Hi Siestas!
I pray that each of you have great delight in your memory work!
I am pretty much positive I am not the only “planner” in this SSMT group. right? My life is busy in every direction, I need a plan. But also I do dearly love a plan. I like a plan for my family, for myself, and of course for a team project, which all my co-workers would be quick to smile and confirm – actually I like a plan for doing nothing. But, I bet like many of you, my plans don’t always land as expected. Truly, there have been occasions when I leave my house with my nice neat plan for the day and by the time I make my very short drive to the office, my plan has morphed into a totally different direction. Then I come face to face with the choice of believing: failure (of my plans) or faith (in His plans).
This simple verse has engulfed my soul! God is faithful to us in the details of life, the steps we take and He has the perfect plan.
Sabrina Moore from Houston, Texas:
“People can plan what they want to do, but it is the LORD who guides their steps.”
Proverbs 16:9 (ERV)
As I looked up a ton of different translations I loved the revealing truth about “my plans.” What looks like a direction or an action item, actually begins with my heart, my thoughts, my needs.
This I know, I need Him!
This I pray, Lord, You lead.
Praying His faithful guiding steps bless you and your days!
Love, Sabrina
Memorizing Psalm 25
Verse 10- All the paths of the Lord are steadfast
love and faithfulness for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies .
Tami, Louisiana
“Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you.” (Jeremiah 32:17) NIV
Karmen, Natick, MA: “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.”
Romans 12:1 NIV
Julie from Randolph, MS – For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile – the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, Romans 10:12 NIV
Ingrid from Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada
“Come, let us praise the LORD! Let us sing for joy to God, who protects us!”
Psalms 95:1 GNB
Sharen, Platte City, Mo
Psalm 25:10 (hcsb)
All the Lord’s ways show faithful love and truth to those who keep His covenant and decrees.
Christy, Conifer, Colorado
Our fathers disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in his holiness.
Hebrews 12:10
Sherry, Russellville, AR
So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.
Galatians 6:10 NASB
Cindy C Salt Lake City
Ephesians 6:16 NIV
In addition to this, take up the shield of faith,
With which you can extinguish all the flaming
Arrows of the evil one.
Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. Psalm 51:12 (NIV)
Jamie, Holly Springs, NC
Psalm 51:6-9, NIrV
6 I know that you wanted faithfulness even when I was in my mother’s body.
You taught me wisdom in that secret place.
7 Sprinkle me with hyssop, then I will be clean.
Wash me, then I will be whiter than snow.
8 Let me hear you say, “Your sins are forgiven.”
That will bring me joy and gladness.
Let the body you have broken be glad.
9 Take away all my sins.
Wipe away all the evil things I’ve done.
“We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in pains of childbirth right up to the present time.”
Romans 8:22 NIV
Carrie Hart, Byron, GA
James 3:9 ESV – With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in the likeness of God.
Proverbs 9:6 (NLT)
Leave your foolish ways behind and begin to live. Learn how to be wise.
Amanda J Love, Columbus, OH ~ “He is your constant source of stability; He abundantly provides safety & great wisdom, He gives all this to those who fear Him.” (Isaiah 33:6, NET)
The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 (NIV)
Kristine from DFW:
“By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches and honor and life.” Prov. 22:4 NKJV
Billie, Greenville, KY:
“For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12 ESV
Jessica, Richmond, Teaxas “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
Janet, Midlothian, Texas
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
Colossians 4:2 NIV
Robin from Leo, IN: “Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.” Ecclesiastes 12:13 NIV
Kelsi from Waco, Texas:
“so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love”
Ephesians 3:17 (NIV)
Marlena Cantrell, Alabaster, AL
“All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.” Psalm 25:10 ESV
Erin Alley from Greenwood, SC: “In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.” Ephesians 6:16 NIV
Kim, Richmond, Tx, “and to know this love that surpasses knowledge- that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Eph 3:19, (NIV)
Amy- Tampa, FL
“For there is still a vision for the appointed time; it speaks of the end, and does not lie. If it seems to tarry, wait for it; it will surely come, it will not delay.”
Habakkuk 2:3
Johannah, Alexandria
“May he equip you with all you need for doing his will. May he produce in you, through the power of Jesus Christ, every good thing that is pleasing to him. All glory to him forever and ever! Amen.”
Hebrews 13:21 NLT
Debi, Wills Point, TX
He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way.
Psalm 25:9 NIV
Teri in Texas
Though he may stumble he will not fall,
For the Lord upholds him with his hand.
Psalm 37:24
Judy of Marietta, GA says: How great is the love the Father has lavished upon us that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! 1 John 3:1 NIV
Reesa Roberts, Wilmington NC
There isn’t a word on my tongue, Lord,
that you don’t already know completely. Isaiah 139:4
LeAnn, Spring,TX
Galatians 5:1 (ESV)
“For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.”
Philippians 4:4-7 ESV
Rejoice in the Lord always, again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Kendra from Fort Wayne, IN. “Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge,” 2 Peter 1:5 NASB
Emily Davis, Loveland, CO. “Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; Keep watch over the doors of my lips.” Psalm 41:3 (NASB)
Pam Hendersonville, NC
“The meek will He guide in judgement; and the meek will He teach the way.” Psalm 25:9 KJV
Deb Davis, Loveland, CO. “Therefore comfort one another with these words.” I Thessalonians 4:18 (NKJV)
Tracy, Lake Saint Louis, Missouri
If I take the wings of the morning
and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea,
Psalm 139:9 ESV
Delite Ritter Westpoint, IN
Galatians 5:26 ESV “Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.”
Susan, Houston, “But as it is written, ‘Whar no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him.'” 1 Corinthians 2:9 ESV
People can plan what they want to do, but it is the Lord who guides their steps. Proverbs 16:9 ERV
Diana – Indianapolis – Psalm 94:18-19 NIV
When I said, “My foot is slipping,”
your unfailing love, Lord, supported me.
When anxiety was great within me,
your consolation brought me joy.
Sherry from Owensboro, KY
may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ,
Ephesians 3:18 NIV
Cindy Bridges, Shelby, NC
“Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”
Ephesians 6:11 NIV
“…for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God’s word is not chained.”
2 Timothy 2:9 NIV
Toni Sidler, Argyle, TX
“Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.”
James 1:12 NASB
Marie Franse, Albuquerque, NM: For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. 2 Tim 1:7 (NIV)
1 John 3:1 NIV
See what great love, the father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!
Johnson City, TN
He will have no fear of bad news;his heart is steadfast trusting in the Lord. Psalm 112:17 NIV
Phylis Wright, Rio Rancho, NM
Isaiah 9:2 NIV
“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.”