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
Michelle, Chehalis, WA – “Know this, my beloved brothers; let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.” James 1:19-20 ESV
Kathy Leamington Ontario Canada
“I rejoice at Your Word
as one who finds great treasure.”
Psalm 119:162
Lara from Mckinney Texas Phil 4:7 NASB and the peace of God which supasses all comprehension will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus Phillipians 4:7
Pamela O’Brien, St. Petersburg, FL
“People can plan what they want to do, but it is the LORD who guides their steps.”
Proverbs 16:9 (ERV)
Calgary, Alberta
Those of low estate are but a breath;
Those of high estate are a delusion;
In the balances they go up;
They are together lighter than a breath.
Psalm 62:9 ESV
Crystal. Livonia. MI
“But now, you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth.” Colossians 3:8 ESV
Liz, Austin Texas – “because He has fixed a day on which He will judge the world in righteousness by a man whom He has appointed; and of this He has given assurance to all by raising Him from the dead.” Acts 17:31 ESV
Jenny Smith, Lewisville, TX
I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:13 NIV
Carolyn T, Meridian, Idaho
…”My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV
Kirkland, WA Marissa
Reviewing Psalm 119 NET
This two weeks I’m working on reviewing my memory work of Psalm 119 (NET). I won’t post the whole thing here, because it’s l-o-n-g, but oh so gorgeous! But I do want to say thank you to LPM for challenging us to regular Scripture memory and showing an example of biting of long chunks! I started memorizing this last May, and it’s taken a year, but what a year! Meditating on the beauty of Psalm 119 all year – through middle of the night nursings, car rides, and all the rest – has been life-changing. Praise the Lord!
A few snippets: Your Word is a lamp to walk by, a light to illumine my path…I learned long ago that You ordained Your rules to last…Those who love Your law are completely secure. Nothing causes them to stumble…You deserve praise, O Lord! Teach me Your statues!…I open my mouth and pant because I long for your commands…My eyes anticipate the night-time hours so I can meditate on your word…O Lord, Your instructions endure, they stand firm in the heavens…I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have revived me…Turn away from me, you evil men, so I can keep the commands of my God!…Your Word is absolutely pure, and Your servant loves it…Your instructions are totally reliable; all Your just regulations endure…I run along the path of Your commands, for You enable me to do so…May praise flow freely from my lips, for You teach me your statues.
Hi Marissa! I love that your post came right after mine! I have decided to memorize a longer passage, as well. I decided to begin next month because I wanted to internalize this month’s verse first. I think it’ll be Philippians (which is so precious to me) though I considered Jude, Habakkuk, and Philemon. Your post inspired me! A confirmation….
Carol, Bryan, TX
“Thus I have seen You in the sanctuary, to see Your power and Your glory. Because Your lovingkindness is better than life, my lips will praise You.” Psalm 63:2-3 NASB
Mary Owen from Ruston, LA
Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. 2 Corinthians 7:10, NIV
Ginger Lopez, Pasadena, TX:
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
Hebrews 13:8 (NIV)
Christi, Gilbert, AZ
Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of underserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory.
Romans 5:2 NLT
Tensie Palmer, Los Angeles, CA
“But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers.” 1st Peter 4:7 NKJV
Danyelle
Kingwood, TX
People can plan what they want to do, but it is the Lord who guides their steps.
Proverbs 16:9 (ERV)
Martie Carter, Belton, Texas
Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?
Luke 6:46 NIV
Muriel in Ontario
2 Corinthians 4:6 (NIV)
“For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.”
Laura from Christiansburg, VA
“For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.””
Matthew 18:20 ESV
Nikola, Langley, BC
“You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus’ 2 Timothy 2:1-3 NIV
Laura from Hudson, IL
Psalm 25:9 He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way. (NIV)
Beaumont, Texas
If I fly with the wings of dawn
and alight beyond the sea,
Psalm 139:9 NAB
(I am memorizing the 24 verses in Ps. 139, so sometimes the one verse by itself doesn’t make sense!)
Elizabeth Moreno from Austin Texas
O God, you are my God; Early will I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh longs for you in a dry and thirsty land where there is no water.
NKJV
Bobbi Atkinson in Elk City, OK
Romans 12:2 (NKJV)
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you my prove what is that good and acceptable perfect will of God.
Bette from Danville, Pa
Psalm 25:9 NIV
He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his ways.
Emily Bowden, Augusta, GA
“I have stored up your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.”
Psalm 119:11 ESV
Edna Grace C. from Torrance, CA
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.”
John 14:1 NIV
Cherie in Joseph, Oregon
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful.” (Colossians 3:15 NRSV)
Mary Elliff from Seattle: John 15:9 “As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you. Abide in my love.”
Cindie from Maroa, IL
The Lord is good and does what is right;
he shows the proper path to those who go astray.
Psalm 5:8 NLT
Elizabeth Peck, Oak Ridge, TN: Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place…Eph 6:14 (NIV 1984)
Beth H. from Anderson, IN: “But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.” 2 Corinthians 4:7 (NIV)
Penni Jones in Kingwood, TX
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of the Lord is living and active, sharper than any two edged sword piercing to the division of soul and spirit, of joints and morrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Susan Sarver, St. George, UT
“For God has not given me a Spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV
Samantha Sivils from Bude, MS
Matthew 17:20 (ESV)
20 For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you.”
Anne from Bracknell, UK
Salvation is found in no-one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.
Acts 4:12 NIVUK
Veronica-nashville,Tn
Let me see your kindness to me in the morning, for I am trusting you,show me where to walk for my prayer is sincere.
Psalms 143:8
Cindy from Lusby, MD
Hide not your face from me, turn not your servant away in anger, O you who have been my help. Cast me not off; forsake me not; O God of my salvation.
Psalm 27:9. ESV
Renee from Cooper City, Florida
But the Lord is faithful; He will make you strong and guard you from satanic attacks of every kind. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 TLB
Michelle Sears, Germfask, MI – His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness. 2 Peter 1:3 NIV
Mary Ellen in Laurel, MT
“The Lord reigns,let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice” Ps.97:1 NIV
5/1/17 Cheryl in Fairhope, AL – “The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so.” (Romans 8:7 NIV)
Romona from Rosewood Heights, IL
with every prayer and petition, pray at all times in The Spirit, and to this end be alert, with all perseverance and requests for all saints. Ephesians 6:18 NET
Suzy Adams, Wheelersburg, OH – John 16:13 – But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on His own, He will speak only what He hears, and He will tell you what is yet to come.
Trinna, Bossier City, LA, John 3:30 (NIV), “He must become greater; I must become less.”
Vicki
Murfreesboro,TN
Col.4:2 (HCSB)
“Devote yourselves to prayer; stay alert in it with thanksgiving.”
Denise Ciofani from Lexington, NC: “He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with him.” Daniel 2:22 NIV
Cathy Smiley in Westminster, CO
Psalm 121:4 HCSB
“Indeed the Protector of Israel does not slumber or sleep.
Isaiah 55:8 ESV
For my thoughts are not your thoughts neither are your ways my ways declares the Lord.
Rebecca, Chattanooga, TN
Shout for joy, you heavens; rejoice, you earth; burst into song, you mountains! For the LORD comforts his people and will have compassion on his afflicted ones.
Isaiah 49:13 NIV