My youngest child's sleeping habits have been unpredictable the past few weeks. Between ear infections, teething, and a stomach bug, I can't plan a time when I know I can read my Bible alone. I've been so thankful for my index cards of verses to sneak in a few minutes here and there.
I'm finishing my passage from last time.
Colossians 6:8 NIV
See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of the this world rather than on Christ.
Friday, May 15, 2015
Friday, May 1, 2015
Verse 7
May 1st! Are you excited about green things and warmer weather? Praise God for giving us His beautiful creation to enjoy. I hope you get to take your Bible outside in the next few weeks.
I'm going to split my next scripture into two parts. This week I'm doing Colossians 2:6-7, then I'll add verse 8 next time.
Colossians 2:6-7, NIV
So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
I'm going to split my next scripture into two parts. This week I'm doing Colossians 2:6-7, then I'll add verse 8 next time.
Colossians 2:6-7, NIV
So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Verse 6
My verse is Psalm 68:19 NIV "Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens."
I chose this one because I don't often have any big, overwhelming issues in my life. But my burdens are oh so very "daily". Every day, every hour, every five minutes, there are more dishes to wash, whining to bear, and a toddler who is stealing silverware from the drawer, licking it, and putting in back in. This verse is going to be my mantra this week to remind me that God cares about those little things, that He wants to help me if I'll let him, and that I can praise Him in it all.
I chose this one because I don't often have any big, overwhelming issues in my life. But my burdens are oh so very "daily". Every day, every hour, every five minutes, there are more dishes to wash, whining to bear, and a toddler who is stealing silverware from the drawer, licking it, and putting in back in. This verse is going to be my mantra this week to remind me that God cares about those little things, that He wants to help me if I'll let him, and that I can praise Him in it all.
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Verse 5
I'm doing another verse from Philippians this week:
Philippians 1:6 ESV
"And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ."
I'm looking forward to reading your verses, too! I hope that you'll have a little extra time this week to spend with the Lord, preparing to celebrate His resurrection on Easter!
Philippians 1:6 ESV
"And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ."
I'm looking forward to reading your verses, too! I hope that you'll have a little extra time this week to spend with the Lord, preparing to celebrate His resurrection on Easter!
Sunday, March 15, 2015
Verse 4
Sorry I'm a little late today! I bet you were all sitting at your computers, tapping your fingers, waiting for me - weren't you? I'm glad I waited until after church today to post though, because I'm going to use a verse from the sermon.
Last summer I had the privilege of hearing Pastor Mark Sallade preach. In his sermon he said something along the lines of "talk to yourself instead of listening to yourself". It was a good lesson to me to speak truth to myself instead of listening to negative self-talk. Our pastor today brought up the same point and used Psalm 42:5 as an example where the psalmist had to preach to myself. So that's going to be my verse this time.
Psalm 42:5 NIV
Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.
Last summer I had the privilege of hearing Pastor Mark Sallade preach. In his sermon he said something along the lines of "talk to yourself instead of listening to yourself". It was a good lesson to me to speak truth to myself instead of listening to negative self-talk. Our pastor today brought up the same point and used Psalm 42:5 as an example where the psalmist had to preach to myself. So that's going to be my verse this time.
Psalm 42:5 NIV
Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.
Sunday, March 1, 2015
Verse 3
I will admit, I'm still stumbling over my last verse a little bit. But since my son memorizes Bible verses as homework for school, I told him that I'd practice my verse when he practices his. I think he's looking forward to quizzing me. :)
I'm choosing a verse from Philippians because that's what our church is studying right now. There are so many verses in Philippians that I love, but this week I'm going with 3:8.
Philippians 3:8 NIV
What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ...
I'm choosing a verse from Philippians because that's what our church is studying right now. There are so many verses in Philippians that I love, but this week I'm going with 3:8.
Philippians 3:8 NIV
What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ...
Sunday, February 15, 2015
Verse 2
So, how did the first verse go? Is it solidly locked away in your mind and heart? Make sure you keep reviewing the old one(s) as we move forward.
Maybe I'm just a sucker for peer pressure, but knowing that there were 20 other women out there memorizing with me gave me great encouragement. :)
Also, several of you told me your reason for the verse you chose. If you feel comfortable sharing that in your comment, please feel free!
My verse this time is 2 Corinthians 10:5 NIV "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."
I chose this verse because when I let my mind wander and worry, I forget that my life is in God's hands. I hope this verse will remind me to keep my imagination in check by "taking captive every thought".
Maybe I'm just a sucker for peer pressure, but knowing that there were 20 other women out there memorizing with me gave me great encouragement. :)
Also, several of you told me your reason for the verse you chose. If you feel comfortable sharing that in your comment, please feel free!
My verse this time is 2 Corinthians 10:5 NIV "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."
I chose this verse because when I let my mind wander and worry, I forget that my life is in God's hands. I hope this verse will remind me to keep my imagination in check by "taking captive every thought".
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