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.
Marge, Chili Wisconsin
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.
Psalm 143:8 NIV
Carol Hartley Montgomery, AL
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
NIV Galatians 5:22-23
Lynn, Lake Villa, IL
Romans 8:1 NLT
So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.
Giovana Cavarretta, Boca Raton, FL
Habakkuk 3:2
Lord, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, Lord. Repeat them in our day, in our time make them known; in wrath remember mercy.
Ruth, Providence, RI
“Be still and know that I am God.
I will be exalted among the nations.
I will be exalted in the earth.”
The LORD of Hosts is with us.
The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah
Psalm 46:10,11 (RSV)
Susan Young, Fairhope, AL
Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. James 5:13 (NIV)
Leslie, Cedar Grove, NC
“We prove ourselves by our purity, our understanding, our patience, our kindness, by the Holy Spirit within us, and by our sincere love.”
2 Corinthians 6:6 NLT
Kelleen Little Spokane, WA
finishing Colossians 3 this month 🙂
Col 3:18-25
18 Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them. 20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. 21 Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged. 22 Slaves, obey in everything those who are your earthly masters, not by way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. 23 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. 25 For the wrongdoer will be paid back for the wrong he has done, and there is no partiality.
ESV
Sandra Arnold, Paris, Tennessee
“But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh.”
Galatians 5:16 (NASB)
Caitlin, McKinney, TX
“He gives you something you can then give away, which grows into full-formed lives, robust in God, wealthy in every way, producing with us great praise to God.” 2 Corinthians 9:11, MSG
Psalm 141:3
Set a guard over my mouth, LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips.
Gaye, Traphill, NC. Finally my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:10-13 NKJV
Lori, Pueblo West CO – “He will soon fill your mouth with laughter, and your lips will shout with joy.” ~ Job 8:21 ISV
Molly P., Portland, OR “Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.” Revelation 2:7 NIV
Brenda McGurk, Medina,Ohio
Those who look to Him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.
Psalms 34:5 (NIV)
Terri Fullerton, Abilene, TX
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. Stand firm then with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. Eph 6: 13-15, NIV
Barb * Burleson, TX * Philippians 4:4 NIV “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”
Ellen Kitt, Chester, VA
Psalm 119:165, Amplified Bible
“Great peace have they who love Your law; nothing shall offend them or make them stumble.
Diane from Chesapeake, VA
“The LORD is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving. ”
– Psalm 28:7 (NLT)
Nicole Eckblad, Auburn WA
“So do not fear, for I Am with you; do not be dismayed; for I Am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Isaiah 41:10
NIV
Lora Faircloth, Fayetteville, NC
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2 NIV
Elizabeth Hughes, Berrien Springs,MI, “For it is you who light my lamp; the Lord my God lightens my darkness. (Psalms18:28ESV).
The reason I chose this verse is because it is always God who directs my path in every single area of my life. It is him who makes what is unclear crystal clear and exposes what is invisible to visible through his living active word.
Kelly, Cut – n- Shoot Tx
“and keep your faith and a clear conscience. Some people have not listened to their conscience and have made a ruin of their faith.”
1 Timothy 1:19 GNT
Susan Jezek, St. Petersburg, Florida
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
John 1:1 NRSV
Kelly Davis, Danville VA John 1:1 NIV
In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God.
Nicola, Oceanside CA.
Romans 8:38-39
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[k] neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Psalm 90:14
Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may
sing for joy and be glad all our days.
Mary Fadel
Cordova, MD
“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)
Kay Martin
Tupelo, MS
“I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.”
Psalm 4:8 NIV
Nancy English from Laramie, Wyoming
Come close to God and God will come close to you. James 4:8a
Angie Wilt, Kansas City, Missouri.
12 Who could possibly know all that he has done wrong?
Forgive my hidden and unknown faults.
13 As I am Your servant, protect me from my bent toward
pride,and keep sin from ruling my life.
If You do this, I will be without blame,
innocent of the great breach.
Psalm 19:12-13 (VOICE)
Conyers, GA Psalms 103:19-20 KJV
The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.
Bless the Lord, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, heartening unto the voice of his word.
Carolyn, Maryville,Tn., Psalm 42:1 KJV
As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.
Jess bucher from Valparaiso, Indiana
“Now therefore, if I have found favor in your sight, please show me now your ways, that I may know you in order to find favor in your sight. Consider too that this nation is your people.” And he said, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.””
Exodus 33:13-14 ESV
Maureen, Pascoag, RI
Charm is deceitful,
and beauty is vain,
but a woman who fears the Lord
is to be praised.
Proverbs 31:30
NRSV
Lindsey, Scenery Hill, PA
Colossians 3:16 esv
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
Rhonda
gilmer
John 1:14 NKJV)
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.
Sandra Larrañaga Bowe
Psalm 55:16 NKJV
As for me, I will call upon God,
And the LORD shall save me.
“But thanks be to God, who in Messiah always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us reveals everywhere the aroma of the knowledge of Himself.” 2 Corinthians 2:14
Crystal Parrott: Everett, Ontario Canada
Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you. James 1:21 NIV
Mary Joy S., Dayton, OH.
“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).
Cherie, Joseph OR “12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.” (Phil 3:12, NIV)
Christy MacDonald, St. Clements, Ontario
“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned long ago.” Ephesians 2:10 NLT
Kayley — Quincy, IL
Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Colossians 3:13-14 NIV
Kim Foley
Arnold, MD
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12 NIV
April Garland TX “So receive him in the Lord with all joy, and honor such men, for he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete what was lacking in your service to me.” – Philippians 2:29-30ESV
Neither this man nor his parents sinned, said Jesus, but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him. John 9:3. NIV
Whitney from Russellville, TN
Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.
Proverbs 4:23. ESV
Punky Tolson, Dallas, TX “I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service…” 1 Timothy 1:12, ESV
Ellen, Amersfoort, The Netherlands
Wat ben je bedroefd, mijn ziel, en onrustig in mij. Vestig je hoop op God, eens zal ik Hem weer loven, mijn God die mij ziet en redt.
Psalm 42:12