Melissa Samiec

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  • Earned a Badge — Completed 3 Reading Plans

    2012-05-21

  • trust and wait

    Hebrews 13:21 (NLT)
    may he equip you with all you need for doing his will. May he produce in you, through the power of Jesus Christ, every good thing that is pleasing to him. All glory to him forever and ever! Amen.

    Created 22 days ago

    Labels: do not act impulsively god will show me what to do

  • Numbers 14:18

    Numbers 14:18 (NLT)
    ‘The LORD is slow to anger and filled with unfailing love, forgiving every kind of sin and rebellion. But he does not excuse the guilty. He lays the sins of the parents upon their children; the entire family is affected—even children in the third and fourth generations.’

    Created 3 months ago

    Labels: parenting

  • something to live by

    I see these verses and just cannot help but feel like I am failing. This is what I want for my life. I want to put God first in everything, and I want to face HIM and say, "I am who You created me to…

    Created 3 months ago

    Psalm 26:1 (NLT), Psalm 26:2 (NLT), Psalm 26:3 (NLT), Psalm 26:4 (NLT), Psalm 26:5 (NLT)

  • Earned a Badge — Created 100 Highlights

    2012-02-22

  • Psalm 18:30

    Psalm 18:30 (NLT)
    God’s way is perfect. All the LORD’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection.

    Created 4 months ago

  • Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan

    2012-02-09

  • Earned a Badge — Shared a Reading Plan

    2012-02-08

  • Controlling Anger

    I have been struggling a lot these past few weeks with my temper. My children have really been getting under my skin. I hate feeling the way that I have, and I have never been so mean :-( It seems like…

    Created 4 months ago

    Proverbs 19:11 (NLT)

  • control your temper

    Proverbs 19:11 (NLT)
    Sensible people control their temper; they earn respect by overlooking wrongs.

    Created 4 months ago

  • Psalm 1:1

    Psalm 1:1 (NLT)
    Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers.

    Created 5 months ago

  • Proverbs 18:9

    Proverbs 18:9 (NLT)
    A lazy person is as bad as someone who destroys things.

    Created 5 months ago

  • 2 Kings 17:15

    2 Kings 17:15 (NLT)
    They rejected his decrees and the covenant he had made with their ancestors, and they despised all his warnings. They worshiped worthless idols, so they became worthless themselves. They followed the example of the nations around them, disobeying the LORD’s command not to imitate them.

    Created 5 months ago

  • trust God with ALL my troubles and worries.

    Psalm 142:1-5 (NLT)
    I cry out to the LORD; I plead for the LORD’s mercy.

    Created 7 months ago

  • Psalm 139:23-24

    Psalm 139:23-24 (NLT)
    Search me, OGod, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.

    Created 7 months ago

  • True forgiveness

    Psalm 130:1-4 (NLT)
    From the depths of despair, OLORD, I call for your help.

    Created 9 months ago

  • Psalm 120:6-7

    Psalm 120:6-7 (NLT)
    I am tired of living among people who hate peace.

    Created 10 months ago

  • Psalm 120:6-7

    Psalm 120:6-7 (NLT)
    I am tired of living among people who hate peace.

    Created 10 months ago

  • Psalm 119:144

    Psalm 119:144 (NLT)
    Your laws are always right; help me to understand them so I may live.

    Created 10 months ago

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 Highlights

    2011-07-28

  • Proverbs 16:9

    Proverbs 16:9 (NLT)
    We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps.

    Created 10 months ago

  • Proverbs 16:7

    Proverbs 16:7 (NLT)
    When people’s lives please the LORD, even their enemies are at peace with them.

    Created 10 months ago

  • Proverbs 16:2

    Proverbs 16:2 (NLT)
    People may be pure in their own eyes, but the LORD examines their motives.

    Created 10 months ago

  • my promise

    Psalm 119:56-58 (NLT)
    This is how I spend my life: obeying your commandments.

    Created 10 months ago

  • have no fear

    John 14:27 (KJV)
    Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

    Created 10 months ago

  • Psalm 118:6-8

    Psalm 118:6-8 (NLT)
    The LORD is for me, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?

    Created 11 months ago

  • Proverbs 15:9

    Proverbs 15:9 (NLT)
    The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue godliness.

    Created about 1 year ago

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  • Proverbs 15:10

    Proverbs 15:10 (NLT)
    Whoever abandons the right path will be severely disciplined; whoever hates correction will die.

    Created about 1 year ago

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  • Proverbs 15:4

    Proverbs 15:4 (NLT)
    Gentle words are a tree of life; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.

    Created about 1 year ago

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  • Proverbs 15:3

    Proverbs 15:3 (NLT)
    The LORD is watching everywhere, keeping his eye on both the evil and the good.

    Created about 1 year ago

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  • Proverbs 14:30

    Proverbs 14:30 (NLT)
    A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bones.

    Created about 1 year ago

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  • Proverbs 14:29

    Proverbs 14:29 (NLT)
    People with understanding control their anger; a hot temper shows great foolishness.

    Created about 1 year ago

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  • spreading God's Word

    love this!! Always been a favorite of mine.Our preacher recently did a message on this parable, and just caught my attention all over again. So important to keeping sowing. continue to share God's Word,…

    Created about 1 year ago

    Luke 8:11 (NLT), Luke 8:12 (NLT), Luke 8:13 (NLT), Luke 8:14 (NLT), Luke 8:15 (NLT)

  • Earned a Badge — Created 100 Bookmarks

    2011-03-22

  • The beginning of communion

    This is such a sad and hard truth. Reading this, I can imagine feeling aweful as He hands over what is meant to be His blood and body! Wow.....to be in that room. A great reminder for us, and allows me…

    Created about 1 year ago

    Mark 14:22 (NLT), Mark 14:23 (NLT), Mark 14:24 (NLT), Mark 14:25 (NLT)

  • Not of this world

    These 4 verses stand out to me... I am aware of who You are, I live by Your truth. I do not take part in the things of this world (joining liars and hypocrites), I do not take part in the wicked things…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Psalm 26:3 (NLT), Psalm 26:4 (NLT), Psalm 26:5 (NLT), Psalm 26:6 (NLT)

  • The "wicked"

    I like this verse, because it not only reminds me of how God knows that there are so many people in this world who do strive for trouble, but it is a great reminder to watch myself, and those I do associate…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Proverbs 6:12 (NLT), Proverbs 6:13 (NLT), Proverbs 6:14 (NLT), Proverbs 6:15 (NLT)

  • Your "personal" sin

    This is the best verse for the reminder of God giving every one of us our own personal convictions. This is how HE designed us, and HE uses us to do HIS work by putting these different convictions and…

    Created over 1 year ago

    James 4:17 (MSG)

  • Psalm 25:1-15

    I want this to be my life! I want this to be my daily prayer. Such a great reminder of how wonderful and powerful God is, how far I have come because of Him, but also to remember how far I still need…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Psalm 25:1 (NLT), Psalm 25:2 (NLT), Psalm 25:3 (NLT), Psalm 25:4 (NLT), Psalm 25:5 (NLT), Psalm 25:6 (NLT), Psalm 25:7 (NLT), Psalm 25:8 (NLT), Psalm 25:9 (NLT), Psalm 25:10 (NLT), Psalm 25:11 (NLT), Psalm 25:12 (NLT), Psalm 25:13 (NLT), Psalm 25:14 (NLT), Psalm 25:15 (NLT)

  • Forgiveness

    I love this... such a good reminder of how we are to forgive. Christ died for our sins, and we were VERY undeserving. We are, as Christians, called to forgive all. Through Jesus and His love, we have…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Matthew 18:21 (NLT), Matthew 18:22 (NLT), Matthew 18:32 (NLT), Matthew 18:33 (NLT), Matthew 18:34 (NLT), Matthew 18:35 (NLT)

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes

    2011-01-27

  • That 1 Lost Sheep

    How wonderful it is to remember that eachof us is very important. God loves you, and wants you. HE is constantly focusing on those "lost sheep" around us, and continually pushing us toward them. God calls…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Matthew 18:12 (NLT), Matthew 18:13 (NLT), Matthew 18:14 (NLT)

  • Deliberate sin

    I really like this verse. I have personally been feeling terrible about the little things that come up each day. The "little sins" that pass by, that are completely unintentional (sp?), and pass. I have…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Psalm 19:13 (NLT)

  • To give up life

    I'm not sure why we hold on to our old lives for as long as we do, but it is stated here, in Jesus' words, that this is not what we are to do. What does this life, our old ways, and the world have for…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Luke 9:24 (NLT), Luke 9:25 (NLT)

  • So encouraging

    To know, and be able to feel the LORD with me, always!! To have the comfort of knowing that HE will always be on my side. It is amazing, how even in troubled times, there is this underlying peace and…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Psalm 16:8 (NLT), Psalm 16:9 (NLT)

  • Every little word

    This is a great scripture, one I think everyone should memorize. It is so easy to fall into "worldly talk" or gossip. So easy to speak unkindly when mistreated or angered by something/someone. We have…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Matthew 12:36 (MSG)

  • To live righteously

    Such simple steps to live in HIS ways. It is not hard to be kind...to whomever is around you. It is easy to take extra steps of giving and serving. Why do we so easily back away from what is right?? LORD,…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Psalm 15:1 (NLT), Psalm 15:2 (NLT), Psalm 15:3 (NLT), Psalm 15:4 (NLT), Psalm 15:5 (NLT)

  • Standing alone

    When it comes to people turning on you, critisrzing and hurting you because of your love for God and HIS Word, it is so easy to feel alone. It is during this time, when being faced with harsh words and…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Matthew 10:21 (MSG), Matthew 10:22 (MSG)

  • Love even the unlovable

    As Christians, followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to love. ALWAYS love, everyone. It is so hard, as a sinful human, to love all, but it is what we have been commanded. I love that God gives each…

    Created over 1 year ago

    1 Peter 3:8 (NLT), 1 Peter 3:9 (NLT)

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 Bookmarks

    2011-01-13

  • Great Reminder

    I love how these verses remind us of Jesus' purpose. So simply put... The sick are the one's who see the doctors, the broken are the one's who need mending, and the sinners are the ones who need forgiveness!!!…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Matthew 9:12 (NLT), Matthew 9:13 (NLT)

  • Started Following Buffalobills78

    over 1 year

  • Started Following princesscuppycake

    over 1 year

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    over 1 year

  • Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference

    2011-01-08

  • Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark

    2011-01-04

  • Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note

    2011-01-04

  • Psalm 4:1-8

    Such a good reminder. When people come into our lives, and it seems like it is their life mission to hurt/provoke you, remember that Christ is on our side. It is so easy to get angry or lash out, when…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Psalm 4:1 (NLT), Psalm 4:2 (NLT), Psalm 4:3 (NLT), Psalm 4:4 (NLT), Psalm 4:5 (NLT), Psalm 4:6 (NLT), Psalm 4:7 (NLT), Psalm 4:8 (NLT)

  • Started Following fl0mot1on

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  • Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan

    2011-01-03