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
Georgia from Bristow, Oklahoma:
James 1:19, 20 19 Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; 20for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. (ESV)
I’m doing the first chapter of James also!I did Beth Moore’s study on James last summer and have been working on it ever since! I am determined that this old brain of mine can memorize a chapter, with God’s help!
Anita Siecker, Chesterfield, VA
Turn my heart toward your statutes
and not toward selfish gain.
Psalm 119:36 NIV84
And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. Col. 3:17 NKJV
Pam Schott from Fargo, ND: Ezekial 36:26 (Mes) “I’ll give you a new heart, put a new spirit in you. I’ll remove the stone heart from your body; and replace it with a heart that’s God-willed, not self-willed.”
Jacqui: Chester, UK
1 Peter 1:18 (NIV)
‘For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors’
Jackie, Parker, CO
“Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord.” – 1 Thessalonians 4:17 ESV
~Bobbie Jo
San Angelo TX
“God began doing a good work in you, and I am sure he will continue it until it is finished when Jesus Christ comes again.”
Philippians 1:6 NCV
Sadie Keech, Coweta OK
1 Timothy 3:14-15 NIV
“Although, I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these instructions so, if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in Gods household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar & the foundation of the truth.”
Kim, Richland, WA
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace. ”
Numbers 6:24-26 NIV
Carol, Hewitt, TX “Though the fig tree should not blossom And there be no fruit on the vines, Though the yield of the olive should fail And the fields produce no foods,Though the flock should be cut off from the fold And there be no cattle in the stalls, Habakkuk 3:17
Valerie, West Bloomfield Mi
“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:5 NIV
Ann in Marina, CA:
Flee from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the LORD from a pure heart. But reject foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they breed quarrels. The LORD’s servant must not quarrel, but must be gentle to everyone, able to teach, and patient,
2 Timothy 2:22-24
Debra
Baraboo, Wisconsin
“Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them.” Colossians 3:19 ESV
Cindy Cannon, Brighton, IL
Surely he took up our pain and bore our sufferings, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him and afflicted. Isaiah 53:4 (ESV)
Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world.
I John 4:1
Debbie Weaver, Cumming, GA
“Who is he that condemns? Christ Jesus, who died – more than that, who was raised to life – is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.” Romans 8:34 NIV
Dawn Byers Alvord Texas “When the angels returned to heaven, the shepherds said to one another: Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this event which the Lord has made known to us.”
Luke 2:15 NAB
Connie from Eugene, Oregon
“He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked.” I John 2:6 NKJV
Linda in Chester, VA
“How precious it is, Lord, to realize that you are thinking about me constantly! I can’t even count how many times a day your thoughts turn toward me. And when I waken in the morning, you are still thinking of me!”
Psalm 139:17-18 (TLB)
Charlotte Skadal, Houston, Texas
“I will sing to the LORD as long as I live;
I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.
Let my meditation be pleasing to Him;
As for me, I shall be glad in the LORD.”
Psalm 104:33-34 NASB
Kaylee Taylor; Stephenville TX
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.”
James 1:2-3 NIV
Melanie Toups
Bridge City, TX
My mouth shall tell of Your righteousness and of Your salvation all day long, for I do not know the sum of them. –Psalm 71:15 NASB
Robin, Grants Pass, Oregon
All the paths of the LORD are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.
Psalm 25:10 ESV
Linda Gammon Blue Springs, MO
Psalm 19:6 NKJV
6. Its rising is from one end of heaven,
And its circuit to the other end;
And there is nothing hidden from its heat.
Psalm 119:103
How sweet are your words to my taste, sweater than honey to my mouth!
Suzanne
Tenaha, TX
Philippians 4:4 NKJV
Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!
Kim Freeman Fort Worth Texas says,
Psalm 139:16 NIV
Your eyes saw my unformed body;
all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.
Susan Young, Fairhope, AL
“…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)
Lyli, Fort Lauderdale:
“Keep your tongue from evil,
And your lips from speaking deceit.” (Psalm 34:13, NKJV)
I have a dear friend that moved to Fort Lauderdale recently. She is in need of a church, do you have any recommendations?
Linda, Buckeye, Az
“I pray to God – my life a prayer- and wait for what he’ll say and do” Psalm 130:5 MSG
Rebecca, Chattanooga, TN
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalm 34:18 NIV
Connie Walker from Houston, Texas
23 Search me, O God, and know my heart;
test me and know my anxious thoughts.
24 Point out anything in me that offends you,
and lead me along the path of everlasting life.
Psalms 139:23-24 (NLT)
Wendy, Erie CO: “I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.” Ephesians 1:17 (NIV)
Soni in Gulfport,MS: Do all things without grumbling or questioning, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world .
Philippians 2:14 & 15 RSV
Deborah, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia: Psalm 127:4, “As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man, so are children of one’s youth.”
Gail from Cary, NC “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
Ephesians 4:32 NIV 1984
Elizabeth Peck, Oak Ridge, TN: The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 2 Cor 10:4 NIV 1984
“As for you, see that what you have heard from the beginning remains in you. If it does, you also will remain in the Son and in the Father. And this is what he promised us—eternal life.”
1 John 2:24-25 NIV
Susan, Wynne
Psalm 40:3 (NIV)
3 He put a new song in my mouth,
a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear the Lord
and put their trust in him.
Tera Lewis from Colorado Springs, CO:
Philippians 4:7 (NKJV)
7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Phyllis, Colorado Springs, CO
“May the Lord bless you and protect you.
May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you.
May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.”
Numbers 6:24-26 NLT
Chris Robertson from Fort Wayne.IN
Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted.
Psalm 25:15 NIV
“Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies.” 1 Thessalonians 5:19-20. (NKJV)
Wilmer,AL
The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world.
On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.
2 Corinthians 10:4. NIV
Donna from Beavercreek, OH
Then I saw a Lamb, looking as if it had been slain, standing at the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. The Lamb had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth. Rev 5:6 (NIV)
Cindy ~ Lancaster OH
Psalm 91:4 (ESV)
He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.
Jennifer Mosher in Canfield, OH
Colossians 1:15 NIV “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”
Kay Wammack in Muscle Shoals, AL
For he satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul he fills with good things. Psalm 107:9 ESV
Connie, Chariton, Iowa. 2 Timothy 1:18 May the Lord grant that he obtain mercy from Him on that day. And you know very well how much he ministered at Ephesus. 2 Timothy 1:18 HCS
Eleanor
Memphis, TN
II Tim. 2:8-9
Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descendant of David, according to my gospel, for which I suffer hardship even to imprisonment as a criminal; but the word of God is not imprisoned.