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
Linda Patterson
Wolcottville IN
Ephesians 6:18 NIV
“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests, with this in mind be alert and always keep praying for all the Lord’s people”
Guinevere, South Bend, IN
The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.
Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV
Sallie Russ, Greenwood, SC “8 Keep your attention on Jesus Christ as risen from the dead and descended from David. This is according to my gospel. 9 I suffer for it to the point of being bound like a criminal, but God’s message is not bound. 10 This is why I endure all things for the elect: so that they may also obtain salvation, which is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory”
2 Timothy 2:8-10 HCSB
Liz Richmond, Midland, TX – Isa. 43:2 NIV
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers,
they will not sweep over you,
when you walk through the fire,
you will not get burned;
the flames will not set you ablaze.
Fran, Jackson, TN
“People can plan what they want to do, but it is the LORD who guides their steps.”
Proverbs 16:9 (ERV)
Abbey Towles Russ, Greenwood, SC “8 Keep your attention on Jesus Christ as risen from the dead and descended from David. This is according to my gospel. 9 I suffer for it to the point of being bound like a criminal, but God’s message is not bound. 10 This is why I endure all things for the elect: so that they may also obtain salvation, which is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory”
2 Timothy 2:8-10 HCSB
“If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea,”
Psalm 139:9 NIV
Marsha Brown, Midland, TX. Prov. 8:17 NIV
I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me.
Soni from Gulfport, MS: 1 Thessalonians 5:14 (ESV) And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all.
Kathy King
Woodstock, GA
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord,
“plans to prosper you and not to harm you,
plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
Rachel H., North Alabama
“”Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.””
Isaiah 12:2 ESV
Marsha Brown, Midland, TX
Ps. 136:12 NIV
with a mighty hand and outstretched arm ; His love endures forever.
Lisa, McKinney, TX “What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us?”
Romans 8:31 NLT
Kathy Waco Texas
I continue to memorize Romans 8
Romans 8:9
You, however are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit , if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. If anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ he does not belong to him.
Leah from Lacey, WA
The Lord says, “I will teach and guide you in the way you should live. I will watch over you and be your guide.”
Psalms 32:8 (ERV)
Jodie Bowling from Lewisburg, Ohio
This saying is trustworthy: For if we died with Him, we will also live with Him;if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us; if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.
II Timothy 2:11-13
Carolyn, St. Catharines, ON Canada
He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit.”
Jeremiah 17:8 (ESV)
Susie Johnson, Bloomington, IN “He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way.”
Psalm 25:9 NIV
Mary Pat Byrd from Richmond Hill, GA
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. -1 Corinthians 13:4-8a NIV
Paige from Fort Washington, MD.
who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory. Ephesians 1:14 ESV
Delaware, OK.
If you make the Most High your dwelling-even the Lord, who is
my refuge. Psalm 91:9 NIV
Kristen, Liberty, MO
Jesus said, “Don’t be troubled. Trust in God and trust in me.” John 14:1 ERV
Theresa Huck,Cheyenne, WY
and to know this love that surpasses knowledge–that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
Ephesians 3:19 NIV
San Bernardino Ca.
He leads the humble in what is right and teaches the humble his way.psalms:25:9 nkjv.
Roz Barrett, Washington, MI 1 Pet 2:21-22 (ESV) For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in His steps. He committed no sin neither was deceit found in His mouth.
Jessica Widrick, Columbia, PA
I chose these verses for this week at the beginning of January…boy did I ever need to read them today. “Funny” how God works, yes? 🙂
“in reference to your former manner of life, you lay aside your old self, which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts of deceit, and that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and put on the new self, which in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth.” Ephesians 4:22-24 NASB
Deb Mountsier
Mason, Ohio
Psalm 16:11
You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Tina, Zalma, MO. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12 (NIV)
Jennifer Tricarico from Fairfax, VA
“Because you have made the LORD your dwelling place—
the Most High, who is my refuge—”
Psalm 91:9 (ESV)
Jacki from Grandville, MI
“Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy;
without holiness no one will see the Lord.”
Hebrew 12:14, NIV
Psalm 46:10 NIV He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
Courtney from Lima, Ohio.
For he will rescue you from every trap and protect you from deadly disease. Psalm 91:3 NLT
Claudia Clawson. Charlotte NC. Praise the Lord, my soul, all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits- who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, Psalm 103:1-3. NIV
Krista H – Winchester, VA
Love must be without hypocrisy. Detest evil; cling to what is good. Show family affection to one another with brotherly love. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not lack diligence; be fervent in spirit; serve the Lord.
Romans 12: 9-11 HCSB
Debra
Baraboo, Wisconsin
“Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.” Colossians 3:12 ESV
May 1, 2017 Janice Bells, Orillia, Ontario, Canada
Hebrews 12:1,2 NIV
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. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Andrea from Houston, TX “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
“Come now, let’s settle this,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, I will make them as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, I will make them as white as wool.” Isaiah 1:18 NLT
Vicki, from Grapevine, TX
Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits ~ Psalm 103:2 NIV
Amy- Miamisburg, OH
You however are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him.
Romans 8:9 ESV
Dana Nance
Blue Ridge, Tx
If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea,
Psalm 139:9 NIV (1984)
Vonnie Baker
Marble Hill MO
I posted earlier a verse I had already used. Here is my new.
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength this is the first commandment. Mark 12:31 KJV
Judy from Lake Charles, LA
“Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to
love one another.” 1 John 4:11 (NIV)
Freida, Chatham, La “Then Jesus said, “Come unto me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11: 28 NOT
NLT New Living Translation
Ephesians- 4:32
And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you. kJV
Linda Nelson, Harvest, AL. NIV
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Debbie from Semmes, Al
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” James 1:2-4NIV
Christina Fort Worth
My eyes are always on the Lord, for he rescues me from the traps of my enemies. Psalms 25:15 NLT
Roseanne, Tacoma, WA.
Let all bitterness, wrath, anger clamor, and evil speaking
be put away from you, with all malice.
And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one
another, even as God in Christ forgave you.
Ephesians 4:31-32 NKJV
LaVerne Abbott, Dallas, Ga:”…do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” Phil.4:6 ESV