Siesta Scripture Memory Team Verse 19!
Lately God has really been bringing that first part of Hebrews 11:6 back to my mind in living, breathing color like on a cartoon strip of a newspaper. You probably know the verse by heart even if you don’t know exactly where it lives: “Without faith it is impossible to please God.” Don’t dismiss it or yawn past it with over-familiarity because it encompasses the single most important concept of our existence. On most mornings as I meet with God in the quiet before dawn, I say some form of these words: “Lord, I want so much to please you…” Recently, I’ve found myself in a season where I’m having to put very deliberate, focused trust in God in order not to be overcome by a few obstacles and invitations to fear. It’s not a bad place to be. It’s just a very intense place to be. Those seasons never fail to become the most memorable markers on my path with Christ. A few days ago when I was saying those same words to Him (“I want so much to please You, Lord”), I felt like He spoke back. These very clear and unsolicited thoughts formed like a pencil sketch on the wall of my mind: “Beth, you keep telling Me that you want to please Me and I esteem that. It is seeing you exercise your faith with great courage and against emotions and odds that pleases Me most. You’ve had a little break in some areas lately. What do you say we get back to that walk again?”
I’ve even been saying my Five Statement Pledge of Faith again. I bet a few of you could finish these sentences with me:
God is who…
God can…
I am…
I can…
God’s Word is…
I’m…
Nope. Not a bad place to be at all. Just intense. For some of you in Siestaville, really intense. Much more intense than what I’m going through. I want Him and the sense of His presence more than anything in this whole world. I’ve tasted it and there’s nothing in life like it. Many of you feel that same way. This many decades into a journey with Christ, I’ve concluded that the paths where our faith is stretched beyond our circumstances, our emotions, and natural conclusions are the ones where we receive the most vivid divine disclosures. These are the experiences that shape the paragraphs of our life stories. These are what keep us from being the snoozers and reward-losers in the Body of Christ. These are our hikes up the mountain where Jesus is transfigured before us. I am convinced that, in seasons that call for a powerful outbreak of faith, victory is never accidental. We make up our minds to believe God. To make no choice at all is to choose defeat. Fear. Intimidation. Constant psychological warfare.
SO, my verses this time around in our Scripture memory challenge are centered on faith because I find myself there again. I’m not feeling whiny because this is the place the Word jumps off the page for me and my prayer time passes before I’m finished. This is the place I grow. Every other place is where I simply maintain. Don’t get me wrong. Maintaining is not a bad thing as long as we can swing on the Vine to the other side of the road when we get an opportunity to land in a growth spurt. I’m choosing several verses this time because they’re each familiar enough to me to be fairly easy to memorize. I know them by concept and paraphrase. Now I want to know them word for word. If you want, choose just one of them and let it build up your sweet faith. Maybe you’ve forgotten lately that you are a warrior. He is so worthy of this, Sister.
Of Abraham, Romans 4:20-21 NIV says…
“He did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what He had promised.”
(By the way, when I recite that one to God, I’ll probably often take it personally and use a “she” for me instead of a “he” for Abraham. After all, his faith walk is over and mine is still very much in flux.)
And one more. It’s a really short portion but it shoots a straight shot and I love it. It’s Isaiah 7:9b NIV…
“If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.”
No kidding. Let’s get back up, Girls. Remember, faithfulness is never passive. It is the active filling of every gap with faith.
You are so loved here. We are honored to take this journey with you.
I love you.
posted by Beth @ 7:00 AM
1211 Comments
1211 Comments:
Proverbs 12:18
Reckless words pierce like a sword,
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Suzanne, Harrisville, RI
LORD, You have assigned me my portion and my cup; You have made my lot secure.
Psalm 16:5 NIV
Sue
St. Louis, MO
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.
Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
April, Vermilion
Luke 2:40 NIV
And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.
Georganne
Piedmont, Okla.
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self discipline. So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord, or ashamed of me his prisoner. But join me in suffering for the Gospel, by the power of God, who has saved us and called us to a holy life- not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time.
II Timothy 1:7-9
Candice
Evanston, IL
"Whoever has My commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves Me. He who loves Me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love him and show Myself to him."
John 14:21 NIV "Deeper Still" Orlando verse!
Dana, Ashland, KY
AMEN!
I'm choosing one of yours and one of mine.
Psalm 86:11 NIV
Teach me your way, O LORDk and I will walk in your truth: give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.
Isaiah 7:9b NIV
If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.
Jan Witt
Topeka, KS
But as for me, my prayer is to you, O Lord.
At an acceptable time, O God,
in the abundance of your steadfast love answer me in your saving faithfulness.
Psalm 69:3, ESV
Edna
O'Fallon, MO
2 Timothy 1:12-14 NASB
For this reason I suffer these things, but I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him until that day.
Retain the standard of sound words, which you have heard from me in the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.
Guard, through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, the treasure which has been entrusted to you.
Michelle
Woodstock, Vermont
1 Peter 5:8-9 NIV
Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings.
Shelly
Port Orange, FL
Psalm 13: 5-6 TNIV
But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation.
I will sing the LORD's praise, for he has been good to me.
Karen Milligan
Jefferson City, TN
We are starting "The Inheritance" next week in our Women's Bible Study group so I thought I would get a "jump start."
"Lord, You have assigned me my portion and my cup; You have made my lot secure." Ps. 16:5 (NIV)
Janet from St. Louis
P.S...One of our Bible Study sisters went to be with the Lord, after a long battle with cancer. At her funeral yesterday, the ladies' in our Bible Study group stood and sang a song while a picture slide show was being played of all our different Bible studies together - it was priceless!
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that he exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.
Hebrews 11:6 (NIV)
Pam, Silver Springs, Florida
"Many, O Lord my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you planned for us no one can recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare." --Psalm 40:5 NIV
Janet
Georgia
If I say surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me. Even the darkness will not be dark to you, the night will shine like the day for darkness is as light to you
Ps 119:11-12
Marilyn
Attalla, Al
I still have my blue cord around my wrist.(4yrs now, it has seen me thru a wedding and 2 births)
I choose to believe on Him Who loves me.
I love Isaiah 7:9b: "If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all."
I tend to be kinda passive and this verse teaches me that faith is active, it challenges me to get with the program......
I love you to, Siesta Mama. I am so grateful to the Lord for allowing you to be part of my journey with Him. How richly He has spoken to me through you and through His word in our times together.....
Praying for you, your family and your LPM family.
Durant, OK
Psalm 143:10NIV
Teach me to do Your will;
for You are my God;
May Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
Hebrews 11:1,6 NIV
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
Elaine
New Orleans, Louisiana
God is who He says He is!
God can do what He says He will do!
I am who God says I am!
I can do all things through Christ who strenthens me!
God's word is alive and active in me!
I'M BELIEVING GOD!
Beth, I love you.
Here's my verse for today:
Galations 5:1 NIV
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
“If you do not stand firm in your faith, Emmy, you will not stand at all.”
Isaiah 7:9b NIV
Emmy
Rome, GA
I like that one! : )
Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from ME, for I am gentle and humble in heart, adn you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.
Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV)
Tyler Rowan
Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
My choice is on faith as well this month!
Hebrews 11:1 NIV
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
Karen
Hobe Sound, FL
"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, 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.
Phil 4:4-7,NIV
Tina
Cynthiana, KY
"The wind blows where it wishes, and you can hear the sound of it, but cannot tell where it comes from and where it goes. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit."
John 3:8 (NKJV)
Barbara S.
Katy, TX
"They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them because He is Lord of lords and King of kings - and with Him will be His called, chosen and faithful followers." Rev. 17:14 (ESV)
Anna
Houston, TX
If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.
If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.
If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing.
1 Corinthians 13:1-3
Sarah - Virginia Beach, VA
(Since our church is doing the 40 Days of Love study along with The Relationship Principles of Jesus, I'm working on 1 Corinthians 13.)
I'm going to be camped on these verses for the month of October...
19 I remember my affliction and my wandering,the bitterness and the gall.
20 I well remember them,and my soul is downcast within me.
21 Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope:
22 Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail.
23 They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
24 I say to myself, "The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him."
Lamentations 3:19-24 NIV
and I LOVE these verses from The Message:
19-21 I'll never forget thtrouble, the utter lostness, the taste of ashes, the poison I've swallowed.
I remember it all—oh, how well I remember — the feeling of hitting the bottom.
But there's one other thing I remember, and remembering, I keep a grip on hope:
22-24God's loyal love couldn't have run out, his merciful love couldn't have dried up.They're created new every morning.
How great your faithfulness!
I'm sticking with God (I say it over and over). He's all I've got left.
Lamentations 3:19-24 The Message
Adrienne
Jasper, TN
P.S. I'm so excited about LPL Memphis - 8 days to go!
1 Peter 5:7
NIV
Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.
Ginger
Wetumpka, AL
I will proclaim the name of the LORD. Oh, praise the greatness of our God!He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he.
Deuteronomy 32:3-4 (NIV)
Stephanie
Pawleys Island, SC
Romans 11:33 (NASB)
Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and unfathomable His ways!
Leanne S
Jacksonville, FL
Isaiah 55:8-9 (NIV)
"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the Lord.
"As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.
I took the last two weeks to give a few of my previous Scriptures some extra work, but now I'm ready to get back up and go again with a new verse.
I'm learning this one in a weird way. I love the way the NIV renders the first part, yet the NKJV nails the 2nd part of it.
Proverbs 4: 23 (NIV and NJKV)
"Above all else, guard your heart, for out of it spring the issues of life."
Leah
Blairsville, Georgia
Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV
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."
Eleanor
North Palm Beach, FL
Romans 4:20-21 NIV
“He did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what He had promised.”
Isaiah 7:9b NIV
“If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.”
Jennifer - Texarkana, AR
Angie G.
Albertville, AL
Romans 4:20-21 NIV
"He did not waiver through unbelief regarding the promise of God but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what He had promised."
"For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace,"
Romans 8:6, NAS
Missy
Campbellsville, KY
Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in Your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear Your name.
Psalm 86:11 (NIV)
I Cor 13:6-7
Love does not delight in evil bit rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Annette
Richmond, TX
May my prayer come before You;
Turn Your ear to my cry.
Psalm 88:2 (NIV)
Nise'in Michgian
2Corinthians 1:21-22 NIV
Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, Set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, gaurnteeing what is to come.
Lisa Sowers
Kinston, North Carolina
My Believing God workbook is now marked up in three different colored pens. And after this week, I'm about ready to head back in with a red one. God is testing my faith HUGE today. And most of me wants to lie down and quit. Clinging to my faithful God. Bless you for the timely post.
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14 KJV
Erica Griffin
Van Buren, MO
Romans 5:5 NIV
And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.
Linda, Bend, OR
John 5:39-4039 NIV
You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me, yet you refuse to come to me to have life.
Su
Colorado Springs CO
“If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.”
Isaiah 7:9b NIV
Terry
Washington, IL
Thank you for your encouraging words this morning. You are greatly loved too!
Rev. 17:14 NKJV
"These will make war with the Lamb,
and the Lamb will overcome them,
for He is Lord of lords and King of kings;
and those who are with Him are called chosen, and faithful."
Candace, Seneca Falls
Psalms 9:1 RSV
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will tell of all thy wonderful deeds.
Barbara, Warner Robins, GA
Psalm 4:8 NIV
I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
(Having health issues and this speaks to me, thanks for your prayers)
Yolanda
Ulysses, KS
Very timely for me. I led "Believing God" in 2005 and now our Sunday night couples home group is using the book for our study and discussion this fall. As I was facing an obstacle that always seems to be in my face, I read again what you wrote in Chapter 1 saying that if we're not presently possessing our promised land, rest assured the devil is. And then you asked, "Are you going to let him have it? Or are you going to claim your inheritance?" My perspective immediately changed. I prayed for the courage and faith of Joshua and Caleb and renounced the spirit of unbelief of the other ten spies in my life.
Hebrews 11:6 NIV
"And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and the He rewards those who earnestly seek Him."
Trina, Midland Texas
"The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe." Proverbs 18:10 NIV
Judy Peterson from East Chain, Mn
Romans 4:20-21 NIV
"He did not waver through unbelief regarding the promises of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what He had promised."
Isaiah 7:9b NIV
"If you do not stand firm in your faith you willl not stand at all."
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Colossians 4:2 (NIV)
Lisa Maynard
Marion, IN
I think I"ll go ahead and write those verses down on an index card. I'm so glad you shared them today! I'm glad to know what you are going through, even in general terms, and I was already praying for you. Don't worry, I pray for myself too. :)
Don't you just love hearing from the Lord in your heart? Don't ever feel like you have to explain how He speaks. I understand it and long to hear from Him in a personal way every day. Much love and hugs today, Laurie in Memphis :)
John 15:4 (NIV)
Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.
Susan B.
Chapin, SC
Isaiah 50:4
NIV
The Soverieng Lord has given me an instructed tongue to know the word that sustains the weary. He awakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being taught.
Karen R.
Coffeyville, KS (formerly, Williston, ND)
1 Corinthians 15:58 (NIV)
Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
Tammy
Lusby, MD
Wanda
Osborn, Missouri
John 14:26 (KJV)
But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in My name, He shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
Beth,
God has really put you on my heart the last couple of weeks, and I have been diligent in my prayer for you. I am reminded of one of my favorite sayings you shared with us from someone from your team ..."God is not a big us.". Amen!
Psalm 84:7 NIV (continuing Psalm 84
"They go from strength to strength, till each appears before God in Zion."
Kathy
Shattuck, OK
Oh my! This is EXACTLY what I needed this morning! I just finished my time with the Lord, and had just said to Him, "Lord, I'm feeling a little panicky about my situation, but I'm going to choose to trust you anyway! Thank you for confirming that God is more than sufficient to meet every real or perceived need in my life! Walking with God is definitely like exercise - my spiritual muscles always need building up!
Psalm 103:1-5 (NIV)
Praise the LORD, O my soul;
all my inmost being, praise his holy name.
Praise the LORD, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits-
who forgives all your sins
and heals all your diseases,
who redeems your life from the pit
and crowns you with love and compassion,
who satisfies your desires with good things
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.
Lindy, NC
If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.
Isaiah 7:9b NIV
Melana Cummings
Sheridan Wyoming
I will raise my eyes toward the mountains. Where will my help come from? My help comes from the LORD the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber. Indeed the Protector of Israel does not slumber or sleep.
Psalm 121:1-4 HCSB
(I'm doing Stepping Up & loving it!)
Christy
Greeley, CO
"Do all things without grumbling or questioning, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooken and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world."
Philippians 2:14-15 (ESV)
K; Poplar Bluff, MO
PS. Getting ready to do the last week of Believing God study and then will be at LPL at Memphis...Glory to God!
Matthew 11:29-30 (NIV)
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.
(I'm memorizing this in in the NIV, but check it out in The Message - "unforced rhythms of grace" mmm...good stuff!)
"Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly."
1Timothy 5:9-10 NASV
Let a widow be put on the list only if she is not less than sixty years old, having been the wife of one man,having a reputation for good works; and if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has assisted those in distress, and if she has devoted herself to every good work.
Sandy
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Romans 4:20-21 NIV
“He did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what He had promised.”
AMEN
Allyson
League City TX
Annette G., Houston, TX
"But blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit."
JEREMIAH 17:7-8 (NIV)
Hebrews 11:6 (NIV)
6And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
Maria - New York, NY
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.
II Corinthians 4:7 )NIV)
Judy
Littleton, NC
Isaiah 55 (New Living Translation)
1 “Is anyone thirsty?
Come and drink—
even if you have no money!
Come, take your choice of wine or milk—
it’s all free!
2 Why spend your money on food that does not give you strength?
Why pay for food that does you no good?
Listen to me, and you will eat what is good.
You will enjoy the finest food.
Loretta- Wiggins, MS
Mildred in Mer Rouge, Louisiana
No man has seen God at any time,
the only begotten Son,
which is in the bosom of the Father,
he hath declared him.
John 1:18 KJV
Thank you Beth. Speaks to me right now! God bless you for being open and sharing your heart.
:) R
1 Tim. 1:17 NIV
Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. AMEN.
Lacey in Keller TX
Emily D - Portsmouth, England
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge,but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Proverbs 1v7 (NIV)
Micah 7:7 NIV
But as for me, I watch in hope for the LORD, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.
Kristy
Princeton, NC
I Chronicles 22:19
Now devote your heart and soul to seeking the Lord your God. (NIV)
Leanne
Georgetown,TN
"Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name...he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities."
Psalm 103:1,10
Beth~Troy,AL
What ever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward.
Colossians 3:23-24a
NIV
If you do not stand in your faith, you will not stand at all.
Isaiah 7:9b
NIV
Sandra
Wichita Falls, TX
"If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all."
Isaiah 7:9b (NIV)
How I need this!
Pam~ Rome, GA
I agree....
Romans 4:20-21 NIV
"He did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave lory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what He had promised."
Isaiah 7:9b
"If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all."
Bible Bunny in NO MI
"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil." Ephesians 6:10-11 ESV
Allison Zachry
Midland, TX
We just started Believing God yesterday. I woke up saying those 5 statements. Gonna be a powerful nine weeks, praise Him.
2 Corinthians 8:11 NIV
Now finish the work, so that your eager willingness to do it may be matched by your completion of it, according to your means.
1 Corinthians 15:57 (NIV)
"But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."
Needing to remember the victory is already won,
Amy
Oklahoma
2 Peter 1:3 (NIV)
"His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness."
praying for you,
Pam in San Diego
I Corinthians 1:26, NASB
"For consider your calling, brethren, that there were not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble;"
Julie Hull
Auburn, GA
Proverbs 7:4 NIV
Say to wisdom, "you are my sister", and call understanding your kinsman.
Molly Czuwara
Pittsburgh, PA
Beth, thanks for this post. I need to be reminded that me = warrior, because I certainly don't feel like one; I make Gideon look fearless. But the Lord and I are working on it.
Please know that you and yours have been in my prayers. Thank you for your obedience to step onto the platform in Green Bay and do the simulcast. I hadn't planned on going as I was debilitated with overwhelming anxiety, not to mention depression. Long story short: I bought a ticket to attend an hour and a half before the event was to begin. To the casual observer, I walked into that church. But in my spirit, I crawled in there on hands and knees. I wasn't going to see Beth, though I love you to pieces, I was going to hear from my Father. Utter desperation. And He spoke. To me. My God spoke to me through you. Loudly. Because of your obedience to your calling as a bond servant to Christ Jesus. And it was life changing. We in our culture throw those words around so much that they can become trite or meaningless. But I mean it literally. It was Life. Changing.
We have no idea of the spiritual battles going on unseen around us. But this former chicken and worry wart to the nth degree is learning to recognize a spiritual attack for what it is - and learning how to be a warrior. Glory to God!
I'll work on Romans 4:20-21 with you as I was justing reading that section of Romans last night.
Be Blessed Today.
Love,
Veronica
Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV)
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.
Kimberly
Mount Vernon, OH
Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope. My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.
Psalm 119:49-50 NIV
Remember what you said to me, your servant_ I hang on to these words for dear life! These words hold me up in bad times; yes, your promises rejuvenate me. The Message
mitzi,
Newnan,GA
Isaiah 7:9b NIV…
“If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.”
Mary H.
Ardmore, AL
For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of HIS WILL through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. Colossians 1:9 NIV
Suzann Benson Kingwood WV
For I am the LORD your God, who upholds your right hand. Who says to you, "Do not fear. I will help you". (NASB)
Isaiah 41:13
Susan
Hickory, NC
If your heart is broken, you'll find God right there;if you're kicked in the gut, he'll help you catch your breath.
Psalm 34:17
the message
Kari Ann
Hawkinsville, GA
Beth,
The Romans verse energized so much this morning! More today than ever, we need to stand firm in our faith and help our children to do the same.
Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. So you also, when you see all these things, know that it is near-at the doors! Assuredly I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will by no means pass away.
Matthew 24:32-35 NKJV
Jane H.
Effingham, IL
Isaiah 7:9b NIV…
If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.
Colleen,
Calgary, Canada
"For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory."
Colossians 3:3-4 (NIV)
Amber
Houston, TX
"'But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop.'"
Luke 8:15 NIV
Cheryl
Coffeyville, KS
But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.
2 Thessalonians 3:3 NIV
Sunni
Shreveport, LA
Still working this segment:
Romans 8: 35, 37, 38, 39 (NIV)
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? NO in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life neither angels nor demons neither the present nor the future nor any powers. Neither height nor depth nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Deirdre Russell
Snellville, GA
Jeremiah 29:11-14a (NIV)
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (12) Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you,(13) You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all Your heart.(14) I will be found by you," declares the Lord, "and will bring you back from captivity."
Donna
Elorado, Texas
He says He is
do what He says He can do
who God says I am
do all things through Jesus Christ
is alive and active in me
I AM BELIEVEING GOD!!!
Thanks for that 5 statement pledge I repeat it quite often myself
"If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.”
Isaiah 7:9b NIV
GG2002
Judy Baggett
Irving, Texas
Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts. Proverbs 4:23 GN
Lavonda
Atlanta, Ga
"Who is like the Lord our God, the One who sits enthroned on high, who stoops down to look on the heavens and the earth?"
Psalm 113:5-6
Brooke Forsyth
Atlanta, GA
Beth, Thank you so much for that Word. I'm struggling so much with thoughts and feelings I know are not pleasing to Him, and have been very wimpy and unwilling to fight. Being reminded of the "Believing God" statements has given me new heart for the battle! Blessings to you, dear Sister.
Psalm 119:30-32
30 I have CHOSEN the way of truth;
I have set my heart on your laws.
31 I hold fast to your statutes, O Lord,
Do not let me be put to shame.
32 I run in the path of your commands,
for you have set my heart free.
Tesa
Perry, GA
And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known to us.
Luke 2:15 KJV
Kathie Nappier
Aiken SC
"So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strenghtened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness."
Colossians 2:6-7 (NIV)
Erica
South Berwick, Maine
WOW! That is exactly what I needed at this VERY moment. God, thank you for caring enough about me to speak to me so directly through your servants here on this earth. I am amazed at how you love us when we don't deserve it....
Proverbs 19:27-28
"Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent." ESV
Kasey Ewing
Bossier City, LA
Here is what was on my plan for this two weeks. However, I have been reading through psalms 119 over and over and I want to begin to learn that. Would it be ok if I switched gears and focused my time and effort on the first 24 verses of ps.119?
I know just how you feel right now. I am in a test and I WANT SO MUCH TO PLEASE HIM! How I want to grow closer to Him through this b/c then I know that the pain and heartache will be worth it! Thanks, Beth!
“If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.”
Isaiah 7:9b NIV
Jenna
Benton, AR
(Can't wait to see you in Memphis!!)
I so needed your words of encouragement, today in particular. I've been fighting a spiritual battle that has been exhausting. It's been over 1 1/2 years now and we are still in the transition phase of our relocation (waiting for our home to sell on the East Coast so we can finalize our move to TX....it's just not happened like I thought it would.) It's been a hard year, financially and emotionally. I'm trying so hard to remain the encourager in my home but I feel so weak in my faith. Thank you for the reminder that I am a warrior and I need to seek Him more than ever before during this time. I keep reminding myself of those many answered prayers and times in my life that God moved mightily. I know God loves me (and my family) and He is working in our lives even if we can't see it right now. The battle is exhausting though.
Psalm 119:32 (New King James Version)
"I will run the course of Your commandments,
For You shall enlarge my heart."
Allison
Washington, DC
Isaiah 7:9b NIV…
“If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.”
jackie platte city MO
"We say with confidence, the Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?"
Hebrews 13:6 (NASB)
Karla
Nashville, TN
Teach me to do your will,
for you are my God;
may your good Spirit
lead me on level ground.
Psalm 143:10 NIV
Vicki
Fort Wayne, IN
Titus 2:11-13 (NIV)
11 "For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men,
12 It teaches us to say NO to ungodliness and wordly passions and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in this age,
13 While we wait for the blessed hope- the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ,"
Sally
Middlefield Ohio
Beth,
Just realized I shouldn't have posted the previous comment...since it's scripture day. Please don't post it!
Isaiah 58:9b-10
If you do away with the yoke of oppression, with the pointing finger and malicious talk, and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday.
Pat S.
Lago Vista, TX
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Ephesians 2:8-10 NIV
Lorie B in Littleton, CO
Love the verse Beth gave us
Isaiah 7:9b NIV…
“If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.”
Sister Lynn
Clyde, MO (via Chicago!)
Psalms 103:1-3
Praise the LORD, O my soul;
all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits---who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases."
Andrea
Louisville, KY
The Journey Continues ~
A man's harvest in life will depend entirely on what he sows.
Galatians 6:7
With "Heaven Bound" blessings,
Kim Safina
Cayucos, California
Praying Daily for your entire family and LPM ministry.
"Then your light will break forth like the dawn and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard. Then you will call, and the Lord will answer; you will cry for help and he will say, Here am I.
Isaiah 58:8-9 (NIV)
Bethany
Merced, California
but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Isaiah 40:31 NIV
Valerie
Sparks, Nevada
"The LORD is the One who will go before you. He will be with you; He will not leave you or forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged." Deuteronomy 30:20 (HCSB)
Joni
Port Neches, Texas
Ecclesiates 5:2 KJV
Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few.
Deidra
Waynesboro, MS
1 John 4:4b NIV
"The one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world."
Christine
Richmond, VA
Pecos, TX
Hebrews 12:1-2a (NIV)
Since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith,
Beth, My goodness! Did you "hit it" this morning- Thank you dear Sister in Christ- God Bless You.
Kathy, Austin
Romans 4:20-21
Is.7:9b
She did not wavier through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in her faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what He had promised.
If you do not stand firm in your faith you will not stand at all.
I'm going to start memorizing Psalm 27. At one time I knew it (more or less) but I need to review it.
"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? When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh, when my enemies and my foes attack me they will stumble and fall."
Psalm 27:1-2 (NIV)
Jen in Roanoke, VA
For this time, I'm really digging in to our last two Tuesday bible studies.
Revelation 12:11: "They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death."
I'm also memorizing this verse in honor of my sister-in-law, Lana Beth Fisher, who lived by this verse until she went to the Lord a few weeks ago. She used to come to Tuesday bible studies with you, and we were supposed to be going to this fall's together, so it is no surprise that this fall's study has been on Revelation.
Blaine, Houston
But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned to me by the Lord Jesus- the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God. Acts 20:24 (NLT)
Mara P.
St. Louis, MO
Psalm 90:14 TNIV
Satisfy us in the morning with Your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.
Beverly
Pearland, TX
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)
Tara
Monterey, CA
Oh Beth, thank you.....
Psalm 103:8-12 NIV
The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquites. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.
Becky
Owasso OK
Isaiah 7:9b NIV
If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.
Corinne in Chehalis, Washington
Isaiah 7:9b (NIV)
If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.
Leslie, Apple Valley, MN
"For I know the plans that I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future."
Jer. 29:11 (NIV)
Susan
Statesville
Isaiah 6:8
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!"
Carrie
Cary, NC
"They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings - and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers."
Revelation 17:14
Karessa
Peoria, IL
Sita: Toronto
Psalm 119:45 (NIV)
I will walk about in freedom for I have sought out your precepts.
... do not think lightly of the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience,(not) knowing that the kindness of God leads to repentance. (GLORY!!!)
Romans 2:4 NASB
Bountifully Blessed~ Bridget
Bloomington, Illinois
" I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD."
Psalm 27: 13-14 (NIV)
Melissa
Hampton, VA
"Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God — this is your spiritual act of worship. 2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is — his good, pleasing and perfect will."
Romans 12:1-2
NIV
denise
asheville, nc
"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
Rachel
Bellingham, WA
"The Lord rules over the floodwaters. The Lord reigns as king forever. The Lord gives his people strength.The Lord blesses them with peace."
- Psalm 29: 10, 11 (NLT)
Hannah - Choctaw, OK
Isaiah 7:9b NIV…
“If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.”
Bobbie
College Station, TX
Beth et al~
Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides You. ~ Ps 73:25
I so know and understand your heart from this post today...
In His Graces~Pamela
Excelsior Springs
If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.
Isa 7:9b NIV
Sue
Carmel IN
"Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the word of life-"
NIV
Phillippians 2:14-16a
Andrea
Woodstock, GA
He did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what He had promised.
Romans 4:20,21
NIV
Susan
Elizabethtown, PA
If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.
Isaiah 7:9b, NIV
Patti, Kissimmee, FL
Proverbs 18:10 (NIV)
"The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe."
Lori - Mesa, AZ
I'm joining you in these verses:
He did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully pursuaded that God had power to do what He had promised. Rom. 4:20-21 NIV
If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all. Is. 7:9b
Karen
Tallahassee, FL
The Sovereign Lord has given me an instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being taught.
Is 50:4 (NIV
Deb
Becker, MN
Lynn, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana
Romans 4:20-21 NIV
“He did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what He had promised.”
"Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord."
Eph. 5:22 (ESV)
Shelly G., Nashville, TN
"Set your mind on things above, not on earthly things."
Colossians 3:2 (NIV)
Diane - Roswell, GA
If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.
Isaiah 7:9b NIV
Jennifer
Waco, TX
Good Morning Beth!
Just wanted to thank you for keeping the Word at the forefront of all you say and do.......I'm new to LP blog and already have found much encouragement from "real people" in the world where I live. Also finding much truth and encouragement in A Women's Heart..... the study my daughter and I are currently participating in with a small group of ladies.....Awesome!
I can honestly say to you as well "I Love You".....I see the love of Jesus shine through you......always passing on the glory to Him....am praying for you and yours as well......blessings RP
Ashley - Castle Rock, CO
"Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name." Psalm 86:11 (NIV)
Oh siesta momma, I just thank God for you. He always seems to use you to speak right to me and what I need at the very present moment. I'm going through one of those seasons where I'm just hanging on for dear life. Just trying to figure out where He is going and what the great and good result is that He has in mind for me. I keep saying to Him over and over "Lord, I want to go with You. I want to be obedient to You through this. But Lord, I'm waiting, for Your way of justice."
I'm still having to walk by faith here, because I don't see where He is going with this season of struggles. But ever so often through the trial-through the walk, He is blessing me with hints of His love and His approval of my obedience and desire to please Him. My faith is increasing through it. His presence is becoming more and more like my very breath of life. And in that I so greatly rejoice! This 42 year old woman can still be energized at times when life is turned UPSIDE down because of such a merciful and gracious Lord. I join you this day in your 5 statement pledge.
Therefore the LORD longs to be
gracious to you,
And therefore He waits on high to
have compassion on you.
For the LORD is a God of justice;
How blessed are those eho long for Him.
Isaiah 30:18 NASB
Patti, Douglasville, GA
Above all else, guard your heart, for it affects everything your do.
Proverbs 4:23 NLT
Marilyn~Rochester Hills, MI
He said, "When you see a cloud rising in the west, immediately you say, 'It's going to rain," and it does. And when the south wind blows, you say, 'It's going to be hot,' and it is. Hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and sky. How is it that you don't know how to interpret the present time? Why don't you judge for yourselves what is right?
Luke 12:54-57 (NIV)
Heidi Tracht
Mount Vernon, OH
Ephesians 4:32 NIV
"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."
Cathy Grove
Lincoln, NE
Romans 4:20-21 NIV
“He did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what He had promised.”
Casi
Woodway, TX
Colossians 3:9-10 NIV
Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.
Connie Windham
Trout, LA
I wonder if you can guess where my struggle is right now.
"Before a word is on my tongue You know it completely, O LORD."
Psalm 139:4 NIV
and,
"When words are many, sin is not
absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise."
Proverbs 10:19 NIV
Help me LORD!
Have a wonderful day, Siestas!
Joan, Portage,MI
John 15:16
You didn't choose me, remember, I chose you, and put you in the world to bear fruit; fruit that won't spoil. As fruit bearers, whatever you ask the Father in relation to me, He gives you.
Heidi, Shoreline
"He did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, But was strenghened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised."
Romans 4:20-21 NIV
Jill Bozeman MT
Isaiah 7:9b NIV
If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand.
Susan
Norfolk,VA
My dearest Beth - I'm in tears reading this. I facilitated that class. TWICE I know those sentences. Thank you thank you thank you thank you! - You have no idea how badly I needed that today. I made someone god over my self esteem this week and I know it. Now I'm torn on the verse I need. I'll tuck the 'without faith' which I need too in with:
But now, this is what the LORD says— he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine." Isaiah 43:1 (NIV)
Love and hugs!
Deana O'Hara
Broken Arrow, OK
Thank you Beth---Besides having faith in my Heavenly Father, I also have faith in you, my friend. I am praying for you.
Love.
Reese
Don't post this. I haven't picked a new verse yet - and I'm a few behind, but I've memorized more than I would have without this challenge. I could finish the phrases and I needed them. Thanks for being so faithful. You encourage us, spur us on and sometimes, some of us, you drag us forwards. :) You're a good friend. I just started a new study at church - you began by saying the girls are in high school! (Paul) From being here every new post, I laughed out loud - at bible study. You talked about how much you love little girls and all I could think was of Annabeth - not your little girls ;) God is Good and He IS Faithful - all the time. I'm so looking forward to seeing you (from afar) in Illinois in a month. Thanks for motivating me and propping me up yet again. Thanks for your positive encouragement all the time.
God's love is meteoric, His loyalty astronomic,
His purpose titanic, His verdicts oceanic.
Yet in His largeness, nothing gets lost;
Not a man, not a mouse, slips through the cracks.
How exquisite Your love, O God!
Psalm 36:5-7a, Message
Audrey
St. Joseph, IL
I'm feeling the need to be overwhelmed with God's greatness in the midst of life that can overwhelm us if we don't fight. The warfare is definitely going on, but I don't want to be a wimp. I want to be a warrior, too!
much love,
Audrey
1 Timothy 6:6
NASB
But godliness actually is means of great gain when accompanied by contentment.
Stacey
Orlando, FL
These things I have spoken to you so that my joy may be in you and your joy may be made full.
John 15:11
Kem
Memphis, TN
James 1:12
Blesssed is the man who perserveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
James 1:12 NIV
Carolyn
Oceanside,Ca
Set a guard over my mouth, O LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips.
Psalm 141:3 NIV
I will watch my ways and keep my tongue from sin; I will put a muzzle on my mouth...
Psalm 39:1 NIV
Raines
Albany, GA
Isaiah 49:1 NIV
Before I was born the Lord called me; from my birth He has made mention of my name.
Stephanie
Dacula, GA
God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."
Hebrews 13:5b NIV
Karen, Yorba Linda, CA
"Never let loyalty and kindness get away from you! Wear them like a necklace; write them deep within your heart. Then you will find favor with both God and people and you will gain a good reputation."
Prov. 3:3&4 (NLT)
Brenda
Oostburg WI
"He did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what He had promised."
Romans 4:20-21 NIV
and
"If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all."
Isaiah 7:9b NIV
Becky
Chattanooga, TN
Oh Beth, I STAND with you on this. Tears streamed down my face as I completed the Believing God statements. I need Him desperately and I AM Believing God.
Joshua 3:5(NIV)
"Joshua told the people, 'Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you.'"
Christy
Bolivar, MO
Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.
No one has seen God at any time; if we love one another, God abides in us, and His love is perfected in us. By this we know that we abide in Him and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit.
I John 4:11-13 NASB
Janice
Arcanum, OH
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
Catherine
Orlando, FL
Isaiah 7:9b NIV…
“If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.”
Teri Smith
Gadsden, AL
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble."
Psalm 46.1 NIV
Shana
St. Paul, mn
This verse really jumped at me a few weeks ago. God was reminding me to know and rely on His love and not the worlds. What a heart stopper for me.
And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him.
1 John 4:16 ~NIV
love to all of you. May we stand strong in our faith.
love
Tammy S.
Howells, NE
Amy Storms
Santa Clarita, CA
"Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I still trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ." (Galatians 1:10, NIV)
Oh I so deeply needed to read this. I am the wife of an alcoholic in denial. We have a small child. There are so many times when I wonder where God is in all of this. Thank you for the encouragement.
I lift up my eyes to the hills where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.
Pslam 121: 1-2
Burlington Washington
(This warrior has been battered all week! Need these scriptures, too!) Romans 4:20-21 NIV
“She did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in her faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what He had promised.”
Isaiah 7:9b NIV…(I'm adding
this one, too!)
~Sandy
Keller, TX
I lift up my eyes to the hills - where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.
Pslam 121 1-2
Burlington Washington
At my church we are revisiting The Purpose Driven Life. Something that caught my eye this morning was this:
Day 11: "If you know how to worry, you already know how to meditate! You just need to switch your attention from your problems to Bible verses. The more you meditate on God's Word the less you will have to worry about."
I can say this has been true in my life since I began memorizing Sripture with my dear Siestas.
I'm joining you with the following verse: “He did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what He had promised.”
Hebrews 4:20-21 (NIV)
Mary
Marion, AR
“If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.” Isaiah 7:9b NIV
Sherry
Hillsboro, OR
Isaiah 7:9b (NIV)
If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.
Katrinna
Mandeville, LA
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