Hi Siestas!
I’m Diane.
I’ve enjoyed working here for many years in the area of Resources and Customer Care. (We have the BEST customers ever). I’ll soon be retiring but may I never retire from God’s Word! His Word always ministers life to me.
I chose to share two verses with you that I’ve been camping on during a season of personal loss. My sister, Cindy, passed away suddenly July 1st.
“Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in Heaven, not built by human hands.”
2 Corinthians 5:1 (ESV)
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.”
2 Corinthians 1:3,4 (ESV)
That second one is a real mouthful but oh, so rich! It’s a fact that we will all face times of loss and will miss our loved ones. Tents do wear out. They weren’t meant to last. This earth is not our true home. But praise be to God who assures those who trust in Him that He will personally provide a forever home when we leave this planet. And for those still here, He promises comfort and true peace. I can testify, it’s real!
Then, there’s more…
Jesus uses us to comfort others from His supply, not our own. He’s so efficient and so faithful!
My prayer is that He will show Himself in all of your seasons too.
His and Yours,
Di
Emily Bowden, Augusta, GA
“For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.” Psalm 1:6 ESV
Tillie, Spring Branch, TX
“Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.”
Romans 12:17 NIV
Psalm 34:8New International Version (NIV)
8 Taste and see that the Lord is good;
blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.
Ann, Haltom City Texas
With my whole heart I seek you; Let me not wander from your commandments
Psalm 119:10 ESV
Beau Ratliff, Midland, TX. “Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.” 1 Peter 4:19 ESV
Cindy Salt Lake City
2 Corinthians 10:4 NIV
The weapons we fight with are not weapons
Of this world. On the contrary, they have divine
Power to demolish strongholds.
Stephany, El Dorado, KS “Forget what happened in the past, and do not dwell on events from long ago.” Isaiah 43:18 GW
Cassia from Spring, TX
Now if I am to go on living in the body, this will mean productive work for me, yet I don’t know which I prefer. Philippians 1:22 NET
Delaware, OK
With long life will I satisfy him and show him my salvation.
Psalm 91:16 NIV
“Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside redeeming the time..”
Colossians 4:5
Dawn – Pampa, TX
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
2 timothy 1:7
My eyes are always on the LORD, for he rescues me from the traps of my enemies. Psalm 25:15 NLT
Jo, Columbia, Missouri
The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.
Numbers 6:24-26 NIV
Betty Reid, Cypress Texas Psalm 27:1
The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? the Lord is the stronghold of my life, of whom shall I be afraid?
He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler.
Psalms 91:4 NKJV
Chris, Seattle, WA
You made him ruler over the works of your hands; you put everything under his feet.
Psalm 8:6
Beth, Dyersburg, TN
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. Acts 1:8 ESV
Laura, Sebree, KY
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
~Ephesians 3:20-21 (NIV)
Tina Shelton -Richmond, TX
While being evacuated because of flooding from Harvey, I know so many people who have been filled with anxiety of the unknown of our homes. So I see that just one kind word can bring a smile to my face and for that moment the world is perfect again. I have to remember “Trust in Him”.
Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up. Proverbs 12:25 NIV.
Sara, Indianapolis, Indiana
Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.
-Romans 12:15 (esv)-
For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice.
James 3:16 ESV
Jodi from DFW, TX (vs 6)
“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
Dianne Detrick, Magnolia TX
2 Timothy 2:14 (NIV)
Keep reminding them of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.
Judy Madison, Beaumont, California
The righteous cry, and the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles.
Pdalm 34:17 NASB
Natalie-Austin, Tx
James 5:16
Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.
Mitzi Cordle, Brandon, MS
For The Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
He holds success in store for the upright, He is a shield to those who walk in integrity.
Proverbs 2: 6-7 NIV
Patricia, from Florence,MS
Now all glory to God, who is able, through his
mighty power at work within us, to accomplish
infinitely more than we might ask or think.
Ephesians 3:20
NLT
Mary Elliff in Seattle: John 15:16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.
Sharon L, Pasadena, CA “your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.” Psalm 139:16 NIV
Melinda O’Dell, Rowlett, Texas—-“Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders among you.” Joshua 3:5 ESV
Molly, Cypress, TX
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;
when you walk through fire you shall not be burned,
and the flame shall not consume you.”
Isaiah 43:2, ESV
Amanda from Cooper, TX
God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12 NLT
For the eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous, and His ears attend to their prayers. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil. 1 peter 3:12
Kristen Jeuick, Rockville, VA: 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. Deut. 31:8 NIV
I will praise you every day; yes, I will praise you forever.
Psalm 45:
You have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom and storm;
Hebrews 12:18 NIV
Laura Proctor, Madison, MS
Ephesians 5:8 ESV
For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light.
Chante Clarkson, Columbia, SC
John 14:1
Let not your heart be troubled, he who believes in God believe also in me.
Hebrews 11:16 – “But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.”
Janice W Barber, Virginia Beach, VA
Psalm 51: 16 NIV
You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it;
you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings.
Psalm 34:16 …but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil,
to blot out their name from the earth.
NIV Judy McCarver Tomball Texas
Carmella Culp from Elgin, TX: “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 2:12
Psalm103:15 As for man, his days are as grass:
as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth.
Psalm103:15 KJV
For me this is For verse 17 for Sept.
Shonda Vielbig, Ventura, CA
This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says:
“In repentance and rest is your salvation,
In quietness and trust is your strength, . . . ”
Isaiah 30:15 NIV
Ellie Gosnell, Lady Lake, FL
I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture.
John 10:9 NIV
Jill from Atlanta, GA
“I thank my God every time I remember you…” Philippians 1:3 NIV
Caroline from Spring TX
“The bows of the warriors are broken, but those who stumbled are armed with strength.”
1 Samuel 2:4 NIV
Johnine, Anna, Texas
The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.
Romans 8:16
NIV
“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.” Colossians 2: 6-7
Kathi, Vancouver, Wa
As far as the east is form the west so far has He removed our transgressions from us. Just as a Father has compassion on those who fear Him. For He Himself knows our frame; He is mindful that we are but dust.
Psalms 103: 12-14
NASB