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?
James 1:15
Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.
“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.” Isaiah 26:3 ESV
Karen
Naples, FL
Real wisdom, God’s wisdom, begins with a holy life and is characterized by getting along with others. It is gentle and reasonable, overflowing with mercy and blessings, not hot one day and cold the next, not two-faced.
You can develop a healthy, robust community that lives right with God and enjoy its results only if you do the hard work of getting along with each other, treating each other with dignity and honor.
James 3:17-18
The Message
Rebecca
Julian, NC
“So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”
2 Corinthians 4:18 NIV
Bev, Austin
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds.” James 1:2
Melody, Ocean Springs, John 1:16 (ESV)
For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.
“Know ye that the Lord is God, it is He that hath made us and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of his pasture.: Psalm 100:3 KJ
Linda, Austin, TX
Luke 2:12 KJV
And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
Spring, TX
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:7 (NIV)
Austin, Tx
Do your work with enthusiasm. Work as if you were serving the Lord, not as if you were serving only men and women.
Ephesians 6:7
NCV
Rebecca
Boise, Idaho
NIV
Luke 1:45
Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lords has said to her will be accomplished.
Lucinda Bomberger, Watsontown, PA
Isaiah 30:15b ESV “in quietness and in trust shall be your strength.”
Luke 2:11 NIV
Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord!
Samantha
Tupelo, MS
Consider it pure joy, my brothers (sisters ;-)whenever you face trials of many kinds
James 1:2 NIV
Ruth, from Bloxom, VA
“For God so loved the world than He gave His only Son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 NIV
Cheney
Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourself fully to the work of the Lord, because you know your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
1 Cor. 15:58 (NIV)
Debbie, Houston-
“You will tread upon the lion and the cobra;
you will trample the great lion and the serpent.”
Psalm 91:13 NIV
Patricia, Dallas Tx
Matthew 25:40 {ESV}
And the King will answer to them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of my brothers, you did it to me.’
Lynnette in Houston
Colossians 4:6 (NIV)
Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Pam, Greensboro, NC
“Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.” Psalm 90-15 (NIV)
Brittany from Gainesville, FL:
Share each others burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ. -Galatians 6:2
Is there a way to check to see if we have made all of our posts? I have all of my verses on my spiral, but I’m unsure if I posted all of them! I also have my ticket to Texas for January!! Will you make me sit outside if I didn’t post at least 22 times? eek!
“Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!”
Psalm 100:2 ESV
Kristi
Charlotte, NC
Cindy Gandy
Hazlehurst, MS
Psalm 23:5 NIV
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Kathy Cupit
Hazlehurst, MS
Psalm 133:1 (KJV)
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
Julie, Waco
“Because of the Lord’s great love, we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness.” ~Lamentations 3:22-23
Nikki, Franklin, Tn
For unto 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)
Isaiah 46:9 Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me. -Michayila, Houston
RaeLeen, Greenwood,
Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
Proverbs 16:24 (NIV)
“So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”
2 Corinthians 4:18 NIV
Eleanor
Memphis, TN
Last day of the year! So thankful for God,s Word hidden in my heart this year…..24+ verses!
Thank you Lord! What a blessing! I still remember all my verses from 2 years ago. And that is pretty good for this old lady!!! Lord willing I am joining forces in memorizing James this next year. Thank you for your encouragement and the accountability I needed to get busy with what is really important!
See you in January…..Lord willing!
Susan, Atlanta, GA
The fear of human opinion disables, trusting in God protects you from that.
Proverbs 29:25 The Message
“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
Lynn – Rochelle, GA
Stephanie, Queen City, Tx: 3) ‘Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.’ Jeremiah 33:3 (NKJV)
Matia, Fort Worth, TX
“Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him.”
John 14:21
Rachel
Tucson, AZ
Isaiah 57:10 NIV
You were wearied by all your ways, but you would not say, “It is hopeless.” You found renewal of your strength, and so you did not faint.
karina
Baton Rouge,La.
“He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God; many will see and fear and trust the Lord.”
Psalm 40:3
NASB
Trisha, Midland, 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
Betty, Houston:
“In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe.”
Hebrews 1:1-2 NIV
Traci Frankfort, KY
“Rejoice always,”
1 Thessalonians 5:16 (NKJV)
Anita
Austin, TX
For, ‘Whoever would love life and set good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.’
1 Peter 3:10 NIV
“I am still confident of this; I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” – Psalm 27:13
2 Timothy 2:8 Remember, Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel,
“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
Houston, TX
“By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going.”
Hebrews 11:8 (NIV)
Liz Lyons, Cypress, Texas; “Those who know your name trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.” Psalm 9:10 (NIV)
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as Christ God forgave you.”
~ Ephesians 4:32 (NIV)
Hollie
Granbury, TX
Philippians 2:8 (NIV)
And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death — even death on a cross!
Georgine
Austin, TX
Bethany, Tyler:
Lamentations 3:26
It is good to wait quietly for deliverance from the Lord.
Sarah, St. Peters, MO
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort..
2 Cor. 1:3 (NIV)
Cindi, Madison, MS
Consider it pure joy, my brothers when you face trials of many kinds. For you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.
James 1:2-3 NIV