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?
Tanya, Valley Center, KS
Keep and protect me, O God, for in You I have found refuge, and in You do I put my trust and hide myself. I say to the Lord, You are my Lord; I have no good beside or beyond You.
Psalm 16:1-2, Amplified
Annabel, Valley Center, KS
Blessed are those who make peace.
They will be called sons of God.
Matthew 5:9, NIrV
Karen, Dover, NH “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples if you love one another.” John 13:34-35 (NIV)
1Corinthians 1:30 (NLT) Christ made us right with God; he made us pure and holy and he freed us from sin.
Deena from Amarillo, Texas:
“For unto us a Child is born,
Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called
Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
Isaiah 9:6 NKJV
Romans 8:28–NIV
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.
Elise — Newark
Here is my verse this time: So I do not run aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air. (1 Corinthians 9:26 ESV)
And since I forgot last time, here is last time’s verse: Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. (1 Peter 5:7 NLT)
Sing with me now….”I’m late, I’m late, for…” (you know the tune! Or perhaps you havn’t had to sing that one as often as have had I)
Debbie. Calgary, AB.
Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose trust is the LORD.
Jeremiah 17:7 ESV
Olivia, Tennessee 🙂
God is working in you, giving you the power and desire to do what pleases Him. Philippians 2.13 NLT
Patti Rae, Saskatchewan, Canada,
“Because (she) loves me,” says the LORD, “I will rescue (her); I will protect (her), for (she) acknowledges my name. (She) will call upon me, and I will answer (her); I will be with (her) in trouble, I will deliver (her) and honor (her).” Psalm 91:14-15 NIV
Karina, Vancouver, BC, CANADA
“But thanks be to God, who always puts us on display in Christ and through us spreads the aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place.” – 2 Corinthians 2:12 (HCSB)
For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior who is Christ the Lord.
Luke 2:11
Andrea, Saskatchewan Canada
I will praise the Lord at all times. I will constantly speak his praises. I will boast only in the Lord; let all who are helpless take heart. Come, let us tell of the Lord’s greatness; let us exalt his name together. Psalm 34:1-3, NLT
Cheryl, Everett, Psalm 139:4 NIV
“Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O LORD”
Mischia, North Carolina
1James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ,
To the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad: Greetings.
2 Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. 4 And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:1-4 NASB
Couldn’t wait until nest year! I’m so excited about James!
Vivian
Birmingham, Alabama
“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
Suzanne, Decatur, Texas
“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 NIV
II Tim. 3:16 NIV
ALL scripture is God breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.
Barbara, North Olmsted
‘When my spirit grows faint within me,
it is You who know my way.’
Ps 142:3 NIV
Susan – Statesville
Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Heb. 4:16 NAS
Andrea Hart Orlando, FL
Isaiah 9:6
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given;
and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
Angela, Amarillo, Texas
For you have need of steadfast patience and endurance, so that you may perform and fully accomplish the will of God, and thus receive and carry away (and enjoy to the full) what is promised. Hebrews 10:36 Amplified
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
Lisha – Texas
Dawn W. – Falmouth, KY
Going out with a challenge!!
Luke 2:1-12 NLT
 At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire. (This was the first census taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.) All returned to their own ancestral towns to register for this census. And because Joseph was a descendant of King David, he had to go to Bethlehem in Judea, David’s ancient home. He traveled there from the village of Nazareth in Galilee. He took with him Mary, his fiancée, who was now obviously pregnant. And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born. She gave birth to her first child, a son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them. That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! And you will recognize him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger.”
Stephanie Solomon, Morgantown, WV
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. (Psalm 3:5-6).
Carolyn, Terrace BC Canada
Isaiah 40:29 (NIV)
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.
Rhonda
Gilmer
verses 1-3 last month
verses 4-7 this month because as I said I want it burned in my being.
Titus 3:1-7(NKJV)
Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work,to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men.For we ourselves were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another.But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared,not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior,that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Alyson – Tallahassee
James 1:17 NLT – Whatever is good and perfect comes down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in you. Isaiah 26:3, NIV
Bunnie, Hume,CA
NASB ‎”This is how we know that we belong to the truth, and how we set our hearts at rest in His presence whenever our hearts condemn us. For God is greater than our hearts, and He knows everything.” 1 John 3:19-20 NASB
Heather, Leawood, Kansas. “For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.” Isaiah 41:13 (NIV).
Jeri B., Battlefield, MO
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.
Isaiah 7:14 NIV 1984
Gena, Houston – You thrill me, Lord, with all you have done for me! I sing for you because of what you have done.
-Psalm 92:4 (NLT)
Connie, Chariton, Psalms 103: 14 For He knows our frame; He remembers that we are dust.NKJV
Isaiah 64:4
Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you who acts on behalf of those who wait for him.
Melissa Granbury Texas (NKJV)
Proverbs 31:25
Strength and honor are her clothing; she shall rejoice in time to come
Annie, Alabama
But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
2 Cor. 12:9 (NIV)
Suzy – Atlanta
This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you.
John 15:12-14 ESV
Lisa, Rainbow City, Alabama. ” 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
Psalm 55:22 (NASB)
Cat your burden upon the LORD, and He will sustain you;
He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.
Cast (lol)
Joy, Pella.”When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you.When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned. Nor shall the flame scorch you”- Is.43:2
Rebecca, Louisa, VA: But whoever lives by the truth
comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly
that what he has done has been done through God. ~ John 3:21 (NIV)
Cheryl
Hephzibah, Ga.
My precious 86 year old grandmother stepped into eternity at 2 am this morning and ran into the arms of her Savior, so I chose this verse in her memory.
He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” revelation 21:4-5
Jen Smith, Clearwater, FL
‎”I am STILL confident of this: I WILL see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.” Psalm 27:13-14 NIV
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 NIV
Emily Jordan
Virgina Beach, VA
Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in everything for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (HCSB)
Forget about what’s happened; don’t keep going over old history. Be alert, be present. I’m about to do something brand new. It’s bursting out. Don’t you see it? There it is! I’m making a road through the desert, rivers in the badlands. Isaiah 43:18-19
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men”
(Colossians 3:23, NIV)
Lacie, Americus
April, Vermilion
I delight greatly in the LORD; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness, as a bride groom adorns his head like priest, and a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
~Isaiah 61:10
Edna
O’Fallon, MO
“. . . whoever says (s)he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked.”
1 John 2:6
ESV
Laurie, New Hope VA
Psalm 25:2 in you I trust, O my God. Do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. NIV 1984