Hi! I am K-Mac, the 2nd Kimberly M. in the office, hence the nickname. I couldn’t be happier to finally at least sound like I was cool with this name.
I have had the privilege of being a part of Living Proof Ministries in either a volunteer or staff role for about 13 years. [Every time I have to calculate the years, I think, “How can that be?!” Grin.]
When trying to focus in on what my next memory verse would be, a single verse kept coming to mind: the familiar Matthew 6:33, Seek first the kingdom of God… It kept showing up in sermons, in devotionals, on Instagram, at church, etc. so I figured I had better start there, even though it seemed a bit of a cop-out because I already knew the verse. So I started looking up different translations and finally landed on including the little section of 9 verses in Matthew 6 that ends with verse 33. Having done a fair amount of “casting my cares” (1 Peter 5:7) to God last year regarding anxiety, I was blown away to find this section also addresses anxiety. I guess Jesus and I still have some ground to take in this area. [If you also struggle with areas of anxiety, I highly recommend you watch Beth’s TV teaching called “The Basket Case” on our LPM App, and especially take the time to do the Action Guide once you get to Part 4!] And how fun is this: I just learned that this teaching will re-air on TBN beginning tonight!
I love knowing that what I felt might have been a random selection of Scripture, He has a strategic purpose. And, wow, have I found choosing a portion of Scripture is much easier for my mind to remember than scattered verses!
Keep keeping at it, my SSMT partners!
Matthew 6:25-33 (ESV) – Do Not Be Anxious
25 “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?26 Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? 27 And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? 28 And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin,29 yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30 But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’32 For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Donna from Beavercreek, Ohio
Also in front of the throne there was what looked like a sea of glass, clear as crystal. In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, and they were covered with eyes, in front and in back. Rev 4:6 (NIV)
Stacy from Houston, TX
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us,”
Hebrews 12:1 NIV
Billie, Yucca Valley, CA
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” James 1:5 (NIV)
Leah, Kansas City, MO
Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,
Ephesians 6:14 (NIV)
Carolyn Stutz, Dover, Ohio
“Oh that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees!”
Psalm 119:5 NIV
Lisa, McKinney,TX “And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is saying, for the Spirit pleads for us believers in harmony with God’s own will.”
Romans 8:27 NLT
Carley McCracken from Hereford, Texas: “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13
Debbie McElroy from Zachary, LA: “Always be joyful, Never stop praying, Be thankful in all circumstances,
for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NLT
Amy Guth from Canton, MS
“Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?”
Matthew 6:27 NIV
Trish – Clover, SC
Ephesians 6:14 NASB
Stand firm therefore, having girded your loins with truth,
And having put on the breastplate of righteousness.
Chris Laughlin from San Antonio, TX
And all the women whose heart stirred then up in wisdom spun goat’s hair. Exodus 35:26 KJV
Ha! Out of context, that’s a Hoot! I love it! Can hardly wait to see the end result. I shall go look it up! Very fun!
Kathi,
Ruth Kitchener, ON
In the heavens he has pitched a tent for the sun, which is like a bridegroom coming forth from his pavilion, like a champion rejoicing to run his course. Psalm 19:4b,5 (NIV)
Ginger from Wetumpka, AL
We may make our plans, but God has the last word.
Prov. 16:1 Good News
Michelle V., Hewitt, TX
For the Scriptures say, “You must be holy because I am holy.”
1 Peter 1:16 NLT
Rhonda Jackson of Godfrey,Illinois – Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh. Luke 6:21 KJV
Patricia Carrizo Springs TX
Romans 12:1 KJV
I beseech you therefore brethren by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
Christy, Conifer, Colorado
And you have forgotten that word of encouragement that addresses you as sons:
“My son, do not make light of the LORD’s discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, because the LORD disciplines those he loves, and he punishes everyone he accepts as a son.”
Hebrews 12:5-6 NIV1984
Bridget in Phoenix, AZ
Hebrews 4:12 NKJV
For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Claire Phillips from Topeka, Kansas:
And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness:
God was manifest in the flesh,
justified in the Spirit,
seen of angels,
preached unto the Gentiles,
believed on in the world,
received up into glory.
I Timothy 3:16 (KJV)
Diana, North Attleboro, MA
I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, would give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him.
Ephesians 1:17 HCSB
For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble;
He will conceal me under the cover of his tent;
He will lift me high upon a rock.
Psalms 27:5 ESV
Emily from Fort Worth, TX:
As for me, I look to the LORD for help. I wait confidently for God to save me, and my God will certainly hear me.
Micah 7:7 NLT
Misty from Aubrey, TX
2 Timothy 3:16-17 ESV
“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.”
Deborah Flora
Sawyer, KS
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end.
Lamentations 3:22 ESV
Christy, Cape Girardeau, MO. Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name. Philippians 2:9 (NIV 1984)
Alice Hinckley, Dallas, TX: “Do not be deceived. God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life.” Galatians 6:7-8 NKJV
Mimi Foster – Chickasaw, Al
guide me in your truth and teach me,
for you are God my Savior,
and my hope is in you all day long.
Psalm 25:5 🙂
Jan Morton
Hawkinsville, GA
1 John 5:3 NLT
Loving God means keeping his commandments,
and his commandments are not burdensome.
Wilmer, AL
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 complete,
thoroughly equipped for every good work.
2 Timothy 3:16-17. NKJV
“Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:” ~Proverbs 31:28 NIV
Gina Ables, Newnan, GA
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
Proverbs:20:1 (KJV)
Lyn Brewer, Spartanburg, SC
“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
Amanda Love, Columbus Ohio ~ “The tongue has the power of life & death and those who love it will eat it’s fruit.”
Proverbs 18:21, NIV
Teresa, Walla Walla, “No one who trusts in You will ever be disgraced, but disgrace comes to those who try to deceive others.” Psalm 25:3 NLT
Stephanie Jo
Crane OR
The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary they have divine power to demolish strongholds.
2Corinthians 10:4 NIV
Shelley from Fairfax, Virginia: “All flying insects that creep on all fours shall be an abomination to you.” Leviticus 11:20 NKJ
Joy French, Georgetown, TX “I look behind me and you’re there, then up ahead and you’re there too- your reassuring presence, coming and going.” Psalm 139:5 The Message
Terri Hutchinson, Columbus, OH Ephesians 3:19 NIV
…and to know this love that surpasses knowledge–that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
Liz from Austin,TX. That they should seek God, and perhaps feel their way towards Him and find Him. Yet He is actually not far from each one of us. Acts 17:27 ESV
Dawn Atwood, Colleyville, TX
Teach us to number our days so we can have a wise heart. Psalm 90:12, CEB
Dawn, Orland Park, IL: “The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 1:5 (NIV)
Dana Nance
Blue Ridge, Tx
You hem me in – behind and before; you have laid your hand upon me.
Psalm 139:5 NIV (1984)
Chyrll, Memphis, Tennessee.
“but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.” Acts 1:8 NASB
Callee from Houston, TX: ““and your feet sandaled with readiness for the gospel of peace. In every situation take the shield of faith, and with it you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.” Ephesians 6:15-16 HCSB
Robin McCartney
Rockwall, Texas
May we shout for joy over your victory and lift up our banners in the name of our God. May the Lord grant all your requests. Psalm 20:5 (NIV)
Joy Bruhnke, Ft. Myers, Fl
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your graciousness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer & petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses every thought, will guard your hearts & minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:4-7, HCSB
Brenda Russell Hendersonville TN
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to You, Lord, my rock and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14 HCSB
Amy from Everett, WA
“he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will— to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves.” Ephesians 1:5-6 (NIV)
Jennifer Millican from Spring, Texas:
“Though the fig tree should not blossom
And there be no fruit on the vines,
Though the yield of the olive should fail
And the fields produce no food,
Though the flock should be cut off from the fold
And there be no cattle in the stalls,
Yet I will exult in the Lord,
I will rejoice in the God of my salvation.
The Lord God is my strength,
And He has made my feet like hinds’ feet,
And makes me walk on my high places”
Habakkuk 3:17-19 NASB
Terri Plumlee, Stamford, Tx
so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. Isaiah 55:11 NIV