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?
Teri S.-Gadsden, AL Sorry i’m again late. The story of my life.
It is better to take refuge in the LORD, than to trust in man. PSALM 118:8 NIV
Sherry
Oklahoma
“And what does the scrpture say? ‘Abraham believed God and it was credited to him as rightousness'”.
Romans 4:3 NIV
Heidi, Round Rock, TX
Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.
1 Peter 3:15 NIV
Paula, Batavia, Ohio
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
Nicole, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Luke 1:37 NIV
For nothing is impossible with God.
Michelle, New Richmond – “I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm – neither hot nor cold – I am about to spit you out of my mouth.” Rev 3:15-16 NIV
Marion Royse City, TX
1 Corinthians 10:23 (NIV 1984)
“Everything is permissible”—but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible”—but not everything is constructive.
This post is for the December 1st verse!
Kathy, Houston:
“Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good.” Rom 12:9, NKJV
Search me,O God, and know my thoughts! Ans see if there be any grievous way in me, and lea me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23-24 ESV
O Lord, my God, I cried to You for help and You healed me.
Psalms 30:2
NAS
Norwood, MA
“O Lord Almighty, God of Israel, enthroned between the cherubim, you alone are God, over all the kingdoms of the earth. You have made heaven and earth. Isaiah 37:16 NIV
Tina
H-town
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Romans 12:10 (NIV)
Sheri
Portland, Oregon
‘“Everything is permissible”—but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible”—but not everything is constructive.’
1 Corinthians 10:23 NIV 1984
Erin, Phoenix. “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us…” Hebrews 12:1 (NIV)
Laura, Jefferson, ME
Psalm 139: 23-24 “Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me, and know my anxieties; And see if there is any wicked way in me,And lead me in the way everlasting.”
NKJV
Odessa, TX
“But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!” I Corinthians 15:57 NLT
“I say to myself, ‘The Lord is everything I will ever need.’ So I will put my hope in him.” Lamentations 3:24 NIRV
DLynn; Amarillo
James 3:17
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.
Debra, Mississippi
Proverbs 10:3 KJV The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but He casteth away the substance of the wicked.
Anna, Little Elm, TX
“She who fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for her children it will be a refuge.”
Proverbs 14:26 (NIV)
And the Word became flesh & dwelt amoung us, & WE BEHELD HIS GLORY. The glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace & truth. John 1:14 (NKJ)
Sydney, Tucson, AZ
Psalm 9:10
Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.
Shaminder
Toronto,ON
My heart may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; He is mine forever.
Psalm 73:26
Katie (Firestone, CO)
Oh, love the LORD, all you His saints!
For the LORD preserves the faithful,
And fully repays the proud person.
Be of good courage,
And He shall strengthen your heart,
All you who hope in the LORD.
Psalm 31:23-24 NKJV
“For those who find me (wisdom) find life and receive favor from the Lord. But those who fail to find me harm themselves;all who hate me love death.”. Prov. 8:35-36 NIV
Jessica, Winston-Salem, NC
“But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is the Messiah, the Lord”.” Luke 2:10-11 (NIV)
Stephanie, Mount Carmel, TN
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Psalm 73:26 NIV
Draw near to God and he will draw near to you.
James 4:8 NIV
The righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe.
NIV Ro 3:22
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith- and this is not from yourselves- it is the Gift of God.
Ephesians 2:8
Sheri, Atlanta, TX
Psalm 51:12 NKJV Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me by your generous spirit.
Jill, Puyallup, Wa
Isaiah 61:1-2, NIV
1 The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me,
because the LORD has anointed me
to proclaim good news to the poor.
He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,
to proclaim freedom for the captives
and release from darkness for the prisoners,[a]
2 to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor
and the day of vengeance of our God,
Mary Alice
Dallas, TX
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:2 NIV
Jan, Littleton, CO,
“For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form.”
– Colossians 2:9 (NIV)
Stephanie, Houston. Â
God gave the land of these kings as an inheritance—
         His faithful love endures forever. Psalm 136:21 NLT
Deborah, Waco TX
” 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
Show me Your ways, O Lord, teach me Your paths; guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are God my Savior, and my hope is in You all day long.
Psalm 25: 4-5
He must become greater, I must become less…John 4:30 NIV Kathy H College Station TX
Mei, Easley SC
He was with God in the beginning. John 1:2 NIV
Charlotte, Easley SC:
“The first man was of the dust of the earth; the second man is of heaven.”
1 Cor 15:47 (NIV)
But godliness with contentment is great gain.
1 Timothy 6:6
Heather
Mosinee, WI
(thought I had entered it, but can’t find it, so sorry if I re-posted!!!)
Jocelyn (Greer/Greenville, SC)
“Keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life.” ESV Jude 1:21
‘Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.’
Colossians 4:6 NIV
Jan, Littleton, CO,
“For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form.”
– Colossians 2:9 (NIV)
Carolyn, Atlanta
1 Peter 3:9 NIV
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
John 14:5
Thomas said unto Him, Lord we know not whither thou goest, and how can we know the way?
“For I know the plans I have for you'” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.”
Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
Liz, Washington D.C.,
“And the peace of God which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Phil. 4:7 ESV
“Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me Your paths; guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are God my Savior, and my hope is in You all day long.
Ps 25:4-5 NIV
Jami, Dallas TX
Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart; all ye who hope in the Lord. Psalm 31:24 (KJV)