Hi Siestas! I’m writing this while visiting one of my baby grandsons. I have found a whole new level of delight, watching the world unfold before his sweet, young eyes. Whimsy and wonder, sheer gut-wrenching joy in the simplest of new experiences. The giggles, unencumbered, the wide-eyed enchanting outlook on life. He teaches me, he inspires me, and I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that one of my main purposes in grandparenting will be sharing our awe in the wonders and majesty of Jesus. Generation after generation. So…
Nancy Mattingly from Houston, Texas
“God is magnificent; He can never be praised enough. There are no boundaries to His greatness. Generation after generation stands in awe…” Psalm 145:3,4 – The Message
I pray that for you and yours as well…total awe at His greatness and goodness. May the simple, profound love of Jesus pour over each of you as you continue to meditate and memorize His perfect Word.
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1 (NIV)
Lily, TN
“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
For the Lord gives wisdom;
From His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 2:6
Amber from Newnan, HE
“He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for His namesake.”
Psalm 23:3
Elizabeth Mitchell-living in Haverhill, England- “Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.” Proverbs 3:3 NIV
Brigette Brock
Morehead, KY
That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day.
2 Timothy 1:12
NIV84
Sam Caruso, Frisco Texas
“I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon,
that I also may be cheered when I receive news about you”
Philippians 2:19
Elizabeth Peck, Oak Ridge, TN For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23 NIV 1984
Michelle, Hart, MI
I love the Lord, because He hears my voice and my supplications.
Psalms 116:1 NASB
Phylis Wright, Rio Rancho, NM
“Lift up your heads, O you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in.”
Psalm 24:7 NIV
LeeAnn Robinson, Pamplin, Va
“Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable.”
-Psalm 145:3
Gail-Tyler, TX
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.
2 Corinthians 5:17 NKJV
Jennifer Tricarico, Fairfax VA
For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions
2 Timothy 4:3 ESV
Sarah ~ Appleton, WI
If I would count them, they are more than the sand.
I awake, and I am still with you.
Psalm 139:18, ESV
Dawn – Pampa, TX
Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3: 5-6
Andrea, Berkeley Springs, WV
“But He knows the way I take; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold.”
Job 23:10 NIV
mh, Redwood City, CA
So I saw that there is nothing better than that a man should rejoice in his work, for that is his lot. Who can bring him to see what will be after him?
Ecclesiastes 3:22
ESV
Jackie R. from Plano, TX
Proverbs 29:25 NIV – Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe.
Tammy Gabbard from Livingston, KY ~The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.~ Psalm 34:18 KJV
Gilbert, AZ
Gal. 5:16 KJV – “This I say then, walk in the Spirit and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.”
Katrina From Wichita Falls, TX
The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship.
Psalm 19:1 (NLT)
Stephanie from Chico, CA
The Lord your God is in the midst of you, a Mighty One, a Savior [who saves]! He will rejoice over you with joy; He will rest [in silent satisfaction] and in His love He will be silent and make no mention [of past sins, or even recall them]; He will exult over you with singing.
Zephaniah 3:17 AMP
Lynn, Divide, CO
Romans 8:19 ESV
For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God.
Christine Jackman ~ Denham Springs, LA
Do not gloat when your enemy falls; when they stumble, do not let your heart rejoice, or the LORD will see and disapprove and turn his wrath away from them.
Proverbs 24:17-18 NIV
Jen Niehus, Peyton, CO
“You will tread on the lion and the adder; the young lion and the serpent you will trample underfoot.” Psalm 91:13 ESV
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ, God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32
Ann Smith, Mapleton, Maine
Psalm 25:19 NASB
[19] Look upon my enemies, for they are many, And they hate me with violent hatred.
Eleanor
Memphis, TN
II Timothy 2:10 ESV
Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
Christy, Karen, Cheryl A Cord of Three Strands
Jay, OK
The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalm 34:18
Amy, Arlington, VA “No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” Hebrews 12:11 (NIV)
Suzy Adams – Wheelersburg, OH – I love the Lord, for He heard my voice; He heard my cry for mercy. Psalm 116:1 NIV
Jo, Columbia, Missouri
“The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot. The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.”
Psalms 16:5-6 ESV
Sheryl Grow
Columbus Indiana
Luke 13:24 NIV
Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to.
Adrienne, Clarksville, TN
“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.”
Psalm 139:13 NIV
Traci Williams, San Pedro, CA: “See how numerous are my enemies and how fiercely they hate me!” Psalm 25:19, NIV
Elizabeth Hughes, Berrien Springs, MI, “Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established.”(Proverbs16:3ESV).
Meredith B
Coliierville Tn
“Those of steadfast mind you keep in peace. In peace because they trust in you.”
Isaiah 26:3 New Revised Life Applicaiton Bible
Debbie Berman, Boyd, TX
“Consider how many are my foes, and with what violent hatred they hate me.” Psalm 25:19 ESV
Grace from Georgetown, Texas: “We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God: those who are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28 HCSB
. . .yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will take joy in the God of my salvation. Habakkuk 3:18 (ESV)
Lucille Goins,Fulton, Mo.
Psalm 111:10 NKJV
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
A good understanding have all those who do His commandments.
His praise endures forever.
Kelly Rogers, Andrews TX
Eph. 6:15 NIV
And having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace
Cara from Melbourne, Australia.
We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are.
Romans 3v22
Patricia Clevenger, Midland, TX
“Even now – this is the Lord’s declaration – turn to me with all your heart, with fasting, weeping and mourning.”
Joel 2:12 HCSB
Laura Blackman Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Psalm 25:19
Consider how many are my foes, and with what violent hatred they hate me.
Becky Bigbie from Highland Village, Tx
Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again, rejoice! Philippians 4:4 NLV
Gina from Naperville, IL
“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, and your ways are not My ways.” This is the Lord ’s declaration. “For as heaven is higher than earth, so My ways are higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.
Isaiah 55:8-9 HCSB
http://bible.com/72/isa.55.8-9.HCSB
Danyelle
Kingwood, TX
“This is what the LORD says— your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go.”
Isaiah 48:17 (NIV)
Dana from Ashland, KY
“Let them praise the LORD for His great love and for the wonderful things He has done for them. For He satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.”
Psalm 107:8-9 NLT
emi, white house, tn: “…and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might.” Ephesians 1:19 ESV