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?
Lisa. Wylie,TX
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
Col. 4:2 NIV
Patty Pierce
Searcy Ar
John 1;14 NIV
For the Word became flesh and made His dwellIng among us. We have seen His glory , the glory of the one and only who came from the Father full of Grace and Truth
Bird – Cypress, TX
Do not forget or neglect or refuse to extend hospitality to strangers [in the brotherhood – – being friendly, cordial, and gracious, sharing the comforts of your home and doing your part generously], for through it some have entertained angels without knowing it. Hebrews 13:2, AMP
Kim, Anchorage Alaska, “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10, ESV
Martha, Lexington: “ Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters not adulterers not male prostitutes not homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.” 1 Corinthians 6: 9 – 11
Beverly, Ironton OH: So I sought for a man among them who would make a wall, and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, that I should not destroy it; but I found no one. Ezekiel 22:30 (NKJ)
Grace, Circleville OH: 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 (NKJ)
Kimberly, Circleville OH: The people who walked in darkness Have seen a great light; Those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, Upon them a light has shined. Isaiah 9:2 (NKJ)
Lily, Chicago.
“For I was hungry and you gave me food
I was thirsty and you have me drink
I was a stranger and you welcomed me
I was naked and you clothed me
I was sick and you visited me
I was in prison and you came to me.
. . .
Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.”
Matthew 25:35-36, 40 (ESV)
John 1:1 NIV
In the beginning was the word, and the word was with God and the word was God.
Beth R
Liberty Lake,WA
Blaine, Magnolia, TX:
“The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.”
Hebrews 1:3 NIV
Selena- Albany, GA
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will hold onto you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10, HCSB
Heather from Florence, SC: “I know that you can do all things; no plan of yours can be thwarted.” (Job 42:2 NIV)
Marsha, Lexington Park MD
Sing to the LORD, praise his name;
Proclaim his salvation day after day.
Psalm 96:2 NIV
Jamye L., Greenbrier, AR
For the sorrow that is according to the will of God produces a repentance without regret, leading to salvation, but the sorrow of the world produces death.
2 Corinthians 7:10 NASB
Thank you for sharing the wise words on giving and debt Beth, they are much appreciated!!
Cherry B., Conway, AR
If only you would slay the wicked, O God! Away from me, you bloodthirsty men! They speak of you with evil intent; your adversaries misuse your name. Do I not hate those who hate you, O LORD, and abhor those who rise up against you?
Psalm 139:19-21, NIV
Vicky, Enders
Psalm37:8,9 NLT
8 Stop being angry!
Turn from your rage!
Do not lose your temper—
it only leads to harm.
9 For the wicked will be destroyed,
but those who trust in the Lord will possess the land.
Proverbs 29:25 “Fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.” (NIV)
Tracey, Knightdale, NC:
While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the Word.” Acts 10:44
Cheryl, Austin: “My eyes are continually toward the LORD,
For He will pluck my feet out of the net.” Ps. 25:15 (NASB)
Peggy, Indianapolis
Psalm 107:1 NIV
“give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.”
“Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults;
whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse.” Proverbs 9:7
NIV
Krista
Centennial, CO
Krystle, Central Point OR
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.
Lynn, Lubbock. “If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.” I Corinthians 13:2 (NIV)
Karen, Amarillo, TX. John 17:14(HCSB)
I have given them Your word. The world hated them because they are not of the world, as I am not of the world.
I’m sooooo late. 🙁 I just kept forgetting to post, but I’m learning the verse anyway. Here goes–adding on again 🙂
Sheri. Bolivar, MO
“For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.” 2 Peter 1:8 NIV
Carol ~ Webb City, MO
“As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Now remain in My love.” John 15:9 (NIV)
Allison, Ruston
“Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giviing thanks through Him to God the Father” Col.3:17 (NIV)
Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. Ps 37:4 NIV
Christa, Denver, CO
May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us— yes, establish the work of our hands. Psalm 90:17
Courtney, Chicora. “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
charlotte, lexington “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
Kendra, Sturgis, MI
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord and not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance form the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” Col. 3:23 NIV
Marsha, Knoxville, TN
A joyful heart is good medicine, but depression drains one’s strength.
Proverbs 17:22 (GWT)
RaeLeen Greenwood,
With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be.
James 3:9-10 (NIV)
Karen, Battle Creek, MI
Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
NIV
Diane, Lumpkin, GA
Psalm 95:1-2
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
“but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength”.
Isaiah 40:31
Fran, Jackson TN
‘Be joyful always, pray continually,
give thanks in all circumstances
for this is God’s will for you in
Christ Jesus.’
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV
Adele-Alys from Matthews, NC
“For the Lord takes pleasure in His people; He will beautify the afflicted ones with salvation.”
Psalm 149:4 New American Standard
Wendy, Elm City, NC
Ps 32:8 (NIV)
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.
Tanya, Somerville, TN
Heb. 4:12-16 “For the Word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, both joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. 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. Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weakness, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are – yet He did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” NIV
Praise you, Father!
Linda, Holts Summit,MO
Sorry so late. It was my birthday weekend!
Habakkuk 3:17-18 NIV
Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.
The Lord has been giving me this verse since early fall so I thought I’d better memorize it.
Renita, Woodstock
Philippians 4:19
New International Version (NIV)
And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
Jenn
Frederick, MD
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
Lorie, Columbia, SC
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation: old things are passed away; behold, all things have become new. 2 Cor. 5:17
Sheryl, Rocky Mount,NC, I Chron 16:11 (AMP) Seek the Lord and His strength; yearn for and seek His face and to be in His presence continually!
Nancy, St. Petersburg Fl
“I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever.” Psalm 145:1 NIV
eeek! Sorry I’m way late…forgot and then was sick last week!
Rachel
Fullerton, CA
Eph.4:23 (ESV)
“…and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds…”
excited to see everyone!
xoxo
Allison, Eau Claire, WI
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.”
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 straght.
Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV
Dana
Boerne, TX