WHAT???? The 20th verse???? You know what that means, don’t you? Those of you who have clocked in every single time so far have accumulated enough verses to qualify for the celebration! However! If you’ve gotten this far, you surely want to see it all the way to 24 and not just for the celebration but for the fortification and fruit of 2 dozen Scriptures in your darling head. Scripture memory has meant so much to me this year. Except for a full-on-crisis season of time when I promise you I would have lost my ever-loving mind without it, I have never sensed more of a harvest deep in my soul from the process. I so hope you can also testify that your year would have been altogether different without it.
I will get right to it because I am expecting a ton of family over to celebrate Amanda’s 32nd birthday and I have a Texas-size pot of chicken and dumplings to cook! Here’s mine:
Beth, Houston. But set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts and always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope you possess. Yet do it with courtesy and respect, keeping a good conscience, so that those who slander your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame when they accuse you. 1 Peter 3:15-16 The NET Bible
Let’s hear it, Siestas! Hey, don’t be alarmed if it takes me a good while to moderate all the verses or even if it sits on zero for a little while. I’ll bring them in every couple of hours so I can still get the most out of a Saturday off. I hope you have some Sabbath time this weekend, too!
Talk to you very soon.
You’re a big deal around here.
Heidi, Round Rock TX
I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of him.
1 Samuel 1:27
Proverbs 9:10 NKJ
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom
The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding
DLynn; Amarillo
James 3:13
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
DLynn; Amarillo
James 3:14
But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth.
Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I am full of joy over you; but I want you to be wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil.
Romans 16:19 NIV
Stephanie, Houston.
Sihon king of the Amorites,
His faithful love endures forever. Psalm 136:19 NLT
Mary Alice
Dallas, TX
For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found. So they began to celebrate.
Luke 15:24 NIV
Mary Alice
Dallas, TX
Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace to men on
whom His favor rests.
Luke 2:14 NIV
Carolyn, Atlanta
Matthew 11:29 NIV
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Lauren, New Braunfels, TX
It is vain for you to rise up early, to retire late, to eat the bread of painful labors; for He gives to His beloved even in their sleep. Ps. 127:2 NASB
John 14:2
In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
James 1:12
Blessed is the one that perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
Above Him were seraphim, each with six wings; With two they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, with two they were flying. Isaiah 6:2
Linda, Austin, TX
Psalm 34:6 NIV
This poor man called, and the LORD heard him; he saved him out of all his troubles.
Rebecca
Boise, Idaho
NIV
John 1:16
From the fullness of His grace we have all received one blessing after another. For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
Daniel 2:22-23
He reveals deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness and light dwells with Him. I thank and praise You, O God of my fathers; You have given me wisdom and power, You have made known to me what we asked of you. You have made known to us the dream of the king.
Lisa, Brazoria, TX
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, trust also in me.”
John 14:1 (NIV)
Marie – Justin
NIV Luke 4:12
Jesus answered, “It says:’Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’
Stephanie, Queen City, TX: 1) God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.
Psalm 46:1 (NKJV)
Nikki, Franklin, Tn
For I know the plans I have for you, delares the Lord, Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
Rosebud Atlanta, TExas
It is vain for you to rise up early, to retire late, to eat the bread of painful labors; for He gives to His beloved even in their sleep.
Ps. 127:2
Matia, Fort Worth, TX
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal like in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Romans 6:23
Anita
Austin, TX
The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.
James 3:6 NIV
Michelle- Dallas TX, 26
Verses 19 and 20
Colossians 2:6-7 NIV
So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in home, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
2 Timothy 2:5 Similarly, if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not receive the victor’s crown unless he competes according to the rules
I Praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
Psalm 139:14
“Come near to God and he will come near to you…”
~ James 4:8a
Hollie
Granbury, TX
Psalm 73:25-26 (NIV)
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.
Georgine
Austin, TX
Karen, Houston — You will not be afraid of the terror by night, Or of the arrow that flies by day Ps 91:5 NASB
Mandy
China Spring, TX
“Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you.”
Jeremiah 32:17 NIV
Lauren, Phnom Penh
“I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any need and any circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need.” Philippians 4:12 (ESV)