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.
Teresa, Orange City. Be in agreement with one another. Do not be proud; instead associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own estimation. Romans 12:16 (HCSB)
Terry in Louisa, VA
Isaiah 40:28 NIV
Do you not know? Have you not heard?
The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary, and His understanding no one can fathom.
Andy Spray – Centreville, Va 20120
“I have suffered much; preserve my life, LORD, according to your word.”
Psalm 119:107 (NIV)
Anna S from Auburn, AL “All Scripture is God breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Tim 3:16-17 NIV
Kathy Rowland
Fort Wayne, In
Psalm 25:3 (ESV)
Indeed, none who wait for you shall be put to shame,
they shall be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous.
Danyelle
Beavercreek, OH
March on, my soul; be strong!
Judges 5:21b (NIV)
Lindsey Carelock from Brenham, Texas: “Be to me a rock of refuge, to which I may continually come; you have given the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.” Psalm 71:3 ESV
Linda Smith
“In the day of my trouble I will call to you,for you will answer me.” Psalm 86:7 ESV
Sharon Howard, Goliad, TX Ecclesiastes 5:1 “Walk prudently when you go to the house of God; and draw near to hear rather than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they do evil.” NKJV
Know that the Lord is God, it is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, the sheep of His pasture. Ps. 100:3
WAYNE, PA
“My old life has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God who loves me & gave himself for me”. Gal,2:20 NLT
Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.
Psalms 27:14 NLT
Michelle Wynne, Spokane, WA
Continuing…”nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” ESV
Heather Wilkinson
Springfield, VA
1Cor 15:53-54 (NIV)
For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality. When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.”
Marsha R. Columbia SC
A thousand may fall at your side,
ten thousand at your right hand,
but it will not come near you.
Psalm 91:7 ESV
Sandra
Wichita Falls, TX
You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the
arrow that flies by day,
Ps 91:5 ESV
Lynda Rickey in Ocala, FL – Psalm 139:5 “You hem me in – behind and before; you have laid your hand upon me.”. NIV
Amanda Gozur, Rio Rancho, NM
“Love prospers when a fault is forgiven,but dwelling on it separates close friends.”
Proverbs 17:9 (NLT)
When anyone is in Christ, it is a whole new world. The old things are gone; suddenly, everything is new! II Cor. 5:7
ERV
Bethany, Clyde, TX
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12 NIV
Joanne Lim, Houston, Tx…Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Colossians 3:1 (NIV)
Sue Anderson from Waco, TX
When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.
Psalm 94:19 (NIV)
Erin Clark from Kennewick, WA
Continuation of February’s verses:
…and to know this love that surpasses knowledge–that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
~ Ephesians 3:19 (NIV 1984)
Julie/Deer Park,Texas Colossians 3:15 NIV Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
Kathy, Austin ps 32:8 TLB Days the Lord, “I will instruct you & guide you along the best pathway for your life;I will advise you & watch your progress
Kristin, San Marcos, CA
the word is very near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart so you may obey it.
Deuteronomy 30:14 NIV
Punky Tolson from Dallas, TX- “because I hear of your love and of the faith that you have toward the Lord Jesus and for all the saints,” Philemon 1:5, ESV
Kay from Winchester,KY
Song of Soloman 7:10
I am my Beloved’s and His desire is for me.
Laura Hubble, Christiansburg, VA
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
Psalms 119:105 ESV
Kathy
Woodstock, GA
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6 NIV
DawnRene from Dallas, TX
Psalm 27:14. Wait for the Lord ; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord .
Dina-GR, “However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived” — the things God has prepared for those who love him—”
1 Corinthians 2:9 NIV
Ann Cremar Toledo Ohio
” Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; On You I wait all the day. ” Psalm 25: 5 NKJV
Yvonne Janicke, Lees Summit, MO “My heart has heard you say,”Come and talk with me.” And my heart responds, “Lord, I am coming.” Ps.27:8 NLT
Keron, Boise, ID
You make known to me the path of life;
in your presence there is fullness of joy;
at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Psalm 16:11 ESV
Marie, Franklin, TN
When you said, “Seek My Face”,
My heart said to you, Your Face LORD, I will seek”.
Psalm 27:8 NASB
LeAnn, Spring, TX
“Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving;”
Colossians 4:2 NKJV
Rebecca from Many, LA: “She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.” Proverbs 31:14 NIV
” You will keep in perfect peace he who is steadfast because he trusts in you.”
Isaiah 26: 3-4 NIV
Wendy, Erie CO “For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight.” Ephesians 1:4 NIV
Lindsay, Cleveland, MS “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Proverbs 15:1 NIV
Elise, Houston TX
For the word of the Lord is upright,
and all his work is done in faithfulness
Psalm 33:4 ESV
Melanie, Groesbeck, TX
“if we are faithless, He will remain faithful, for He cannot disown Himself.” 2 Timothy 2:13 (NIV 1984)
Sierra. Fort Thomas, KY. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 ESV
Kathy, Mitchell, SD
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation;
old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.
2 Corinthians 5:17 NKJV
You shall bind them as a sign on your hand and they shall be as frontless between your eyes. You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates. Deuteronomy 6:8-9 NKJV
Christy Jones, Summit, MS; “Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.” Proverbs 12:25 NIV
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in you,” Isaiah 26:3
Norma Jean from Medford, Oregon
Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
Psalm 119:105 NKJV
Lauren Gross, Pineville, LA
“to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.”
Titus 2:5 NASB