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.
Ps. 37:17
Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him; do not fret.
Kim – Euless, TX
Strangers will shepherd your flocks;
foreigners will work your fields and vineyards.
Isaiah 61:5 NIV
Jo Anne, Chicago
Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, and soul.
Matthew 22:27 The Living Bible
Gal.2:20 NIV
I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life in life in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while. 1 Peter 1:6 NLT
Joy Thompson, Fort Worth, TX, – Psalms 139:5. You hem me in, behind and before,
and lay your hand upon me.
Joanne from Carver, MA Psalm 139 :5 “You hem me in – behind and before; you have laid your hand upon me.” NIV
Amanda, Calgary, Alberta
“Those who sow in tears, shall reap with shouts of joy.”
Psalm 126:5
Holly, Greensboro,NC; “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty”.
2 Corinthians 3:17 NASB
Is it March, already??!? 🙂
Megan Allen, Noblesville, IN
“Remember, O LORD, your compassion and unfailing love, which you have shown from long ages past.”
Psalms 25:6 NLT
Diane, Williamston, SC. “You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him. But if Christ is in you, although the body is dead because of sin, the Spirit is life because of righteousness”.Romans 8:9-10 ESV
Nancy Cozad from Kingwood, Texas
For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.
Matthew 7:8 NIV
Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run the race that is set before us,
Hebrews 12:1 NASB
Ashley from Marshalltown, IA
Psalm 25:5 NIV
Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you.
Lisa, Pittsburgh, PA
Who satisfies your mouth [your necessity and desire at your personal age and situation] with good so that your youth, renewed, is like the eagle’s [strong, overcoming, soaring]!-Psalm 103:5 AMP
Beth B – Pella, Iowa
Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable His judgments, and His paths beyond tracing out!
Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been His counselor?
Who has ever given to God, that God should repay them?
For from Him and through Him and for Him are all things.
To Him be the glory forever! Amen
Romans 11:33-36 NIV (2011)
Heather Ellendale, ND
Psalm 5:3 NIV
In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and I wait in expectation.
Martha, Pelican Rapids, MN “Every time I think of you I give thanks to my God.” Philippians 1:3 NLT
Ellen, Moneta VA
Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.
-1 Thessalonians 5:11 (ESV)
Becky from Cincinnati.
They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.
Psalm 34:5 KJV
Beth Lewis, Story City, Iowa
“You have hedged me behind and before, and laid Your hand upon me.”
Psalm 139:5, NKJ
Ashley Arnold from Bryant, Arkansas
“Be determined and confident. Do not be afraid of them. Your God, the Lord himself, will be with you. He will not fail you or abandon you.””
Deuteronomy 31:6 GNT
Sharon from the United States
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. (Romans 12:12 ESV)
Anne B,Chesterfield MI, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Matthew 5:4 ESV
Sarah ~ Appleton, WI
Even before a word is on my tongue,
behold, O Lord, you know it altogether.
Psalm 139:4, ESV
Vicky, from Phoenix, AZ: Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High, will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” – Psalm 91:1(NIV)
Charlotte Ortega from Saugus CA
YOU will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trust in YOU. Isaiah 26:3 NIV
Jan P. From Orlando, Florida
Psalm 139:5 NIV
You hem me in behind and before, and You lay your upon me.
Shannon S Jackson Hole WY
that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,
Ephesians 1:17-18 NKJV
http://bible.com/114/eph.1.17-18.NKJV
Rita Harrison from Cantonment, FL
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.”
Matthew 5:6 NASB
Gretchen Cunningham, Dallas, TX
“So don’t worry, saying, ‘What will we eat? ’ or ‘What will we drink? ’ or ‘What will we wear? ’ For the idolaters eagerly seek all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you.”
Matthew 6:31-33 HCSB
Riverton UT
A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15:1 ESV
Sarah in Remington, VA
Psalm 91:3
He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.
Ann S. Mapleton ME
Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation. For You I wait all the day. Psalm 25:5 NASB
Simone, Birmingham, AL
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.
Alyssa- sealy, tx Romans 12:14 The Voice- “If people mistreat or malign you, bless them. Always speak blessings, not curses.
Melissa from Tucson, AZ
Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.
1 Chronicles 16:11
Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.
1 Chronicles 16:11
Eposi
Houston, TX
Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desires, and covetousness which is idolatry
Colossians 3:5 (ESV)
I thank my God always when I remember you in my prayers.
Philemon v4 ESV
Renee’ from Suffolk, VA
Therefore since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 5:1 ESV
Brenda Z Houston, TX
You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word. Psalm 119:114 ESV
Johan W from Ajax, Ontario
“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.” Philippians 4:8. NIV
Natalia Dryer, Longview, Texas
“Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Luke 12:32 (ESV)
Renae from Albuquerque, NM
“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over.
Psalms 23:5 NKJV
Barb Wisconsin. You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me. Ps. 139:5 ESV
1440 Emerson Avenue
Hebrews 12:2 NASB
“fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. “
3/1/17
Shirley, San Diego, CA:
“…The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
1 Samuel 16:7b NIV
Kelley G from Bad Axe, MI
“to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” Eph 3:21 NAB
Theresa Villazon – Raleigh, NC
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything
you do flows from it. Keep your mouth free of perversity;
keep corrupt talk far from your lips.”
Proverbs 4:23-24 NIV