Bible Verses

Jeremiah 12:1-2 - You are always righteous O Lord when I bring a cause before you. Yet I would speak with you about your justice; Why does the way of the wicker prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease? You have planted them, and they have taken root; they grow and bear fruit. You are always on their lips but far from their hearts.

Proverbs 14:31 - He who compresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.

1 Samuel 10:6 - The Spirit of the Lord will come upon you in power; and you will prophesy with them; and you will be changed into a different person.

Mother Of The Year

Mother of the Year January 18, 2012 "For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ" (Galatians 1:10). Sometime after the third or fourth year of homeschooling, I finally gained enough confidence to believe I was capable of teaching my children at home. I could see my children were actually learning, and I was excited to be involved in their day-to-day learning adventure. Everything was clicking with our curriculum, and we actually seemed to be in a rhythm with our daily routine and homeschooling schedule. Still, something seemed to be missing. Are you interested in a printed version of this devotional? Then check out the new Daily Focus devotional book, perfect for you own Bible study or as a gift. Order your copy today! As I gave in to my doubt, depression began to cloud my thinking with "poor me" thoughts like: "No one appreciates you," "You're just a mom," and "Everyone thinks you're nuts and could care less about what you're doing!" My self-defeating talk continued and many times was substantiated by attitudes and remarks of those in the community who didn't approve of homeschooling. Each day I seemed to take one step forward and two steps backward in recognizing my value as a homeschooling mom. Wasn't there any reward, recognition, or encouragement for faithfully loving and homeschooling my children? Then, God's gentle rebuke spoke to my heart one morning during devotions. "Why are you still seeking the world's approval instead of Mine?" He asked. Ashamed, I wondered how many times I would need to learn the lesson of Colossians 3:23-24: "And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ." Feeling renewed after confessing, I walked into the kitchen to prepare breakfast. Sitting on the counter was a carefully wrapped package from my loving husband and children. Surprised, I opened the gift and found a sparkling, professionally made plaque engraved in gold. Below my beautifully scripted name read the words, "Mother of the Year — in recognition for selflessly loving your family." Tears filled my eyes as I hung the trophy on the wall. Satan was wrong! I was valuable to God and my family, and that was enough. I received this in an email and thought I would share. I know I have times where I feel as if everything I do is not appreciated, like everyone just uses me... Like I'm always left doing all the laundry, dishes, cleaning up, etc.etc.etc. I know every stay at home mom and working mom knows what I'm talking about. this little story really related to me, I have those thoughts often! I'm sure every mom does at some point. :)

I Found this picture on Pinterest.com. It was under the home schooling section. I decided to look up all the verses and write them down. So here they are :)

Phil. 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Deut. 6:5 You shall love the Lord your God with all heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.

2 Peter 1:2-3 Grace and peace be multiplied to you in knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness through the knowledge of him who called us by glory and virtue.

James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be giving to him.

Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes I will help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Psalm 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

Gal. 6:9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.

Eph. 4:29 Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification that it may impact grace to the hearers.

2 Tim. 2:16 But shun profane and idle babblings, for they will increase to more ungodliness.

Acts 4:13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus.

All good verses to memorize! I am going to put these at the front of my Bible Binder, as I call it :)

I was told to read 1 Peter 3. And I have, a few times since I was told about it. :) Thought I would share :

Wives, likewise be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives, when they observe your chaste conduct accompanied by fear. do not let your adornment be merely outward(arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel) rather let it be the hidden person of the heart with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit which is very precious in the sigh of God.

That says a lot there, and its all explained, makes it easier for me to undestand!:)

Proverbs 31:30 Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.

Isaiah 30:21 Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, 'This is the way, walk in it', whenever you turn to the right hand or whenever you turn to the left"

Matthew 6:25 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?

Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified, do not be discouraged for the Lord your God will be with you where ever you go.

Psalm 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.

Psalm 34:8 Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.

Anyways:) These are just some verses that I've read in the past two days and thought I would share.