SSMT 2017: Verse 12!

img_2489-pngHey Siestas!

I’m Kimberly, the Prayer Chaplain for Living Proof Ministries! I pray you are all having MUCH success with your memorization!

I have chosen to memorize my life verse in a different version:

Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praise shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It’s wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life. Philippians 4:6-7 MSG

God has used this verse in my life to teach me to pray, and not to worry. Worry does NOTHING for the glory of God! Worry just makes us sick and tired…doesn’t bring the change we are hoping for, and will affect our health in a negative way. If we continue in worry, I’ve noticed, it makes things harder and more intense. It’s an energy drainer and joy stealer.

When life happens, and it does, don’t worry! PRAY. Let our praises and petitions shape our worries into prayers. Pray with thanksgiving, letting God have our concerns in exchange for His peace.  Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle us down, as Christ displaces worry at the center of our lives.

As I add this version of this verse into my memory bank, it’s clear in the actions for the ending reward! I challenge you to try it, the next time worry pops it’s head up in your sweet life!

Blessings in abundance to you all!

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  1. 551
    Lisa, Rogers, AR says:

    “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.” Col. 1:15 CSB

  2. 552
    Mary Merrell says:

    Mary Merrell
    Albuquerque,NM
    “Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,”
    Ephesians 6: 14 NIV

  3. 553
    Mary Saul says:

    Mary Saul
    Houston, TX
    2 Timothy 1:12 and that is why I suffer these things. But I am not ashamed, because I know the One I have believed in and am persuaded that He is able to guard what has been entrusted to me until that day. (HCSB)

  4. 554
    Janice Knott says:

    Janice, Magnolia TX

    In peace, I will both lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.
    Ps 4:8 . ESV

  5. 555
    vicki Pepper says:

    But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the HOPE of salvation as a helmet.
    1 Thess. 5:8 NIV

  6. 556
    Ann Medford says:

    Ann Medford, Sunset,TX. You shall dwell in the land that I gave your fathers, and you shall be my people, and I will be your God. (ESV) Ezekiel 36: 28

  7. 557
    Margaret Neil says:

    Margaret Neil, Jackson, TN

    May you always be filled with the fruit of your salvation-the righteous character produced in your life by Jesus Christ-for this will bring much glory and praise to God. Philippians 1:11 NLT

  8. 558
    Ann from San Antonio, TX says:

    “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
    ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭4:32‬ ‭NIV‬‬

  9. 559
    Lynette says:

    Lynette, Nashville, TN
    “Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.”
    ‭‭Romans‬ ‭12:12‬ ‭ESV‬‬

  10. 560
    Marilyn says:

    Marilyn, Alton, IA “Who, then, is the man that fears the LORD? He will instruct him in the way chosen for him.” Psalm 25:12 NIV

  11. 561
    Shiffra says:

    Shiffra Kalamazoo
    2 Timothy 1:16 NIV84 May the Lord show mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains.

  12. 562
    Julie Snyder says:

    Julie Snyder from Franklin, TN: “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” – Psalm 19:1 NIV

  13. 563
    Judy Grieve says:

    Judy, Clarks Hill SC

    All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness,
    for those who keep his covenant and his decrees.

    Psalm 25:10 NRSV

  14. 564
    Tina Hite says:

    So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Col 2:6-7 NIV

  15. 565
    Stephanie Peterson says:

    Stephanie, El Cajon, CA, Romans 12:16(NIV) – “Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but we willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.”

  16. 566
    Eleanor says:

    Eleanor
    Memphis, TN
    II Timothy 2: 5-6

    An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. 6 It is the hard-working farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything

  17. 567
    Karen Watson says:

    Nashville, TN. “You have made my life no longer than the width of my hand. My entire lifetime is just a moment to you; at best each of us is but a”breath”. Ps. 39:5 NLT

  18. 568
    Lucinda Bomberger says:

    Lucinda Bomberger, Watsontown, PA

    2 Corinthians 4:7-9 ESV

    But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.

  19. 569
    Julie V. says:

    Julie~ Coppell, TX
    Psalm 25:12~Who are those who fear the Lord? He will show them the path they should choose.

  20. 570
    Karen Sanders says:

    Karen Sanders, Burleson, TX. “Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you.1 Thessalonins 5:12 NIV

  21. 571
    Cara Railey says:

    Cara Railey, Springfield, Missouri: “You have encircled me; you have placed your hand upon me.” Psalm 139:5

  22. 572
    Phyllis A Winn says:

    Phyllis Winn
    Gilmer, Tx
    NIV John 9:4 As long as it it day, we must do the work of him who sent me. Night is coming when no one can work.”

  23. 573
    Beth G says:

    Beth G from Pittsburgh, PA. “They still bear fruit in old age; they are ever full of sap and green.” Psalm 92:14. ESV

  24. 574
    Jen B says:

    Jen B, Santa Maria, CA, 2 Tim 2:23, But refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing that they produce quarrels. (NASB)

  25. 575
    Amanda Gozur says:

    Amanda Gozur, Rio Rancho, NM
    “So God can point to us in all future ages as examples of the incredible wealth of his grace and kindness toward us, as shown in all he has done for us who are united with Christ Jesus.” Ephesians 2:7 (NLT)

  26. 576
    Kim Curtis says:

    Kim Curtis from Tulsa,Oklahoma
    “He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west.”
    ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭103:12‬ ‭NLT‬‬

  27. 577
    Beau Ratliff says:

    Beau Ratliff from Midland, TX. “For I am the LORD, I do not change; Therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob.”
    ‭‭Malachi‬ ‭3:6‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

  28. 578
    Laura K in SD says:

    “May you be strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy.” Colossians 1:11 ESV

  29. 579
    Valerie says:

    Valerie, West Bloomfield, MI
    He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
    Psalm 91:1-2 NIV

  30. 580
    Tane McGehee says:

    Tane McGehee Uvalde, Texas June 16, 2017
    Colossians 3:1-2NIV
    Since,then, you have been raised with Christ
    Set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated
    at the right hand of God.2 Set your minds on things
    above, not on earthly things.

  31. 581
    Patricia Clevenger says:

    Patricia Clevenger, Midland, TX

    “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
    Isaiah 40:31 KJV

  32. 582
    Catherine Lisle says:

    Catherine Lisle, Edmond OK. Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God” ESV.

  33. 583
    Nan Smith says:

    Nan Smith Leawood, KS

    Isaiah 43:19 “See, I am doing a new thing. Now, it springs up. Don’t you recognize it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.” NIV

  34. 584
    Chris Laughlin says:

    Chris Laughlin from San Antonio, TX

    Deuteronomy 32:3-4 KJV

    Because I will publish the name of the LORD: ascribe ye greatness unto our God. He is the Rock, His work is perfect: for all His ways are judgement: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is He.

  35. 585
    Rachel M says:

    Rachel Miller from Judsonia, AR. “I tell you this, brothers: flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable.” 1 Cor. 15:50 ESV

  36. 586
    Kathy king says:

    Kathy leesville,la. Let no one seek his own but each one the others well-being. 1 Corinthians 10:24

  37. 587
    Missi says:

    Missi Woods – Walker, LA
    …Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!
    ‭‭Nehemiah‬ ‭8:10‬b NLT‬‬

  38. 588
    Liz says:

    Liz, Austin, TX – “Everything is permissible for me” – but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible for me” – but I will not be mastered by anything.
    1 Corinthians 6:12 NIV 84

  39. 589
    Sam Caruso says:

    Sam Caruso, Frisco Texas

    “Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed-
    not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence-
    continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling ”

    Philippians 2:12

  40. 590
    Robin McMurray says:

    Robin McMurray, Grants Pass, OR

    Indeed, none who wait for you shall be put to shame; they shall be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous. Make me to know your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.

    Psalm 25:3-5 ESV

  41. 591
    Chante Clarkson says:

    Chante Clarkson, Columbia, SC

    Psalm 139:14 NIV

    I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

  42. 592
    Vanessa says:

    Johnson City, TN
    Ecclesiastes 3:11
    He has made everything beautiful in its time.
    NIV

  43. 593
    Shelly says:

    Shelly from Nixa, Mo.
    “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
    Philippians 4:6-7 NIV

  44. 594
    Melissa says:

    Melissa, Vicksburg, MS: “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” 1 Peter 4:8

  45. 595
    Jackie siple says:

    Jackie siple Rockledge FL

    “and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength”
    ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭1:19‬ ‭NIV‬‬

  46. 596
    Judy Rowland says:

    Judy Louisville, Ky Philippians 2:13 HCSB “For it is God who is working in you, enabling you both to desire and to work out His good purpose.”

  47. 597
    Kim Beechem says:

    Kim Beechem from Madill, OK: Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. Romans 15:2 (ESV)

  48. 598
    Sarah Collie says:

    Sarah from Sonora, CA

    II Timothy 2:21
    “Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver vessels but also vessels of wood and of earthenware, and some to honor and some to dishonor. Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from these things he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, useful to the master, prepared for every good work.”

  49. 599
    Elizabeth Moreno says:

    Elizabeth Moreno from Austin Texas
    “Therefore when you see the ‘abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place” (whoever reads, let him understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. Let him who is on the housetop not go down to take anything out of his house. And let him who is in the field not go back to get his clothes.
    Matthew 24:15-18. NKJV

  50. 600
    Linda Steinacher says:

    Linda Steinacher, Wichita, KS

    “For God did not give us a spirit of fear but of power and love and self-control.” 2 Timothy 1:7 NET

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