, Atlanta GA
He tends his flock like a shepherd;
He gathers the lambs in his arms
and carries them close to his heart;
He gently leads those that have young.
Isaiah 40:11 (NIV)
Marilyn – Seattle
Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. (Philippians 4:9 NIV)
Kathi Griffin from Macon, GA:
“Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else.”
1 Thessalonians 5:15 (NIV)
Kim Culp South Bend IN
NASB
“By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”
John 13:35
Judy, Oswego, NY
1 Timothy 6:20-21 The Message: And oh, my dear Judy, guard the treasure you were given. Guard it with your life. Avoid the talk-show religion and practiced confusion of the so-called experts. People caught up in a lot of talk can miss the whole point of faith.
Kelly, Cut-n-Shoot, Tx
Commit your way to The Lord; trust in him and he will do this; Ps 37:5
Kristinia, Metairie, LA
Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. Psalms 55:22
Terri from Mechanicsville, VA:
They remembered that God was their Rock, that God Most High was their Redeemer.
Psalm 78:35 (NIV)
Anja Drenth, Hoofddorp, The Netherlands
Wees over niets bezorgd, maar vraag God wat u nodig hebt en dank hem in al uw gebeden.
Dan zal de vrede van God, die alle verstand te boven gaat, uw hart en gedachten in Christus Jezus bewaren.
Filippenzen 4:6-7 (NBV)
Misti Robinson from Houston, TX:
Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection.”
Proverbs 30:5 NLT
Rachel, Mt. Carmel, PA – “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
Stephanie, Lawrenceburg, IN, “The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17
Anita Vogelaar, Ede, Holland
Wij worden kinderen van God genoemd, en dat zijn we ook.
1 Joh 3:1 NBV
Stephanie Murphy, College Station, TX
“The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you;in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”
Zephaniah 3:17 NIV
Kathleen
Decatur,IL
“Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompense of reward. For years have need of patience, that, after years have done the will of God, yes might receive the promise.” Hebrews 10:35-36 KJV
Kathleen Decatur, IL
Ye. Not years. Boo autocorrect
Mary from Tiffin
“The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17
Terri Baker — Houston TX – I am playing “catch up.” This was my verse from March 1st. “I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. many will see and fear, and put their trust in the Lord.” Psalm 40:1-3 ESV (this was prayed over me recently and He has fulfilled beyond expectations…thank you, daddy, God)
Kim, Fishers, Indiana “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:34 NIV
Sherree – Lilburn, GA — Psalm 31:14-16 NKJV…
“But as for me, I trust in God, O LORD; I say, You are my God.” My times are in Your hand; Deliver me from the hand of my enemies, And from those who persecute me. Make Your face shine upon Your servant; Save me for Your mercies’ sake.”
Sheila H., Mitchell, MB, Canada
A continuation of last time’s verse:
“And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests which we have asked from Him.”
I John 5:15 (NASB)
Connie, Chariton, Iowa NKJV Zephaniah 3:17 The Lord your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing Zep. 3:17
2 Corinthians 4:8 NLT
We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair.
Linda Dews, Orrville, OH NIV
“Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.” Proverbs 3:7-8
“Behold!! God is my Helper; The LORD is the Sustainer of my soul!” Psalm 54:4
Angela Dhans, Brooksville, Florida
Philippians 4:13 (NKJ)
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life; no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
John 14:6 KJV
Terrie
Morrilton, AR
Melisse, Slippery Rock, PA
2 Corinthians 9:8 NIV
And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all you need will abound in every good work.
Deb from Aledo, IL
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 KJV
Dawn in Monett, MO
Psalm 16:8 NIV
I have set the LORD always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
If a man pays back evil for good, evil will never leave his house.
Proverbs 17:13
Lynne Priestley, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Then the LORD turned to him and said, “Go with the strength you have,…I am sending you!”
Judges 6:14 NLT
Westminster, CO
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.
Proverbs 16:3 NIV
Deb, Becker, MN
“Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands;” Is 49:15-16a NLT
The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He will drive out your enemies before you, saying, ‘Destroy them!’ Deuteronomy 33:27 (NIV)
Stacey, Omaha, NE
Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; Wait for the Lord!
Psalm 27:14 (ESV)
Emily (age 15) and Ally (age 13)
And yet O Lord, you are our Father. We are the clay and you are the potter. We are all formed by your hand. Isaiah 64:8 (NLT)
Courtney, Lima, Ohio. “So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while.” 1 Peter 1:6 (NLT)
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” -Matthew 11:28
Michele Zamora-Lubbock, TX
Psalm 51:5 “O Lord, open my lips, that my mouth
may declare Thy praise.”
Debbie H, East Tennessee
Turn my eyes from worthless things and give me life through your Word. Psalm 119:37 NLT
Kris C. – Westbrook, Maine
You know with all your heart and soul that not one of all the good promises the Lord your God gave you has failed. Every promise has been fulfilled; not one has failed.
Joshua 23:14
Marty, Clarksville, TN
But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Matthew 6:33 NIV
Sharon – Tucson, AZ
“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT)
Crystal, West Hartford, CT
“A time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to pluck up what is planted.” Ecclesiastes 3:2 (AMP)