Hey, You Scripture Memorizing Siestas!
Can you believe it’s already July 1st? FOR CRYING OUT LOUD! Where has the summer gone? Well, actually, in Houston we’re ready to say good riddance to it but I don’t think it’s going anywhere soon. As if we didn’t already have the hottest summers in the Wild West, we are setting record temperatures here this year. There is no font big enough for me to type the word “Bummer” as large as I feel it. I do not like hot weather. Especially hot, HUMID weather. But I’m not one to complain. I just walk out the door in the morning and yell at the top of my lungs, “GOOD GRIEF!”
On to much more important things! It’s time for Verse 13! We’ve made it over the hump to the second half of our commitment and I’m really pumped. Yesterday morning on the way to work, I said all the verses in my spiral out loud to God. To His great glory, I did indeed get my Psalm 112 segment memorized and it has been no small delight to me this month.
My selection this time around is coming from our SSBS, Me, Myself and Lies. Jennifer mentions it in Week Three. I’m a little ahead of you so, if you’re staying on schedule, you probably haven’t seen it yet. It’s Proverbs 7:4 out of the NASB. Since I primarily use the NIV, I had never seen it worded like this before.
Say to wisdom “You are my sister” and call understanding your intimate friend.
That’s what I’m saying! “You are my sister” to wisdom and “You are my intimate friend” to understanding. Now, that’s what I call some mighty fine soul mates. Try hanging out with them, why don’t we?
OK, let’s hear yours! Name, city, verse, and reference with translation abbreviations. Hit it, Siestas!
I love you and I’m so proud of you.
Psalm 19:14 KJV
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.
Barbara
New Bern, NC
We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.
2 Cor.10:5
Brenda
Bainbridge, Ga.
Sorry, I was on vacation!
See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.
Hebrews 12:15 NIV
Heidi in Austin- now Round ROck
Romans 6:1-13 (part 5)
If we have been united with Him like this in His death, we will certainly also be united with Him in His resurrection.
Romans 6:5 NIV
Bridgette Jencks
Panama City Beach, FL
Psalm 19:1-2
"The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmanent shows His handiwork. Day unto day utters speech, and night unto night reveals knowledge."
NKJV
Denise Wilkin
Deming, NM
Samuel 22:2-3 NIV
The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation.
Jo from Rochester, MN
Psalm 19:14 NKJV
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
Be acceptable in Your sight,
O LORD, my strength and my Redeemer.
Sallye
San Angelo TX
Prov. 31:25 (NIV)
"She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come."
Leigh Ann
Nashville, TN
Lamentations 2:19 NIV
Arise, cry out in the night, as the watches of the night begin; pour out your heart like water in the presence of the Lord. Lift up your hands to him for the lives of your children, who faint from hunger at the head of every street.
Brandi in Fayetteville, AR
I am so late with this, but I need this scripture!
Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the LORD.
Psalm 27:14 NLT
Lisa Shuler
Williamspor, PA
2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV
God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
Kelly
Ruston, LA
Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV)
Because of the Lord’s great love, we are not consumed for his passions never fail,
They are new every morning, great is your faithfulness.
Carrie
Cary, NC
For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God and we take every thought captive to make it obedient to Christ.
2 Corinthians 10:3-5 (TNIV)
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 (TNIV)
(First week for me!)
Alana
Houston
"I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame."
Ps 34:4-5 NIV
Elizabeth
Alexandria, VA
Say to wisdom "You are my sister" and call understanding your intimate friend. Proverbs 7:4 NASB
nancy
houston,tx
Acts 20:24
"However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me, the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace."
PT
"'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'"
Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
Traca Miller
Stephenville, TX
2Chronicles 16:9 NASB
For the eyes of the LORD move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His.
Kay Bell
Atlanta, GA
(sorry; forgot to post!)
Isaiah 30:21
Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, "This is the way; walk in it."
Sorry for being late posting. . . Got to post for June as well. . .Lost of life issues the past month!
Psalm 139:14 NIV
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.
Jean
Leesburg, VA
Psalm 8:1-9
O LORD, our Lord,how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger.
When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him?
You made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor. You made him ruler over the works of your hands; you put everything under his feet: all flocks and herds,and the beasts of the field, the birds of the air, and the fish of the sea, all that swim the paths of the seas.
O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
~Paula K, Muskegon, Michigan~
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thess 5:16-18 (NIV)
Jeremiah 6:16 NIV
16 This is what the LORD says:
"Stand at the crossroads and look;ask for the ancient paths,
ask where the good way is, and walk in it,
and you will find rest for your souls.
Teresa from Las Cruces, NM
Eph 4:1-2 NKJV
Walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, 2) with all lowliness and gentleness, with long suffering, bearing with one another in love.
Ann
Mapleton, Maine
Ephesians 4:32 (NIV)
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Cindy Gandy
Hazlehurst, MS
Paige – Georgetown, KY
(was out of town, sorry so late!)
Psalms 19:14
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart, be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.
Psalm 63:1 NIV
O God, You are my God,
Earnestly I seek you;
My soul thirsts for you,
My body longs for you,
In a dry and weary land where there is no water.
Brenda
Broken Arrow, OK
I've been working on this, but I think I forgot to post it.
Psalm 9:10 (King James Version)
10And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.
Gail
Ellensburg, WA
Allison
Central Asia
Say to wisdom, "You are my sister," And call understanding your intimate friend;
Proverbs 7:4 (NAS)
Yikes! Sorry this is so late! My little girl was in the hospital.
"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."
2 Corinthians 10:5 (NIV)
Heather
Lexington
"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." 2 Cor 12:9a NIV
Susan
Katy, TX
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD you God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.
Deuteronomy 31:6
NIV
Jillian
Laramie, WY
James 2:26 (NIV)
As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.
Mary Lee
York, PA
Proverbs 31:10-15 NIV
A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar. She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls.
Sarah
S. Hamilton, MA
"Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth; but I have called you friends."
John 15:15a KJ
Linda
Greeley, CO
Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I mam the vine, you are the branches.Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.
John 15:4-5 ESV
Stacy Fountain
Dothan, AL
If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire and burned. If you abide in me and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
John 15:6-7
Stacy Fountain
Dothan, AL
Philippians 4:8 ESV
Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, whatever is excellent, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
Kristy
Houston, TX
Psalm 139:24
See if there is any offensive ways in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
Amber
Greer,SC
Psalm 73:25-26
Whom have i in heaven but you?
And earth has nothing I desire besides you.
My flesh and my heart may fail, But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Audrey Desrosiers
Clay center, KS
NIV
Psalm 19:14 (NIV)
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
Beth
Cary, NC
If your heart is broken, you'll find God right there. If you're kicked in the gut, He'll help you catch your breath.
Psalm 43:18 (The Message)
Kaci Rodriguez
Dumas, TX
Jeremiah 29:7 (NASB)
Seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf; for in its welfare you will have welfare.
Lisette
Largo, FL
"The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing."
Zephaniah 3:17 NIV
Proverbs 29:11
A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.
RaeLeen
Greenwood
Sorry so late…
"Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever." Daniel 12:3 (NIV)
Melissa
Columbus, OH
I Peter 5:7 (NIV)
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Teresa
Austin, TX
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can human beings do to me?"
Hebrews 13:5-6 (NIV)
Natalie Jeffcoat
Camden, SC
You are my portion, O LORD; I have said that I would keep Your words.
Ps 119:57 NKJV
Jean
Franklinton, NC
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.
Psalm 19:14 (NIV)
Deborah J., Clearwater, FL