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?
Kristi Rogersville, TN
Deuteronomy 29:29 NIV
The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law.
Cameron – Richmond, VA
But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.”
Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds.
James 2:18 NIV
Margie Allen, TX
For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Eph 2:10 NIV
Joy, Salina
“In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express.”
Romans 8:26 NIV
Lis, London: The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:22-23
Mary Ellen from Billings, MT
“I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” Ps. 27:13 NIV
Marilyn, Mission Viejo, CA
James 1:17 NIV
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
Psalms 1:1-5 “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers. Not so the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away. Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgement, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.” (cont’d)
When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul. Psalm 94:19 NIV
Psalms 1:1-5 (NIV) “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers. Not so the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away. Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgement, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.” (cont’d)
Melissa, Sulphur, LA
Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. James 1:27 (NIV)
Beth and Tori, Waco, TX
“For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.”
Romans 10:10 NIV
Cindy, Fort Worth, TX
For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him.
Colossians 1:16 NIV
South Bend
“As His Name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace”
Isaiah 9:6 NIV
Natalie; Trussville, AL; “Then He said to them, Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of gree; a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” Luke 12:15 (NIV)
Nicole
Keller
God makes his people strong. God gives his people peace. (Psalm 29:11 MSG) 🙂
DeeDee. Houston,Tx
Don’t run up debts, except for the huge debt of love you owe each other. When you love others you complete what the law has been after all along.
Rom 13:8
The message
Mildred, Mer Rouge,LA,(I am doing two verses today, missed last times entry)
Hebrews 4:13(NIV) Nothing in all creation is hidden from
God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account
Hebrews 4:14(NIV) Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess.
Morristown, “Be still, and know that I am God;” Psalm 46:10a NIV
Marcy Larance
Amarillo Tx
For the eyes of the Lord range throughout
the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are
fully committed to him.
2 Chron 16:9 NIV
Christy, Talking Rock, Georgia.
You light a lamp for me. The Lord, my God, lights up my darkness. Psalm 18:28 (NLT)
Kadie- Tinley Park
From”once upon a time” to “kingdom come”-you are God.
Psalm 90:2b (message)
Laura Beth, The Colony
I sought the LORD, and he answered me;
he delivered me from all my fears.
Those who look to him are radiant;
their faces are never covered with shame.
Psalm 34:4-5, NIV
Pamela, Mechanicsville, VA. O LORD, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress. Isaiah 33:2 NIV
Psalm 5:3 NIV
In the morning, oh Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.
Chesney, Chicago. “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. Joining you Beth 🙂
Cara – Fridley, MN
Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne. Unfailing love and truth walk before You as attendants. Happy are those who hear the joyful call to worship,for they will walk in the light of Your presence, LORD. They rejoice all day long in Your wonderful reputation. They exult in your righteousness.
Psalm 89:14-16(NLT)
Laurie, Spokane, NASB, James 1:21-22 “Therefore putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness,in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls. But prove yourselves doers of the word and not merley hearers who delude themselves.”
Sharon, Riverside, Ca.
A new commandment I give you: Love one another.
As I have loved you, so you must love one another.
All men will know that you are my disciples if you
love one another. John 13:34,35 NIV
Joelle, Abilene TX
He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way.
Psalm 25:9 (NIV)
Stacia, Keizer OR
“Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.”
John 6:35 NIV
Nikki, Wichita
“Keep on asking and it will be given you; keep on seeking and you will find; keep on knocking [reverently] and [the door] will be opened to you.” Matthew 7:7 Amplified
Jennifer D. – Monroe, GA
“I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness.” Jeremiah 31:3
April, Greensboro, NC “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” James 1:22 NIV
Heather Tallahassee, FL “And without faith, it is impossible to please God because anyone that comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those that seek Him.” Hebrews 11:6 NIV
Karen, Phoenix
“Like the appearance of a rainbow in a cloud on a rainy day, so was the apearance of the brightness all around it. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. So when I saw it, I fell on my face, and I heard a voice of One speaking.” Ezekiel 1:28 NKJV
Joyce Davidson, Big River, SK Canada
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do.
James 1:5-8
Sharon, Geigertown, PA
I Corinthians 6:20: “For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.” NKJV
Cheryl from Hattiesburg, MS
Matthew 6:32,33 (ESV)
For the gentiles seek after all these things, and your Heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things will be added to you.
Kelly, Charlotte, NC
My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one.
John 17:15 NIV
Karen from Jefferson City, TN
John 1:1-5, TNIV
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
He was with God in the beginning.
Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.
In him was life, and that life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
Tracey, Bear Creek, NC
“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
Kelly, Auburn, Al – “Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.” 1 Cor 8:2 NIV
Sheila – Union City, Indiana
Eph 3:18 NIV
You may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ…
Pam Houston, Buena Park, CA
“Search me, O God, and know my heart;
try me and know my anxious thoughts;” Psalms 139:23
Two vss. catching up …
2 Cor. 10:4-5 — 4 The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 5 We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. NIV
Johnnie
Wake Forest, NC
Cheryl , midlothian va
When I am afraid I will trust in you . in God whose word I praise
In God I trust , I will not be afraid
Psalm 56 : 3-4
Molly, Gainesville, GA
“Therefore also God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name,”
Phil.2:9 NASB
Teri~Boise
Let not debt remain outstanding, except the
continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his felman
Matthew 11:28 New Living Translation
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary & carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let Me teach you, because I am humble & gentle at heart, & you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, & the burden I give you is light.”
Ann from Indiana