Hi Friends,
Some of you know, that we just lost a dear friend of ours this past week. He was only 57 years old. Our family flew back to Iowa to attend the funeral/ celebration of life services. While we were there, I was blessed for an afternoon to spend time with my friend, Marilyn....a brand new widow. As we shared a meal together , one of the things we talked about was how people lovingly say things to try to help, comfort, etc. While I know it is our sincere desire to say the right thing to comfort or love a hurting person, sometimes, .....we TOTALLY miss the mark! (There is a category for when we miss the mark , it's called , "stupid things people say".) It is hard for some of us (me included)..... not to "chatter about" when we are with someone facing such painful , life altering events. Watching someone hurt so much....is so hard.
A while back I was meeting with one of our scripture sisters for coffee and she said,...............
"share my verse with your friend."
That was a beautiful reminder for me. Sometimes my silence is needed. Sometimes one word. But I don't think that the truth of Gods Word can ever "miss the mark."
How do you go through your life and suddenly lose your husband? I can not imagine. What would I want to hear in that situation? I can not imagine...and really...I don't have a clue. I am slowly learning that the truth of Gods Word is just that .... truth.
I have chosen the verse my friend encouraged me to share , for the verse I want to learn this month .
Isaiah 41:13
" Because I, your God, have a firm grip on you and I'm not letting go. I'm telling you, don't panic. I'm right here to help you. " ( the message Bible)
Again, when I am at a loss for words, HIS WORD is a perfect choice. When I think I'd love to give a suggestion or advice to anyone.....HIS WORD is really the best suggestion or advice anyone could recieve. There is healing,....... wisdom,......... power,......... restoration,........hope, ...... and new life, in HIS WORD.
Our verses are not just for us. They are to share with others. To remind others of some of the amazing promises of our amazing God. We can share HIS words with a fellow brother and sister. A reminder again for us to not just keep our verse we've learned to ourselves......but to .....share it with others. Have a blessed month learning .....and sharing your verses!
Barbys verse:
ReplyDeleteIsaiah 41:13
" Because I , your God, have a firm grip on you and I'm not letting go. I'm telling you, don't panic. I'm right here to help you."
When we feel along......and we feel we can't even hold on to The Lord, that's ok.......cause He won't let go of us. What a promise that is!
Robin Cahill When I thought about my memory verse for this month I knew it would have to be about God's will for me. We are a month away from moving to a new area, a new home, a new church, and new friends. I have so many emotions going through me, excitement about the new things God will do, sadness about leaving the close friendships, stress because of all the packing to get done. But I know God wants me to live above my circumstances and focus on Him. God reminded me of this verse when all these emotions were going through me -
ReplyDeleteJeremiah 29:11-13 NKJV I know the thoughts that I think toward you says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.
So as we move away from here I will cherish all the wonderful memories but I will cling to God and His promises. And I will still be able to do Scripture Sisters. :)
Pam Oliver .... My verse this month is Proverbs 5:3
ReplyDeleteHanging on my bedroom wall is a beautiful piece of art that says "trust in the Lord." I walk by it several times a day and don't think much about it. Yesterday as I was fretting over something I have no control over, God gently wiped away my tears and whispered "trust me with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding."
Forgive my dyslexia it's proverbs 3:5 (-: Pam
ReplyDeleteWe are half way through the month and for some reason I am just getting to this...not good! Blessing is that google actually let me post(I've only been able to do that one other time) Thanks Barbie for posting mine! Hopefully this is the beginning of good things!
ReplyDeleteWhen my husband John died 8 years ago the Lord gave me this verse. It seems a fitting verse to share and continue to put to memory...
Psalm 27:13-14
"I would have lost heart
unless I would have believed
That I would see the goodness of the Lord
In the land of the living.
Wait on the Lord;
Be of good courage,
And He shall strengthen your heart;
Wait, I say, on the Lord!"
Never lose hope!