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?
Karla, Sheboygan.
‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.’
The LORD Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.
Psalm 46:10-11 (NIV)
Sheboygan, Wisconsin ???
Surly he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler,and from the noisome(deadly) pestilence.He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust:his truth shall be thy shield and thy buckler.Plalms 91:1-2(KJSB) Twyla McAmis, Cleveland,Tennessee.
Melanie – Lebanon, Ks
(I will only be memorizing v 16 this time, but wanted to keep it in context so I’m including the whole part)
Ephesians 3:15-18 (AMP)
15For Whom every family in heaven and on earth is named [that Father from Whom all fatherhood takes its title and derives its name].
16May He {the FATHER} grant you out of the rich treasury of His glory to be strengthened and reinforced with mighty power in the inner man by the [Holy] Spirit [Himself indwelling your innermost being and personality].
17May Christ through your faith [actually] dwell (settle down, abide, make His permanent home) in your hearts! May you be rooted deep in love and founded securely on love, 18That you may have the power and be strong to apprehend and grasp with all the saints [God’s devoted people, the experience of that love] what is the breadth and length and height and depth [of it];
oops…I meant I did v16 last time…now I’m on v17 :0)
Nancy, Sanger, TX
“Don’t be intimidated in any way by your enemies. This will be a sign to them that they are going to be destroyed, but that you are going to be saved, even by God himself. For you have been given not only the privilege of trusting in Christ but also the privilege of suffering for Him.
Philippians 1:28-29 (NLT)
Tracey from Shawnee, Kansas
Romans 12:12-13 (NIV)
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Sheila, Bethesda, MD: “Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.” — 1 Peter 1:8-9 (NIV 1984)
Kristen Keeling from Covington, Ga:
These are my verses for the entire month of December. I’m SO excited to see everyone in January!!!
“I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter hidden things, things from of old- what we have heard and known, what our fathers have told us. We will not hide them from their children; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD, his power, and the wonders he has done.” Psalm 78:2-4 (NIV)
Margo, Laramie WY
It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. But go and learn what this means: I desire mercy, not sacrifice. For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.
Matt 9:12-13
Dolly, Middletown, OH
Every good gift, and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadadow of turning.
James 1:17
Amy, Snellville, GA
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” Col 3:15 (NIV)
“In the morning, oh Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests befor you and wait in expectation.” Psalm 5:3 NIV
Louisa, Austin
“Let us then approach the 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
I will sing to the LORD because he is good to me.
Psalm 13:6 NIV
Diana, Seekonk, MA
I will praise the Lord at all times; his praise is always on my lips. My whole being praises the Lord. The poor will hear and be glad. Glorify the Lord with me, and let us praise his name together. Psalms 34:1-3
Round Rock, TX
(Ringgold, GA)
Romans 13:8 NIV
Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law.
Andrea, Louisville, KY
“Even when I am old and gray,do not forsake me, my God,
till I declare your power to the next generation,
your mighty acts to all who are to come”
Psalm 71:18
Shannon in Louisville, KY
So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
~Luke 2:6-7 (NKJV)
Nell, Chattanooga, TN
Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign forever and ever.” (Revelation 11:15 ESV)
Amen
Rebecca, Chattanooga, TN
Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign forever and ever.” Revelation 11:15 ESV
Alleluia
Jeanene – Newnan, GA
This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.
1 John 4:10 NIV
Saskatchewan, Canada
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
Psalm 91:1 NIV
Knoxville, TN
“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.” (Isaiah 26:3, ESV)
Melissa, Scarborough, ME: “The LORD delights in those who fear Him; who put their hope in His unfailing love.” Psalm 147:11 NIV
Olympia, WA. “This means He can save fully and completely those who approach God through Him, for he is always living to intercede on their behalf.” Hebrews 7:25 JB Phillips
Boni, Manassas, Va; Proverbs 29:25 “Fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.” (NIV)
Brianna, San Antonio, TX:
“In this world you will have trouble, but take heart for I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 NIV
Linda, Carolina Beach, NC
“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.
Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with it’s passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.”
Galatians 5:22-25 (NIV)
Billie, Greenville, KY “Now get up and stand on your feet. I have appeared to you to appoint you as a servant and as a witness of what you have seen of me and what I will show you. I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.” Acts 26:16-18 NIV
Jackie from Lake Charles: “When the liar speaks, he makes it up out of his lying nature and fills the world with lies.” John 8:44
Sue in Grand Rapids, Michigan
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.
2 Corinthians 9:8 ESV
Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.
Hebrews 9:27-28 NIV
A little behind, broke my foot this month. Luckily, a small fracture, thanks God,that it wasn’t something worse; He takes very good care of me 🙂
Andrea, Pottstown
James 2:18 NLT
Now some may argue, “Some have faith; others have good deeds.” I say, “I can’t see your faith if you don’t have good deeds, but I will show you may faith through my good deeds.”
Praying for your healing. God bless.
Ali C., Dublin, CA- For his unfailing love toward those who fear him is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth. Psalm 103:11 NLT
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and in everything give thanks.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Mt 6:21 (NAB) For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be
Jennifer, Garland, TX
He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 NIV
Call to Me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know. Jeremiah 33:3 NASB
Harriett, St. Alberta, Alberta, GREAT peace have they which love thy law:and nothing shall offend them. Psalms 119:165 KJV
Psalm 25:21
May integrity and uprightness protect me, because my hope, LORD, is in you.
Amy, Tyler,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
Becky, Alberta, Canada
“Do not judge, or you too will be judged.” Matt. 7:1 Message Bible
Ok, I know I am a day late, but my step-daughter had a baby yesterday (2 weeks before her due date). Does that get me a free pass this month for my tardiness? I hope so!
Lyli, Fort Lauderdale:
“God, teach me lessons for living so I can stay the course.
Give me insight so I can do what you tell me—my whole life one long, obedient response” (Psalms 119:33, MSG).
Cathy, 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.
Susan, Jonesboro, AR
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
Ciny, Dallas, TX “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow fo the Almighty” Ps. 91:1 NIV
Kim ~ Niceville, Florida
His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.
2 Peter 1:3 (NIV)
Donna, Norman, OK
2 Chronicles 16:9 NLT
The eyes of the LORD
search the whole earth
in order to strengthen those
whose hearts are fully committed to Him.
Hey Kim! My bestie and I have been doing this entire piece over the last six weeks or so!! I love it! It’s so helpful to remember–glad to see a siesta from Florida is having fun with us! 🙂
linde, dallas
1 Corinthians 14:33 “For God is not a God of confusion but of peace.”
AMEN, Beth! I join you with the same verse~
Teri, Corpus Christi, 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
Dayna~Ontario,California
In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul.
Psalm 94:19
Debbie from Westerville, OH
Phillipians 4:8 NIV
Finally [siestas], 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.