I once saw a bumper sticker declaring April 1st as National Atheists Day. I didn't get it until I saw the verse referenced at the bottom: Psalm 14:1
"The fool says in his heart, 'There is no God.'"
If you are looking for a verse to memorize, that might be a fun one to learn for April Fool's Day.
Here is my verse for this time around.
Megan L. from San Marcos: "Therefore, 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, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart." Hebrews 12:1-3
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Verse 7 - April 1st
Hi all,
I'm continuing my quest to try to wrap my head around the ideal of the Prov. 31 woman:
"She seeks wool and flax, and works with willing hands.
She is like the ships of the merchant; she brings her food from afar.
She rises while it is yet night and provides food for her household and portions for her maidens."
Prov. 31: 13-15 (ESV)
So, this one's a breeze! "She rises while it is yet night..." Yep, I do that all the time! NOT! I'm more likely to "retire while it is barely day," than to "rise while it is yet night."
See... this is why I've always disliked this woman so much! LOL!
Well, at least I'll like her when I get to verse 18 on April 15th:
"Her lamp does not go out at night."
Now THAT I have a handle on! LOLOL! ;-D
Katy W., Carlsbad, CA
Ginny D from Carlsbad
NIV John 1:6-8
There was a man sent from God whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. He himself was not that light; he came only as a witness to the light.
Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days. Psalm 90:14
Lynette Cooper from Fallbrook CA
She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar. She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. Proverb 31:13-15 KJV
Here is my verse:) I'm doing it along with Katy! Very good verses! These verses are great to learn from but also a huge encouragement to me! Sometimes everyday tasks to pile up and the repeating of them everyday can get tiresome and seem pointless but God has put the woman of proverbs in the Bible for a reason. Because of these verses I know that I am pleasing God by taking care of my family:) It also just reminds me of my husband who goes to work 5 days a week 12 hours a day and works very hard to provide for our family. I praise the Lord that I am blessed to be a wife and mother and hope to be a Proverbs woman someday:)
Rachel G. (Indianapolis, IN)
"Don't just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good."
Romans 12:9 NLT
Karen K. from Carlsbad:
He was in the beginning with God.
John 1:2
Boy do I have it easy these 2 weeks!!!
(I am actually doing John 1:1-5 and not pushing myself!)
Jenny A. Fallbrook, CA
"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."
Matthew 6:33
This was part of the sermon this morning. Jesus is saying to be content and trust in all circumstances. Rather than worry we should seek him.
I´m going to borrow Joy´s verse. I want to fill my heart and head with verses that help me start each day with a good attitude.
Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days. Psalm 90:14
Deb G from Ohio
I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope.
My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen wait for the morning. – Psalm 130:5-6 NIV
Janaye H
Torrance CA
For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last,[e] just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”
Romans 1:16
Sarah V from Escondido:
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
1Thes. 5:16-18
Gabrielle (Yorktown, Va)
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Matthew 6:33
Danae from Escondido:
"O Lord, you have searched me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thought from afar." Psalm 139:1-2, NIV
My next Psalm will be Psalm 139 so here is the beginning of it. :-)
Oops, "thoughts"...I hope I have more than one going through my mind. ;-)
Mindy M, Escondido:
Continuing my memorization of Psalm 103
Psalm 103:3-4 (ESV)
who forgives all your sins
and heals all your diseases,
who redeems your life from the pit
and crowns you with love and compassion,
Jill Leonard, Beaumont:
And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
Colossians 3:14, NIV
Okay, since I didn't have Amy's Verse 6 before Verse 6 closed, it was:
"A soft answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger." Proverbs 15:1 (ESV)
Amy's Verse 7 is:
"Declare his glory among the nations,
his marvelous works among all the peoples!" (Psalm 96:3 ESV)
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