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
Dacia Edmonson, Bullard, Texas
2 Chronicles 16:9 (NIV)
For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.
Michelle Wynne, Spokane,WA.
And He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. Colossians 1:17 ESV
Rebecca, Louisa, VA
The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth. ~ Psalm 145:18 (NIV)
Margaret Salem,VA
And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ,will Himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
1 Peter 5:10 ESV
Hebrews 10:23 NKJV
Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without waivering for He who promised is faithful.
Andy Spray – Centreville, VA 20120
Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart.
Psalm 119:111 NIV
Audrey~Lebanon, IN
2 Timothy 1:1 NIV
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, in keeping with the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus,
Amy, Gettysburg, PA. “Those who give heed to instruction prosper, and blessed are those who trust in the Lord” Proverbs 16:20 NIV
“As many as I love, I rebuke and discipline. So be committed and repent.” Revelation 3:19 HCSB
Jana -Garland, Texas
The Sovereign LORD has given me an instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being taught.
Isaiah 50:4
Jeanie from Weatherford:
Psalm 25:8 (NAS)
Good and upright is the Lord;
Therefore He instructs sinners in the way.
Madison from Bham, AL
“Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God in an everlasting rock”
Isaiah 26:4 ESV
Sarah K., Lincoln, NE … “Know therefore today, and take it to your heart, that the LORD, He is God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other.” (Deuteronomy 4:39 NASB)
Tanya from Bham, AL
“Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God in an everlasting rock”
Isaiah 26:4 ESV
Regina Coleman, Salado, TX
For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him.
Colossians 1:16 (NIV)
Ephesians 6:17
Take the helment of salvation and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God.
Linda Hammett from Wake Forest,NC says:
“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in
the house of the Lord forever.” (Psalm 23:6,ESV)
Alicia Zornes from Carl Junction, Missouri; “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Phil. 4:6 (NIV)
Heather from Pickering, ON
“Why are you downcast, O my soul?
Why so disturbed within me?
Put your hope in God,
for I will yet praise him,
my Saviour and my God.”
Psalm 42:11 (NIV)
Denise Katy, TX
Philippians 4:19 ESV
“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus”.
(Philippians 4:9 ESV)
Tina, Happy Valley, OR
Ephesians 1:9 (NCV)
“Let us know his secret purpose. This was what God wanted and he planned to do it through Christ.”
Jacqui, UK
Proverbs 16:9 (NIV)
“In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps”
Tanya From Kenosha (this is a verse we talked about and prayed about and I chose to memorize it as a result of the kid who was killed by another from a stab wound)
Deuteronomy 32:35 NASB
Vengeance is mine, and retribution, in due time their foot will slip; For the day of their calamity is near and the impending things are hastening upon them.
jami
shelby, nc
“Then, He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the wind ceased and (at once) there was a great calm. (A perfect peacefulness)
Mark 4:39 NKJV & AMP
Nancy Bradshaw – Melbourne, Florida
The weapons we fight with are not of this world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 2 Corinthians 10:4 NIV
Ginger from Canton, GA:
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me away from Your presence and do not take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and uphold me by Your generous Spirit.
Psalm 51:10-12, NKJV
SABRINA SMITH, Kingsland, TX
Song of Solomon 4:7Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
“You are absolutely beautiful, my darling,
with no imperfection in you.”
Catlett, VA
Ephesians 6:17-18
And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of G-d: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
“To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night,”
Psalms 92:2 KJV
Kristie, Montgomery, TX: “Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.” Romans 12:17 NIV
Jesus replied, “Truly I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt…you can say to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and it will be done.”
Matthew 21:21
Sharon from Goliad, TX 1Peter 2:17 NKJV “Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.”
Tracy Langford, Medicine Lodge, Ks
“Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him. For he will rescue you from every trap and protect you from deadly disease. He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection.”
Psalms 91:1-4 NLT
Kaye from Hamburg,AR
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”. John 10:10. NIV
Pam Jackson, Blue Springs, MO
“Contribute to the needs of saints and seek to show hospitality.” Romans 12:13
Sugar Land, TX Ps. 73:25
25 Whom have I in heaven but you?
And earth has nothing I desire besides you. NIV
Ginni Bartlett. Winter Park FL
Now all glory to God, who is able, through His mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.
Ephesians 3:20 NLT
Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope. Psalm 119:49 NIV
Lindsey Buchanan St. Augustine, FL
“He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way.” Psalm 25:9 NIV
Cathy, Houston. Do not forget to rejoice for hope is ALWAYS just around the corner. Hold up through the hard times that are coming and devote yourselves to prayer (emphasis mine). Romans 12:12, Voice.
Allison Lee from Lubbock, TX
“Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” John 20:30-31 (ESV)
“That power is the same as the mighty strength He exerted when He raised Christ from the dead and seated Him at His right side in the heavenly realms”. Ephesians 1:19b-20
Julie from Escondido, CA
Philippians 4:19 “And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”
Brady Bradshaw, Orlando FL. “A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you.”
Psalm 91:7 NIV
Kathy leesville,la. Why my soul,are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God,for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God
Tanya Inman, Tuscumbia AL- “Hallelujah! Praise God in His sanctuary. Praise Him in His mighty heavens.” Psalm 150:1 (HCSB)
Esther. Jonesborough TN. Titus 2:3b-4 ESV. [Older women] are to teach what is good and so train the younger women to love their husbands and children.
Rit Harrison from Cantonment, FL
Proverbs 16:25 NASB
“There is a way which seems right to a man,
But its end is the way of death.”
Sara McPeek, Decatur,TX
You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.
Romans 5:6 (NIV)
Terra Brown, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
“I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you”
Psalm 119:11 (NLT)