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.
Sophie – Birmingham, AL
Psalm 107:21-22, ESV
“Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love,
for his wondrous works to the children of man!
And let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving,
and tell of his deeds in songs of joy!”
Marilyn, Mission Viejo, CA
John 1:16 NIV
From the fullness of His mercy we have all received one blessing after another.
Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Col. 4:6 (NIV)
Vicki
Murfreesboro, TN
John 1:14,16 (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.
From the fullness of His grace, we have all received one blessing after another.”
Kim, Dinwiddie, VA
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
Siestas, I’m reading Exodus 33:12-23 during both worship services tomorrow. Please pray that the LORD will equip me with all I need to bring glory and honor to His name alone. I so want to reflect His presence in the manner in which I read and in my countenance. HIS NAME AND RENOWN IS THE DESIRE OF MY HEART!!!
Thanks! Love you all!
Kim
Standing with you, Kim!
Praise the LORD!! What a glorious morning! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for your prayers!
Amarillo Tx
Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight.
Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account. Heb 4:13 NIV
Jaclyn, Houston. “The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; Your steadfast love, O LORD, endures forever.” Psalm 138:8a ESV
Vanessa from Victoria, Texas
“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – His good, pleasing and perfect will.”. Romans 12:2 NIV
Stacey -morocco,in
Romans 4:20-21 (NIV)
20 Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, 21 being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. (1 Peter 3:9 NIV)
Katherine
Edmonton,AB Canafa
Cheryl, Coffeyville, KS
“…for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.” Phil. 4:11b NIV
Amen Cheryl! This one is sooooooo hard.
Rosie, Tacoma WA
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 ESV
Deena from Amarillo, Texas:
“If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.” James 1:5 NLT
Connie,Tyler. Let us continially offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name. Hebrews 13:15 NIV
Joni, Princeton, WV
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. (Romans 12:1, 2 NIV)
Isaiah 40:29 [Amplified Bible]
He gives power to the faint and weary, and to him who has no might He increases strength [causing it to multiply and making it to abound].
In Christ’s Love,
Jennifer Olmstead Janesville, Wisconsin
P.s. My mother has been in the hospital with breathing difficulties for the past 11 days, so I started learning this one a few days early; praise God ! My Mom, Elli [short for Elinor], was in the Intensive Care Unit with one of those breathing tubes for several days, however, praise be to God, she is breathing on her own now, and has been in the rehab. area of the hospital for the past 1-1/2 days — to God be the glory !
Praise God, Sweet Thing!
“We” are in Singapore for the simulcast that is showing today and having major technical difficulties. We are praying that it would get sorted quickly because we feel like the enemy is wanting us to miss out on what the Lord has for us today.
Peggy, Cheyenne, WY
Take delight in the Lord and he will give you your heart’s desires.
Psalm 37:4 NLT
Ruth, Bloxom, VA
“I will give you the treasures of darkness, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who summons you by name.” Is. 45:3 NIV
Gail, Phoenix
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Isaiah 40:29 NIV
SSMT #19 “The Lord will fight for you;
You need only to BE STILL.” Exodus 14:14 NIV
“The Lord will fight for you;
You need only to BE STILL.”
Exodus 14:14 NIV
Emily, Thibodaux: Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves,
for the rights of all who are destitute. (Proverbs 31:8 NIV)
Karen, Dallas TX:
Therefore, as God’s chosen people,
holy and dearly loved,
clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another.
Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
And over all these virtues put on love,
which binds them all together in perfect unity.
Colossians 3:12-14 NIV(1984)
I continually look to the Lord for help, for He will free my feet from the enemy’s net. Psalm 25:15 The NET Bible
Dee, Muncie,IN
Answer me when I call to you, O my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer.
Psalm 4:1 (NIV) “84”
Lisa, Cumming, GA But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect. 1Peter3:15 NIV
Nicole, Stuttgart: “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” Psalm 50:10 KJV
All was fixed, we moved rooms and ran a little late. Thanks Lord.
Kristen, Denver: ” As for God, his way is perfect: The LORD’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.” Psalm 18:30, NIV
Connie Windham
Trout, LA
Psalm 138:3 NIV
When I called You answered me; You made me bold and stouthearted.
Heather Louisville/Lagrange, KY
“those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.”
Romans 8:5 (NIV)
Janet, Georgia: “Now stand here quietly before the Lord as I remind you of all the great things the Lord has done for you and your ancestors.” -1 Samuel 12:7, NLT
Phyllis – Salisbury, MD
James 2:14-26
14 What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? 15 Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. 16 If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? 17 In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.
18 But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.”
Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds. 19 You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.
20 You foolish person, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless[d]? 21 Was not our father Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? 22 You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did. 23 And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,”[e] and he was called God’s friend. 24 You see that a person is considered righteous by what they do and not by faith alone.
25 In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute considered righteous for what she did when she gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction? 26 As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.
Noemi from Colorado Springs
Yo cuento con el SEñOR; sĂ, cuento con Ă©l; en su palabra he puesto mi esperanza. Salmos 130:5 NTV
I am counting on the Lord; yes, I am counting on him. I have put my hope in his word. Psalm 130:5 NLT
Elaine ~ Powder Springs ~ Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Romans 12:14 (NIV)
Kim, Atlanta
“Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.” – Romans 14:19 (NIV)
Nicole
Keller
Every word of God is tried and purified; He is a shield to those who trust and take refuge
in Him. (Proverbs 30:5 AMP)
Cindy,
Newton Tony, England
“Love and faithfulness meet together; righteousness and peace kiss each other.”
Psalm 85:10 NIV
Sarah, Christina and Esther May, Wenatchee
“I will lie down and sleep in peace,
for you alone, O LORD,
make me dwell in safety.”
Psalm 4:8 NIV
Brethren, even if anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself so that you too will not be tempted.
Galatians 6:1 NAS
Debbie
Walpole, MA
Col 4:6 NIV “Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.”
Lyndsay, New Castle, IN.
“For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts higher than your thoughts”.–Isaiah 55:9 NLT
Psalm 139: 19-20 TNIV
If only you, God, would slay the wicked! Away from me, you who are bloodthirsty! 20)They speak of you with evil intent; your adversaries misuse your name.
Nancy from Atlanta, GA
Kelly
Avon Park, FL
I will lift up my eyes to the hills—
From whence comes my help?
My help comes from the LORD,
Who made heaven and earth.
Psalm 121:1-2 NKJV
Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV ’84)
22 Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail.
23 They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
Margie
Hilton Head Island, SC
James 4:10 NIV
Humble yourselves before the Lord and He will lift you up.
Marilyn, Amarillo- “You are the GOD who sees me, for I have seen the One who sees me” Genesis 16:13 NIV
Beth,
Always looking for a new dish. Would you give us your chicken and dumpling recipe?
Audrey, Ohio
Isaiah 55:9-11 TNIV
“As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts. As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, 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.”