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
Amy7634 from the Midwest:
“The Lord favors those who fear Him,
Those who wait for His lovingkindness.”
Psalm 147:11 (NASB)
Emily McAnear, Houston, Texas
“Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him;” 2 Timothy 2:11, NIV
Laura T from Hudson, IL:
Psalm 25:11 (NIV)
For the sake of your name, Lord, forgive my iniquity, though it is great.
Sherry
Indianapolis, IN
Psalm 34:11, NIV
“Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord.”
Regina, Floydada, Texas ~” The young lions suffer want and hunger; but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.” Psalm 34:10 ESV
Jennifer from San Antonio, Texas
“As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.” 2Timothy 4:5 ESV
Kellye, Oklahoma City, Ok
Colossians 4:6 ESV
Let your speech always be gracious,
Seasoned with salt,
So that you may know how you ought to answer each person.
Heather Morgan from Waxahachie, TX
Psalm 37:23-24 NLT
The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall for the Lord holds them by the hand.
“But the LORD is righteous; he has cut me free from the cords of the wicked.”-
Psalm 129:4 NIV
I John 4:8
He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
KJV
Sarah, Lincoln, NE … “In every nation the man who fears Him and does what is right is welcome to Him.” (Acts 10:35 NASB)
Sarina Grasham Richmond,TX
Thank you for the encouragement,
“For God did not give us a spirit of fear but of power and love and self-control.” 2 Timothy 1:7 NET
Jeremiah 31:16-17
Thus says the Lord:
Refrain your voice from weeping,
And your eyes from tears;
For your work shall be rewarded, says the Lord,
And they shall come back from the land of the enemy,
There is hope in your future, says the Lord;
That your children shall come back to their own border.
Shelly Elston, Portland, OR
“Unless the LORD builds he house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the LORD guards the city, the guard keeps watch in vain.”
Psalm 127:1 (NRSV)
Debi C, Wills Point, TX
For the sake of Your Name, Lord,
forgive my iniquity, though it is great.
Psalm 25:11, NIV
Pamela Shaw, Bangor, N. Ireland
‘Do not reject me or forsake me, O God my Saviour.’ Psalm 27:9b (NIV)
Julie Bentonville,AR
We can make our plans, but The Lord determines our steps. Proverbs 16:9 NLT
Aj Schwanz from Newberg, OR
“Anyone who welcomes him shares in his evil work.” 2 John 11 NIRV
Christy, Cape Girardeau, MO. So that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe. Philippians 2:15 (NIV 1984)
Ginger from Wetumpka, AL
The heart of man plans his way but the LORD establishes his steps.
Prov. 16:9 ESV
Kristen Johnstone from Boulder, CO
“Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,for his steadfast love endures forever!
Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he has redeemed from trouble.” Psalm 107 (ESV)
Debbie from Semmes, Al
“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.”
2 Timothy 1:7 NIV
And now these three remain: faith, HOPE, and love. But the greatest of these is love. 1 Cor. 13:13 NIV
Karlys Fortner, LaPlace, LA
for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly as I ought to speak.
Ephesians 6: 20 ESV
Teri from Texas
Psalm 37:26 (NIV)
They are always generous and lend freely,
Their children will be a blessing.
Amy Guth from Canton, MS
“But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.”
Isaiah 40:31 NLT
Tammy from Atoka, OK: “but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” Luke 22:32 (ESV)
Kathy leesville,la. 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 I am the Lord your God,the Holy One of Israel,your Savior. Isaiah 43:2-3 NKJ
Elizabeth Moreno from Austin Texas
Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many. And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold. But he who endures to the end shall be saved. And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.
Matthew 24:11-14
NKJV
“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all we ask or think according to the power that works in us. “. Ephesians 3:20. NKJV
Amy Andrews, Bellaire, TX
The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.
2Corinthians 10:4 (NIV)
Glenda Willard from Farmington, NM
As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.
Ephesians 4:1 (NIV)
Kerry, Nederland TX
Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do.
Ephesians 5: 16-17, NLT
Kim Auvenshine, Fort Worth, TX
“In my anxiety I cried out to you, “These people are all liars!””
â€â€Psalms‬ â€116:11‬ â€NLT
Beth G from Pittsburgh, PA. “Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy!”
Psalm 126:5. ESV
Amy Mason — Tampa, FL
2 Corinthians 4:8-9 NRSV
“We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.”
Jodi, DFW TX (vs 30ish)
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”
â€â€Matthew‬ â€11:28-30‬ â€MSG‬‬
Leigh Clemmons from Shorter, Alabama
Jesus said to him, “If you can?” Everything is possible for the one who believes. Mark 9:23 CSB
Jane Baker from Pontiac, IL: “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” Psalm 119:11 ( NIV 1984)
Kim Freeman Fort Worth Texas Psalm 139:11 NIV
If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me and the light becomes night around me,”
June Greenstreet from Bradford Ontario
“Return, O my soul, to your rest; for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you.”
â€â€Psalms‬ â€116:7‬ â€ESV‬‬
Susan, Houston, “For you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body. ” 1Cor. 6:20. ESV
Jan Cleburne, TX
“For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38-39 (NKJV)
Brooke Gage, Highlands Ranch, CO
If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me,”. Psalm 139:11 (NIV)
Tammy Gabbard from Livingston, KY ~The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing.~ Psalm 34:10 KJV
Sheila Johnson, Beckley, WV
1 Corinthians 14:1 NLT
Let love be your highest goal! But you should also desire the special abilities the Spirit gives–especially the ability to prophesy.
Jennifer Millican from Spring, TX: “The Lord is my portion;
I have promised to keep Your words.
I sought Your favor with all my heart;
Be gracious to me according to Your word.
I considered my ways
And turned my feet to Your testimonies.
I hastened and did not delay
To keep Your commandments.” Psalm 119:57-60 NASB
Sara Martin, Humble, TX: Teach me your way, O Lord; lead me in a straight path because of my oppressors. Psalm 27:11
Christy – Knoxville, TN
You reveal the path of life to me;
in your presence is abundant joy;
at your right hand are eternal pleasures.
Psalm 16:11 CSB
Leah Cullen from Ramona, CA
“Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever. As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people, from this time forth and forevermore.”
Psalms‬ â€125:1-2‬ â€ESV‬‬