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.
Holly Belt, Spring Hill, TN
Hebrews 11:6
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
Mary C. from Georgetown, Texas: “‘I know that You can do all things; no purpose of Yours can be thwarted.’” Job 42:2 NIV
“Say to the righteous that it will go well with them. For they will eat the fruit of their actions.”
Kellie Nacogdoches, TX “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
So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire!
James 3:5 ESV
Kristine from Edmond, OK: “I ask the Father in his great glory to give you the power to be strong inwardly through his Spirit.” Eph 3:16 NCV
Now the Lord is in the spirit and where the spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom
God is with in her, she will not fall. Psalm 46:5
Sherri, Philadelphia, TN
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High
Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
Psalm 91:1 (NKJV)
Missie Ables, Marble Falls, TX
“Who gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession who are zealous for good works.” Titus 2:14 ESV
Addie Ables, Marble Falls, TX
“You hem me in behind and before, and lay Your hand upon me.” Psalm 139:5
Psalm 23:4 NIV
Even though I walk through the darkest alley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Missy S, Charlotte, NC
Continuing in Psalm 119:
“My eyes long for your promise;
I ask, “When will you comfort me?”” ~ Psalm 119:82 (ESV)
Cathy Morris Sedona, AZ
In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God.
John 1:1 NIV
Sarah Caldwell, North Richland Hills, TX
Luke 24:25 (ESV):
Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.
Allison Crook
Albuquerque, NM
The LORD said to Gideon, “You have too many men. I cannot deliver Midian into their hands, or Israel would boast against me, ‘My own strength has saved me.’”
Judges 7:2 NIV
Michelle Adams, Manchester MD
I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
Psalm 16:8 NIV
Kari, Springfield, MO
Jude vs 5, KJV
I will therefore put you in remeberance, though ye once knew this, how that the Lord, having saved the people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed them that believed not.
Kate
Fort Smith, AR
“Be hospitable to one another without complaining.”
1 Peter 4:9 HCSB
Christine Jackman, Denham Springs, LA
I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other!
So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth
Rev 3:15-16 NIV
Jennifer from Atlanta, GA: Isaiah 43:18, 19 MSG
“Forget about what’s happened; don’t keep going over old history.
Be alert, be present. I’m about to do something brand-new.”
Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. Col 3:2
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.
Matthew 22:37 NIV
Elise from Newark
Elizabeth
Fort Smith, AR
“So, whoever thinks he stands must be careful not to fall.”
1 Corinthians 10:12 HCSB
Bella
Fort Smith, AR
“I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy.”
Psalm 116:1 NIV
Sharon
Modesto, Ca.
II Corinthians 9:8 NIV
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
Belinda Shrader, Grundy, VA
For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds.
2 Corinthians 10:4 (KJV)
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Isaiah 40:29 NIV
Becca Canfield, Nacogdoches TX
Heather Hoch from Pflugerville, Texas
Psalm 25:5 (NASB)
Lead me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; for You I wait all the day.
Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him and he with Me.
Revelation 3:30 NASB
Emily Jordan, Virginia Beach, VA
Behold, I stand at the door and knock, if anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him and he with Me.
Revelation 3:20 NASB
Sarah Miller, Dallas Texas (moved to Atlanta, Georgia), “Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high; I cannot attain it.” Psalms 139:6 ESV
Angie Miller – Macon, MS
I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5, NIV
Carol
Carthage, NY
Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them. He said:
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Matthew 5:1-5 (NIV)
Not to us, Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory because of your love and faithfulness (Psalm 115:1 NIV)
Alicia Gilbert,
Haysville, Kansas
John 10:7 NIV
Therefore Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep.”
Amy
Buda, TX
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 NIV
Darcy Hendricks Parker, CO
“But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles’ they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31 NIV
Lisa Parker Arkansas
Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage-with great patience and careful instruction.
2 Timothy 4 (NIV)
Lisa Parker Arkansas
2 Timothy 4:2
Susan Bucher, Fort Worth, TX. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6. NIV
Psalm 18:18 (NKJV)
They confronted me in the day of my calamity, But the Lord was my support.
Stephanie B.
Augusta, GA
Eph 2:3 (ESV)
among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind.
Laura, Englewood, Co.
You have lived indulgently and luxuriously on the earth. You have fattened your hearts in a day of slaughter. James 5:6 NET
Tanya Rathmann, Sierra Vista, AZ
Therefore I tell you do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat for what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? 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? Matthew 6:25-26 ESV
Natalie- Austin, Tx
Psalm37:7
Be still in the presence of the Lord and wait patiently for him to act.
Julie from Pittsburgh, PA
“Therefore the wicked will not survive the judgment, and sinners will not be in the community of the righteous.” Psalm 1:5 HCSB
Sharon Macri Huntington, West Virginia
Joshua 3:1a “Then Joshua rose early in the morning…”
(NASB)
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
NKJV
All the earth bows to you, they sing praise to you, they praise your name. Psalm 66:4 NIV
Cindy, Beaumont, Texas. He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1 ESV