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?
Elizabeth, Gainesville, GA
“to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus thoughout all the generations, forever and ever! Amen.”
Ephesians 3:21 (NIV)
Nahum 1:7 ESV
The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him.
Teri~boise.
Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fullfilled the law.
Romans 13:8 NIV
Pam; Campbellsburg,In. Because of the house of the Lord our God I will seek your good. Psalm 122-9 NKJV
Kristin, Carlsbad, CA “Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold.” 2 Cor. 3:12 (NIV)
Allison, Eclectic AL
A fool is quick tempered but a wise person stays calm when insulted. Proverbs 12:16 NLT
Julie, Broken Arrow, OK
1 Tim. 1:12 (NIV)
I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful, appointing me to his service.
“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High
shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the LORD, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress;
My God, in Him I will trust.’
…He shall cover you with His feathers,
and under His wings you shall take refuge;
His truth shall be your shield and buckler.”
{Psalm 91:1-2,4 nkjv}
Martha
Asheville, NC
Nicola, Calgary AB I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I’ve committed to Him against that day. 2 Tim 1:12b
Dixie in Trophy Club says:
But prove yourselves doers of the word, not merely hearers who delude themselves.
James 1:22
New American Standard
“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
Brigette Brock
Morehead, KY
Kathy
Dow, IL
He replied, “Blessed are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”
Luke 11:28 NIV
Marla-Washington
Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7 NIV
Kathy from Ontario Canada
And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us,
and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only
begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.
John 1:14 – KJV as memorized when I was a child.
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]
Rachel, Blairsville, GA: He rescued me because he delighted in me. 2 Samuel 22:20b, NIV.
“Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fullfilled the law.”
Romans 13:8 (NIV)
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good new of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:10&11 NIV
Yvonne
Fresno
Psalm 84:11 NIV For the LORD is a sun and shield: the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless.
Stephanie, Winder, GA
Luke 2:52
And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man.
Wanda
Osborn, Missouri
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.
Suzanne – Chicago, IL: “Let all that you do be done in love.” 1 Corinthians 16:14 ESV
Anne Marie, Woburn, MA:
Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this: The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Lamentations 3:21-22
Jessica, Carlsbad, CA “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9 (NLT)
Leslie G. Warner Robins, GA
“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
Gayle, Salinas
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Romans 12:12-13 NIV
Debra – Dahlgren, IL
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, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6 KJV
Rene Abilene, TX”But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him.” 2 Corinthians 2:14 NIV
Blairsville, GA
Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits – who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
Psalm 103:2-5 NIV
AmyLu, Evansville
I lift up my eyes to the hills–
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord,
the maker of heaven and earth.
Psalm 121:1-2 (NIV)
Robyn, San Antonio
“But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart.”
Luke 2:19 NASB
Pam Hamilton, OH
O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? I. Cor. 15:55 (KJV)
Jackie
Cypress, TX
“If you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord”, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Romans 10:9
Kathy, Corinth, TX. For the Lord God is our sun and shield. He gives us grace and glory. The Lord will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right. O Lord of Heaven’s Armies, what joy for those who trust in You! Psalm 84: 11 – 12. NLT
Julia, Whidbey Island, WA:”Christ has freed us so that we may enjoy the benefits of freedom. Therefore, be firm in this freedom, and don’t become slaves again.” Gal 5:1 (God’s Word)
Sue, Magalia, CA
Proverbs 31: 30 – 31 NIV
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
Give her the reward she has earned and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
Lara Greenville, Ky ” This is my command: Love each other.” John 16:17
Barrett/ 12/1/11
Psalm 85-8 NIV
I will listen to what God the LORD says;
he promises peace to his people,
his faithful servants —
but let them not turn to folly.
Rhonda – Houston
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.
Of the greatness of his government and peace
there will be no end. Isaiah:9:6-7 NIV
Susan, Longmont, CO
The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.
Psalm 103:8 NIV
Luann Grand Junction CO
didn’t have the best last few weeks discipline wise so i’m going to focus on reviewing my last verse for the first part of this month.
Romans 12:1-2
1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual[a] act of worship. 2 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.
“Be strong and courageous and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you until all the work for the service of the temple of the Lord is finished.”
I Chronicles 29:20 (NIV)
Lacey, Leonard 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
Ruth, Providence
I have been crucified with Christ. Yet, it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me and yielded himself up on my behalf.
Galatians 2:20
Andrea, Roscoe, IL
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
Dinah from Baraboo, WI
“I will exalt you, my God the King. I will praise your name for ever and ever. Everyday I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever. Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom.” Psalm 145:1-3 NIV
Ending the year with praise!
Pat @ Birmingham, Al
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.
Diana @Surrey, BC Canada
“Ascribe to the LORD, O families of nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength, ascribe to the LORD the glory due His Name.” 1 Chronicles 16:28&29a N.I.V.
Elizabeth, Columbia, Mo., formerly Charlottesville
Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths.
Psalm 25:4, ESV
Priscilla Mesa, AZ
Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.
Psalm 37:7 NIV