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.
Shelley Edwards from Fairfax, Virginia, “But, dear friends, remember what the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ foretold. They said to you, “In the last times there will be scoffers who will follow their own ungodly desires.” These are the people who divide you, who follow mere natural instincts and do not have the Spirit.” Jude 1:17-19 NIV
Sharon from Van, TX
“If it is serving, let him serve: if it is teaching, let him teach;”
Romans 12:7 NIV
Frances, Orange, TX
…to him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen
Ephesians 3:21 ESV
Kim Lee, Faison, NC: This you know, that all those in Asia have turned away from me, among whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes. The Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain; but when he arrived in Rome, he sought me out very zealously and found me. The Lord grant to him that he may find mercy from the Lord in that Day–and you know very well how many ways he ministered to me at Ephesus. 2 Timothy 1:15-18 (NKJV)
Kathleen Partin Saint Joseph Michigan
Ephesians 6:14
Stand therefore, with truth like a belt around your waist, righteousness like armor on your chest,
HCBS.
O that You would slay the wicked, O God; Depart from me, therefore, men of bloodshed. Psalm 139:19 NASB
Ellen in Hayden, Idaho: Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. Matthew 7:13-14, NIV
Cheryl, Austin, TX
The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him;
Lamentations 3:25 (NIV)
Faye from Calgary, Alberta, Canada
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful”. Colossians 4:2 NIV
Susanna, Ross, CA
Isaiah 55:10-11
10“For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven
and do not return there but water the earth,
making it bring forth and sprout,
giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater,
11so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth;
it shall not return to me empty,
but it shall accomplish that which I purpose,
and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.
English Standard Version
Marilyn K. Alton, IA “See how my enemies have increased and how fiercely they hate me!” Psalm 25:19 NIV
Cindy from Summerville:
“Let my soul be at rest again, for the Lord has been good to me.”
Psalms 116:7 NLT
Anita, Miami, FL
Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:4 (NIV)
Jo Anne, Chicago, IL
And God is able to give you more than you need, so that you will always have all you need for yourselves and more than enough for every good cause.
2 Corinthians 9:8 GNT
Rebecca, Louisa, VA
Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. ~ Matthew 6:34 NIV
Kelly, Fowler, IN
For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.
2 Chronicles 16:9a
Stacey DiGrazia, Elgin, Ill.
“See how my enemies have increased and how fiercely they hate me!”
Psalm 25:19 NIV
Kathy from Denver
“Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. Because of these, the wrath of God is coming.”
Colossians 3:5-6. NIV
Kayla Lane, Bloomington, IL
“We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy.”
Colossians 1:11 NLT
Kim Foley, Arnold, MD
Because of these, the wrath of God is coming.
Colossians 3:6
Denise Ciofani from Lexington, NC. “Bear fruit in keeping with repentance.” Matthew 3:8 ESV
Rita Brake from Los Alamos mm “Be wise in the way you act with people who are not believers, making the most of every opportunity.” Colossians 4:5 NCV
Nancy from Drew, MS
To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.
Ecclesiastes 3:1. KJV
For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun!
Isaiah 43:19 (NLT)
Brooke Gage, Highlands Ranch, CO
““If only you, God, would slay the wicked! Away from me, you who are bloodthirsty!”
Psalm 139:19 NIV
Jenks, OK
Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, I Peter 5:6
Lynne, Alberta Canada
O God, if only you would destroy the wicked!
Get out of my life you murderers!
Psalm 139:19. NLT
Fay, Springfield, MO
Psalm 145:13b
The Lord is trustworthy in all he promises and faithful in all he does.
Sharon, Lincoln Park, Mi.
“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
Melissa from Sacramento, CA
“Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress.
He led them by a straight way till they reached a city to dwell in.” Psalm 107:6-7, ESV
Joan from Baytown, TX
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.
Psalm 51:10 KJV
Sally from Sturgis, MI:
Even before he made the world, God loved me and
chose me in Christ to be holy and without fault in His eyes.
God decided in advance to adopt me into His own family by
bringing me to Himself through Jesus Christ. This is what He
wanted to do, and it gave Him great pleasure.
Ephesians 1:4-5 (NLT with me/us changed to me for
personal reflection on these verses)
Ruth, Providence, RI
Therefore, since we are compassed about by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us cast aside every weight, and every sin that so easily entangles us, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who, for the joy set before Him, endured the cross, disdaining the shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:1,2
Tanya from Moose Jaw, Canada: “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23 NIV
Bartlett, TN
Psalm 34:9.
O fear the Lord, you His Saints
For to those who fear Him there is no want.
Emily from Ft. Worth, TX:
Joshua 1:9, ESV
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Debbie Stovall, Gardendale, AL, Psalm 139:7 NIV “Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?”
Adri Smit from Hospers, IA
The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The ordinances of the LORD are sure and altogether righteous.
Psalm 19:9 NIV
“And we all, who with unveiled face contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.” 2 Cor. 3:18, NIV.
Eleanor MacKay , Saskatoon, SK.
‘The Lord is gracious
And full of compassion
And slow to anger
and abounding in loving kindness.’
Ps. 145: 8 Amp.
Pam from Apple Valley, Minnesota: Not to us, LORD, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness. Psalm 115:1 NIV
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases.
His mercies never come to an end;
they are new every morning.
Great is your faithfulness!
(Lamentations 3: 22-23 ESV)
Tracy Chapman
Andice, TX
Eph. 6:14 NASB
“Stand firm therefore,
having girded your loins with truth,
and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,”
Kathleen, Georgetown, TX
See how numerous are my enemies and how fiercely they hate me!
Psalm 25:19 NIV
Gayla Stephens
Cedartown, GA
And God is able to bless you abundantly,
so that in all things at all times,
having all that you need, you will
abound in every good work.
2 Corinthians 9:8. NIV
Kelly Missouri City , TX– ” Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead the offspring of David as preached in my gospel for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound! 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.”
II Timothy 2:8-10, ESV
He has made His wonders to be remembered; The Lord is gracious and compassionate. He had given food to those who fear Him; He will remember His covenant forever. He has made known to His people the power of His works, in giving them the heritage of the nations. Psalm 111:4-6
Amy Carter, Charleston, S.C. Consider my enemies, for they are many; And they hate me with cruel hatred. Psalm 25:19 NKJV
Andrea Sellers, Round Rock, TX
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth. Psalm 57:5 NIV
Mary Jane, Troy KS
“Do not sorrow, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10b NKJV