Howdy Everyone!
I’m Jenn and I get the privilege to serve you through the TV ministry here at Living Proof. It’s a TON of fun! Headphones are often in my ears as I view the messages and my office-mates always want to know what I’m laughing at. Today it was Beth’s snake stick story from the Audacious series. If you haven’t ever watched a show, you are missing a BLESSING. I encourage you to jump on the Living Proof app and listen to some great teaching from the Word. O.K. That was a fun rabbit trail but, I digress.
I’m giddy that I get to share my verse with you. Scripture Memory is hard for me. The struggle is real. Right? I know many of you can relate. I’ve had good intentions and failed so many times. I remember very clearly last summer, Beth recited a beautiful chapter of Scripture from the book of Ephesians. She encouraged the staff to PRAY for a supernatural work of the Spirit to enable us to memorize God’s Word. It was a lightbulb moment for me. I had never thought about praying to ask for God’s help in this area. A few months later, I headed into the Entrusted Bible Study and began to memorize the book of 2 Timothy. It’s been quite a journey that has required the Spirit’s help at every turn. I collided with a Scripture many of you know…here it goes:
Jenn Hamm from Cypress, TX
“For God did not give us a spirit of fear but of power and love and self-control.” 2 Timothy 1:7 NET
Paul was speaking this to young Timothy who was beginning to walk out his calling. One of my kiddos struggles with intense fear and anxiety at times. I wanted to be able to pray this verse over him and teach him to wield his sword. I’m so thankful we serve a God who helps us in our time of need. There’s power when we pray His Word over our loved ones. When we have it memorized, we can use it at any moment. I hope this encourages one of you today. Keep pressing on!
Blessings,
jenn
Deanne Johnson – Laguna Hills, CA
He will coveryou with his feathers,
And under his wings you will find refuge;
His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.
Psalm 91:4 NIV
Linda White, West Alexandria, OH
If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me and the light will become night around me,”
Psalm 139:11 NIV
Deborah Johnson from Odessa, Texas. “I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands.” Psalm 119:10 NIV
Elise, Cypress TX
For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm.
Psalms 33:9 ESV
Brandy Trahan
Port Neches, Tx
Psalm 5:11 “But let those who take refuge in you rejoice, let them sing joyful praises forever. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may be filled with joy.”
“but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious.”
1 Peter 3:4 (ESV)
Carrie Lagas, North Potomac MD
“Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with him, we will also live with him;” 2 Timothy 2:11 NIV
Anna from Auburn, AL “Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” Ps 23:5 NIV
Tracy Goldblum, San Diego, CA
“Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit which is the word of God.” Ephesians 6:17 NLT
Vonnie Baker
Marble Hill MO
In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust, I will not fear what flesh can do unto me. Psalm 56:4
KJV
Michele Jacobs from Springfield, VA
“Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, ”
Ephesians 6:19 (NIV)
Gayla Stephens
Cedartown, GA
Revelation 5:10 NIV
“You have made them to be a kingdom
and priests to serve our God,
and they will reign on the earth.”
How can we understand the road we travel? It is the Lord who directs our steps. Proverbs 20:24 NLT
Dawn from Alvord, Texas. “The angel said to them, “you have nothing to fear! I come to proclaim good news to you – tidings of grant joy to be shard by the whole people.” Luke 2:10 NAB
Lena-Wilmore, KY
Instead they were longing for a better country – a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them. By faith, Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had embraced the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son.
Hebrews 11:16-17 NIV
Tiffany from Greensboro, North Carolina:
“For the sake of your name, Lord,
forgive my iniquity, though it is great.”
-Psalm 25:11 NIV
Jamie Wellman from Grandview,MO
Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.
Ephesians 3:20-21 NASB
Lindsay, Cleveland MS
“But now thus says the LORD, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.” Isaiah 43:1 ESV
Kristy McIntyre- Eugene, OR ” In him we were also chosen having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will”
Ephesians 1:11 NIV
Phyllis, Irvine, CA, ” This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it.lFor then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.” Joshua 1:8 (ESV)
Marie Franse, Albuquerque, NM: He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, 2 Timothy 1:9 (NIV)
From Ravendale, Calif.
(O Lord…). You both precede and follow me, and place Your hand of blessing on my head.
Psalm 139:5. The Living Bible
“From your presence let my vindication come! Let your eyes behold the right!” â€â€Psalms‬ â€17:2‬ â€ESV‬‬
Amy from Everett, WA
Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away.
1 Corinthians 13:8 (NIV)
The Lord is my light and salvation-whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life-whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1 NIV
Thara Johnston from Fort St. John, British Columbia
James 5:16 KJV
Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
Jeannie Williams, Rock Hill, SC
For Your name’s sake, O Lord,
Pardon my iniquity, for it is great.
Psalm 25:11 NASB
Crystal Peaks from Durham, NC
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.”
-â€â€Ephesians‬ â€4:29‬‬ NIV
CeCelia O’Connell from Houston, Texas
“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
Becky, Woodway, TX:
“I thank Christ Jesus our Lord,
who has given me strength to do his work.
He considered me trustworthy
and appointed me to serve him,”
â€â€1 Timothy‬ â€1:12‬ â€NLT‬‬
Eleanor from Saskatoon, SK.,CN
‘ You are my place of quiet retreat. I wait for Your Word to revive me.’
Ps. 119:114 MSG.
Norma Jean – Medford Oregon
Therefore I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me.
Micah 7:7 NKJV
He will feed His flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs with His arm, And carry them in His bosom, And gently lead those who are young.
Isaiah 40:11
NKJV
Paula from Vancouver, WA “Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience,” Colossians 3:12 ESV
Bonnie, Alexandria, LA
“But He said, ‘Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!'”
Bonnie, Alexandria, LA
“But he said, ‘Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!'” Luke 11:28 ESV
Shannon S. Jackson, WY
In the same way I will not cause pain
without allowing something new to be born,” says the Lord.
“If I cause you the pain,
I will not stop you from giving birth to your new nation,” says your God.
Isaiah 66:9 NCV
Jacqueline, Calhoun LA
“If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give what is good to those who ask Him!”
â€â€Matthew‬ â€7:11‬
Becky, Alberta, Canada
“For God did not give us a spirit of fear but of power and love and self-control.” 2 Timothy 1:7 NET
Linda Nelson,Harvest, AL
Psalm 37:23 NIV
If the LORD delights in a man’s ways, He makes his steps firm;
Meredith B
Collierville Tn
“My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”
â€â€Colossians‬ â€2:2-3 NIV
Janet from Odessa, TX
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God’s will, for the promise of life in Christ Jesus:
II Timothy 1:1 HCSB
Lindsey Carelock from Brenham, TX: “Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live and keep your word.” Psalm 119:17 (ESV)
Tamara from McLean, VA:
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 6:12
NASB
Misty Sanders, North Charleston, SC
When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you.
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Isaiah‬ â€43:2‬ â€NLT‬‬
Cam, Albuquerque, NM
All the ways of the Lord are loving and faithful toward those who keep the demands of his covenant. Psalm 25:10 NIV
Cam, Albuquerque, NM
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
2 Tim. 1:7 KJV
Heather Miller, Greensburg, Louisiana:
Proverbs 3:27 (ESV)
Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it.
Traci Williams, Santa Clarita, CA: “For the sake of your name, O Lord, forgive my iniquity, though it is great”, Psalm 25:11, NIV,.
Kisha from Wylie, TX: “Let all that I am praise the Lord; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name” Psalm 103:1 NLT
Shannon from Shelby, MT
“when I remember you upon my bed, and meditate on you in the watches of the night;”
Psalm 63:6 ESV