If it weren’t Scripture memory day, I wouldn’t have posted this fast after yesterday’s entry for anything on earth. If you didn’t get a chance to read Melissa’s post “Oh, Yes, Jesus Loves Me,” enter your memory verse here but be sure and go back and read the previous one. It was true ministry in every sense of the word. Thank you, Lis.
OK, Scripture Memory Team! Well, as it turns out for all of us, we really did need these verses this year, didn’t we? I’ve had a season I wasn’t expecting, packed with many challenges, concerns, and fears but, praise His glorious Name, it’s also been packed with a whole lot of Jesus. And that’s what I want, Girlfriend. More than anything on earth. Perhaps you’ll be able to tell from my selection this time that I am, once again, working on something in particular. I’m not just looking to memorize, Sister. I’m looking to change. Scripture memory alone will just make you arrogant. Lapping up those Scriptures like they are the only spring in your desert will make you different.
I’m doing two in tandem:
“I have resolved that my mouth will not sin.” Psalm 17:3b NIV
“Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips.” Psalm 141:3 NIV
I love you. Stay with it, Siestas!
1 Corinthians 13:1-2 NLT
"If I could speak in any language in heaven or on earth but didn't LOVE others, I would only be making meaningless noice like a loud gong or a clanging cymbal. If I had the gift of prophecy, and if I knew everything about everything, but didn't LOVE others, what good would I be? And if I had the gift of faith so that I could speak to a mountain and make it move, without LOVE I would be no good to anybody."
Robin
Morehead, Ky
"Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips."
Psalm 141:3 NIV
Teresa
Brandon, MS
1Peter 1:6 (NLT)
So be truly glad! There is wonderful joy ahead even though it is necessary for you to endure many trials for a while.
Staci Pealock
Demorest, Ga
"I have resolved that my mouth will not sin." Psalm 17:3b NIV
"Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips." Psalm 141:3 NIV
This is something I have been working on as well. We can do it with Him!
Summer
Willow Spring, NC
Jeremiah 29:13
"You uwill seek Me and you will find Me when you seek Me with all your heart"
ESV
Amber S., DePere, WI
"As you do not know the path of the wind, or how a baby is formed in a mother's womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the maker of all things."
Ecclesiastes 11:5 NIV
An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up.
(NIV) Prov 12:25
Anita
Austin, TX
Psalm 51:10-11 (NIV)
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spritit within me. Do not cast me your your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me.
Cindy
Ocala, FL (so late)
The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand.
Ps 37:23-24 NLT
melle
Waco,Tx.
Call to wisdom and say you are my sister and to understanding my intimate friend. Prov. 7:4
Janell
Clovis, NM
Titus 2:11-14 NIV
"For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say 'no' to ungodliness and worldly passions and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope-the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good."
Tracy
Ozark, MO
Psalm 139:23-24 (NIV)
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.
See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
Tammy
Stephenville, TX
Sorry so late.
But we have this treasure
in jars of clay
to show that this
all-surpassing power
is from God
and not from us.
2 Corinthians 4:7 NIV
sister Sheri
Portland, Oregon
I said, I will watch my ways and keep my tongue from sin. I will put a muzzle on my mouth as long as the wicked are in my presence.
Psalm 39:1 NIV
Lois Lanham
Manchester, MO
Galatians 6:6 (NLTse)
Those who are taught the word of God should provide for their teachers, sharing all good things with them.
Audree Faith
Honolulu, HI
(belated, but still plugging along!)
This verse is right on time for I truly believe that God is getting ready to institute a new season for my family and generations to come. Satan has been served his eviction notice!
Lamentations 3:31-33
For men are not cast off forever. Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. For he does not willingly bring affliction or grief to the children of men.
I am so sorry that I am horribly late with this!!
I call on you,O God, for you will answer me; give ear to me and hear my prayer.
Psalm 17:6
For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.
2 Peter 1:5-7 NIV
Mary Jane
Linden, TX
And Jesus, replying, said to them, Have faith in God [constantly]. Truly I tell you, whoever says to this mountain, Be lifted up and thrown into the sea! and does not doubt at all in his heart but believes that what he says will take place, it will be done for him. For this reason I am telling you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe (trust and be confident) that it is granted to you, and you will [get it]. Mark 11:22-24 (Amplified)
2 Corinthians 3:17-18 NIV
Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into His likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
Rita Brown
Midland, TX
P.S. I know I am VERY late with this. I am LOVING the scripture memory. My biggest problem is choosing each time. I feel like a child with a tremendous sweet tooth who is put into a wonderful candy shop and told to choose just one piece of candy. Sometimes it just takes awhile to make that very important decision. 🙂
Zephaniah 3:17 NIV
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.
JamieB
Corbin,Ky
Who am I, O Sovereign Lord, and what is my family that you have brought me this far? Is this your usual way of dealing with man, O Sovereign Lord? How great are you, O Sovereign Lord! There is no one like you, and there is no god but you!
2 Samuel 7:18-19, 22
NIV
Gwen S.
Irmo, SC
"MAY HE GRANT YOU OUT OF THE RICH TREASURY OF HIS GLORY TO BE STRENGTHENED AND REINFORCED WITH MIGHTY POWER IN THE INNER MAN BY THE HOLY SPIRIT."
EPHESIANS 3:16
LINDA NEWBERG
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
Whew do I need this in my heart!! And I'm late as well.
"I have resolved that my mouth will not sin." Psalm 17:3b NIV
"Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips." Psalm 141:3 NIV
Diane
SW Louisiana
(behind, but still plugging along!)
32 For who is God besides the LORD ?
And who is the Rock except our God?
33 It is God who arms me with strength
and makes my way perfect.
[2 Samuel 22:32-33 (NIV)]
abbylane
nashville, tn
Psalm 91:15
NKJV
He shall call upon Me,
and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble;
I will deliver him and honor him.
Candace, Seneca Falls
This is very late but I am continuing.
Hebrews 4:12 NIV
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.
Tina H., Montgomery, AL
I totally forgot to post mine!
Psalm 91:9-12 NIV
If you make the MOST HIGH your dwelling–even the Lord, who is my refuge-then no harm will befall you, no disaster will come near your tent. For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.
Nichole
Marion, Iowa
Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him & praise his name.
Psalm 100:4 (NIV
Tara
Greensboro, NC
I know I'm very late but I really did pick this verse on the 15th–just couldn't seem to remember to post it!
I John 4:15, 16 (NIV)
If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God,
God lives in him and he in God.
And so we know and rely on the love God has for us.
Terri
Marion, IN
Meant to post this DAYS ago!
"I have resolved that my mouth will not sin." Psalm 17:3b NIV
"Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips." Psalm 141:3 NIV
Holly
Alpharetta, GA
Psalm 29:11 NIV
The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.
~Kim Brown
Middleburg, Fl~
Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.
Psalm 141:3 (KJV)
*Beth I did not know you were memorizing the same verse that I have been. I've been out of town and while I was doing a Bible study this verse just wouldn't leave me alone so I decided I better memorize it. When I signed on today I saw we have been studying the same one. Praise God! He knows our needs inside and out! Lots of Love! God Bless
Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity. Colossians 4:5 (NLT)
Sherry
Hillsboro, OR
Psalm 19:1 NIV
"The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands."
Kristine in Flint, TX
But the fruit of teh Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Galations 5:22-23
NIV
Luain, Amarillo, TX
[email protected]"Set a guard over my mouth, O LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips."
Paalm l41:3 NIV
Barb Ontario, Canada
"For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love, and of self-discipline." – 2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV)
Traca Miller
Stephenville, TX
Better late than never….
Colossians 4:5-6 (NLT)
5 Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity.
6 Let your conversation be gracious and attractive (seasoned with salt) so that you will have the right response for everyone.
Sandy
Channelview, Tx
Late again! Ugh!
Ask anything in my name and I will do it!
John 12:14 NLT
Lisa Shuler
Williamsport, PA
Judy from East Chain, MN
Psalm 17:3b (NIV)
"I have resolved that my mouth will not sin."
Psalm 141:3 (NIV)
"Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord; Keep watch over the door of my lips."
Me buscarán y me encontrarán, cuando me busquen de todo corazón.
JeremÃas 29:13
NVI
Maureen
Cambridge, MA (en Middlebury, VT este verano)
John 3:30 NIV
He must become greater and I must become less.
Rebecca H
Asheville, NC
James 1:19
Be quick to listen, be slow to speak and be slow to get angry.
Sheila
Clayton, NC
1 Chronicles 28:9 (New International Version)
9 "And you, my son Solomon, acknowledge the God of your father, and serve him with wholehearted devotion and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands every motive behind the thoughts. If you seek him, he will be found by you; but if you forsake him, he will reject you forever.
oops- that was from Allison in Houston, TX
Romans 8:31 NIV
What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Kristy
Houston, TX
"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things." Philippians 4:8 NIV
Allison Zachry
Midland, TX
Isaiah 64:4
NIV
Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you who acts on behalf of those who wait for him.
Karen
Dallas, TX
"Therefore let us stop passing judgement on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother's way."
Romans 14:13, NIV
Leelee in LA