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?
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God”.
Matthew 5:8 – NIV
Judith
West Columbia, TX
Debbie, New Delhi, India: Turn my eyes away from what is worthless!Revive me with your word! Psalm 119:37 NET Bible
You go before me and follow me. You place your hand of blessing on my head.
Psalm 139:5
Tammy
Cincinnati
Because of the Lord’s great love, we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning. Great is thy faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:22, 23 NIV
“How can I repay the Lord for all His goodness to me?” Psalm 116:12 NIV.
Siesta from Virginia, “I will go before you and make the rough places smooth; I will shatter the doors of bronze and cut through their iron bars.” Isaiah 45:2, New American Standard Bible
Lorna Beth
Minneapolis, MN
Psalm 84:1-7
1 How lovely is your dwelling place,
O LORD Almighty!
2 My soul yearns, even faints,
for the courts of the LORD;
my heart and my flesh cry out
for the living God.
3 Even the sparrow has found a home,
and the swallow a nest for herself,
where she may have her young—
a place near your altar,
O LORD Almighty, my King and my God.
4 Blessed are those who dwell in your house;
they are ever praising you.
Selah
5 Blessed are those whose strength is in you,
who have set their hearts on pilgrimage.
6 As they pass through the Valley of Baca,
they make it a place of springs;
the autumn rains also cover it with pools.
7 They go from strength to strength,
till each appears before God in Zion.
Laurie, Lubbock, TX: …”but we also rejoice in our afflictions, because we know that affliction produces endurance, endurance produces proven character, and proven character produces hope.” Romans 5:3-4 HCSB
Heather, Hot Springs, AR, Amplified, Galatians 1:8,
“But even if we or an angel from Heaven should preach to you a Gospel contrary and different from that which we preached to you, let him be accursed.”
Tess
Cartersville GA
PSALM 82:2 ESV
My soul longs, yes, faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and flesh sing for joy to the living God
Oops. Meant Psalm 84:2 NOT 82:2. Sorry!
Jana, Quitaque, TX
Romans 13:8 NIV
Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellow man has fulfilled the law.
Stacy b. Detroit, mi
She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness. (Proverbs 31:27 NIV84)
Larissa Simpson Benbrook,Tx
“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
Fenton, Ashburn VA, “Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgements and His ways past finding out!”. Rom. 11:33 NKJV
Jennifer, Kodak, TN
The LORD will fulfill His purpose for me; your love, O LORD, endures forever–do not abandon the works of your hands.
Psalm 138:8 NIV
Dyane, Edmond, OK “May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us, establish the work of our hands for us–yes, establish the work of our hands” Ps 90:17 NIV
Jane, Gulfport – “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:29 (NASB)
Isaish 9:6 KJV
For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace!
Beth C, Huntsville, AL
Psalm 23:3 (NIV)
He refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
for his name’s sake.
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Col. 4:2 (NIV)
Kathy, Easley: “God is not a man, that he should lie, nor a son of man, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill?”
Numbers 23:19 NIV
Romans 13:8
Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellow man has fulfilled the law.
Kristi, Gardner, KS: (I like Beth’s this time)….
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
John 3:16 (NKJV)
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”
Lindsay, Wenatchee
For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth–to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him.
2 Chron. 16:9
Katharine Lee, Jonesboro AR
Isaiah 30:15 NIV
“This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: ‘In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength.'”
Joy, Peachtree City. “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28 NAS
Tammy Paducah.
This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” (Luke 2:12 NIV)
“You should have the same attitude toward one another that Christ Jesus had.” Philippians 2:5 NET
Jeri, Stillwater, Ok
You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday.
Psalm 91:5-6 (NIV)
Cheri. Savage, MN. Psalm 62:7-8 NET
God delivers me and exalts me; God is my strong protector and my shelter. Trust in Him at all times you people! Pour out your hearts before Him! God is our shelter!
The Lord is good to everyone. He showers compassion on all his creation. Psalm 145:9 NLT
Gina, San Antonio, Tx
Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to live one another, for he who has loved his fellowman has fulfilled the law. Rom 13:8, NIV
Hannah Tx, Proverbs 11:2 NIV When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.
Kristy
Houston, TX
Psalm 19:1 ESV
The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.
Bonnie, Alexandria, LA
Colossians 4:2, “Devote yourselves to pray, being watchful and thankful.” NIV
Erin, Lolo, MT “Do everything without complaining or arguing.” Philippians 2:14
Stacy Indianapolis, IN Psalm 94:19 ESV When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul.
Job 19:25 NLT
But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and that he will stand upon the earth at last.
Dana, Blue Ridge, TX
so is my word that goes out from my mouth; It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.
Isaiah 55:11
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.
Galations 2:20 NIV
“for the Mighty One has done great things for me-holy is his name.”
Luke 1:49 NIV
Sherry
Indianapolis
Kelley, Olive Branch, MS
“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
Bonnie, Alexandria, LA
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” Colossians 4:2 NIV
“As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him.” (Psalm 18:30 NIV)
ginger, Trussville: “O God do not remain quiet; Do not be silent and, O God, do not be still. For, behold, Thine enemies make an uproar; Psalm 83:1-2a (NASB)
Vanessa in Victoria, TX
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10
SSMT#22 – ” Be kind and compassionate to one another forgiving eachother just as Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32 NIV
Psalm 35:10 My whole being will exclaim,”Who is like you, O Lord? You rescue the poor from those too strong for them, the poor and needy from those who rob them.” NIV