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.
“This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.”
-Psalm 118:24 (NLT)
Romans 12:2 NIV
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.
2 Corinthians10:4
For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds.
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
Julie, Goodyear. “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1 NIV
Valerie, Taylors: I have nothing but hatred for them; I count them my enemies. Psalm 139:22
Carrie, Jupiter, Fl. Isaiah 61:3 kjv
To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called the trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He might be glorified.
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” (Romans 12:12)
Nancy, Springdale, AR
Watch your life and doctrine closely. Perservere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers. 1 Timothy 4:16 NIV
PS. I. Do. NOT. Like being late with my verse.
I’m with ya there, Nancy. I too, do not like being late.
Pat, Las Cruces, NM
Do everything without complaining or arguing. Phil. 2:14(NIV)
Faith
Eau Claire, WI
Romans 1:16-17 NIV
I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”
Marcia, Vancouver, WA
I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. Ezekiel 36:26
There you saw how the LORD your God carried you, as a father carries his son, all the way you went until you reached this place.”
Deuteronomy 1:31
Kelly in Bham, AL
Psalm 40:1, 2a (NLT)
I waited patiently for the Lord to help me; then He listened and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the pit of despair.
Laura, Greenville: “I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips.” Psalm 34:1 (NIV)
Sorry, I’m late 🙁
He (Jesus) is the one that all the prophets testify about saying that everyone who believes in Him will have their sins forgiven through His name. * Acts 10:43 New Life Application Study Bible
Paula- Albertville, AL
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear,…
Psalm 46:1-2a NKJV
Janet, Lenoir, NC. “The Lord says, “I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name. When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them. I will reward them with a long life and give them my salvation.” Psalm 91:14-16 NLT
Pat W, Green Bank, WV
(9)…”Now, Remain in My love.”
(11) “I have spoken these things to you so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.”
John 15:9 and 11. using both KeywordStudyBibleNIV,p.1262, and HolmansCSB,p.963.
Helen W, Dunmore, WV
Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12
Christy
Fayetteville, AR
Psalm 22:5b
“in yo they trusted and were not disappointed.”
NIV
I continually look to the Lord for help, for He will free my feet from the enemy’s net.
Psalm 25:15 NET
Michele ~ Kenosha, WI
Christy, Talking Rock, Georgia.
The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still. Exodus 14:14
Amy, Colorado Springs:
“The righteous flourish like the palm tree
and grow like a cedar in Lebanon.
They are planted in the house of the LORD;
they flourish in the courts of our God.”
– Ps. 92:12-13, ESV.
Pam, DeLeon Springs, Florida
“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Romans 8:38-39 (NIV)
I am SO behind on posting my memory work but I am using my SMT app to keep up! In wanting to remain faithful to my commitment I’m jumping on here to post my last 3 verses..
Gina; Proverbs 14:26; Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge.
Gina; Psalm 112:7; They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the LORD. Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear.
Gina; Psalm 34:4; I sought the Lord, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.
Cary, Celina, TX:
And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way; bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God. Colossians 1:10 NIV
Allison, Washington DC
They worshiped the LORD, but they also served their own gods in accordance with the customs of the nations from which they had been brought.
2 Kings 17:33 (NIV)
And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful. Colossians 3:15, NLT
Siesta from Virginia, “I say to myself, ‘The Lord is everything I will ever need. So I will put my hope in him.'” Lamentations 3:24, NIrV Discoverer’s Bible for Young Readers (my son’s Bible:-)).
Bambi – Houston, TX
Trust God from the bottom of your heart;
don’t try to figure out everything on your own.
Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he’s the one who will keep you on track.
Proverbs 3:5-6
The Message
Lynette, Nashville
Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; unit my heart to fear your name. Psalm 86:11 ESV
Kelly Snodgrass
Rogersville, TN
Psalm 115.1 NKJV
Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us,
But to Your name give glory,
Because of Your mercy,
Because of Your truth
Allie, South Pasadena CA
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
Psalm 139:23-24
Lindsay ~ Bangor, Maine
“And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”
Micah 6:8b (NIV)
Search me, O God, and know my heart;
test me and know my anxious thoughts.
Point out anything in me that offends you,
and lead me along the path of everlasting life.
Psalm 139:23-24 NLT
NIV 1 Corinthians 7:14 For the unbelieving husband has been sanctified through his believing wife, and the unbelieving wife has been sanctified through her believing husband. Otherwise, your children would be unclean, but as it is, they are holy.
Dedra, Madison, AL
“We have also received an inheritance in Him, predestined according to the purpose of the One who works out everything in agreement with the decision of His will, so that we who had already put our hope in the Messiah might bring praise to His glory.” Ephesians 1:11-12 NIV
I have to reply to myself… thanks to Linds.. here is my correct 20th scripture ::
” We have redemption in Him through His blood the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches fo His grace that He lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding.” Eph. 1: 7-8
Valerie ~ Oklahoma
#20
“We will show forth thy praise to all generations.”
Psalm 79:13
(This verse is on my October calendar & I thought it was fitting for this month since my precious one and only grandson will turn one year old at the end of the month):)
Ramona, Pasadena:
Come, O Lord and make me well. In your kindness save me.
Psalms 6:4 Living Bible
I Corinthians 13:4 NIV
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
Di, Cowpens, SC
“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.”
Phillippians 4:8 NIV
Marian
Blackshear, GA
One thing God has spoken, two things have I heard: that you, O God, are strong, and that you, O Lord, are loving. Psalm 62:11-12a NIV
Stephanie, Austin. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. Ephesians 1:17 NIV
Tinley Park, IL
“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 (NIV)
Kristy, MB Canada
Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory.
Romans 5:2 (NLT)
Myra, Bakersfield, CA
II Corinthians 9:8 “God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”
Keri
Washington, GA
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
Hebrew 11:1
Leslie from Maui
“No temptation has seized you except what is common to man but God is faithful, He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear and when tempted he will provide a way of escape that you might stand up under it.” I Cor 10:13
Lauren, Biloxi
“Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NASB
Eposi
Houston,TX
“As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love.”
John 15:9 (NIV)
faith, Safford, AZ.>
“All Hard work leads to profit, but mere talk leads to poverty.” Prov. 14:23