Hi, Siestas! What a fun privilege it is to share this blog space with y’all today. My name is Bethany Scott. I’m twenty-six, and I live in Magnolia, TX (just north of Houston) with my husband of five years and our baby girl. My husband is a high school chemistry teacher and football coach, and I am blessed with my dream job of being a stay-at-home mom.
A little about me…
– My reading list (both fiction and non-fiction) is unending, and I’m always in the middle of two or three books.
– I believe life is better when faced with a Starbucks grande vanilla latte. Or a white chocolate mocha.
– I will almost always choose trees, birds, and good walking shoes over a shopping mall and stilettos.
– My church—Bayou City Fellowship—is my family, and is filled with the most generous, Jesus-loving, faith-FULL people I know.
– I love learning new things and began learning Greek this past year with a small group of women.
My verse is 2 Corinthians 1:10, in the New International Version: “He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us again. On Him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us.”
Some of the wording in this verse is pretty intense, but sometimes life is intense, isn’t it? To deliver, according to dictionary.com, means “to save, rescue, or set free from.” If you have put your faith in Jesus Christ you have been saved from certain spiritual death, rescued from darkness, and set free from condemnation. But this verse tells us that deliverance is not limited to a one-time event. Just days before I came across this passage, my family and I were in a very traumatic car accident. Our lives had been spared, and we were rejoicing in that fact. But my mind and my emotions had suffered a blow far worse than my bodily injuries. I had been “delivered from such a deadly peril,” but I needed to be delivered AGAIN.
From my fear
My memories
My doubt
My guilt
My nightmares
My anger
My sadness
My pain.
We often speak of deliverance as a thing of the past, and rightfully so. “He has delivered me from ____” is a testimony in a nutshell. What I love about 2 Corinthians 1:10 is that it’s facing forward. The things I need to be delivered from are usually connected with the past. But hope looks ahead with confidence. Because He has, we can know that He will. What hope. He has never left me sitting in a pit once I’ve asked Him to pull me out. When nothing else is certain, He is certain. He is my solid foundation and the only One who can save me from my sin, myself, my situation. Maybe you need deliverance from fear. From abuse. From chronic worry. From illness. From your thoughts. If you are a follower of Jesus Christ, then you have already been delivered once. And, Sister, he WILL deliver you again.
Mary Newberry-New Smyrna Beach,FL
Deuteronomy 5:6 MSG
5 Love God,your God, with your whole heart: love Him with all that’s in you, love Him with all you’ve got!
Titus 3:5 NLT
He saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit.
Jean, Abilene, TX
He said to me. “It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Begninning and the End. To the thirsty I will give water without cost from the springs of the water of life.
Rev 21:6 NIV
Amy Villa, Auburn, WA “He delivered us from such a deadly peril,and He will deliver us. On Him we have set our hope that He will deliver us again.” 2 Cor. 1:10 ESV
Dena Bibb, Stockton, CA
“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”
2 Corinthians 10:5 NIV
Lisa Jensen- Lyman, WY
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 NIV
Kathy, Danvers, MA
Jeremiah 31:4 NIV
I will build you up again
and you will be rebuilt, O Virgin Israel.
Again you will take up your tambourines
and go out to dance with the joyful.
For nothing is impossible with God
Luke 1:37 (NIV)
Shantha, RI
Rejoice in hope; be patient in tribulation; be constant in prayer. Romans 12:12. ESV
Layne Hall, Columbus MS: If you need wisdom, ask our generous God and He will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. James 1:5 NLT
Deb Mott, Bradenton, FL Ephesians 6:19 NASB: 19 and pray on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in the opening of my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel,
Cathy Morris Sedona, AZ
“so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.”
Romans 12:5 NIV
Kathryn Anderson, Jacksonville fl: Colossians 3:17. Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the LordJesus, giving thanks to Him through God the Father
Debbie:
“Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.”
Psalms 23:5 KJV
Sheri, Georgetown, TX
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever. Hebrews 13:8 (NASB)
Thank you for your testimony! Really encouraged me in the Lord. Timely words of truth.
Barbara Q, West Point, Georgia
Philippians 4:8 NIV
Finally, brothers and sisters, 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.
Jamie Raborn from Ooltewah, TN
Ephesians 6:14-17 NLT
[14] Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. [15] For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. [16] In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. [17] Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
Apryl, Raleigh NC
Do not fret because of evildoers, Nor be envious of workers of iniquity.
Delight yourself in the LORD, And He shall give you the desiresof your heart.
Psalm 37:1 & 4
Linda, Johnstown, Pa.
Romans 15:13 (ESV)
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing , so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”
Liz Scherer
Fort Worth, TX
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.”
Isaiah 26:3-4 NIV
Tammy White House, TN
But all who listen to me will live in peace,
untroubled by fear of harm. NLT
Kirby Ray from Parsons, KS. “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” Revelation 21:4 NIV
Barb Wisconsin. Hear, O LORD, when I cry aloud; be gracious to me and answer me. Psalm 27:7 ESV
Vivian, Birmingham, Alabama
“He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us again. On Him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us.” II Corinthians 1:10 NIV
Paula. For Madison, Iowa
“And the God of all Grace, who called you into His Eternal Glory in Christ,
after you have suffered for a little while, will Himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. To Him be the power forever and ever. Amen”
I Peter 5:10,11
Proverbs 3:15 ERV
Wisdom is worth more than fine jewels. Nothing you desire has more value.
Matthew 5:16. NIV. Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your father who is in heaven.
Deb McGuire Wayland, Iowa
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,
looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:1-2 ESV
Marsha R. Lexington Park, MD
For the LORD takes delight in his people;
he crowns the humble with victory.
Psalm 149:4 NIV
Jill Smith, Eugene, OR
She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.
Proverbs 31:25 NLT
Ruth, Odin, IL
“No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.”
-Romans 8:37 (NIV84)
Sara Morris Alpharetta, GA
“Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.” Psalm 42:11 NIV
Gay Beck, Plain City, OH
4 But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law,
5 to redeem those under the law, that we might receive the full rights of sons.
Galatians 4:4-5 (NIV)
Courtney burnside
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Courtney, Chicora Proverbs 31 1-31 NET
1 The words of King Lemuel,
an oracle that his mother taught him:
2 O my son, O son of my womb,
O son of my vows,
3 Do not give your strength to women,
nor your ways to that which ruins kings.
4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel,
it is not for kings to drink wine,
or for rulers to crave strong drink,
5 lest they drink and forget what is decreed,
and remove from all the poor their legal rights.
6 Give strong drink to the one who is perishing,
and wine to those who are bitterly distressed;
7 let them drink and forget their poverty,
and remember their misery no more.
8 Open your mouth on behalf of those unable to
speak,
for the legal rights of all the dying.
9 Open your mouth, judge in righteousness,
and plead the cause of the poor and needy.
10 Who can find a wife of noble character?
For her value is far more than rubies.
11 The heart of her husband has confidence in her,
and he has no lack of gain.
12 She brings him good and not evil
all the days of her life.
13 She obtains wool and flax,
and she is pleased to work with her hands.
14 She is like the merchant ships;
she brings her food from afar.
15 She also gets up while it is still night,
and provides food for her household and a portion
to her female servants.
16 She considers a field and buys it;
from her own income she plants a vineyard.
17 She begins her work vigorously,
and she strengthens her arms.
18 She knows that her merchandise is good,
and her lamp does not go out in the night.
19 Her hands take hold of the distaff,
and her hands grasp the spindle.
20 She extends her hand to the poor,
and reaches out her hand to the needy.
21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household,
for all of her household are clothed with scarlet.
22 She makes for herself coverlets;
her clothing is fine linen and purple.
23 Her husband is well-known in the city gate
when he sits with the elders of the land.
24 She makes linen garments and sells them,
and supplies the merchants with sashes.
25 She is clothed with strength and honor,
and she can laugh at the time to come.
26 She opens her mouth with wisdom,
and loving instruction is on her tongue.
27 She watches over the ways of her household,
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children rise up and call her blessed,
her husband also praises her:
29 “Many daughters have done valiantly,
but you surpass them all!”
30 Charm is deceitful and beauty is fleeting,
but a woman who fears the LORD will be praised.
31 Give her credit for what she has accomplished,
and let her works praise her in the city gates.
La Grande, Oregon
Jude 1:2 NIV
Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance.
Emily, Topeka, Kansas
“The people who live in darkness have seen a great light, and for those living in the shadowland of death, light has dawned.”
Matthew 4:16 (HCSB)
Sheila Oakes
Cary, NC
2 Corin. 4:18
So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but when is unseen is eternal.
Sugar Land. Psalm 126:3 The LORD has done great things for us and we are filled with joy. NIV
Sandra
Wichita Falls, TX
Come and see what God has done, his awesome deeds for mankind.
Ps 66:5 NIV
Anita, Miami, FL
Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think according to the power that worketh in us, Ephesians 3:20 (KJV)
Maureen, St. Clair Shores, MI. “The last and final word is this: Fear God. Do what He tells you.” (Ecclesiastes 12:13
MSG)
Carol B., Conyers, GA. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 (NIV)
Linda Nelson – Shreveport, Louisiana
“He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us again. On him we have set our hope that He will continue to deliver us.” 2 Corinthians 1:10 NIV
Lisa Walden – Grand Prairie Tx
Romans 6:19 NIV
[19] I am using an example from everyday life because of your human limitations. Just as you used to offer yourselves as slaves to impurity and to ever-increasing wickedness, so now offer yourselves as slaves to righteousness leading to holiness.
Karen, Flower Mound, TX
If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
Romans 10:9-10 NIV
Sarah- Brookhaven, MS
“Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of The Lord of hosts will do this.”
Isaiah 9:7 ESV
Willa, Rock Springs, WY
Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy!
He who goes out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing,
shall come home with shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.
Psalm 126:5-6 ESV
Rene Sandifer, College Station, TX “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His instructions have good insight. His praise endures forever.” Psalm 111:10 HCB
Sarah W, East Liberty, OH
This 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.
Jeremiah 6:16 (NIV)