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
Debbie from Fort Worth, TX
“If I take the wings of the morning
and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea,”
Psalm 139:9 ESV
Beau Ratliff from Midland, TX. “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.” Romans 12:12&13
Patricia Clevenger, Midland, TX
“And He brought us out from there, that He might bring us in and give us the land that He swore to give to our fathers.”
Deuteronomy 6:23 (ESV)
Laura Lee, Prosper, TX
2 Peter 1:20 NIV Above all you must understand that no prophecy of scripture came about by the prophet ‘s own interpretation.
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NIV
Nancy Lori, Rio Rancho, NM
2 Timothy 1:14 ESV
By the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, guard the good deposit entrusted to you.
Nancy from Drew, MS. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6. KJV
Wendy from Vero Beach:
“…and to put on the new self,
created to be like God
in true righteousness and holiness.”
Ephesians 4:24
NIV
Janelle from La Habra Heights, CA: “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1 NIV
Carrie Gill
Tyler, TX
“He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way.”
Psalm 25:9
NIV
Pam in Fredericksburg, TX:
Jesus said, “with man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26 ESV
Jackie Pope, Covington, IN. For there are three that bear witness in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one. I John 5:7 NKJV
Wendy from Vero Beach:
“…and to put on the new self,
created to be like God
in true righteousness and holiness.”
Ephesians 4:23
NIV
Kim a Beechem from Idabel, OK: You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands. Isaiah 55:12 (NIV)
Linda Wright, Sugar Land, Texas – “…and said: Praise be to the name of God forever and ever; wisdom and power are His.” Daniel 2:20 NIV
Grace Kunde, Sandy Utah
Good and upright is the Lord, therefore he instructs sinners in the way. Psalm 25:8 ESV
Debbie Stovall, Gardendale, AL “to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment – to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ.” Eph. 1:10 NIV
Gina Rose from Naperville, I’m
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will hold on to you with My righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10 HCSB
http://bible.com/72/isa.41.10.HCSB
“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.”
Hebrews 10:23 NKJV
Mindy Seekford Stonewall, LA
Teresa. Orange City. “Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,” says the Lord. Zechariah 4:6.
Margaret Neil, Jackson, TN
Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven-for she loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little. Luke 7:47 NIV
Kelly Paradiso; Ocala, FL- “They ran throughout that whole region and carried the sick on mats to wherever they heard he was.” Mark 6:55 NIV
Stacie, from Collins, Mississippi
“Be anxious for nothing, 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 minds through Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:6-7 NKJV
Renee’ – Suffolk, VA.
…and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. Romans 5:5 ESV
Sally from Sturgis, MI:
Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD will
personally go ahead of you. He will be with you;
He will neither fail you nor abandon you.
Deuteronomy 31:8 (NLT)
Ellen Kitt, Chester, VA
“He leads the humble in doing right, teaching them his way.”
Psalms 25:9 NLT
Susan McAnally, Pittsburgh, PA
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will He hears us. and if we know that He hears us – whatever we ask – we know that we have what we asked of Him.
“You are my witnesses,” declares the Lord,
“and my servant whom I have chosen,
that you may know and believe me
and understand that I am he.
Before me no god was formed,
nor shall there be any after me.
Isaiah 43:10 (ESV)
Shannon Vasquez, Littleton, CO:
Prove by the way you live that you have repented of your sins and turned to God. ~Matthew 3:8, NLT
Lesley from California, “If you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” Romans 10:9 CSB
But God, who is rich in mercy, for His great love where with Her loved us.
Ephesians 2:4
KJV
Barb Wisconsin Ps 139:9. If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, ESV
Leigh Weisinger, Waco, TX
For everything comes from him and exists by his power and is intended for his glory. All glory to him forever! Amen.
Romans 11:36 NLT
Cynthia, Fort Worth
II Timothy 4:7 (NIV)
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
Heather Smith
Nashville, TN
Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good.
-Romans 12:9 (NLT)
Perrysburg, OH Psalm 16 (NIV) “Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure,”
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.
Proverbs 4:23 NIV
MAY 2, 2017. II CORINTHIANS KJV: “FOR WHIH CAUSE WE FAINT NOT; BUT THOUGH OUR OUTWARD MAN PERISH, YET THE INWARD MAN IS RENEWED DAY BY DAY.” AS WE FOCUS ON OUR PAIN, WE MUST TURN TOWARD OUR ULTIMATE GOAL ..THE ASSURNCE OF ETRNAL LIFE THROUGH JESUS CHRIST.
Julie Bentonville,AR
So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we can see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever. 2 Corinthians 4:18 NLT
Becky Konshak, Louisville, CO
Don’t shuffle along, eyes to the ground, absorbed with the things right in front of you.
Colossians 3:3 The Message
Joan Griffin, Baytown, TX:
“Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.”
Job 28:28 ESV
Beth, Dyersburg, TN
Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will
fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2 NRSV
Sharon, Lincoln Park, Mi
Come, let us tell of the LORD’s greatness; let us exalt his name together. Psalm 34:3 NLT
“Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.” Romans 12:12 (NLT)
Carol King, Fort Worth, TX
So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience
Col 3:12 NASB
Julie Davis, Blairsville, Pennsylvania
and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator. Colossians 3:10 ESV
you are my witnesses declares the Lord, and my servant whom I have chosen, that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he. Before me no other God was formed, nor shall there be any after me. ISsaiah 43:10 (ESV)
Laura from Parma, Ohio
“Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”
Matthew 6:34 ESV
Christy Jones, Summit, MS; “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” Psalm 18:2 NIV
Debbie Hernandez, Atascocita, TX
“There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; Hebrews 4:9 NIV