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.
Pat S., Lago Vista, TX
“I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope.
Psalm 130:5 NIV
“I will praise you with an upright heart as I learn your righteous laws.”
Psalm 119:7 NIV
Sarah-Brookhaven, MS
Psalm 97:5 ESV (as part of memorization of Psalm 97)
“The mountains melt like wax before the Lord, before the Lord of all the earth.”
Jean Neumeister from Missoula, MT
Psalm 25:4
Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths.
Pam.. Campbellsburg In, Psalm 66:5 Come and see the works of God; He is awesome in His doing towards the sons of man… NKJV NSFL
Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Colossians 3:13 NIV
Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;
Psalm 103:3 KJV
Maria Whitmire, SC
The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvations, my stronghold. Psalm 18:2 (NKJV)
Micah Whitmire, SC
The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvations, my stronghold. Psalm 18:2 (NKJV)
Janet from Wagoner, OK
In God, whose word I praise— in the LORD, whose word I praise. In God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere man do to me?
Psa 56:10-11 ESV
Anita – Lebanon, IN
Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy. 1 Peter 1:8 NIV
Mitzi Cordle from Brandon,MS
..Get out there and walk_better yet, run!_on the road God called you to travel.
Be completely humble and gentle_steadily, pouring yourselves out for each other
in acts of love. Ephesians 4:1-2 Msg/Niv
Martha, Asheville NC:
“But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those who hope in his unfailing love, to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine. We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and shield.” (Psalm 33:18-20 NIV)
anita gray – cabot, ar
19 for I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance.[d] 20 I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. 21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. 22 If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Philippians 1: 19-22 niv
Christi Gilbert, AZ
May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. 2 Corinthians 13:14 NLT
Sam Caruso Frisco, TX:
Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus.
Philippians 2:5
Sorry I had late
Anna S. Sullivan, MO
Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter [dishonor], he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.
2 Timothy 2:21 NKJV
The word “dishonor” added by me for context.
Julia Eisiminger from Ortonville, Michigan. “Simon answered, ‘Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. BUT because you say so, I will let down the nets.'” Luke 5:5 (NIV)
Emma- Houston, Tx
“You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day,”
Psalm 91:5 NIV
Mickey from Missouri
Here is my instruction: Walk in the Spirit, and let the Spirit bring order to your life. If you do, you will never give in to your selfish and sinful cravings.
Galations 5:16 Voice
Kari Ellis, Bloomington, MN: “Talk no more so very proudly, let not arrogance come from your mouth; for the Lord is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.” 1 Samuel 2:3 NRSV
Julianne M. Grass Valley, CA
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 NIV
Melody Barbour, Florence, KY
Hebrews 9:5 Above the ark were the cherubim of the Glory, overshadowing the atonement cover. But we cannot discuss these things in detail now.
Jessica Rockwell – Omaha, NE
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
Anna from Ontario Canada
Lord,I have heard of your fame;I stand in awe of your deeds, Lord. Renew them in our day,in our time make them known;in wrath remember mercy.
Habakkuk 3:2 NIV
Amanda from Olive Branch, MS
I will be filled with joy because of YOU (emphasis mine). I will sing praises to your name, O Most High.
Psalm 9:2 (NLT)
“But if I do judge, my decions are true, because I am not alone.
I stand with the Father, who sent me.”
John 8:16
NIV
Carla from Brighton, IL
Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. Matthew 7:13 NIV
Laura in Aurora, MO Ephesians 6:18
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
Ephesians 6:18 (NIV)
Alicia from Balch Springs, TX (Just hadn’t found the right verse until today, I’ll start a small section.)
Philippians 1:9 NIV – “And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,”
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 NIV
Denise from Marysville, MI
Luke 1:37—–“For with God, nothing shall be IMPOSSIBLE!!”
(KJV)
Katrinna, Bossier City, LA, “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” Psalm 139:14 NIV
Martha Cocoa FL
2 Timothy 3:10 ESV
But you have followed my teaching, conduct, purpose ,faith, patience, love, and endurance,
Exodus 3:14 NRSV
14 God said to Moses, “I am who I am.” He said further, “Thus you shall say to the Israelites, ‘I am has sent me to you.’”
Ruth from Atlanta
And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.
Isaiah 40:5 ESV
1 John 1:1-4 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life-
2the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us-
3that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ.
4And we are writing these things so that our joy may be complete.
Alaina // Flint, TX
Psalm 143:8 ESV
Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.
Kristi ~ Clovis, CA
He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me.
Psalm 18:19 NIV
Kathy Williams – Denton, Texas
GIve Thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV)
Christina from Rockwall, TX:
“Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won’t need to compare yourself to anyone else. For we are each responsible for our own conduct.” Galatians 6:4-5 (NLT)
Carolyn from South Bucks, UK – “no one who hopes in you will ever be put to shame, but shame will come on those who are treacherous without cause.” Psalm 25:3 NIV
Evelyn from Easley, SC
“And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13 (NKJV)
Cindy Webb, Cisco Texas
“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.” Ephesians 6:13-15 NIV
Sherree from Mansfield, TX
Show me the path where I should go, O Lord; point out the right road for me to walk.
Psalm 25:4 TLB
Still committed!:) Mia Lambert from Fresno, CA
“Therefore, in all things He had to be made like His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make the propriation for the sins of the people. ” Hebrews 2:17 NKJV
Winston-Salem, NC
“Cast your burden on the Lord, and He will sustain you ; He will never allow the righteousness to be shaken” Psalm 55:22 HCSB
Brenda K. Orlow – Jordan, MN
Luke 12:2 ESV “Nothing is covered up that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.”
Beverly from Bartlett, TN
The Lord hears his people when they call to him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles. Psalm 34:17 NLT
Karen from Durant, OK
“He alone is my rock and salvation. He is my defense and my fortress, I shall not be moved. Psalm 62:6