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.
Marybeth in Oxford, PA- “He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love.” Ephesians 1:4 NKJV
Nicola, Calgary AB Canada
Now to Him Who by (consequence of the Action of) His power that is at work in us is able to (carry out His purpose) and do superabundantly far over and above all that we (dare) ask or think (infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, hopes, dreams) To Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations for ever and ever Amen (so be it). Eph 3:20-21 AMP
Cheryl, Peoria, AZ James 4:10 NIV “Humble yourself before the Lord, and He will lift you up.”
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. Psalm 1071 NIV
Sherry
Indianapolis
“I, even I, am the LORD, and apart from there is no Savior. I have revealed and saved and proclaimed. I, and not some foreign god among you.”You are my witnesses”, declares the LORD, “that I am God.”
Isaiah 43:11,12
NIV
Nancy
Verailles, Ky
Well, being that it is V week, and I already memorized a different V verse on my last alphabet book, the pickins were slim 😛
Vindicate me in your righteousness, O LORD my God;
do not let them gloat over me -psalm 35:24 -NIV
Jeri Stillwater, Ok.
He who dwells inn the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
Psalm 91:1-2 (NIV)
“Follow God’s example in everything you do just as
a much loved child imitates his father.”
Ephesians 5:1 TLB
Kayla
Cleveland
Search me O God and know my heart;test me and know my thoughts.
Psalm 139:23 NLT
Stephanie, Mount Carmel, TN
“He replied, “Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be pulled up by the roots.” Matthew 15:13 NIV
Christina- Edgewood, KY
Hosea 10:12 NIV
Sow righteous for yourselves, reap the fruit of unfailing love and break up your unplowed ground; for it is time to seek the LORD, until he comes and showers his righteousness on you.
Kelly, Huntsville
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life and have it to the full.” John 10:10 NIV
Betsy – Antwerp, OH
” …and I will not leave you,until I have done what I have promised you.” Gen 28:15 (NIV)
wildlyblessed, Crawford, TX: “Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory!” Revelation 19:7 NIV
Dawn
Dallas, GA
With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness. James 3:9 NIV
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 RSVP
Corinne in Chehalis, Washington
Troy, Oh
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. Isaiah 43:2 NIV
Stacy Indianapolis, IICor 5:21For our sake He made Him to be sin who knew no sin,so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.
Susan, Canton, Mi
My salvation and honor depend on God; He is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in Him at all times, O people, pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge.” NIV Ps 62:7-8
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.”
Psalm 32:8 (NIV)
Darcie, Bethel, CT: “O Lord, You are so good, so ready to forgive, so full of unfailing love for all who ask for Your help.” Psalm 86:5 NLT
Peggy, Yorktown VA
Stand therefore, and fasten the belt of truth around your waist, and put on the breastplate of righteousness.
Eph 6:14 NRSV
Brianna, San Antonio, TX:
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Phillipians 2:3-4 NIV
Kristy from Port Angeles, WA
“For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever!”
2 Cor. 4:17 (NLT)
Carrie, Eure, NC
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
Genesis 1:1 (NKJV) My kids memorized this too 😀
Wanda
Osborn, Missouri
Isaiah 40:29 (NKJV)
He gives power to the weak, and to those
who have no might He increases strength.
Melissa, Perry, GA
For if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things. (1 John 3:20 NKJV)
Deb in Bremen, IN
You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.
1 John 4:4 NIV
Vicksburg, MS
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Galatians 6:9
NIV
Gretchen in Buffalo, New York:
Leviticus 20:26 “You are to be holy to me because I, the Lord, am holy, and I have set you apart from the nations to be my own.” (NIV)
Lynne, New Milord. He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. Ps 91:4 NIV
Kerry, Houston, TX
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God.” Phillipians 4:6
Lisa Elmhurst, IL
“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” James 1:22 NIV
Teri~ Corpus Christi, TX
Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)
So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Diana, North Attleboro, MA
In Him all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden.
Colossians 2:3 HCSB
Diane, Florence. Proverbs 15:31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. KJV
Tina, Cincinnati, OH – Zephaniah 3:17 – 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. NIV
Karen
Rochester, MN
Ephesians 3:16-18 NIV
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being,so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ,
Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy. For the word of the Lord is right and true; He is faithful in all He does.
Psalm 33:3-4 NIV
Karon, Kingsland, GA
Becky, Vicksburg, MS
My computer was down when the last verse was due, so I’m doing two verses this time.
Verse 19: Test everything. Hold on to the good.
I Thessalonians 5:21 (NIV).
Verse 20: In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching, show integrity, seriousness. Titus 2:7 (NIV).
Cindy,Apex, “You are my God, and I will give you thanks; you are my God, and I will exalt you.” Psalm 118:28 NIV
Nichole, Nashville, TN
“Jesus said to them,’My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work.’ – John 4:34 (NKJV)
Peggy, Peace River, AB
Psalm 19:14
May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be pleasing to you oh Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.
NLT
Debbie, Rochester, MN
I have seen You in Your sanctuary and gazed upon Your power and glory. Your unfailing love is better to me than life itself; how I praise You!
Ps. 63:2-3 (NLT)
Pam, Sioux Falls, SD
“who satisfies your desires with good things
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.”
Psalm 103:5, NIV
This may seem disjointed but I’m working on memorizing all of Psalm 103 eventually. 🙂
I love you, everyone!
Vanessa, Rio Rancho NM
Do not merely listen to the word and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. James 1:22 NIV
maria – New York, NY
Ps 23:1 The Lord is my Shepherd I shall not be in want.
Tuscaloosa, AL
I Timothy 6:17
Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. NIV
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. 3 John 1:4
Psalm 119:13 (NIV)
“With my lips I recount all the laws that come from Your mouth.”