Siesta Scripture Memory Team: Verse 13!
Hey, You Scripture Memorizing Siestas!
Can you believe it's already July 1st? FOR CRYING OUT LOUD! Where has the summer gone? Well, actually, in Houston we're ready to say good riddance to it but I don't think it's going anywhere soon. As if we didn't already have the hottest summers in the Wild West, we are setting record temperatures here this year. There is no font big enough for me to type the word "Bummer" as large as I feel it. I do not like hot weather. Especially hot, HUMID weather. But I'm not one to complain. I just walk out the door in the morning and yell at the top of my lungs, "GOOD GRIEF!"
On to much more important things! It's time for Verse 13! We've made it over the hump to the second half of our commitment and I'm really pumped. Yesterday morning on the way to work, I said all the verses in my spiral out loud to God. To His great glory, I did indeed get my Psalm 112 segment memorized and it has been no small delight to me this month.
My selection this time around is coming from our SSBS, Me, Myself and Lies. Jennifer mentions it in Week Three. I'm a little ahead of you so, if you're staying on schedule, you probably haven't seen it yet. It's Proverbs 7:4 out of the NASB. Since I primarily use the NIV, I had never seen it worded like this before.
Say to wisdom "You are my sister" and call understanding your intimate friend.
That's what I'm saying! "You are my sister" to wisdom and "You are my intimate friend" to understanding. Now, that's what I call some mighty fine soul mates. Try hanging out with them, why don't we?
OK, let's hear yours! Name, city, verse, and reference with translation abbreviations. Hit it, Siestas!
I love you and I'm so proud of you.
posted by Beth @ 8:00 AM
1611 Comments
1611 Comments:
I Peter 2:9-10, NIV
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
Annette
Richmond, TX
Jonah 2:8
NIV
Those who cling to worthless idols
forfeit the grace that could be theirs.
Michelle
Woodstock, Vermont
"Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins." (1 Peter 4:8 NIV)
Angie
Clarkston, MI
Proverbs 21:3 NLT
The Lord is more pleased when we do what is right and just than when we offer sacrifice.
Nancy S, Sanger, TX
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 Cor. 10:5 NIV
Richelle
Kingston, TN
PS9:10
Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, O Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.
NIV
Barbara Fenn
Medina, OH
It is God who enables us, along with you, to stand firm for Christ. He has identified us as His own by placing the Holy Spirit in our hearts as the first installment that guarantees everything He has promised us.
2 Corinthians 1:21-22 NLT
(for the whole month of July)
Mary Lou, Green Pond, NJ
Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil' schemes.
Ephesians :10-11 NIV
Lyn NH
Jeremiah 9:24 (NIV)
But let him who boasts boast about this: that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on the earth, for in these I delight, declares the LORD.
Laura
Englewood, Co
Delight yourself in the Lord
and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Psalm 37:4 (NIV)
Bless The Lord, O my soul, and forget none of His benefits.
Psalm 103:2 - NASB
Wendy, Memphis, TN
Atlanta, GA
Genesis 18:14 (NIV)
nothing is too difficult for God
Deirdre Russell
The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble: and he knoweth them that trust in him. Nahum 1:7 KJV
Kristy San Antonio,TX
Deut. 31:8 NASB
The Lord is the one who goes before you. He will be with you. He will not fail nor forsake you. Do not fear or be discouraged.
Mary Lou
Germantown, TN
"Heal me O Lord and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise"
Jeremiah 17:14
Andrea
Louisville, KY
Hebrews 3:4 RSV
For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything.
Barbara, Warner Robins, GA
When I am afraid, I will trust in You. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me?
Ps 56:12 NIV
Jennifer B
Lilburn, GA
"God gave Solomon wisdom and very great insight, and a breadth of understanding as measureless as the sand on the seashore."
1 Kings 4:29
NIV
Miquela
Knoxville, TN
2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. (NKJV)
Joni
Port Neches, TX
Proverbs 16:3 (NIV)
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.
Katrinna
Mandeville, LA
Say to wisdom, "You are my sister,"
And call understanding your intimate friend;
Proverbs 7:4 (NASB)
Mary Watkins
Marion, AR
Hugs everyone!
:-)
Daniel 2:22-23
He reveals deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him. I thank You and praise You, O God of my fathers,: You have given me wisdom and power, You have made known to me what we asked of You, You have made known to us the dream of the king.
Daniel 2:22-23 (NIV)
Stephanie Techau
Cynthiana, Ky
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my rock and my Redeemer.
Ps. 19:14
NASB
Susan
England, U.K.
Proverbs 7:4 (ESV)
Say to wisdom, "You are my sister," and call insight your intimate friend
Nancy
Friendswood, TX
Oh, me I think I made some big mistakes and somehow did not write my verse correctly..this is my second attempt...hope you don't post the first one if it was totally off...oh, well, guess it's too early in the morning for my old brain Thank you sister Beth for all you do for the kingdom of God here on earth.
Deut. 31:8 NASB
The Lord is the one goes ahead of you. He will be with you. He will not fail nor forsake you. Do not fear or be discouraged.
Mary Lou
Germantown, TN
Tracy
Edgewood, KY
Your love has given me much joy and comfort, my brother, for your kindness has often refreshed the hearts of God’s people.
~ Philemon 1:7 (NLT)
Wichita Falls, TX
When I determined to load up on wisdom and examine everything taking place on earth, I realized that if you keep your eyes open day and night without even blinking, you'll still never figure out the meaning of what God is doing on this earth. Search as hard as you like, you're not going to make sense of it. No matter how smart you are, you won't get to the bottom of it.
Ecclesiastes 8:16-17
The Message
Jan Witt
Topeka, Kansas
Psalm 25:4-5 NIV
Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Saviour, and my hope is in you all day long.
Love it!
Charlotte Carty
Lexington, KY
Isaiah 33:5-6 (NIV)
The LORD is exalted, for he dwells on high;
He will fill Zion with justice and righteousness.
6 He will be the sure foundation for your times,
a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge;
the fear of the LORD is the key to this treasure.
For the 1st and the 15th as I will be in China on the 15th, welcoming our new daughter into our family.
Philippians 4:4-8 (NIV)
(Php 4) Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! (5) Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. (6) Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. (7) And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (8) Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things.
Lori
Syracuse, NY
Still working through Galatians...
I am confident in the Lord that you will take no other view. The one who is throwing you into confusion will pay the penalty, whoever he may be. 11 Brothers, if I am still preaching circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been abolished. 12 As for those agitators, I wish they would go the whole way and emasculate themselves!
Gal 5:10-12 (NIV)
Yvonne
Fresno,CA
"Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days."
Psalm 90:14 NIV
Jennifer
Singapore
Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians 3:2 (NIV)
Lisa
Marion, IN
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
I Thess. 5:16-18 (NASB)
Susan
Statesville, NC
God's Word is better than a diamond, better than a diamond set between emeralds. You'll like it better than strawberries in spring, better than red ripe strawberries.
Pslam 19:10 The Message
Vicki Knott
Greenwood, SC
2 Timothy 2:13 NIV
If we are faithless, He will remain faithful, for He cannot disown Himself.
Shelly
Port Orange, FL
The LORD your God is with you,
He is mighty to save.
He will take great delight in you,
He will quiet you with His love,
He will rejoice over you with singing.
Zephaniah 3:17 (NIV)
Liz
Lexington, KY
Lohri Williams
Plant City
Do nor fear for I have redeemed you. I have called you by name;you are mine.
Isaiah 43:1 NAS
Mandy
Tallahassee, FL
Psalm 19:1-4 Message
"God's glory is on tour in the skies, God-craft on exhibit across the horizon.
Madame Day holds classes every morning, Professor Night lectures each evening.
Their words aren't heard, their voices aren't recorded,
But their silence fills the earth:
unspoken truth is spoken everywhere."
Psalm 32:7-8 (KJV)
7 Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.
8 I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye."
Allison A
Houston, TX
"I sought the Lord, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears." Psalms 34:4
NIV
Julie
Texas
"May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer."
~Psalm 19:14 (NIV)
(Also from SSBS!)
~Poorna Ramakrishnan
Indianapolis, IN
Prov. 19:23 (NIV)
"The fear of the LORD leads to life; Then one rests content, untouched by trouble."
Cathy Grove
Guantanamo Bay,Cuba
Psalm 19:4 (NKJV)
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer.
Leanne S
Jacksonville, FL
"for you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another."
Galatians 5:13 (NASV)
Barbara Shrewsbury
Katy, Texas
"And this is His command: to believe in the name of His Son, Jesus Christ,and to love one another as He commanded us."
1 John 3:23 (NIV)
Lori
League City, TX
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Hebrews 4:12 KJV
Deidre
Hickory, NC
"'Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.'"
Isaiah 43:18-19 (NIV)
Karen
Proverbs 7:4 NASB
'Say to wisdom,"You are my sister", and call understanding your intimate friend.'
Nesha
Mechanicsville, VA
Psalm 9:1 NIV
I will praise you, O Lord, with all my heart. I will tell of all your wonders.
Jamie-Norman, OK
Cynda, Newnan, GA
I'm trying to catch up since I didn't start until June. I hope I haven't bit off more than I can chew.
Isaiah 55:8 - 11 (NIV)
8 "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,"declares the LORD.
9 "As the heavens are higher than the earth,so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.
10 As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater,
11 so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.
"Those who despise flagrant sinners, and honor the faithful followes of the Lord, and keep their promises even when it hurts"
Psalm 15:4 NLT
Jill
Vandalia, MO
Set your mind on the things above, not the things that are on earth.
Colossians 3:2 NASB
Angela, Rensselaer, IN
"God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful."
1 Corinthians 1:9
NIV
Judy
Hillsville, Virginia
You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good
Genesis 50:20 (NIV)
Aimee
Bluffton, SC
Sharon, Hartwell Georgia
Psalm 143:8
"Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love; for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul."
NIV
I John 4:16-19 (ESV)
So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. By this is love perfected with us, so that we may have confidence for the day of judgment, because as he is so also are we in this world. There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has no been perfected in love. We love because he first loved us.
Anne Acker - Johnson City, TN
Just checking in. I had the same passage for 6/15 & 7/1 because its a long one. I've almost got it down. It is John 17: 20-26 (NKJV). I can't wait to see what everyone else has come up with. I so enjoy seeing the other verses and memorizing some extran scriptures.
Love in Christ,
Stephanie Barnes
Douglasville GA
But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed.
Isaiah 53:5 (NIV)
Lindsey
Dubach, LA
psalm 119:32 I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free.
Joshua 1:9 NIV
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
Molly Czuwara
Pittsburgh,PA
If You, Lord, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? But there is forgiveness with You, that You may be feared. I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in His Word I do hope.
Psalm 130:3-5
Gina - Benton, IL
"I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead." --Philippians 3:10-11NIV
Janet in Georgia
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare, and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."
Jer. 29:11 (ESV)
Anna
Houston, TX
Psalm 139:17 KJV
"How precious are your thoughts to me, O God! How great is the sum of them!"
Sheryl, Jacksonville
Jeanne from Forest, VA
And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge--that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
Ephesians 3:17b,18,19 NIV
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 NIV
Sharon,
Charlotte, NC
Pam Houston
Buena Park, CA
North to Alaska -currently in Iskut, BC
"I sought the LORD and He heard me and delivered me from all my fears." Psalms 34:4 KJV
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Jer 29:11 NIV
Pam - Birmingham, AL
Pam Houston
Buena Park, CA
North to Alaska -currently in Iskut, BC
"I sought the LORD and He heard me and delivered me from all my fears." Psalms 34:4 KJV
Psalm 57:7 NASB
"My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises!"
Cathy Kramer
Jerusalem, Israel
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by the yoke of slavery.
Gal 5:1 (NIV)
Judy
Littleton, NC
1 Peter 1:21 NLT
Through Christ you have come to trust in God. And you have placed your faith and hope in God because he raised Christ from the dead and gave him great glory.
Yolanda
Ulysses, KS
Psalm 19:14 NIV
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
Tami
Denham Springs,LA
He who dwells in the shelter of the most high will abide in the shadow of the almighty.
Psalm 91:1NAS
Mercy
Tampa, FL
Hebrews 4:12 NIV
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
LT in Apple Valley MN
Prov 12:18 NIV
Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Sandy S.
Houston
Su A
Colorado Springs
I have seen You in the sanctuary and beheld Your power and Your glory. Because Your love is better than life, my lips will glorify You.
Psa 53:2-3 NIV
I'll join you! That bit of rain yesterday - we did not even get a drop! Hot it is!!!!!
Say to wisdom "You are my sister" and call understanding your intimate friend.
Pr. 7:4 NASB
Renee
Kingwood (Houston), Texas
“Look at the nations and watch - and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told.” Habakkuk 1:5(NIV)
Jamie
Houston, TX
Sheri H
Oxford, MI
NIV
Proverbs 3:3
Let love and kindness never leave you; bind them around your neck,
write them on the tablet of your heart.
Jennyfer Norvell
Orlando Fl
Where can I go from your spirit? Where can I flee from your presene? If I go up to the heavens you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settleon the far side of the sea even there your hand will hold me fast.
Ps 139:7-10
Psalm 19:14 NIV
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.
Elaine
New Orleans
Tammy McLendon
Lucedale, MS
Colossians 3:16-17 (NASB)
16. Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thanksgiving in your hearts to God.
17. Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.
When you go to war against your enemy and see horses and chariots and soldiers far outnumbering you, do not recoil in fear of them; God, your God, who brought you up out of Egypt is with you. When the battle is about to begin, let the priest come forward and speak to the troops. He'll say, "Attention, Israel. In a few minutes you're going to do battle with your enemies. Don't waver in resolve. Don't fear. Don't hesitate. Don't panic. God, your God, is right there with you, fighting with you against your enemies, fighting to win."
Deuteronomy 20:1-4 (The Message)
Jules Q.
McKinney, TX
with visions of King Jesus, and imagery from
The Lord of the Rings.
Psalm 139:14 (NIV)
"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well."
Lisa in Peru
Psalm 145:13-14 (NIV)
The Lord is faithful to all his promises and loving toward all he has made. The Lord upholds all those who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.
Laurie
Frisco,TX
I Corinthians 2:12
We have not been given a Spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God that we may understand what God has freely given us
I Corinthians 2:12 NIV
Carolyn Medlin
Oceanside,Ca
Elsie Ogle
Hillsville, Va.
Proverbs 7;4 KJV
Say unto wisdom,thou art my sister; and call understanding thy Kinswomen:
This "Word" should keep me in line . In line with the Word in my daily life.Thank you Lord Jesus
The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
Psalm 118:6 (NIV)
K; Poplar Bluff, MO
"May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer."
Psalm 19:14 (NIV)
Christy
Bolivar, MO
Mary in Alabama
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His possession, so that you may proclaim the praises
of the One who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
(1 Peter 2:9 HCSB)
Marolyn Dragg
Ardmore, Ok
Psalm 27:8 NASB
When You did say, ''seek My face,'' my heart said to You, Your face, O Lord, I shall seek.
2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
May Jesus Himself and God our Father, who reached out in love and surprised you with gifts of unending help and confidence, put a fresh heart in you, invigorate your work, enliven your speech. Message
May our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father who loved us and by His grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word. NIV
mitzi from Newnan,GA
Proverbs 3:19-20 (NIV)
By wisdom the Lord laid the earth's foundations, by understanding He set the heavens in place; by His knowledge the deeps were divided, and the clouds let drop the dew.
Gloria
Jacksonville, FL
Dianne
Decatur, AR
"Say to wisdom, "You are my sister",
And call understanding your intimate friend."
Proverbs 7:4 NASB
(I love this. Can't wait to study it in wk 3.)
Psalm 103:15-16 NKJV
As for man, his days are like grass; As a flower of the field, so he flourishes. For the wind passes over it, and it is gone,
And its place remembers it no more.
Kim Chewning
Lake City FL
"Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.
Romans 12:14-16 (NIV)
Donna Garvin, Eldorado, Texas
"And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony."
Colossians 3:14 ESV
Joyce
Gerrards Cross England/Sparta NJ
"Turn away my eyes from looking at worthless things, And revive me in Your way."
Psalm 119:37 (NKJV)
Rebecca
Vancleave, MS
Ecclesiastes 7:18 (NIV)
It is good to grasp the one and not let go of the other. The man who fears God will avoid all extremes.
-Julie
Rosemount,MN
Then those who feared the Lord talked with each other, and the Lord listened and heard. A scroll of remembrance was written in his presence concerning those who feared the Lord and honored his name.
Malachi 3:16 (NIV)
Wendy
Powhatan, Virginia
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Phil. 4:8
NIV
karen
Louisville
Job 19.25 For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth NIV
Carolyn
Maryville, TN
For I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Philipians 4:13 NIV
Deb in Bremen, IN
Colossians 1:27 (KJV)
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
Judy Heindl
Cottageville WV
Psalm 19:14 (NIV)
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
Patty
Winston-Salem, NC
Tyler Rowan
Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
~Deuteronomy 6:7-8 NIV
Shannon
Albany, NY
"You will guard him and keep him in perfect and constant peace whose mind (both its inclination and its character) is stayed on You, because he commits himself to You, leans on You, and hopes confidently in You."
Isaiah 26:3
Amplified Bible
Can we get a printable list of all the verses Beth has chosen to memorize?
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight,O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14 NIV
Tina in LA (Baton Rouge)
The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
Proverbs 18:21 (NIV)
Nise' Michigan
We're teaching on The Beatitudes during youth camp this month, so I'm working on nailing that passage down for the whole month. (I'll be at camp on July 15th and don't know if I can post or not, so can this count?) Anyway, here goes:
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Matthew 5:3-12
NIV
Leslie, Wisner, La.
Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
Proverbs 30:5 NIV
Leigh Clemmons
Montgomery, Alabama
"This is God's Message, the God who made earth, made it livable and lasting, known everywhere as God: 'Call to me and I will answer you. I'll tell you marvelous and wondrous things that you could never figure out on your own.'"
- Jeremiah 33:2-3 (The Message)
Julie, Winston-Salem, NC
"For ever, O LORD, Thy word is settled in heaven.
Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: Thou hast established the earth, and it abideth."
Psalm 119:89-90
karen:):)
Cheney, Washington
Acts 5:39 NIV
But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God.
judy
manassas va
1 John 4:9 NIV
This is how God showed His love among us: He sent His one and only son into the world that we might live through Him.
Casey--Henrietta, TX
Getting ready for VBS!
Psalm 145:1-9 (NKJ)
I will extol You, my God, O King;
and I will bless Your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless You, and I will praise Your name forever and ever.
Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and His greatness is unsearchable.
One generation shall praise Your works to another, and shall declare Your mighty acts.
I will meditate on the glorious splendor of Your majesty and on Your wondrous works.
Men shall speak of the might of Your awesome acts, and I will declare Your greatness.
They shall utter the memory of Your great goodness, and shall sing of Your righteousness.
The LORD is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and great in mercy.
The LORD is good to all, and His tender mercies are over all His work.
Patti Hayes - Lutz, Florida
I'm going for a long one this month (Psalm 145) because I have no idea how much longer this storm will last and I am in need of a praise Psalm.
Colossians 2:2 (The Message)
I want you woven into a tapestry of love, in touch with everything there is to know of God. Then you will have minds confident and at rest, focused on Christ, God's great mystery.
rhonda
gilmer, tx
"You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised."
Hebrews 10:36 NIV
Cheryl
Coffeyville, KS
"Say to wisdom, 'You are my sister' and call understanding your intimate friend."
Proverbs 7:4
(NASB)
Love this one!
Pam
Rome, GA
Jeremiah 17:7-8 (NLT)
7 But blessed are those who trust in the LORD and have made the LORD their hope and confidence.
8 They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought. Their leaves stay green, and they go right on producing delicious fruit.
Jennifer - Texarkana, AR
"Teach me to do your will, for You are my God; may Your good Spirit lead me on level ground."
Psalm 143:10 (NIV)
Lisa
Cartersville, GA
And I will walk at liberty,
for I seek Your precepts.
Psalm 119:45 (NASB)
Jill in Trussville, AL
God Bless America! and Happy 4th, Siestas
"Finally, my breathern, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."
Ephesians 6:10-12 (KJV)
Marita
Midlothian, TX
Psalm 139: 23-24 NIV
"Search me, O God, and know my heart;
test me and know my anxious thoughts.
See if there is any offensive way in me,
and lead me in the way everlasting."
Chrystie C.
Piedmont, SC
The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places; Indeed my heritage is beautiful to me.
Psalm 16:6, NAS
Missy
Campbellsville, KY
Beth~
2 Timothy 2:15 (Holman Christian Standard Bible)
Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who doesn't need to be ashamed, correctly teaching the word of truth.
His Maidservant~Pamela
Excelsior Spring, MO
I'm the 1st to comment!!
"My frame is not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one came to be."
Psalm 139:15,16
Jen in Roanoke, VA
Margie
Hilton Head Island, SC
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.
2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV)
Psalm 34:13,14 NIV
Keep your tongue from evil
and your lips from speaking lies.
Turn from evil and do good;
seek peace and pursue it.
Margo
Laramie, WY
May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. Ps. 19:14 NIV
Karen
Tallahassee, FL
I run in the path of your commands for you have set my heart free.
Psalm 119:32 (NIV)
Katie
Delray Beach, FL
"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." - 1Pet5:7 NIV
Adrienne
Jasper, TN
Sarah Stempien
Louisville, Ky
Psalm 34:13-14, ESV
"Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit. Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it."
You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.
Psalm 119:114 (NIV)
Since I broke psalm 112 into three parts...
Psalm 112:7-8
He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.
His heart is secure, he will have no fear; in the end he will look in triumph on his foes.
Sharon
L.P. MI
"Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things."
Col 3:1-2
Melissa
Fayetteville, AR
Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." (NIV)
Susan Harrison
Midlothian, IL
Karen Milligan
Jefferson City, TN
Hebrews13:20-21, TNIV
Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the Great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing His will, and may He work in us what is pleasing to him through Jesus Christ to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
"O Lord, be gracious to us;
we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress."
Isa 33:2 (NIV)
Karla
Nashville, TN
I raise my eyes toward the mountains. Where will my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2 HCSB
From Beth's study "Stepping Up" which I am studying this summer.
Judy Baggett
GG2002
Irving, Texas
It's July?? Who authorized that? That humidity can't be good for your hair. :)
Michele M
Liverpool, NY
Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.
Ps 90:14 NIV
Say to wisdom "You are my sister" and call understanding your intimate friend.
Proverbs 7:14 NASB
Ruth Brown
Coeur d Alene ID
Proverbs 7:4 (NASB)
Say to wisdom "You are my sister" and call understanding your intimate friend.
Kelli
Fort Gratiot, MI
Say to wisdom, "You are my sister," and call understanding your intimate friend.
Proverbs 7:4 (NASB)
Erica, South Berwick, Maine
I NEED this one!
Matthew 28:19-20 NIV
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.
Mary S
Houston
"the Lord delights in those who fear
him,who put their hope in his unfailing love."
Psalm 147:11 (NIV)
Kathy
Shattuck, OK
And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.
And if you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, in order to receive back the same amount.
Luke 6:33-34 NIV
Dee N.
Kyle, Texas
"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God." (Matthew 5.8, NIV)
Shana
St. Paul, MN
Connie Hughey
Bolingbrook, IL
Galatians 5:22 NIV
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control."
Psalm 19:14 (NKJV)
"Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer."
Joy in Mansfield, TX
In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul. Psalm 94:19 NKJV
Patti, Kissimmee, FL
Mildred Kovac
Mer Rouge, LA
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to the dividing soul and spirit, joint and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
Hebrews 4:12 (NIV)
If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
James 1:5 NIV
Tracy
Spring, TX
Patty Williams
Knoxville, Tennessee
Psalm 92:4
You thrill me Lord with what you have done for me, I sing for joy at what you have done. NLT
They are not just idle words for you - they are your life. By them you will live long in the land you are crossing the Jordan to possess. Deut. 32:47 NIV
Shelli Littleton
Fort Worth, TX
"Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him."
Psalm 34:8 NIV
Jaimee
Robbinsdale, MN
Psalm 19:14 (KJV)
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength and my redeemer.
Sylvia V.
Jersey Village, TX
Tammy
Merryville, La
Psalms 143:8 KJV
"Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning;
for in thee do I trust: cause
me to know the way wherein I
should walk; for I lift up my
soul unto thee."
"Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me." Psalm 51:10 NIV
Kelly
Waynesville, OH
"And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints."
Ephesians 6:18 (NIV)
Karen D.
Martinsville, NJ
Annette G., Houston, TX
Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases. ~Psalm 103:1-3
"He will have no fear of bad news;
his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD."
Psalm 112:7 (NIV)
Liz in Nashua, NH
Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)
So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Jane
Houston, TX
"You are precious to Me and honored, and I love you."
Isaiah 43:4 TLB
Christy
Greeley, CO
Then our mouth was filled with laughter and our tongue with joyful shouting; then they said among the nations, "the Lord has done great things for them."
The Lord has done great things for us; we are glad.
Psalm 126:2-3 NAS
Beth Moss
Gig Harbor, WA
Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD a man avoids evil
Proverbs 16:6 NIV
Rachel Thomas
Columbus, MS
Commit everything you do to the LORD. Trust him and he will help you.
Psalm 37:4
Barbara, Arcadia, CA
I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give (me) the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that (I) may know Him better.
Eph.1:17
Ellen from Bad Axe
in Michigan's Thumb
Psalm 16:5-6 (ESV)
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.
Janine, Eureka, CA and Bolivia, South America
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight,O Lord, my rock and my Redeemer.
Psalm 19:14 (NAS)
Tammie
Cleveland, MS
Psalm 25:14-15
NIV
"The Lord confides in those who fear Him; He makes His covenant known to them. My eyes are ever on the Lord, for only He will release my feet from the snare."
Becky, Charlotte NC
James 3:13 NIV
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let her show it by her good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
Chris M
Seattle, WA
Angie
Chicago
Jude 24 (AMP)
Now to Him Who is able to keep you without stumbling or slipping or falling, and to present [you] unblemished (blameless and faultless) before the presence of His glory in triumphant joy and exultation [with unspeakable, ecstatic delight]-
Hey Beth!
Up here in MI we had a record hot & humid week last week! YUCK!This week is MUCH better!
Joan, Portage, Ephesians 3:14-21 NIV
"For this reason I kneel before the Father,from whom His whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide & long & high & deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge--that you may be filled to the measure with all the fullness of God. 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, for ever and ever! Amen.
Have a Wonderful day, Siestas!
Isaiah 43:9 NIV
See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up, do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.
Tammy
Spartanburg SC
My mouth chews and savors and relishes truth—-I can't stand the taste of evil!
Proverbs 8:7 (The Message)
Miriam
Lancashire, England
"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen"
Ephesians 4:29 (NIV)
Jen, Houston Texas
Isaiah 45:2-3 NAS
I will go before you and make the rough places smooth;
I will shatter the doors of bronze and cut through their iron bars.
I will give you the treasures of darkness
And hidden wealth of secret places,
So that you may know that it is I,
The LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by your name.
Corinne in Chehalis, Washington
Verses #12, 13, 14
Colossians 4:2-6 NLT
Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about his mysterious plan concerning Christ. That is why I am here in chains. Pray that I will proclaim this message as clearly as I should.
Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone.
Beverly, Stayton, OR
JUDE 1:21 NCV
Keep yourselves in God's love as you wait for the Lord Jesus Christ with his mercy to give you life forever.
Claudia Leftwich
Fort Smith, AR
Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed, save me, and I shall be saved, for You are my praise.
Jeremiah 17:14 (NKJV)
Charlotte
Fort Valley, GA
Psalm 127:1 NIV
"Unless the LORD builds the house, it's builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain."
Kristy
Princeton, NC
Patricia Hunter
LaBelle, Florida
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
Romans 15:13 (ESV)
"Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD the LORD is the Rock eternal." Isaiah 26:4 (NIV)
Kay Martin
Tupelo, MS
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 Holman Christian Standard Bible
Linda Peel
Lexington, KY
Romans 12:9 NLT
"Don't just pretend to love others. Really love them.
Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good."
Sandy
Channelview, TX
I love the Lord because he hears my voice and my prayer for mercy. Because he bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath.
Ps. 116:1-2
NLT
Jill Hoke
Palm Coast, FL
When I said my foot slippeth, they mercy, oh Lord held me up.
Psalm 94:18 NIV
Peggy - Cheyenne, WY
"You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness."
Ephesians 4:22-24 NIV
Dana Ashland, KY
Becky
Brentwood TN
2 Tim. 1:7
KJV
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
"I revealed myself to those who did not ask for me;
I was found by those who did not seek me.
To a nation that did not call on my name,
I said, 'Here am I, here am I.'
All day long I have held out my hands
to an obstinate people,
who walk in ways not good,
pursuing their own imaginations-"
Isaiah 65:1-2 (NIV)
Allison
Washington, DC
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.
Corinthians 4:16 NIV
Aunt Suz
Kingwood, WV
Helen Wall
Crystal City, Manitoba, Canada
Colossians 3: 13
"bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you."
You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.
Psalm 32:7 (NIV)
Julie
Billings, MT
"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed."
Proverbs 16:3 NIV
Melana Cummings
Sheridan Wyoming
"Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my family, that You have brought me this far?"
I Chron. 17:16
NIV
Betsy
Carthage, TX
rThis is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel,says: "In returning to me and lighting down is your freedom;in quietness and in trust shall be your victory"
Isaiah 30:15
Combination:
NIV, Lamsa, Strong's dictionary
Kathy, Austin
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