Hey, you Scripture-memory fiends! Our next to last verse! I’m so happy! But I’m also wishing it would all slow down a little bit and not be over so fast. You, too?? What a year, Siestas. What a year. I told you several SSMT posts ago that my memory work with you has never meant more to me or held a more prominent place in my personal life and I still mean that. I am so thankful for this process that I am almost without words.
I am on my way to Pensacola, Florida for our final Living Proof Live (I go in on Thursdays these days) so, once again, I better get with it! I chose this particular verse (and version) specifically in view of the holiday spending-madness that many of us have ahead. You won’t find a single Scrooge at this ministry. Like many of you, we all love to shower our friends and family members in Christmas gifts to the degree that we’re able and we pray to have pure hearts as we give. We give these small tokens of grace to one another this time of year because of the priceless Gift God has given to us in Christ Jesus. I think it can be a beautiful thing and I also respect those who, by conviction, choose not to participate in the retail hype. I get that completely. Those of us who will be in the malls and shopping online, however, might really be blessed by a mutual reminder to try to stay within our means over these next few weeks and not pile up debts. It takes the joy right out of the giving if we’re paying for it for the entire next year…and with interest. SO, how about this Scripture this time around?
Beth, Houston. “Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law.” Romans 13:8 NIV
Smiling. Man. God seems to have a word for everything, doesn’t He?
I love you guys so much! I can’t wait to see some of you in Pensacola! The rest of you pray for us, okay?
Patti from Halfway, Mo
He was speaking of the Holy Spirit, who would be given to everyone believing in him
(Living Bible)
Mansfield, OH
Listen to the Lord who created you. O Israel, the one who formed you says,“Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine. Isaiah 43:1 NLT
Ontario, OH
“Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts.” 2 Tim.2:22 (NLT)
“All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.”
2 Timothy 3:16
NAS
Carol
Albuquerque, NM
Matthew 6:34 NIV
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow , for tomorrow will worry about itself Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Bethany from Waco, TX
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind. These words which I command you today, shall be upon your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down and when you rise.”
Deuteronomy 6:5-7
Let your work be shown to your servants,
and your glorious power to their children.
Psalms 90:16 ESV
Diane, Hemet, CA
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
Psalm 91:1 NKJ
Laura from Canton MI
Romans 6:6 NIV
For we know that our old self was crucified with Him so that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin.
Jennie
Glendale, CA
Land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is farmed receives the blessing of God.
Hebrews 6:7
NIV
Karen
Rochester, MN
Romans 13:8 NLT
Owe nothing to anyone—except for your obligation to love one another. If you love your neighbor, you will fulfill the requirements of God’s law.
Janice-Abbeville
“For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:11 NKJV
Ashley Sullens
Kings Mountain, NC
James 5:8 NASB
You too be patient; strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near.
I thank and praise you God of my Fathers. You have given me wisdom and power, you have made known to me what we asked of you, you have made know to us the dream of the king.
Daniel 2:23 NIV
Jill
Vandalia, MO
Kelly
Avon Park, Florida
The LORD is your keeper; the LORD is your shade at your right hand.
The sun shall not strike you by day, Nor the moon by night.
Psalm 121:5-6
Jan, Tulsa
For to us a child is born, to us a Son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isiah 9:6 (NIV 1984)
Vicki, From Colleyville, TX, “So let’s walk right up to him and get what he is so ready to give. Take the mercy, accept the help.” ~ Hebrews 4:16 MSG
Barb, St Cloud, MN
And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant.”
Luke 1:46-48 NIV
Christa, Kansas City, MO: Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you. Psalm 25:5 NLT
Psalm 143:8
“Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.”
Judy, Virginia
Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone. (Romans 12:18 NLT)
Colossians 3:14 And over all of those good things put on love. Love holds them all together perfectly as if they were one.
As we await the Christ child, may we find love in all we feel, say and do. He is coming… wait patiently, filled with hope and love.
Debbie~Highland, MI
For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil. I Peter 3:12 NIV
DeAnne, Talmage
Your word is lamp to my feet
and a light for my path.
Psalm 119:105 NIV
For God so loved the world that he gave his only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.
John 3:16
Gretchen, Gahanna, OH– Blessed is she who has beieved that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished.
Luke 1:45 (NIV)
Lisa Curtis, Jackson, MO
Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law. Romans 13:8 NIV
Proverbs 29:20 (NKJV)
“Do you see a man (woman) hasty in his (her) words? There is more hope for a fool than for him (her).
Parenthesis added by me. 🙂
Dallas, TX – “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say again: Rejoice! Phillipians 4:4 NLT
Jennifer, Huntsville: Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. (Hebrews 4:16 NIV)
Betsy – Antwerp, OH
I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart;
I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. Psa 9:1 (ESV)
Lindsey from Dubach, LA is memorizing 1 Peter 4:11 (NET). “Whoever speaks, let it be with God’s words. Whoever serves, do so with the strength that God supplies, so that in everything God will be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.”
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 your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7
“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful & effective.” James 5:16 NIV
Kate from Cheney, WA
Let him who does right continue to do right; and let him who is holy continue to be holy.
Revelation 22:11b, NIV 1984
Beth, Dyersburg, TN
“Abraham said, ‘ God Himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.'”
Genesis 22:8A
Melanie – Decatur, AL
Singing “This Little Light of Mine” 😀
Matthew 5:13-16 NIV
“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. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.”
Tammy, Monroe, Ga.
” be steadfast, immovable , always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowiing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord.”. 1 Cor.15:58. (NASB)
Now this is what the Lord Almighty says: “Give careful thought to your ways.”
Haggai 1:5, NIV
Terri, Papua New Guinea. “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23, NIV.
I’ve thrown myself headlong into your arms—
I’m celebrating your rescue.
I’m singing at the top of my lungs,
I’m so full of answered prayers.
Psalms 13:5-6 MSG
Jean Schlosser, Rubicon, WI
Psalm 86:11 NIV
Teach me your way, O LORD, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.
I will praise you, O LORD my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever.
Naomi ~ Colorado Springs
Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway.For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the LORD. Proverbs 8:34-35 NIV
Dichosos los que me escuchan y a mis puertas están atentos cada día, esperando a la entrada de mi casa.
En verdad, quien me encuentra, halla la vida y recibe el favor del Señor. Proverbios 8:34-35 NVI
Nancy, Oxford, FL
“Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law.” Romans 13:8 NIV
Emily from Birmingham, AL { formerly Washington, DC} … “Be JOYFUL in hope, PATIENT in affliction, and FAITHFUL in prayer.” Romans 12:12 NIV
Deanna, Willmar, MN
“We can make our plans,
but the Lord determines our steps.” Prov. 16:9 (NLT)
Michelle, Parma, Ohio
For the Lord will not abandon His people on account of His great name, because the Lord has been pleased to make you a people for Himself. 1Sam 12:22NASB
Bridget, Cadillac MI
Though the Lord is on high yet He regards the losly; but the proud He knows from afar. Psalm 138:6 nkjv
Dianne, Moose Jaw
Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?”
John 11:40 NIV
Paige Atl I John 5:14-15 NIV
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.