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.
Jamye, Greenbrier, AR
Pursue peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no one will see the LORD.
Hebrews 12:14 NASB
Stephanie Solomon, Morgantown, WV.
He is my stronghold, my refuge, and my savior-save me from anything that seeks to destroy me (2 Samuel 22:3).
Margie, Liberty, MO: Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 1 Corinthians 13:6 NIV
Joyce Davidson, Big River, Saskatchewan, Canada: “And the LORD your God will circumcise your heart and the heart of your descendants, to love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, that you may live.” Deuteronomy 30:6
Cherry, Conway, AR
If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me,” even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you.
Psalm 139:11-12 NIV
Emily from Birmingham, AL (formerly Washington, DC) … {Sorry I’m late!} “But godliness with contentment is great gain.” 1 Timothy 6:6 NIV
Laney, Jax FL
Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name. 1 Chron. 29:13 (NIV)
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. ” Isaiah 43:18, NIV
But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed.
Isaiah 53:5 NIV
Rhonda, Houston
For everything comes from Him and exists by His power and is intended for His glory. All glory to Him forever. Amen Romans 11:36 NLT
Sandy, Lexington, KY
“I love you, Lord, my strength.
The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer;
my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my sheild and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”
Psalm 18:1-2 (NIV)
Tanya, Warren PA
If my poeple, who are called by my Name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from Heaven and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14
Carolyn Dover, Prov30:7-9″ Two things I ask of you, O Lord; do not refuse me before I die: Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say, “who is the Lord?” or I may become poor and steal and so dishonor the name of my God.
Amber – Vienna, WV
“We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.
2 Corinthians 4:8-9 (ESV)
Heather, Whittier, CA
Hebrews 12:2
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
NIV
Carol Florence, MA.
I sought the Lord and He answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Those who look top him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed.
Psalm 23: 4-5 NIV
Cheryl in Fairhope – “…whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” (Philippians 4:8 NIV)
Kathleen, Ashland.
“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 of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV
The Lord used this verse to comfort our small group of girls when we were very conscious of our brokenness and dire need for his SUFFICIENT grace and PERFECT power.
Psalm 130:5 NIV
I wait for the Lord, my soul waits and in His Word I put my hope.
Eleanor
Memphis, TN
Sharon, Barrington
“Sow for yourselves righteousness, 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 righteousness on me.” Hosea 10:12 (NIV)
His divine power gives us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him that called us by his own glory and goodness.
2 Peter 1:3 NIV
Moyock, NC
Leslie
Wisner, La.
“And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ.”
Philippians 1:9-10 NIV
Nancy, St. Petersburg Fl
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Hebrews 11:6 NIV
Charissa – West Chester, OH
Colossians 3:23 NLT
Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.
Beloved if God loved us we ought also to love one another. James 4:11
Jenifer B.
Frisco, TX
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Eph. 4:2 NIV
Lauren, Senoia
For I desire mercy, not sacrifice,
and ackowledgement of God rather than burnt offerings.
-Hosea 6:6, NIV
Stephanie
Knoxville, TN
“God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.” (James 4:6b-8a, ESV)
Penny, Cincinnati. “Am I now trying to win human approval, or God’s approval? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.” Galatians 1:10, TNIV
Shelli, Fort Worth, “For this is what the high and lofty One says-he who lives forever whose name is holy: I live in a high and holy place; but also with him who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite.” Isaiah 57:15 NIV
If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small.
Proverbs 24:10
-Demopolis, AL
Yes, and from ancient days I am He. No one can deliver out of My hand. When I act, who can reverse it?”
Isaiah 43:13 (NIV)
The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me your love, O lord, endures forever-do not abondan the works of your hands. Psalms 138:8 NIV (jana, kalispell, MT)
Wendy, Elm City, NC
1 Peter 3:15-16
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, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.
Atlanta, GA.
“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful .”-Hebrews 10:23 (NIV, 1984)
Jeanene, League City, TX
“I have set the Lord always before me; because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved.”
Psalm 16:8 (NKJV)
Wendy, and my daughters: Faith (15) and Naomi Hope (11); Eden Prairie, MN
“For we are God’s workmanship created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God has prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10, NIV
Deborah, Philadelphia, PA
Philippians 4:8 (NIV)
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.
Alicia, OKC
She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.
Proverbs 35:21 NIV
Rebecca, Pineville, LA
How tremendous is the power available to us who believe in God.
Ephesians 1:19b, Phillips
Susan
Norfolk
James 1:5 NIV
If any of you lacks wisdom,you should ask God,who gives generously to all without finding fault,and it will be given to you.
Kristen Keeling from Covington, Ga:
“Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.” 2 Timothy 2:16 (NIV)
Angie G
Albertville, AL
With good will render service, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that whatever good thing each one does, this he will receive back from the Lord, whether slave or free.
Ephesians 6:7-8 NASB
Sara Springfield Mo
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27 KJV
“I continually look to the Lord for help, for He will free my feet from the enemy’s net.” Ps. 25:15 NET
Melissa, Vicksburg, MS: “Be completely humble and gentle, be patient, bearing with one another in love.” Eph 4:2 NIV
Michelle, Bossier City
Colossians 3:15 (NIV)
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
“He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all peoples, nations and men of every language worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.” Daniel 7:14 (NIV)
OOPS!! This is Kathy from St. Louis, MO.
Sarah, Marion, KS,
“He will not allow your foot to slip;
your Protector will not slumber.
Indeed, the Protector of Israel
does not slumber or sleep.”
Psalm 121:3-4, HCSB
Leslie G. Warner Robins, GA
“For of His fullness we all have received, and grace upon grace.”
John 1:16 NAS