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.
Rosalye
Vicksburg,MS
Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs.
Jonah 2:8
NIV
w-h-o-a-a-a. wow. thank u. God just sent that like an arrow thru my forehead.
Suzanne, East Bernard, Tx
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
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. Philippians 4:5-8
Joan/Coppell, TX: The Lord watches over you – the Lord is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from all harm – he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. Psalm 121:5-8 NIV
Lisa. Wylie,TX
“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace loving, considerate,submissive, full of mercy, and good fruit, impartial and sincere.”
James 3:17 NIV
Thank you for this verse today, Lisa. I needed it. ~Susan
Sing praise to the Lord, you His godly ones, And give thanks to His holy name. For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for a life time. Weeping may last for the night, But a shout of joy comes in the morning.
Psalm 30: 4-5
New American Standard
Ruth, Odin, IL
“I will rejoice in doing them good and will assuredly plant them in this land with all My heart and soul.”
– Jeremiah 32:41 (NIV)
Shelly, Lakeville: “You are my witnesses of these things. I am going to send you what my Father has promised, but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.” Luke 24:48-49, NIV
Lora, Florissant, CO. “Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel.” Eph 6:19 NIV
Patti, Phoenix AZ, Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock Isaiah 26:4 NLT
Dianne
Richland, MS
Psalm 63:1 NIV
O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water.
Melissa, Locust Grove, GA
so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth;
it shall not return to me empty,
but it shall accomplish that which I purpose,
and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it. (Isaiah 55:11 ESV)
Gosh I’m torn between 1Pet 1:13 & 3:15. They both speak to me right now. Hmmmf. I’ll list both for now…
Διὸ ἀναζωσάμενοι τὰς ὀσφύας τῆς διανοίας ὑμῶν νήφοντες τελείως ἐλπίσατε ἐπὶ τὴν φερομένην ὑμῖν χάριν ἐν ἀποκαλύψει Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ. 1Pet 1:13, NA27
κύριον δὲ τὸν Χριστὸν ἁγιάσατε ἐν ταῖς καρδίαις ὑμῶν, ἕτοιμοι ἀεὶ πρὸς ἀπολογίαν παντὶ τῷ αἰτοῦντι ὑμᾶς λόγον περὶ τῆς ἐν ὑμῖν ἐλπίδος, 1Pet 3:15, NA27
Edna
O’Fallon, MO
“Surely his salvation is near to those who fear him, that glory may dwell in our land.” Psalm 85:9
ESV
Jennifer from Chantilly
A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions.
Proverbs 18:2, NIV
Sarah, Colorado Springs
Psalm 3:3
“But you O Lord are a shield for me, my glory and the lifter of my head.”
Psalm 3:3 (AMP)
Atlanta, GA
Dishonest money dwindles away, but he who gathers little by little makes it grow. NAS
Proverbs 13:11
Kari Schmitt, Camarillo, California: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Becky
Brentwood
James 1:16
NIV
Father, you’ve told me that when I ask, I am to believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.
Kim B from Center, TX:
“I continually look to the Lord for help,
for He will free my feet from the enemy’s net.”
Psalm 25:15 (The NET Bible)
Amanda, Guernsey WY
Psalm 139:13-14
For you created my inmost being;you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;your works are wonderful,I know that full well. (NIV)
Sue R, Magalia, CA
Proverbs 31: 25-26…NIV
She is clothe4d with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.
She speaks with wisdom and faithful instruction is on her tongue
Tami, Michigan:
“I raise my eyes toward the mountains.
Where will my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth.”
Psalm 121:1-2, HCSB
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Matthew 5:8 NIV
Courtney, Fort Collins,CO
“When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality. ”
Romans 12:13 NLT
Mandy, Grove City, PA
“From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another.”
John 1:16 (NIV)
Carol, Grove City, PA
“From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another.”
John 1:16 (NIV)
Lu, Raleigh, NC, Psalm 119:37 ESV
Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life according to your ways .
Sue – Troy, MI – “In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.”
Proverbs 16:9 (NIV)
Stephanie
Corvallis OR
I raise my eyes toward the mountains. Where will my help come from? My help comes frome the Lord, the Maker of Heaven and earth.
Psalm 121:1-2 HCSB
Just started Psalms of Ascent B.S. luvin it, Im steppin up with Him! Blessings and prayers to you Siesta Mama!
Dee, Zeeland, MI
From the NIV: “I lift my eyes to the hills – where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip – he who watches over you will not slumber.” Psalm 121:1-3
If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there you and shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me. Psalm 139:9-10 ESV
Janet, Amarillo
Jeremiah 23:24 (ESV)
Is not my Word like fire, declares the Lord, and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?
Kathy, Shattuck, OK
Finishing Psalm 150
Psalm 150:5-6 (NIV)
“praise him with the clash of cymbals,
praise him with resounding cymbals.
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.
Praise the Lord.”
Angela; Covington, GA
“Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” Col. 4:6 (NIV)
Nicole Bloomington, IL:
“And from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.” John 1:16 ESV
Gretchen, Thousand Oaks
Psalm 130:1-2, NLT
Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord; O Lord, hear my voice. Let Your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy.
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Matt. 5:44 KJV
Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.
Do not merely listen to the word and so deceive yourselves. DO what it says.
James 1:21-22 (NIV)
Carol, Jena, LA
Karen, Ocean Springs “For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, And His truth endures to all generations.” NKJV
Father, if You are willing, take this cup from Me; yet not My will, but Yours be done
Luke 22:42 NIV
Lindsay, Wenatchee
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.
Hebrews 12:1, NIV
Barb, Prescott Valley, AZ
Zeph 3:17 “The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His Love, He will rejoice over you with singing.”
Cassandra, Crawfordsville, Indiana,
“Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.” Philippians 2:3-4 NIV
Karen-Leonard,TX
Ps 119:10 NIV
I seek you with all my heart;
do not let me stray from your commands.
“Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commands.”
Deuteronomy 7:9 NIV (1984)
Lisa Curtis, Jackson, Missouri
Death and life are in the power of the tongue.
Proverbs 18:21 NIV
Waylene, Loma Linda–For you created my inmost being: you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. I know that full well. Ps. 139:13,14 NIV
Do you not know? Have you not heard?
The LORD is the everlasting God,
The creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary,
and HIs understanding no one can fathom.
He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.
Is. 40 28-29 NIV
Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him.
Psalm 62:5 NIV
Melanie Toups
Bridge City, TX
But sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence; and keep a good conscience so that in the thing which you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.
–1 Peter 3:15-16 NASB