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?
Brittney, Olympia:
“The LORD is my Shepherd; I have all that I need.” Psalm 23:1 NLT
Lori (Odessa, TX)
The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. John 1:9 (NIV)
Delores, Columbia, TN
Cause me to hear your lovingkindness 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
Beckie, Washington, DC: “But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such things there is no law.” -Galatians 5:22-23
Vicki, Indpls
The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; my God my strength in whom i will trust; my buckler (shield) and the horn (strength) of my salvation and my high tower (stronghold). Psalm 18:2 KJV
Deanna, Frisco – Psalm 100:4 (NIV) – Enter His gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.
Leah, Indpls
I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving kindness Jeremiah 31:3 NIV
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct you path.”~Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV
But the fruit of the Spirit is love,joy, peace, patience, kindness,goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law
Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV)
Emmy Rome, GA
“as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us” Psalm 103:12
Sierra, Vandalia, MO
All of us, like sheep, have strayed away. We have left God’s paths to follow our own. Yet the Lord laid on Him the sins of us all.
Isaiah 53:6 NLT
Emily, Greensburg
O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens.
Psalm 8:1 NIV
Phil 4:7 NASB And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Briten North Providence, RI
Connie, Tyler 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.
Robin, Tracy CA
And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into His likeness with ever‑increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. (2 Corinthians 3:18 NIV)
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is–his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2(NIV)
Kathi, Lexington, OH
Teach me your way, O LORD, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart that I may fear your name.
Psalm 86:11 (NIV)
Heather, Greensburg
“The Kings Daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is wrought of gold.” Psalms 45:13 KJV
Tracey Knight ~ Arkadelphia AR (yes, Beth, this is the perfect verse for now!)
Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law. Romans 13:8 NIV11
Jennifer M, Greensburg
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.
Gay Beck, Plain City, OH
2 Corinthians 4:11 (NIV)
For we who are alive are always being given over to death for Jesus’ sake, so that his life may be revealed in our mortal body.
Note: This verse is from one of the lessons in Beth’s “Breaking Free” study.
Madeleine Corrales:Search me O God and know my heart;Test me and know my anxious thoughts,see if there is any offensive way in me,and lead me in the way everlasting.Ps.139-23-24 NIV
Chris, Kokomo, IN
2 Samuel 22:33
It is God who arms me with strength
and keeps my way secure.
James 1:20 NIV because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.
The Memorizing Scripture Blog has been memorizing (and trying to obey!)1 Corinthians 13, one small segment at a time. This week, we’re focusing on 1 Corinthians 13:7d(Love) endures everything without weakening.
I have a link to your blog on my website. Thank you for your ministry.
Barb D. Lakeland, FL
Do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded! Hebrews 10:35 NIV
Chrissy, Clemmons, NC:
He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend. Proverbs 22:11
Kim
Arlington, VA
“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
The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you; Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deut.31:8 NIV
Amber Wooten, Warsaw, IN
“Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.”
Romans 13:8 ESV
Bonnie, Seattle,
“Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellow man has fulfilled the law.” Romans 13:8 (NIV)
Ginger, El Paso, TX: Some will proudly claim, “I belong to the Lord.” Others will say, “I am a descendant of Jacob.” Some will write the Lord’s name on their hands and will take the honored name of Israel as their own. Isaiah 44:5 NLT
Gail, McDonough, GA
Isaiah9:6 (NIV)
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.
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17 NIV
Rachel ~ Nashville, TN
“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)
April, Lake Charles, LA
(Continuing Psalm 103) “Who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion.” ~Psalm 103:3-4 (NIV)
Deborah – Nashville, TN
“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)
Three Rivers, MI “Finally, my friends, keep your minds on whatever is true, pure, right, holy, friendly, and proper. Don’t ever stop thinking about what is truly worthwhile and worthy of praise.” Philippians 4:8 CEV
“But the Lord is faithful; He will strengthen and guard you from the evil one. ” 2 Thessalonians 3:3 HCSB
Debbie, Hattiesburg, MS
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage: do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9 NKJV
Jonda, Shakopee, MN
Therefore, be on the alert—for you do not know when the master of the house is coming, whether in the evening, at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or in the morning—
Mark 13:35 NASB
“Be JOYFUL in hope,
PATIENT in affliction,
and FAITHFUL in prayer.”
Romans 12:12 NIV
Paula – Albertville, AL
“…the virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a Son and will call Him Immanuel—‘God with us.'”
Isaiah 7:14 NLT
Sharon, Barrington
“No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him.”
1 Corinthians 2:9 (NIV)
Sedrone, Arp, TX
Nahum 1;7 CEV
The LORD is good. He protects
those who trust him in times of
trouble.
Alisa
Clinton, MS
But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son,born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.
Galatians 4:4-5 NASB
April, Clovis
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. Isaiah 9:6
Linda, Longview: “Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.”
Proverbs 12:25 NLT
“Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!”
(Luke 1:45 NIV)
Angela
Lexington, KY
Lauren, Arlington, TX
Romans 13:8 ESV
“Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.”