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.
Finally!:) Lyndsey, LA- Ephesians 1:18
Donita – Tucson, AZ
Philippians 2:1-2
So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.
Sorry! So late!!
Jodi Alley – Humble, TX “My eyes are always on the Lord, for He rescues me from the traps of my enemies.” Psalm 25:15 (NLT)
Therefore, be imitators of God, as dearly loved children. Ephesians 5:1 HCS
Johnnie
Wake Forest, NC
Richelle, Kingston, TN: I will walk among you and be your God,and you will be my people. Leviticus 26:12 (NIV)
Therefore since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.
Heb. 12:1 NIV
Melody, Ocean Springs, Hebrews 2:18 (NIV)
Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.
Federal Way, WA
Matt. 20:26 ESV
It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant.
Kelly, Chesterfield, Mo
Working on Psalm 62, have completed 1-7
Psalm 62:8
Trust in him at all times, O people;
pour out your hearts to him,
for God is our refuge.
When I started memorizing this Psalm during the summer, I had no idea how meaningful
and comforting it would be to carry me through a family members illness. Putting the
truth of Gods Word in my mind has carried me these last 5 weeks. My God is amazing!!!
Cindy in Mt. Pleasant, SC
He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.
Is. 40:29 NIV
Joy, Tri-Cities: “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 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.” Matthew 5:14-15, NIV
Eph 6:11 NIV
Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devils schemes.
Kristi Knoxville, TN
Matthew 7:8 for everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.
2 Cor 10:3 NIV
For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does.
Gail Jones
Decatur, TX
Nancy Perry, GA
Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us,
But to Your name give glory,
Because of Your mercy,
Because of Your truth.
Psalm 115:1 (NKJV)
Christine
Wichita, KS
“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” Galatians 6:10
Jennifer, Denham Springs, LA
And it was told King David, “The LORD has blessed the household of Obed-edom and all that belongs to him, because of the ark of God.” 2 Samuel 6:12, ESV
“For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does He withhold from those whose walk is blameless.” ~Psalm 84:11 NIV
Hannah, La Grange, TX “Since my youth, O God, You have taught me, and to this day I declare Your marvelous deeds. Even when I am old and grey, do not forsake me, O God, til I declare Your power to the next generation, Your might to all who are to come.” Psalm 71:17-18 NIV
“May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer.” Psalm 19:14 NIV/NKJV
…that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. (Titus 3:7 NKJV)
March on my soul and be strong! Judges 5:21 (NIV)
Elaine, Bismarck, ND
Establish my footsteps in thy Word,
And do not let any iniquity have dominion over me.
Psalm 119:133 NASB
Romona, East Alton
One day Jesus called together his twelve disciples and gave them power and authority to cast out all demons and to heal all diseases. Then he sent them out to tell everone about the Kingdom of God and to heal the sick.
Luke 9: 1-2 (NLT)
In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. Eph 6: 16
Alexia-Champaign, IL
The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.
Nahum 1:7 NIV
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
Numbers 6: 24-26 NKJV
Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. 1 John 3:18 NIV
A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls. Proverbs 25:28 (NLT)
But Thou art holy, O Thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. Psalm 22:3 KJV
June, Coarsegold, CA: “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you’ he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do no be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV
Karen, Naples, FL
Easy now, you have nothing to fear; I’ll take care of you and your children.”
Genesis 50:21
The Message
Antoinette – Menomonee Falls, WI
And God is able to make all grace abound toward you.
2Cor. 9:8 (NKJV)
Thank you BETH for bringing us your video and for praying for our homes in such a way that only God could have laid it on your heart. THANK you for listening to HIM!!! We know that the devil does have a snare from this message today!! GOD BLESS this message!! GOD bless you!!!
Do not merely listen to the Word and son deceive yourselves. Do what it says (James 1:22-NIV).
Tonya, Searcy, AR
1 Cor. 6:12 (NCV)
“I am allowed to do all things,” but not all things are good for me to do. “I am allowed to do all things,” but I will not let anything make me its slave.
Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.
Romans 13:8
But as for me, I will watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior, my God will hear me. Micah 7:7
(Our faith should precede the evidence)
Greenacres, FL
We were given this hope when we were saved. (If we already have something, we don’t need to hope for it). Romans 8:24 NLT
Molly Gainesville, GA
“Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus,” Philippians 2:5 NASB
Carol ~ Webb City, MO
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowlege Him and He will direct your path. Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)
Oh! My! I just realized I never actually posted my verse for Oct. 15! Here it is:
Kathryn – Atmore, AL – Happy are those whose greatest desire is to do what God requires. ~ Matthew 5:6 (The Good News Translation)
Bridget, Cadillac, MI
In the day when I cried out to you you answered me, and made me bold with strength in my soul. Psalm 138:3
Sue – Pasadena, TX – Philippians 1:6 NIV “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.”
Cynda
Newnan, GA
“Call to Me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.”
Jeremiah 33:3 (NIV)
Better late than never 🙂
Sorry so late,
Teri S.– Gadsdsen, AL
With God, we will gain the victory and he will trample down our enemies.
Psalm 60:12
NIV
Proverbs 16:3 NIV
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.
Lynnette in Houston
John 1:17 (NIV)
For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
Maryann, Norwood, MA, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.” Colossians 3:23 NIV
Melissa Stauffer, Centreville, Michigan
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
Total copy cat, but oh so meowed in my spirit…and I don’t even like cats. But thanks Beth for the nudge to memorize this great word.