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.
Brenda Derby, KS
Oct 1st & 15th verses
But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgression-it is by grace you have been saved.
Ephesians 2:4&5
Samantha, Tupelo, MS
He will not let your foot slip– He who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, He who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.
Psalm 121:3-4 NIV
Be content with such things as you have. For he himself has said “I will never leave you or forsake you”
Hebrews 13:5
Janelle C – Malakoff, TX
Mindy, Van
Exodus 34:6-7 ESV
The LORD passed before him and proclaimed,”The LORD, the LORD, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, keeping steadfast love for thousands,forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, but who will by no means clear the guilty,visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children and the children’s children, to the third and the fourth generation.”
Tanya, Valley Center, KS
“Consider it wholly joyful, my brethren, whenever you are enveloped in or encounter trials of any sort or fall into various temptations. Be assured and understand that the trial and proving of your faith bring out endurance and steadfastness and patience.”
James 1:2-3, Amplified
Annabel, Valley Center, KS
“He provides food for the cattle. He provides for the young ravens when they cry out.”
Psalm 147:9, NIrV
(I’m sorry this is late. We were on camping trip to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles.
On a side note, I chose this verse on Saturday and just after I wrote it in my notebook, I discovered that my son had an “accident” in his pants, which required a shower for him and another load of laundry to do at the campground.
That was the first of many trials over the following days and I was laughing…always better than crying…with my friend that I should have chosen a different verse! No one can say God doesn’t keep tabs on what we’re doing! : )
Lisa, Marion IN
God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful. 1 Cor 1:9 (NIV)
But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one. 2 Thess. 3:3(NIV)
Sheree, Phoenix, AZ
“Devote yourselves to prayer being watchful and thankful”
NIV, Colossians 4:2
Holly from Alpharetta
For whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech.
1 Peter 3:10
Ti-Leigh
Orlando, FL
But the Lord replied, “Have you any right to be angry?”
Jonah 4:4
Nancy, West Virginia
Psalms 25:15 NET
“I continually look to the Lord for help, for He will free my feet from the enemy’s net.”
Nancy, West Virginia
Psalms 34:4 “I sought the Lord, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.”
Anna, Little Elm, TX
“Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.”
Ephesians 6:10-11 (NASB)
Kim, Anchorage, Alaska. “Cause me to hear Your loving kindness in the morning, for in You do I trust; cause me to know the way in which I should walk, for I lift up my soul to You.”
Psalm 143:8 (NKJV)
Gayle, Dodgeville, WI — And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28 NIV
Jill, Puyallup, WA
Psalm 25:15
NET
“I continually look to the Lord for help, for He will free my feet from the enemy’s net.”
BraydenandBodiesMama
Daphne, AL
Hebrews 12:11
All discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness.
New American Standard Bible
Pamela Houston, Buena Park,CA “For they speak against You wickedly, and Your enemies take Your name in vain.” Psalms 139:20
(Sorry I’m so late, we’ve been on vacation…)
Lindsay, Albuquerque, NM
“Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts!” Psalm 139:23 ESV
Kelsie, 15, Albuquerque, NM
“And hope does not disappoint us because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit whom he has given us.” Romans 5:5 NIV
Alysa, 11, Albuquerque
“God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.” Psalm 46:1 NLT
Nancy, Morehead
Oh, that today you would hear his voice. Do not harden your hearts.
Ps 95: 7-8 (NAB)
Amy G. clovis, Ca
Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ.
Phil 3:8 ESV
Leah, Atlanta: “I continually look for the Lord for help, for He will free my feet from the enemy’s net.” Psalm 25:15 (NET Bible)
Erica, Houston, TX
Matthew 5:15
Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.
Loyce, Deer Park. “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us – whatever we ask – we know that we have what we asked of him.”
1 John 5:14-15 NIV
Wendy Calgary
1 John 3:1 – The Message
What marvelous love the Father has extended to us! Just look at it—we’re called children of God! That’s who we really are. But that’s also why the world doesn’t recognize us or take us seriously, because it has no idea who he is or what he’s up to.
mitzi, Brandon, MS
The LORD gives, and the LORD takes away. Praise the name of the LORD.
Job 1:21 Holman Christian Standard
Mary H.
Ardmore, AL
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
Margo, Burlington On “Finally,all of you, live in harmony with one another: be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble.” 1Pet 3:8 (NIV)
Matthew 9:36-38 (NIV)
“When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest,therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”
Jennifer
Charleston, SC
(Sorry so late.)
I can do everything through him, who gives me strength.
Phil 4:13 NIV
Katherine, Lilburn
God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful. 1 Corinthians 1:9 NIV
“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.” Revelation 1:8 NIV
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden… and you will find rest for your souls.”
Matthew 11:28 NKJV
Psalms 23:5 NKJ
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over.
Debra – Dahlgren, IL
For the LORD is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations.
Psalm 100:5 NIV
Judy, Tyler, Texas. “For Who is God, but the Lord? And Who is a rock, except our God? Psalm 18:31
Celeste Hill, Laguna Niguel
Search me (thoroughly), O God and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there is any wicked or hurtful way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23-24 Amplified
Getting caught up…needed to this to hold myself accountable.
He tends His flock like a shepherd:He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart; He gently leads those that have young. Isaiah 40:11 NIV (Sept 15)
Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Phil 1:6 (October 1)
Do not be anxious for anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Phil 4:6-7 ESV. (October 15)
Carole, Austin
Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ. Galatians 1:10 NIV
Susan, Chicago. Arise! Shine! For your light arrives! The splendor of the Lord shines on you! Isaiah 60:1
Revelation 22:17 (NIV1984)
The Spirt and the bride say “come!”
And let him who hears say “come!”
Whoever is thirsty, let him come and whoever desires, let him take from the free gift of the water of life.
Whoa! I am later than late!…Wait! Can you be later than late? Hmmm, oh well, here goes…
Isaiah 43:10 (NIV)
“You are my witnesses,” declares the LORD, “and my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he.”
Shellie P.
Moscow, Idaho
P.S. Still don’t quite have verse 4 of Isaiah 61:1-4 down:( I’m doing the verses from Breaking Free and just for the record, MamaBeth, you are KILLING me with this book with all the memorizing! Sheesh! 🙂 (It is hard, though.)
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”
Colossians 3:15 NIV
Jami from Dallas, Texas
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the spirit of life has set me free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.
Romans 8:1-2 ESV
Midland, MI Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28
Renee, Roanoke, VA: “Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me.” Psalm 103:2 (NLT)
Kathy @ Wilmington NC
James 3:17 NASB
“The wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy.”
Mandy
China Spring, TX
Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you.
Jeremiah 32:17 NIV
Erin
Fessenden, ND
Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
Proverbs 30:5 (NIV)
Candace
Colorado Springs
Psalm 61:2
From the end of the earth I will cry to You, When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
NKJV