Hey, Scripture Memory Mad-Women!
Look how many verses we have behind us!! Sister friend, if you’ve made it this far, YOU’VE GOT THIS THING IN THE BAG! (Or, in your darling little spiral, to be exact.) We are only two Scriptures away from you having the required amount posted for attending the SSMT celebration. By all means, make your goal all 24 but it’s a great feeling to know that you have ALL.IT.TAKES.TO.CE.LE.BRATE. I do dearly love a party. It won’t be the same if you don’t come so please (if it sounds fun to you) try your hardest. Think about asking for help toward expenses as a Christmas gift from some of your lavishly loving peeps.
Registration will be open until 2 weeks before the event so don’t stress about us running out of room. We only opened it this early so we could choose which space will fit us best at Houston’s First Baptist Church and so we can best prepare to serve you. Since we’re at about 850 registrations, we’ve outgrown the Fellowship Hall where we were last year and will meet in the sanctuary. We’ll make sure that we have the closest possible seating arrangements so no one feels isolated from the group. (There’s no reserved seating for it, of course, but we’ll do everything we can to make it as intimate as possible.) We are looking so forward to seeing your beautiful faces. It will be here before we know it! Click here to register: SSMT Registration
OK, here’s my Scripture for this round:
Beth, Houston. For what credit is it if you sin and are mistreated and endure it? But if you do good and suffer and so endure, this finds favor with God. 1 Peter 2:20 The NET Bible
Let’s hear yours!
I’m mad about you.
Brenda – Jordan, MN
“Because the Sovereign LORD helps me; I will not be disgraced. Therefore, I have set my face like a stone, determined to do His will. And I know that I will not be put to shame.” Isaiah 50:7 NLT
Susan, Bradenton, FL
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 this 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 captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.
2 Cor. 10:3-5
Robin, Indialantic, Fl. Job 29:24 (NIV)
When I smiled at them, they scarcely believed it; the light of my face was precious to them.
Susan, Longmont
“Finishing is better than starting. Patience is better than pride.” (Ecc 7:8) NLT
Isaiah 6:8
8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?”
And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”
Kay from Deer Park
Kim, Detroit, MI
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you whereverf you go.”
Joshua 1:9 (NIV)
Patti, Ft. Walton Beach, FL; 2 Corinthians 12:9, “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power my rest on me.” NIV
Lynn, Louisville
Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
James 1:12 (NASB)
Trying to catch up…
Sallie, Gatesville
Psalm 121
1I lift up my eyes to the hills—
where does my help come from?
2My help comes from the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
3He will not let your foot slip—
he who watches over you will not slumber;
4indeed, he who watches over Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.
5The Lord watches over you—
the Lord is your shade at your right hand;
6the sun will not harm you by day,
nor the moon by night.
7The Lord will keep you from all harm—
he will watch over your life;
8the Lord will watch over your coming and going
both now and forevermore.
Andrea
Roscoe, IL
Cast your care on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.
Psalm 55:22 NIV
Isaiah 61:3 (NIV)
and provide for those who grieve in Zion to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor.
Shellie
Moscow, ID
Oh, wow! This section of Isaiah 61:1-4 is going to be sooo hard to memorize! Oh, boy! Here goes nothin!
I am one of those siestas coming. I hope I don’t get lost on the way from the airport to the hotel, or even just in one of the airports! I’m scared out of my mind. I’m travelling alone, and we’re talking about a woman who couldn’t go use the restroom in a public place without someone else holding her hand, just a few years ago, so this might be stretching me a little too far, but we’ll soon find out!
Shannon Michaelis
Houston, TX
“But you will receive power when my Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. ” Acts 1:8
Denise, Stillwater, Ok
NLT
Ephesians 2:10
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.
Bernadette, Mtn home, AR Keep your servant free from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Ps 19:3 NIV
Rebecca – Boise, Idaho
John 1:14 NIV
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the father, full of grace and truth.
Ellen from Bad Axe
in Michigan’s Thumb
They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them because He is Lord of lords and King of kings–and with Him will be His called, chosen, and faithful followers.
Revelation 17:14
Jennifer J. – Texarkana, AR
Mark 5:36 (NIV1984)
Ignoring what they said, Jesus told the synagogue ruler, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.”
Dwynne, Chapman KS
Psalm 4:8 (NIV) In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord make me dwell in safety.
Peggy from Houston.
Isaiah 26:3-4 NIV
You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD, is the Rock eternal.
You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence.
Acts 2:28 NIV
Tammy, Greenville SC
the Lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.
Psalm 16:6 (ESV)
Sharie, Chillicothe
Wait for the LORD; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the LORD. Psalm 27:14 NASB
Deborah, Cheyenne, WY – “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” Phil. 4:6 (NASB)
Wilmington – But let all those rejoice who put their trust in You; let them shout for joy, because You defend them; let those also who love Your name be joyful in You. Psalm 5:11 NKJV
Debbie
Millen, GA
Therefore, dear brothers and sisters, you have no obligation to do what your sinful nature urges you to do. Romans 8:12 NLT
I was pushed back and about to fall, but the Lord helped me. The Lord is my strength and my song; He has become my salvation.
Psalm 118:13-14 NIV
Karon, Kingsland, GA
Mandy – Grove City, PA
“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death.”
Romans 8:1-2 (NIV)
so sorry i have got behind but this is for Aug 15 memory verse
2 Tim. 1:7
For God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
nkjv
Sorry I’m late – I’ve been sick!
Wendy, Mechanicsville, VA
You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.
Hebrews 10:36
Kelly, Lee’s Summit, MO – We didn’t fight for this land; we didn’t work for it – it was a gift! You gave it, smiling as you gave it, delighting as you gave it. Psalm 44:3 The Message.
scripture for Sept 1
Jeremiah 29:7
For i know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.
nkjv
Carol, Grove City, PA
“She was bent over and could not straighten up at all. When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and said to her, ‘Woman, you are set free from your infirmity.’ Then he put his hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and praised God.”
Luke 13:11b-13 (NIV)
Scripture for Sept. 15
Philippians 4:9
The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me these do and the God of peace will be with you.
nkjv
Brenda, Collinston, La. She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. NLT
“Then I saw a Lamb, looking as if it had been slain, standing in the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. He had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth.” Revelation 5:6 (NIV)
Kristin, Clearwater, FL
Matthew 19:14
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
Love, in Christ Jesus,
Jennifer Olmstead
Janesville, Wisconsin
Skylar, Collinston, La. 2 Timothy 4:1-2 “I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word, be ready in season and out of season, reprove, rebuke and exort, with complete patience and teaching.” ESV
Becky
Choctaw, OK
“And behold, Jesus met them and greeted them. And they came up and worshipped Him.” Matthew 28:17
Suzy – usually from Atlanta, but this week in Cleveland, OH visiting my daughter…..
Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vine, the produce of the olive fail, and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls,
Yet will I rejoice in the Lord; I will take joy in the God of my salvation.
God the Lord is my strength; He makes my feet like the deer’s; He makes me tread on my high places.
Habakkuk 3:17-19 ESV
Sharon, Barrington
“Dear brothers, you have been given freedom; not freedom to do wrong, but freedom to love and serve each other.”
Galations 5:13 TLB
NIV Ephesians 4:31
Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.
“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.”
My soul,wait silently for God alone, for my expectation is from him. Psalm 62:5
Kay – Round Rock – 1 Thess. 5 :16 – 18
Be joyful always. Pray continually. Give thanks in all circumstances. For this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus
Psalm 127:1-2 ESV
Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep.
South Bend
“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for the pulling down strongholds,casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians 10 4-5
Megan–Kansas City, KS
Psalm 119:114 NIV
You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.
“I will put you in a cleft in the rock and cover you with my hand.” Exodus 33:22
Selena – Albany, GA
For as high as the heavens are above the earth,so great
is His faithful love toward those who fear Him.
Psalm 103:11, HCSB
Amanda, Olympia WA
Psalm 16:1-11 (NIV)
Keep me safe, O God,
for in you I take refuge.
I said to the LORD, “You are my Lord;
apart from you I have no good thing.”
As for the saints who are in the land,
they are the glorious ones in whom is all my delight.
The sorrows of those will increase
who run after other gods.
I will not pour out their libations of blood
or take up their names on my lips.
LORD, you have assigned me my portion and my cup;
you have made my lot secure.
The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;
surely I have a delightful inheritance.
I will praise the LORD, who counsels me;
even at night my heart instructs me.
I have set the LORD always before me.
Because he is at my right hand,
I will not be shaken.
Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices;
my body also will rest secure,
because you will not abandon me to the grave,
nor will you let your Holy One see decay.
You have made known to me the path of life;
you will fill me with joy in your presence,
with eternal pleasures at your right hand.