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.
Glennell Strawn
Buda, TX
John 14:27(ESV)
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
Sara Meredith
Morton IL
Before I leave my Bible verse, I just want to say that I have never been able to keep up a study for a year, unless it was BSF and then I was faithful…I have not missed memorizing one verse this year and I wish this would go on next year too.
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil and cling to what is good. Romans 12:9
Tracy Chapman
Andice, TX
Psalm 145:4 NASB
“One generation shall praise Your works to another,
and shall declare Your mighty acts.”
Cassie Oring, Murfreesboro, TN. “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7 NIV
Christa Lanier Murfreesboro, TN. “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7 NIV
Phyllis, Pueblo, CO
“Do not worry about anything, instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:6-7 NLT
Lori, Friendswood, TX
“I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word.” Psalm 119: 16 (HCSB)
Mary, Lilburn GA, Eph 6:13 NASB Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything to stand firm.
Charmaine, Miami, FL — “We are pressured in every way but not crushed; we are perplexed but not in despair; we are persecuted but not abandoned; we are struck down but not destroyed.” 2nd Corinthians 4:8-9 (HCSB)
Alesha, Charlotte, NC
Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
John 14:27 NKJV
Jan in Fulshear
Ps. 62:1 NIV
My soul finds rest in God alone, my salvation comes from him.
San Bernardino Ca.
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. Eph1:3 Nkjv.
Gigi Parisi
Mullica Hill, NJ
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
James 1:12 NIV
Barbara Slaven
Loudon, Tennessee
Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.
Romans 10:17 NIV
Karen J.
Bingham Lake, MN
1 Peter 5:11 (ESV)
To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
13 Yet I am confident I will see the LORD’s goodness while I am here in the land of the living. (Psalms 27:13 NLT)
Tammy Cosby/Siloam NC…..2 Samuel 22:29 You are my lamp, O Lord; the Lord turns my darkness into light. (NIV)
Mary Beth, St. Louis, MO
“Out of the stump of David’s family will grow a shoot—
yes, a new Branch bearing fruit from the old root.”
Isaiah 11:1 (NLT)
Vickie Gray
Wichita Falls, Tx
Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be
built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the
truth you were taught, and you will overflow with
thankfulness
Colossians 2:7 NLT
Kathy leesville The Lord is good to those who wait for Him,to the soul who seeks Him. It is good that one should hope and wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. Lamentations 3:25-26. NKJV
Kelley, Houston, Tx
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.
Col 3:15 (ESV)
Sandy Deming NM
The LORD is my shepherd I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in paths of righteousness for His names sake. Ps. 23:1-3 NKJV
Tracy Pratz Las Cruces, NM
“But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.” Ephesians 2:4-5 NIV
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
Romans 12:2 NIV
Michelle Rodriguez, Beavercreek, Ohio
“Since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward.”
Colossians 3:24 NIV
Amanda Gozur, Albuquerque, NM
“Look to the Lord and His strength. Seek his face always.” Psalm 105:4 (NIV)
Dallas, GA
Hebrews 12:22-24 NIV
“But you have come to Mount Zion, to the heavenly Jerusalem, the city of the living God. You have come to thousands upon thousands of angels in joyful assembly, to the church of the firstborn, whose names are written in heaven. You have come to God, the judge of all men, to the spirits of righteous men made perfect, to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel.
Meredith, Irmo, SC
Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments.
Deuteronomy 7:9 NIV
Patrice in ABQ
“Give thanks to the Lord for He is good and His love endures forever.”
Psalm 118:1 (NIV)
Christina – Fort Worth
3 My lips will glorify You because Your faithful love is better than life. (Psalms 63:3 HCSB)
Kathy Noblesville
I couldn’t get app to work for verse 22 so here is 22 and 23.Psalm 100: 1 NAS
Shout joyfully to the Lord all the earth.
Isaiah 9: 6. For unto us a child is born, a son unto us, and the government will be on his shoulders. He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. NIV
Kathy
Madison, CT
Forgive this comment but I didn’t post last time because my mom went to be with our Precious Lord 3 weeks ago. I’ve just read Amy’s post and was so inspired. I miss my mom terribly. But, I too am a warrior. I needed to be reminded of that. Thank you so much for wonderful words.
“She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.” Proverbs 31:25 NIV
Debbie- Marion, IN “The LORD is my strength and shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song.” Psalm 28:7 NIV
Colossions 4:2 ESV “Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.”
Jessica L., Shelby, NC. “And the angel answered him, “I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I was sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news.” Luke 1:19 ESV
Tammy Martinez, Burleson, TX
Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. 1 Timothy 6:17
Valerie, Ontario(Mansfield), OH
Timothy, my dear son, live your life empowered by God’s free-flowing grace, which is your true strength, found in the anointing of Jesus and your union with Him! 2 Timothy 2:1. The Passion Translation. (tPt).
Janet Poore, Paola, KS
“Let your roots grow down into Him and let your lives be built on Him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.” Colossians 2:7 NLT
Joan, Portage, MI
“guarding the paths of justice & watching over the way of His saints. Then you will understand righteousness & justice & equity, every good path;” Proverbs 2:8-9 ESV
Emily Bowden, Augusta, GA
“For to us a son is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor Mighty God, Everlasting Father. Prince of peace.” Isaiah 9:6 ESV
Kelsey Chance, Shawnee, KS
“And the fruit that consists of righteousness is planted in peace among those who make peace.”
James 3:18 NET
Ginger K. ~ Shelby Twp., MI ~ Philippians 2:10 (KJV) ~ “That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;”
Lynda from Ocala FL (NIV) 2 Chronicles 7:14 – If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
Margie Rodriguez, San Angelo, Texas
Proverbs 3:14 NIV
for she is more profitable than silver
and yields better returns than gold.
Lisa, Huntsville AL:
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. – Col. 3:12, NIV 84
Beth Reid, London, ON
Psalm 119:171 NIV
My lips will pour forth praise,
for you teach me your statutes.
Melanie Toups
Bridge City, TX
O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt His name together. –Psalm 34:4 NASB
Thank you, Beth, for sharing your heart with us. I wasn’t sure who the guest blogger would be for this month, but I’ve been praying for you.
Fredericksburg, VA
6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Philippians 1:6New International Version (NIV)
Jackie, Noblesville, IN
Do everything without complaining or arguing. Phillipians 2:14 NLT
Chris
Canton, NC
“Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness;”
Psalm 86:11 NIV