Siesta Scripture Memory Team: Verse 21!
Scripture Memory Team, we only have four more verses and we've made it! I am so happy! We've come so far that it's even time to register for our Siesta Scripture Memory Team Celebration in January. I hope so many of you can come! Please see the coinciding post for registration. It's free of charge but we do need to know how many Siestas to look forward to having. We are beside ourselves with joy.
Now, onto our present purposes: our next verses!
I cannot overestimate how much God has used the verses in my spiral this year to speak strength and faith into my journey. I was laying in bed early this morning reflecting on a present mountain that I would love to see "move from here to there" (Matthew 17:21) and said aloud to God, "I need a verse! Lord, give me a verse to claim over this situation!" My mind immediately began to flip through my spiral and I felt like He was reminding me that He'd given me 20 of them thus far to equip me for this very situation. And, as we walk together and new needs arise, He'll be faithful to supply me with more. I don't know about you but sometimes I ask God for a word He's already given clearly to me. I love the thought that, when we live a life with Christ in His Word, He is constantly equipping us for the future (2 Tim. 3:16,17).
This time around, I'm drawn again to a portion out of Psalm 119, an unparalleled chapter of Scripture for anyone who loves the Word or wants to. I've checked several versions and I think it resonates with me most out of the NIV. It's a portion that asks Him to simply accomplish what He's already promised. I love that. Based on what I shared with you in the previous paragraph, it couldn't be more appropriate. Here it is:
Fulfill Your promise to Your servant, so that You may be feared. Take away the disgrace I dread, for Your laws are good. How I long for Your precepts! Preserve my life in your righteousness. Psalm 119:38-40 NIV
And, just for good measure, in case what spoke most clearly to you in this post was the reference to moving a mountain, here's that portion:
I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you. Matthew 17:21 NIV
No, I can't explain everything that statement means to us living in this era, under this covenant, and in this insane world but I find this most stirring: it's in the same chapter as the Transfiguration and I don't doubt for a moment that the mountain Christ pointed to when He made the statement was the very mountain where three disciples had seen Him transfigured. So here's what I get out of it: Ask Jesus to give you the faith to command your mountain (your huge obstacle) to move then do it with all your might. If it doesn't budge, climb it and see Him transfigured.
Stay with it, Siestas! We're getting closer and closer to the finish line!
You are loved and prioritized here at Living Proof.
posted by Beth @ 7:04 AM
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1078 Comments:
"For he says, 'In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of my salvation I helped you.' I tell you, now is the time of God's favor, now is the day of salvation." --2 Corinthians 6:2 (NIV)
Janet
Georgia
Isaiah 30:18 (NIV)
Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; he rises to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him!
Laura
Englewood, Co
Colossians 3:15-17 (NIV) Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Cheryl G, Houston, Tx
"For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)
Kay Martin
Tupelo, MS
Psalm 103:1-2
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--
Heidi
Lindale, Texas
So let us not grow weary in doing what is right for we will reap at harvest time if we do not give up.
Galatians 6:9 NRSV
Barbara, Arcadia, CA
"I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better. Ephesians 1:17 (NIV)
Emmy
Rome,GA
Psalm 130:5-6 NASB
I wait for the LORD, my soul does wait,
And in His word do I hope.
My soul waits for the Lord
More than the watchman for the morning;
Indeed, more than watchman for the morning.
Michelle
Woodstock, Vermont
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.
Barbara, Warner Robins, GA
Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.
I Peter 5:7
NIV
Vicki
Fort Wayne, IN
Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourself with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
Col 3:12-14 (NIV)
OCP
Huntsville, AL
Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
Proverbs 16:20
NIV
Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise.
Proverbs 19:20
NIV
Sandra
Wichita Falls, Texas
Colossians 3:15-16 NIV
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
Connie Windham
Trout, La
Proverbs 17:28 (NIV)
"Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue."
Donna
Eldorado, Texas
"Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word." - Psalm 119:37 NIV
Jennifer
Singapore
"And my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus."
Philippians 4:19 NIV
Dianne
Cowpens, SC
Psalm 9:1 NIV
I will praise you, O LORD, will all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders.
Annette
Richmond, TX
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.”
Annette G.
Houston, TX
2 Cor 1:5
For just as the suffering of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows NIV
Barbara Fenn
Medina Oh
"By day the LORD commands his steadfast love, and at night his song is with me,a prayer to the God of my life. I say to God, my rock:"Why have you forgotten me?Why do I go mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?"
As with a deadly wound in my bones, my adversaries taunt me, while they say to me all the day long, "Where is your God?"
Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God."
~Psalm 42:8-11 (ESV)
Rachel Winn
Wichita, KS
1 Corinthians 6:12 NIV
"Everything is permissible for me" -- but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible for me" -- but I will not be mastered by anything.
Jennifer H.
Houston
Direct my steps by Your word,
And let no iniquity have dominion over me.
Isaiah 119:133 (NKJV)
Gina - Benton, IL
Helen Wall
Crystal City, Manitoba, Canada
Colossians 3:22
"Slaves, in all things obey those who are your masters on earth, not with external service, as those who merely please men, but with sincerety of heart, fearing the Lord."
"...he said, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'"
John 8:12 NIV
Cheryl
Coffeyville, KS
And also use the shield of faith with which you can stop all the burning arrows of the Evil One. - Ephesians 6:16 (NCV)
St. Louis, MO
Beth,
I can't tell you how much this adventure has meant to me and my walk with Christ. Before this, I had always wanted to memorize Scripture...and did so off and on, but nothing remotely to this. I joined this blog a little after you started this project, but I'm already on verse 12!! I can't help, but smile when I hear that. PRAISE GOD! =) (I'm currently going through the Believing God Bible study and this is one of the verses you gave us the first week during homework.) Oh, how I love you!
Mara
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
Karessa
Peoria, IL
Perfect for this time in my life!
Fulfill Your promise to Your servant, so that You may be feared. Take away the disgrace I dread, for Your laws are good. How I long for Your precepts! Preserve my life in your righteousness. Psalm 119:38-40 NIV
Jan Witt
Topeka Kansas
Emily D - Portsmouth, 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)
Habakkuk 3:19. The Amplified Bible. The Lord God is my Strength, my personal bravery, and my invincible army; He makes my feet like hinds' feet and will make me to walk [not to stand still in terror, but to walk] and make [spiritual] progress upon my high places [of trouble, suffering, or responsibility]!
Jackie
Platte City, MO
Isaiah 61:2-3 NIV
to proclaim the year of the LORD's favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn,
and provide for those who grieve in Zion—-to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor.
Tami
Denham Springs, LA
The Journey Continues ~
In Everything Give Thanks.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV)
With "Heaven Bound" blessings,
Kim Safina
Cayucos, California
RW= praying daily!
Hugs & Harvest Blessings to my
Siestas!!!
Zephaniah 3:17 NIV 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.
Yolanda
Kansas
2 Corinthians 10:5 NIV
We demolish agruments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.
MaryS
Houston, TX
Psalm 90:14-17 (NIV)
Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.
Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us, for as many years as we have seen trouble.
Barb
Des Moines, IA
"Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me."
Psalm 51:10 NIV
Ginger
Wetumpka, Alabama
So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man.
Acts 24:16 NIV
Melana Cummings
Sheridan Wyoming
Psalms 119:15-16
15 I meditate on your precepts
and consider your ways.
16 I delight in your decrees;
I will not neglect your word.
Vicki
Eufaula, AL
Ephesians 5:19
Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord.
Ephesians 5:19 NIV
Carolyn
Oceanside,Ca
Isaiah 45:2-3 (NASB)
"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 treasure 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.
dd, santa monica, california
Psalm 43:5 ESV
Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me?
Hope in God; for I shall again praise Him, my salvation and my God.
Sharon
Henderson, TX
Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." ~Matthew 19:26 (NIV)
Angie B.
Clarkston, MI
"I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."
Matthew 17:21 NIV
Bobbie Lutz
College Station, TX
"So here's what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him. Don't become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You'll be changed from the inside out. Readily recognize what he wants from you, and quickly respond to it. Unlike the culture around you, always dragging you down to its level of immaturity, God brings the best out of you, develops well-formed maturity in you."
Romans 12:1-2 (Message)
Kim
Knoxville, TN
Show me Your ways, O Lord, teach me Your paths;
guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are God my Savior,
and my hope is in You all day long.
Psalm 25:4-5
NIV
Kelly Alamogordo, NM
For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. 2 Cor. 5:21 NKJV
Sandy Shiflett
Deming, NM
Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities,to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one,to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.
Titus 3:1-2, ESV
Edna
O'Fallon, MO
Galatians 1:10
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.
Tesa
Perry, GA
Delaney
Allen, TX
"Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says." - James 1:22 NIV
Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.
James 1:19b NIV
Rachel
Bellingham, WA
Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word.
Psalms 119:37 NLT
Mary, Anacortes, WA
Proverbs 19:23 NIV
The fear of the Lord leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble.
Susan
Murphy, NC
Fulfill Your promise to Your servant, so that You may be feared. Take away the disgrace I dread, for Your laws are good. How I long for Your precepts! Preserve my life in Your righteousness.
Psalm 119:38-40
Gretchen
Thousand Oaks, CA
The LORD works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed. He made known his ways to Moses,his deeds to the people of Israel: 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 iniquities.
Psalm 103:6-10 (NIV)
Amy Storms
Santa Clarita, CA
'As for the promise which I made you
when you came out of Egypt, My Spirit is abiding in your midst; do not fear!'
Haggai 2:5 NASB
Esabelle
Louisville, Ky.
PRAISE HIM!
I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you. Matthew 17:21 NIV
Lisha
West Columbia, TX
I need to review my last verse. I had midterm craziness the last two weeks so didn't get this one down.
Because the Sovereign LORD helps me, I will not be disgraced. Therefore have I set my face like flint, and I know I will not be put to shame. Isaiah 50:7
Por cuanto el SEÑOR omnipotente me ayuda, no seré humillado. Por eso endurecí mi rostro como el pedernal, y sé que no seré avergonzado. Isaías 50:7
Beth S.
Mankato, MN
Gal. 5:16 NLT
"Let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won't be doing what your sinful nature craves."
Lori
AZ
"Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in the way." Psalm 119:37 (KJV)
Allison A
Houston, TX
"If you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God" Proverbs 2:3-5 (NIV).
Heidi Tracht
Mount Vernon, Ohio
Psalm 73:25-26 NIV
Whom have I in heaven but You? And earth has nothing I desire besides You. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Beverly
Pearland, TX
Psalm 119: 38-40 NIV
"Fulfill your promise to your servant so that you may be feared. Take away the disgrace I dread for you laws are good. How I long for your precepts. Preserve my life in your righteousness."
Pam in San Diego
Daniel 2:23 (NIV)
I thank 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.
Kalonni Porter
Van Meter, IA
"From the end of the earth I will cry to You, when my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I." Ps. 61:2 NKJV
Roseanna Dubinski
Bloomington, Indiana
"Finally,be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might." Ephesians 6:10 ,NAS
Missy
Campbellsville---now Glasgow!!!!
Kentucky
Psalm 23 (RSV)
1 A Psalm of David.
The LORD is my shepherd,
I shall not want;
2 he makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters;
3 he restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I fear no evil;
for thou art with me;
thy rod and thy staff,
they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
thou anointest my head with oil, my cup overflows.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life;
and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
Karen, Allschwil Switzerland
I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to the mountain, move from here to there and it will move, nothing will be impossible for you.
Matthew 17:21 (NIV)
Mildred
Mer Rouge, LA
Habakkuk 2:2-3 (CEV)
Then the LORD told me: "I will give you my message in the form of a vision. Write it clearly enough to be read at a glance. At the time I have decided, my words will come true. You can trust what I say about the future. It may take a long time, but keep on waiting-- it will happen!
Kelli
Fort Gratiot, MI
Do not withhold your mercy from me, O Lord; may your love and your truth always protect me. For troubles without number surround me; my sins have overtaken me, and I cannot see. They are more than the hairs of my head, and my heart fails within me. Be pleased, O Lord, to save me; O Lord, come quickly to help me.
Psalm 40:11-13 (NIV)
Lindsey
Dubach, LA
Matthew 17:21 NIV
I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed you can say to this mountain, "Move from here to there" and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you
Inez Barnes
Hamburg Ar
However, as it is written:
"No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him."
1 Corinthians 2:9 (NIV)
Jeanne, Santa Rosa, CA
Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, "This is the way; walk in it."
Isaiah 30:21 (NIV)
Lisa,
Marion, IN
Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 12:18 NIV
Valerie
Sparks, Nevada
Second part of my verse
Phil. 4:6-7 "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your request to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
NIV
Debbie
Walpole, MA
John 1:16 NIV
From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another.
Chris M
Seattle, WA
Psalm 119:38-40 NIV
Fulfill Your promise to Your servant, so that You may be feared. Take away the disgrace I dread, for Your laws are good. How I long for Your precepts! Preserve my life in your righteousness.
Vicky
NE
Psalm 121 (HCSB)
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.
He will not allow your foot to slip;
your Protector will not slumber.
Indeed, the Protector of Israel
does not slumber or sleep.
The LORD protects you;
the LORD is a shelter right by your side.
The sun will not strike you by day,
or the moon by night.
The LORD will protect you from all harm;
He will protect your life.
The LORD will protect your coming and going both now and forever.
Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
Colossians 3:13-14 NIV
(Part 2 of Col 3:12-17)
Karen in Yorba Linda, 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)
Christy - Greenville, TX
A cheerful look brings joy to the heart and good news health to the bones.
Proverbs 15:30 (NIV)
Patty Williams
Knoxville, TN 37923
"Give careful thought, is there seed left in the barn? Until now the vine and the fig tree, the pomegranate and the olive tree have not borne fruit. From this day on I will bless you."
Haggai 3:18b-19 NIV
"Fulfill your promise to your servant, so you may be feared.
Take away the disgrace I dread, for your laws are good.
How I long for you precepts! Preserve my life in your righteousness."
Ps. 119:38-40 NIV
Kathy, Austin
Psalm 121 (HCSB)
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.
He will not allow your foot to slip;
your Protector will not slumber.
Indeed, the protector of Israel
does not slumber or sleep.
The LORD protects you;
the LORD is a shelter right by your side.
The sun will not strike you by day,
or the moon by night.
The LORD will protect you from all harm;
He will protect your life.
The LORD will protect your coming and going both now and forever.
Nicole
Winnipeg (forgot this last time!)
"Yet the LORD longs to be gracious to you; he rises to show you compassion.
For the LORD is a God of justice.
Blessed are all who wait for him!"
-- Isaiah 30:18 NIV
Leslie
Wisner, LA
"We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed."
II Corinthians 4:8,9 NIV
Kaye
Lilburn, Georgia
I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.
Matthew 17:21 NIV
Bethany
Merced, California
O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water.
Psalm 63:1
Charity
Wales, UK
Psalm 57:2 NIV
"I cry out to God most High, to God, who fulfills his purpose for me."
Shonda
Tacoma, WA
Still glorying in the Lord Jesus in Galatians...reviewing the book.
Yvonne
Fresno, CA
Rom. 8:15,16 NIV
For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear but you received the Spirit of Sonship. And by Him we cry,
"ABBA FATHER"! The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children.
PRAISE HIM!
Cathy
Orofino, Id
"Fulfill Your promise to Your servant, so that You may be feared. Take away the disgrace I dread, for Your laws are good. How I long for Your precepts! Preserve my life in Your righteousness."
Ps.119:38-40 (NIV)
Julia
Whidbey Island, WA
"I will extol the Lord at all times;His praise willalways be on my lips."
Psalm 34:1 NIV
and,
"O Lord, open my lips and my mouth will declare Your praise."
Psalm 51:15 NIV
Joan
Portage, MI
All things are legitimate [permissible--and we are free to do anything we please], but not all things are helpful (expedient, profitable, and wholesome). All things are legitimate, but not all things are constructive [to character] and edifying [to spiritual life].
1 Corinthians 10:23 (Amplified Bible)
Ruthie
Bracknell, UK
Psalm 86:11 (NIV)
“Teach me your way, O LORD, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.”
Amanda May
Olympia, WA
"How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we shoube called children og God! And that is what we are!" I John 3:1 NIV
Diana
Seekonk, MA
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he restores my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Psalm 23:3 NIV
Shannon
Lenexa, KS
Claudia (Brevard, NC)
2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV)
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
Let us acknowledge the Lord; let us press on to acknowledge Him. As surely as the sun rises, He will appear; He will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the earth.
Hosea 6:3 NIV
Nise'
Michigan
I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you. Matthew 17:21 NIV
Peggy - Cheyenne, WY
John 8:12 NKJV
12 Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”
Bridget - Phoenix, AZ
Psalm 118:24 "This is the day the Lord has made let us rejoice and be glad in it". ESV
Mary
Spanaway, WA
casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you
I Peter 5:7 NKJV
Corinne in Chehalis, Washington
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.
James 1:22 NIV
Kim Morgan
Mansfield, OH
James 4:10 (The Message)
7-10 So let God work his will in you. Yell a loud no to the Devil and watch him scamper. Say a quiet yes to God and he'll be there in no time. Quit dabbling in sin. Purify your inner life. Quit playing the field. Hit bottom, and cry your eyes out. The fun and games are over. Get serious, really serious. Get down on your knees before the Master; it's the only way you'll get on your feet.
Shellye Sparks
Queen City, TX
THere is surely a future and a hope for you and your hope will not be cut off.
Proverbs 23:18 (NIV)
Judy
Littleton, NC
"My dear brothers take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires."
James 1:19-20 NIV
Diane
Chesapeake, VA.
Colossians 3:15-17 TNIV
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Karen Milligan
Jefferson City, TN
Sorry I posted on the wrong message.
Isaiah 30:21 NIV
Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, "This is the way; walk in it."
Robin
Tracy CA
"You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you."
Jeremiah 29:13-14
Beth
Houston,TX
Hebrews 12:28-29 (NIV)
Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our "God is a consuming fire."
Linda
Johnstown, PA
(Today is my birthday. 59)
"So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and in his good time he will honor you. Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about what happens to you."
1 Peter 5: 6-7 NLT
Stephanie
Lititz, PA
Durant, OK
Now,til I get it memorized, before Christmas:
Luke 2:1-20ESV
. . .
13 and suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,
14 "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom He is pleased!"
. . .
10But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.
20And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.
So the Lord must wait for you to come to him so he can show you his love and compassion.
For the Lord is a faithful God.
Blessed are those who wait for His help
Isaiah 30:18 NLT
Tammy
NC
Pronikni me svega, Boze, srce mi upoznaj, iskusaj me i upoznaj misli moje: pogledaj, ne idem li putem pogubnim, i povedi me putem vjecnim! Psalmi 139: 23-24
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.
Psalm 139: 23-24
Jodi Zagreb - missed a time so this time has 2
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.--John 14:27 (NIV)
Shellie
Moscow, Idaho
...to the One who remembered us in our low estate
His love endures forever.
...and freed us from our enemies,
His love endures forever.
...and Who gives food to every creature.
His love endures forever.
Give thanks to the God of heaven.
His love endures forever.
~ Psalm 136:23-26 (NIV)
Amaris
Goiânia, Goiás, Brasil
Hosea 6:3 (NAS)
"So let us know, let us press on to know the Lord. His going forth is as certain as the dawn; And He will come to us like the rain, like the spring rain watering the earth."
Linda
Bulverde, TX
Psalm 119:38-40 (NIV)
Fulfill Your promise to Your servant, so that You may be feared. Take away the disgrace I dread, for Your laws are good. How I long for Your precepts! Preserve my life in your righteousness.
Genesis 6:22
Noah did everything just as God commanded him.
Sylvia V.
Jersey Village, TX
Philippians 4:6-8 (NIV)
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, 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.
Jennifer - Texarkana, AR
(This is a pretty long passage, so I'll probably work on it all month!)
Psalm 127:1-2 (NAS)
Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, The watchman keeps awake in vain. It is vain for you to rise up early, To retire late, To eat the bread of painful labors; For He gives to His beloved even in his sleep.
Kelli Dayton, OH
Romans 12:10 NIV
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.
Carol
Gig Harbor, WA
"For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness", made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.
II Corinthians 4:6, NIV
Shannon
Albany, NY
1 Peter 3:17-19 (NIV)
It is better, if it is God's will, to suffer for doing good that for doing evil. For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but was made alive by the Spirit through whom also he went and preached to the spirits in prison...
Katie
Tulsa, OK
Sita: Toronto
Proverbs 16:20 (NIV)
"Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord."
I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, "Move from here to there," and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.
Matthew 17:21(NIV)
Eva
Knoxville TN
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. Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel.
Ephesians 6:18-19 NIV
Susan
Lititz, Pa.
"See to it no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ."
Colossians 2:8 (NIV)
Joanne
Fremont, CA
Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.
I Peter 5:7
NIV
"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly." John 10:10 ESV
Beverly
Stayton, OR
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.
Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)
Jennifer Brand
Estero, FL
"Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my rock and my Redeemer."
Psalm 19:14 (NASB)
Susan
Hickory, NC
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Phil. 4:6-7 NASB
Patti
Douglasville, GA
In the same way, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your good works and give glory to our your Father in heaven.
Matthew 5:16 (HCSB)
Mary Ann Holton
Woodbury, MN
I am the vine; you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.
John 15:5 NKJV
Emily
Charlotte, NC
Vivian
Birmingham, Alabama
Isaiah 30:18 (NIV)
Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; he rises to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him!
Christ has set us free to live a free life. So take your stand! Never again let anyone put a harness of slavery on you.
Galations 5:1 (The Message)
Jennifer
Waco, TX
"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."
Galations 5:1 (NIV)
Kim L.
Doswell, VA
2 Corinthians 1:3 (NIV)-Praise be to God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort. Rebecca-Evansville
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
Hebrews 11:1
Wendy-Rome, GA
Lamentations 3:21-26
Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: 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. I say to myself, "The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for Him." The LORD is good to those whose hope is in Him, to the one who seeks Him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.
Patti Hayes
Lutz, Florida
I have told you these things so that in ME you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble, but take heart!
I have overcome the world!
John 16:33 NIV
Roxanne Worsham
aka Foxy Roxy
Houston, Texas
"We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ."
2 Corinthians 10:5 NIV
Lori
Harleysville, PA
"It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand frim, then, and do not let yourself be burdened again by a yoke of slavery."
Galations 5:1 NIV
Michelle R.
King George, VA
Brittney Thomas
Lexington, KY
Fulfill Your promise to Your servant, so that You may be feared. Take away the disgrace I dread, for Your laws are good. How I long for Your precepts! Preserve my life in your righteousness. Psalm 119:38-40 NIV
The verse from Matthew is PERFECT for me right now.
I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you. Matthew 17:21 NIV
Miranda Brown
Warner Robins, GA
(finishing college in Augusta; graduate in December! Woo Hoo!!)
Gal 5:22-23 NLT
The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control
Mildred Fayetteville AR
Ashley Sullens
Kings Mountain, NC
Psalm 61:2
From the end of the earth I will cry to You, When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
Be joyful in hope,
patient in affliction,
faithful in prayer.
Romans 12:12 NIV
Lynette
Phoenix, AZ
"He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." Micah 6::8
Christine
Pittsburgh, PA
formerly Richmond, VA
"For the mountains may be removed and the hills may shake,
But My lovingkindness will not be removed from you,
And my covenant of peace will not be shaken," says the LORD who has compassion on you."
Isaiah 54:10 NAS
Nitsa
Camas, WA
Psalm 139:24
Point out anything in me that offends you,
and lead me along the path of everlasting life.
And in French:
Psaume 139:24
Considere si je suis le chemin du mal
et dirige-moi sur la voie de l'eternite!
Jan
Bemus Point, NY
“The mouth speaks from the overflow of the heart.”
Matthew 12:34 (NIV)
Karla Carlson
Nashville, TN
Still working on...
Titus 2:11-14 NIV
Kimberly Orr--Zionsville, IN
For the grace of God has been revealed bringing salvation to all people. And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We shoud live in this evil world with self control, right conduct and devotion to God while we look forward to the wonderful event when the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ will be revealed. He gave His life to free us from every sin, to cleanse us and to make us His very own people totally committed to doing what is right.
John 14:12 NIV
I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.
Cheri
Savage, MN
Prayer Lady
Pasadena, TX
November 1, 2009
2 Peter 1:3-4
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. Through these He has given us His very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires."
As Your Children of The Promise, Oh Father, we claim ...
Fulfill Your promise to Your servant, so that You may be feared. Take away the disgrace I dread, for Your laws are good. How I long for Your precepts! Preserve my life in your righteousness. Psalm 119:38-40 NIV
Beth
Ontario, Canada
"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 treasure 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."
~Isaiah 45:2-3 (NASB)
Galatians 5:16 (NLT)
"So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won't be doing what your sinful nature craves."
Love,
Stacey
Atlanta,TX
Beautiful Fall Day!!!
Psalm 139: 23-24 (NIV)
Lauri W., Houston
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.
"He will cover you with His feathers,
and under His wings you will find refuge;His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart."
Psalm 91:4 (NIV)
Liz in Nashua, NH :)
Jan in Katy
Rev 7:15-17
They are ever before the throne of God and serve him day and night in His temple; and He who sits on his throne will spread his tent over them. Never again will they hunger. Never again will they thirst. The sun will not beat down upon them nor any scorching heat. For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd, he will lead them to springs of living water and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. NIv
Deut. 31:6
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.
Gail Jones
Decatur, TX
"Even now," declares the Lord,return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning." Rend your heart and not your garments.
Joel 2:12-13a NIV
Linda, Ft. Collins, CO
Colossians 3:12 NIV
Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Psalm 91:1-2 (Amplified)
1 HE WHO dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall remain stable and fixed under the shadow of the Almighty [Whose power no foe can withstand].
2 I will say of the Lord, He is my Refuge and my Fortress, my God; on Him I lean and rely, and in Him I [confidently] trust!
GJ
Hawkinsville, GA
I especially love this footnote I found concerning Psalm 91:
"The rich promises of this whole chapter are dependent upon one's meeting exactly the conditions of these first two verses."
I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.
Matthew.17:21 (NIV)
D'Ann
Heath, Tx.
All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:5b-7
Leigh Clemmons, Montgomery, AL
Revelations 7:13-14 (NIV)
Then one of the elders asked me, "These in white robes—who are they, and where did they come from?" I answered, "Sir, you know." And he said, "These are they who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
Sister Lynn
Clyde, MO
"But Peter and John replied, "Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God's sight to obey you rather than God. For we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard."
Acts 4:19-20 (New International Version)
Mary Beth
St. Louis, MO
Ephesians 4:32 (NIV)
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Tammy-Siloam NC
1 John 2:6 Amp.
"Whoever says he abides in Him ought-as a personal debt-to walk and conduct himself in the same way in which He walked and conducted Himself."
Jeannie
Nashville, Tn.
For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me. I will be found by you," says the LORD. "I will end your captivity and restore your fortunes. I will gather you out of the nations where I sent you and bring you home again to your own land."
Jeremiah 29:11-14 NLT
(for the month of Nov)
Mary Lou
Waxhaw, NC
Psalm 143:10 NIV
Teach me to do your will,
For you are my God;
May your good Spirit
Lead me on level ground.
Suzanne, Harrisville, RI
Psalm 139:4 TNIV
Before a word is on my tongue You, LORD, know it completely.
Proverbs 21:23 NLT
Watch your tongue and keep your mouth shut, and you will stay out of trouble.
Audrey
Saint Joseph, Illinois
Matthew 17:21 NIV
I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.
Mary H.
Ardmore, AL
I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you. Matthew 17:21 NIV
Dianne - Hartselle, AL
Needed that today, thanks Beth!!
Matthew 17:21 NIV
"I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you. AMEN & AMEN!!
Carmen, Marietta GA :o)
But I trust in you, O LORD; I say, "You are my God." Psalm 31:14 NIV
Shelli Littleton
Fort Worth, TX
"For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle and set me high upon a rock. Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his tabernacle will I sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the Lord."
Psalm 27:5, 6 (NIV)
Jen in Roanoke, VA
The LORD has established his throne in heaven,and his kingdom rules over all.
Psalm 103:19 NIV
Kay
Cleveland
"Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear."
Isaiah 65:24 (NIV)
"This is the one I esteem: (s)he who is humble and contrite in spirit, and trembles at my word."
Isaih 66:2b
Soorin
Eugene, OR
I am continuing my memorization of Psalm 139.
16 your eyes saw my unformed body.
All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.
17 How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them!
18 Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand. When I awake, I am still with you.
19 If only you would slay the wicked, O God! Away from me, you bloodthirsty men!
20 They speak of you with evil intent; your adversaries misuse your name.
Psalm 139: 16-20
Sharon
Charlotte, NC
Lucinda Bomberger
Watsontown, PA
Psalm 141:3 NIV
Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips.
2 Corinthians 3:17
Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
Amanda
Willow Spring,NC
The LORD is good to those whose hope is in Him
Lamentations 3:25 NIV
Ginny
Schenectady NY
No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.
Liz
NIV
Gladstone Or
Psalm 37:3 NKJV
"Trust in the Lord, and do good;
Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness."
Eleanor
North Plam Beach, FL
Eph. 1:16-17 (NIV)
"I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better."
Psalm 119:38-40 NIV
"Fulfill Your promise to Your servant, so that You may be feared. Take away the disgrace I dread, for Your laws are good. How I long for Your precepts! Preserve my life in your righteousness."
Teresa
Livingston, TN
Praise the Lord. How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and fitting to praise him!
Ps.147:1 (NIV)
Anne, Wauchula,Fl.
Proverbs 14:30 NIV
A heart at peace gives life to the boday and envy rots the bones.
Ernie
Angier, NC
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.
Mark 12:30 NASB
Angela
Rensselaer, IN
"Be completely humble and gentle, be patient, bearing with one another in love."
Ephesians 4:2
NIV
Rosalye
Vicksburg, MS
Ephesians 5:8-10 (NIV)
For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) and find out what pleases the Lord.
Mary Lisa
Glenwood, MN
Galations 6:9 NIv
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Janan Kash
Houston, TX
1 Peter 1:8 NIV
Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and even though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy.
Diana
North Attleboro, MA
Margie
Hilton Head, SC
And now, dear children, continue in him, so that when he appears we may be confident and unashamed before him at his coming.
I John 2:28 (NIV)
"O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His steadfast love endures forever!"
Psalm 118:1
NIV
Julie Barnes
Arkansas
Julie
Sunset, SC
Psalm 121:1-2
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 57:2 NIV
I cry out to God Most High, to God, who fulfills his purpose for me.
Anne
Lorton, VA
"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him."
James 1:5 NIV
Lori
Magnolia, AR
Exodus 14:13-14
"Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the LORD will bring you today.
The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still."
Wilma
Knoxville, TN
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