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.
Pam in Texas using The Everyday Bible.
The right words spoken at the right time is
as beautiful as gold apples in a silver bowl.
Proverbs 25:11
Jenn, Katy, TX
Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. Psalm 62:5-6 NIV
Atlanta, GA
‘I sought the Lord, and he answered me;
he delivered me from all my fears.
Those who look to him are radiant;
their faces are never covered with shame.’
Psalm 34:4-5 NIV
Diane, Lumpkin, Ga
Take delight in the Lord and He will give you the desires of you heart. Psalm 37:4
Jolie, Cottage Grove, MN
But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings. And you will go out and leap like calves released from the stall.
Malachi 4:2 NIV
Theresa – Pace, Florida
Proverbs 17:9a
He who covers over an offense promotes love.
Jen, Auburn, OH:
“A righteous man may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all.” Psalm 34:19, NIV
“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” Genesis 50:20
Cindy – Fort Worth, TX
Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth; Give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.
Psalm 86:11, NIV
Jenn
Frederick, MD
For, “Whoever desires to love life
and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil
and his lips from speaking deceit…”
1 Peter 3:10 {ESV}
Linda, Westport
Behold the Lord’s hand is not so short That it cannot save; Neither is His ear so dull That it cannot hear.
ISAIAH 59:1
” I continually look to the Lord for help, for he will free my feet from the enemy’s net.” Psalm 25:15
Susan, Dallas, TX (NIV):
Heb. 11:1
“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certian of what we do not see.”
Luke 6:36
“Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.”
Ps. 86:3
“Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I call to you all day long.”
Sharla, Granbury, TX. “The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in EVERY detail of their lives.” Psalm 37:23 NLT
Sorry to be a little late – computer trouble:)
Trudy NC
Colossians 3:15-17 (NLT)
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.
Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.
And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father.
Psalms 73:23 Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. (NIV)
Elizabeth, Grove City, PA:
John 10:10 (NIV) – “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”
Zimmerman, MN
Psalm 23:5
You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You welcome me as a guest, anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings. NLT
Wheaton, IL
Psalm 4:4 (ASV)
Stand in awe, and sin not: Commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah
Beverly, Prosper, TX
The Lord delights in those who fear him,
who put their hope in his unfailing love. Psalm 147:11. (NIV)
Beth R
Liberty Lake, WA
John 3:16 NIV
For God so loved the world that he have his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Natalie; Trussville, AL; “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you. 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)
Teri~Boise
Morning by morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; morning by morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation. Psalm 5:3 NIV
Karla – Cedarburg, WI
So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18 NIV
Teresa-Austin, TX
2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV)
All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
He who guards his mouth and his tongue, guards his soul from troubles.
Proverbs 21:23 NASB
Becky, Roswell, GA
“And the vessel he was making of clay was spoiled in the Potter’s hand, and He reworked it into another vessel as it seemed good to the Potter to do.”
Jeremiah 18:4, ESV
Terry
Washington,IL
“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 you.”
Hosea 10:12 NIV
Kerry, Wyoming
Is. 55:4-5
“See, I have made him a witness to the peoples
a leader and commander of the peoples
Surely you will summon nations you know not
and nations that do not know you will hasten to you,
because of the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel
for he has endowed you with splendor.
Jennifer, Garland, TX
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and not hypocritical. James 3:17. NET
Kalonni, Van Meter, Iowa: “Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.” James 1:12
Y’all, I am so late! But here we go:
So we keep on praying, asking our God to enable you to live a life worthy of his call. May He give you the power to accomplish all the good things your faith prompts you to do.
2 Thess. 1: 11
NLT
Nesha: Mechanicsville, VA
‘Your life is a journey you must travel with a deep consciousness of God.’
1 Peter 1:8 (The Message)
Jennifer, Frederick CO
You hem me in behind and before and lay your hand upon me. Psalm 139:5
Robin, Landing, NJ
Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever.
Hebrews 13:8 KJV
Hey Robin from Landing, in the fabulous state of NJ!!
What a joy to see another Garden State Siesta posting here!! Are you planning to go to the Siesta Scripture Memory event in January???
Have a great day!!
Karen (proud to be a Jersey Girl!!)
I Peter 3:15b-16 NIV
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.
Jane,
Cuba, MO
Brenda, Collinston, La. Psalm 19:14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. NLT
Karen from Martinsville, NJ
“…in the morning you will be filled…”
~Exodus 16:12 (NIV)
Julie, Tallassee, AL
But you O Lord are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts my head high. Psalm 3:3 NLT
Carolyn, Terrace BC Canada
Isaiah 61:4 (NIV)
They will rebuild the ancient ruins
and restore the places long devastated;
they will renew the ruined cities
that have been devastated for generations.
Week 4 Breaking Free memory verse
Melany, Garrison, MO: The Lord stood at my side and gave me strength so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed…2 Timothy 4:17a NIV
MaryLisa, Glenwood, MN: Psalm 27:4 (NIV) One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.
Sue Sue,
Bainbridge, Ga.
Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD.
Psa. 31:24 NIV
Late checking in…forgive me please!!!
Wendy Raleigh NC
Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. —Matthew 6:20
Understand this my beloved brethren. Let every man be quick to hear [a ready listener], shlow to speak, slow to take offense and get angry. For man’s anger doe not promote the righteousness God wishes and requires.
James 1:19, 20
Connie
Greene, IA
The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; My God is my rock in whom I take refuge. He is the shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
I call to the Lord who is worthy of praise and I am saved from my enemies. Psalm 18:2-3 (NIV)
Karen
Ponte Vedra, FL
Central, LA
1Peter 4:8
And above all things have fervent love for one another for love will cover a multitude os sins.
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. the NET Bible 1 Peter 3:15-16
Spring, TX
The spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you ~ they are full of the spirit and life.
John 6:63
[NIV]
Patti, Clemmons, NC
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. 1 Peter 3:15 NIV