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
“If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea,…”
Psalm 139:9 NIV
Lori, Toledo
2 Tim 1:15 HCSB “This you know: All those in Asia have turned away from me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.”
Patty Lincoln, Greenville, SC: “He thought of everything, provided for everything we could possibly need, letting us in on the plans He took such delight in making.” Eph. 1:9 MSG
Jill Rettinger from Laramie, WY
“Be kind and compassionate to one another forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
Ephesians 4:32
Chris
Canton, NC
Good and upright is the LORD; therefore he instructs sinners in the way.
Psalm 25:8
ESV
Karen, from Dallas,TX:
11 For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age,
Titus 2:11-12 (NIV)
Hillary Mancuso
Ft worth, Tx
psalm 18:28-29 ESV
“For it is you who light my lamp; the LORD my God lightens my darkness. For. Y you I can run against a troop, and by my God I can leap over a wall.”
Stephanie Tausch – Helotes, Tx
“What do workers gain from their toil?”
Ecclesiastes 3:9 NIV
Becky Bell
Westerville, Ohio
Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart.
II Corinthians 4:1 NIV
Tera Lewis from Colorado Springs, CO:
Psalm 51:10-12New King James Version (NKJV)
10
Create in me a clean heart, O God,
And renew a steadfast spirit within me.
11
Do not cast me away from Your presence,
And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me.
12
Restore to me the joy of Your salvation,
And uphold me by Your generous Spirit.
Terri Fullerton, Abilene, TX
I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5
Norman, Oklahoma
Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.
Ephesians 3:20-21 KJV
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:10-12
Moose Jaw, SK Canada
“Whoever gives thought to the Word will discover good,
and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord.”
Proverbs 16:20 ESV
Amy Harrington, Louisville, KY “If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.” Romans 12:8
Kami Dimmick, Randolph Center Vermont
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. ~Proverbs 16:3 (NIV)
Laurie, Chester, MD
Good and upright is the LORD, therefore He instructs sinners in his ways.
Psalm 25:8
NIV
MarlaMae, Kimmell, IN — “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12 (NIV)
Anne from Spokane, WA
But now, thus says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you. For I am the Lord you God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior”
Isaiah 43:1-3a NKJV
Laura from Sebree,KY
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.
Hebrews 12:1-2a (NIV)
From Ravendale, California:
(Then David spoke to the Lord the words of this song…)
I will call upon the Lord, Who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies. 2 Samuel 22:4. NKJV
Sharon T. Wheatridge, Colorado
People can plan what they want to do, but it is the Lord who guides their steps.
16:9
ERV
Kristin Robbins
Fort Worth, TX
This you know: All those in Asia have turned away from me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes. May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains. On the contrary, when he was in Rome, he diligently searched for me and found me. May the Lord grant that he obtain mercy from Him on that day. And you know very well how much he ministered at Ephesus.”
2 Timothy 1:15-18 HCSB
Carolyn Dypsky, Bishopville, MD
He existed before anything else, and He holds all creation together. Colossians 1:17 NLT
Connie Windham
Picayune, MS
So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner.
Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel,by the power of God.
2 Timothy 1:8
Linda Proffitt
Louisville, KY
I Peter 1:8 ESV
Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory
Teresa, Louisville, KY
And may you have the power to understand as all God’s people should, how wide, how, long, how high and how deep His love is.
Eph 3:18
Psalm 90:12 NKJV
So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
Jean Neumeister, Missoula, MT
Psalm 25:8 NIV
Good and upright is the Lord;
Jean, again! I hit an enter key before I finished! Here is the complete verse!
Psalm 25:8 NIV
Good and upright is the Lord;
therefore he instructs sinners in his ways.
Wendy Couper Peterborough , ON Canada
“You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is good for you. And even though “I am allowed to do anything,” I must not become a slave to anything.”
1 Corinthians 6:12 NLT
Connie from Eugene, OR
” if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sin and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. “. NKJV John 1:9
Lori, San Jose, CA
1 John 4:10 (NIV)
“This is love: not that we loved God; but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.”
Cindy, Franklin TN: “not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;”
Romans 12:11 NKJV
Angie from Bixby:
“The Lord will protect you from all evil. He will keep your soul.”
Ps. 121:7 (NAS)
“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 NIV
Jeanette Dahm. lake Oswego, Oregon. Psalm 111:3. Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever.
“The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.”
Zephaniah 3:17 ESV
Heather, Sherwood, OR
It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline? If you are left without discipline, in which all have participated, then you are illegitimate children and not sons. Besides this, we have had earthly fathers who disciplined us and we respected them. Shall we not much more be subject to the Father of spirits and live?
Hebrews 12:7-9 ESV
Suzanne Bailey, Harrisville, RI
“Yours is the day, yours, also, the night;
You have established the heavenly lights and the sun.”
Psalm 74:16 ESV
Psalm 139:9 NASB
If I take the wings of the dawn,
If I dwell in the remotest part of the sea,
Dianna Douglass, Franklin, TN:
Romans 11:21
…for if God did not spare the natural branches, neither will He spare you.
Carrie Lagas, North Potomac MD
“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
Caroline, Memphis, TN, Ephesians 5:24 NIV
“Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.”
– Pray for me, sisters!
Jackie from Rockwall, TX: The Good Samaritan: But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. (Luke 10:33, NIV)
Linda Ryan, Springfield, MO
Psalms 119:40 Living Bible
I long to obey them! Therefore in fairness renew my life, for this was your promise–yes, LORD, to save me.
Tiffany from Greensboro, NC:
“He guides the humble in what is right
and teaches them his way.”
-Psalm 25:9 NIV
Missi Woods – Walker, LA
Taste and see that the LORD is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in Him!
Psalms 34:8 NLT
Christa Cordova, Vancouver, WA:
“Now all has been heard; here is the heart of the matter: Fear God and keep HIs commandments, for this is the duty of every human being.” Ecclesiastes 12:13 NIV
Elaine Puckett – Powder Springs, GA ~ Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you.
Psalm 25:5 (NLT)
Julianne M. Grass Valley, CA
He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way.
Ps. 25:9 NIV