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.
"The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still." Ex 14:14 (NIV)
Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, "The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him."
Lamentations 3:22-24 NIV
Jeanne Byers
Easley, SC
Sorry this is late…on vacation with no computer. I'm finishing up my Romans verses…
Romans 12:11-13 (NIV)
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Tammy
Ventura, CA
Isaiah 33:6 NIV
He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure.
Kami
Manitoba Canada
Isa.46:3,4 (TLB)
Listen to me, all Israel who are left; I have
created you and cared for you since you were born. I will be your God
through all your lifetime, yes, even when your hair is white with age. I
made you and I will care for you. I will carry you along and be your
Savior.
Susan C.
Springboro Ohio
Psalm 139:1-2 NIV
O LORD, you have searched me
and you know me.
You know when I sit and when I rise;you perceive my thoughts from afar.
Rachel T
Franklin Ohio
Ps 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.
Nancy
Canyon, TX
And Moses said to the people, "Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will work for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today you shall never see again. The LORD will fight for you, you have only to be still."
Exodus 14:13-14
kaci from norman
Let us know, let us pursue the knowledge of the LORD. His going forth is established as the morning;
He will come to us like the rain, like the latter and former rain to the earth.
Hosea 6:3 NKJV
Monica Patrick
Fort Worth, TX
Oops! I didn't post my memory verse.
Proverbs 18:15 (NIV)
The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge;
the ears of the wise seek it out.
~Lynnette in Houston
Late to post, but I DID memorize it on July 1st! 🙂
"Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips." Psalm 141:3 NIV
Sharon in Katy, TX
But we have this treasure in jars of clay so that the surpassing power of greatness may be of God and not of ourselves.
2 Corinthians 4:7
How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!
Hebrews 9:14 NIV
Kathy
Skidmore MO
Isaiah 43:10 NIV
"you are my witnesses" declares the Lord
"and my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know me and believe me, and understand that I am He.
Before me no God was formed, nor will there be after me.
LynnSC
Rock Hill, SC
Psalm 61:1-2 NIV
Hear my cry O God: listen to my prayer. From the ends of the earth I call to You, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
Melissa
Asheville, NC
Philippians 4:4-7 (NIV)
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again; Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
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 your minds in Christ Jesus.
Kathy
Chattanooga TN
Mary
Florida
Joshua 1:9
NIV
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 wherever you go.
Rom 12:2
NLT
Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.
Then you will know what God wants you to do, and you will know how good and pleasing and perfect his will really is.
Nancy Gallo
Powder Springs, GA
Darien, Lenoir, NC
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart
Darcy, Lenoir, NC
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart
Jae, Lenoir, NC
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart
Galatians 6:2 (HCSB)
Carry one another's burdens; in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
Suzanne
Charlotte, NC
Psalm 127:1-2 (AMP)
"Except the Lord builds the house, they labour in vain to build it; except the Lord keeps the city, the watchman wakes but in vain.
It is vain for you to rise up early, to take rest late, the eat the bread of (anxious) toil–for He gives (blessings) to his beloved in sleep.
Doris YT
I don't think I posted my verse,but if I did. pls forgive me; for I now have two.
For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened.
Romans 1:21 (NIV)
Leann
Alabama
Psalm 19:12-13, NLT
How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart? Cleanse me from these hidden faults.
Keep your servant from deliberate sins! Don’t let them control me. Then I will be free of guilt and innocent of great sin.
Rose in Dallas
Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.
James 1:19-20 ESV
Amber
Houston, TX
"So is My word that goes out from my mouth:it will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.
You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.
Isaiah 55:11-12
Jennifer Phoenix, AZ
Matthew 12:34
"For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks."
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my rock, and my redeemer.
Psalm 19:14
Sharon
Union City, CA
The Lord appeared of old to me, saying, "Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love. Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you."
Jer. 31:3 NKJ
Sharon
Los Angeles, CA
(Sorry this was so late…)
Song of Solomon 1:12-14
"While the King was at his table, my perfume spread it's fragrance. My lover is to me a sachet of myrrh resting between my breasts. My lover is to me a cluster of henna blossoms from the vineyards of En Gedi."
Kristin
Kennesaw, GA
James 1:19-20
…Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry, for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that GOD desires.
Cindy M/Midland
"Apply your heart to discipline and your ears to words of knowledge."
Proverbs 23:12 (NASB)
Teresa
Brandon, MS
1 John 3:20
"for whenever our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and He knows everything."
ESV
Amber S., De Pere, WI
Proverbs 7:4 NASB
Say to wisdom " you are my sister " and call understanding your intimate friend
Kim
Spring, TX
Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge
(NIV) Psalm 62:8
Anita
Austin, TX
Colossians 3:1-2 NIV
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
Melissa – Black Creek, GA
Matthew 7:7 HCSB
Keep asking, and it will be given to you. Keep searching, and you will find. Keep knocking, and the door will be opened to you.
JamieB
Corbin,ky
Rom 8: 37-39 NIV
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels noe demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us fron the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Tina H., Montgomery, AL
Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus.
Phil 2:5
NIV
Luain, Amarillo, TX
Judy Peterson from East Chain, Mn
Proverbs 7:4 (NASB)
Say to wisdom "You are my sister" and call understanding your intimate friend.
Hebrews 12:1 (NIV)
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 perseverence the race marked out for us.
Jennifer Glenn, Colorado Springs, CO
"Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know." Jer. 33:3
Allison, houston, tx
Sabrina in Georgia
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths.
Proverbs 3:6 NKJV
Deuteronomy 33:12 NIV
"About Benjamin he said:
Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in him, for he shields him all day long, and the one the Lord loves rests between his shoulders."
(I think I forgot to post this at the beginning of the month-sorry).
Kristi
Charlotte, NC
Psalm 103:4 (NIV)
who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion
Sharon
San Antonio, TX
Carol from Amarillo
Hebrews 6:11-12 ESV
11And we desire each one of you to show the same earnestness to have the full assurance of hope until the end, 12so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
I am so behind, and I'm sorry. I know I won't be able to come to the event in January, because I'll have a 3-week old baby by then. But I'm still determined to finish this!
"And you shall eat and be full, and you shall bless the LORD your God for the good land he has given you." – Deut 8:7, ESV
Monica – Dallas, GA
"So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall! No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it." 1 Corinthians 10:12-13 (NIV)
Lindsee (Lou)
Houston, TX
"Say to wisdom "you are my sister" and call understanding your intimate friend."
Proverbs 7:4 NASB
Staci — Kalamazoo, MI (Late starter!)