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?
Ramona, Pasadena:
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 6:23
Deb, Pelzer, SC
Psalm 119:133 “Direct my footsteps according to Your word; let no sin rule over me.” (NIV)
Jess R, Katy, Tx
‘Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction,faithful in prayer.’ Romans 12:12 NIV
Amy from Custer SD:
“For all the promises of God find their yes in Him (Jesus Christ). That is why it is through Him that we utter our Amen to God for His glory.”
2 Corinthians 1:20. (ESV)
Peggy, Corpus Christi, TX
“But the word of the LORD endures forever.”
1 Peter 1:25
“Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.” Philippians 2:4
Anna Indiana
I thank and praise You, Oh God of my fathers.
You have given me wisdom and power.
You have made known to me what we have asked of you.
You have made known to us the dream of the king.
Daniel 2:23 (NIV)
Roxie, Jerseyville,Psalm 46:10-11 NIV
“Be still and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.”
Richelle, Kingston, TN
Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.
1 Chronicles 16:11 (NIV)
Colleen, Mae Sot, Thailand
But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:41-42 ESV
Nichole, Nashville, TN
“Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy;
no shadow of shame will darken their faces.” Psalm 34:5(NLT)
The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me , and my place of safty. I called on the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and he saved me from my enemies.
Psalm 18:2-3 NLT
JIll Hoke in Palm Coast
Donna Hill
Clarksville, TN
NCV; Isaiah 43:2
“When you pass through waters, I will be with you.
When you cross rivers, you will not drown.
When you walk through fire, you will not be burned, nor will the flames hurt you.”
Julie dk in Casper Wyoming
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer
Psalm 19:14 NIV
Sarah, Montrose, CO:
O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.
Psalm 63:1 (ESV)
Marsha – Lees Summit, MO
The preparations of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue belongs to God. Proverbs 16:1 NKJ
Marilyn, Amarillo, TX “But the one who peers into the perfect law of liberty and fixes his attention there, and does not become a forgetful listener but one who lives it out, he will be blessed in what he does”.
(James 1:25 NET)
Kay, Sheridan
When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am.
John 14:3 NLT
Celeste, Thompson’s Station, TN:
I will bless the Lord at all times
His praise shall continually be in my mouth.
Psalm 134:1 (NKJV)
Vicki, Surprise, AZ
Restore to me the joy of your salvation
and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.
Psalm 51:12 NIV
Lisa
Van Buren, AR
Luke 12:48
From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.
NIV 84
“Listen to advice and accept instruction and in the end you will be wise. Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”
~ Proverbs 19:20-21 (NIV)
Deb, Becker
You, however, must continue in the things you have learned and are confident about. You know who taught you and how from infancy you have known the holy writings, which are able to give you wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 2 Tim 3:14-15 (NET)
Beth I loved your scripture for today.
Charmaine, Miami – “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
Amen.
Peggy from Crowley Lake, CA:
Whatever a man sows, this he will also reap.
Galations 6:7
And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
~ Philippians 4:19, NLT
Casi
Woodway, Texas
Faith
Eau Claire, WI
Isaiah 9:6 (NIV)
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.
Becky, Temecula, CA
John 4:24 NIV
“God is spirit, and his worshippers must worship in spirit and in truth.”
Becky, St. Augustine. “Both the one who makes men holy
and those who are made holy are of the same family.
So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers.”
Hebrews 2:11 NIV
James 5:13 NIV
“Is anyone of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise.”
Deidra – Waynesboro
Let brotherly love continue.
Hebrews 13:1 KJV
christina moore, Plano-
Fear the LORD, you His saints,
for those who fear Him lack nothing.
Young lions lack food and go hungry,
but those who seek the LORD
will not lack any good thing.
Psalm 34:9-10, HCSB
Melissa, Glasgow, Ky. – “Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.” – Colossians 3:2, KJV
Denise, Ocean Springs,MS- 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
Prayers said for you early this AM!
I just started memorizing James in the advent of starting my own personal study of James come Jan, to share with our Tues eve gals next fall. I am 7 verses down with a long way to go!!!!
James 1:2 and 3 NKJ “Consider it all joy,brethern when you fall into various trials knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience”.
“ And we know that all things work together for good to them who love God, to them who are called according to his purpose” Romans 8:28 KJ
Tomi, Des Moines, Iowa
“…serve him with wholehearted devotion and with a willing mind, for the Lord searches every heart and understands every motive behind the thoughts. If you seek him, he will be found by you…” I Chronicles 28:9b NIV
Crystal, Munford, TN
Early in the morning they left for the desert of Tekoa. As they set out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, “Listen to me, Judah and people of Jerusalem! Have faith in the Lord your God and you will be upheld; have faith in his prophets and you will be successful.”
2 chronicles 20:20 NIV
Michele
North Oaks MN
Micah 6:8
He has shown you, O man, what is good.
And what does the Lord require of you?
To act justly
To love mercy
and to walk humbly with your God.
Courtney, LaPlata, MD
Philippians 2:1-11 (ESV)
1 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy,
2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.
3 Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.
4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.
5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,
6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped,
7 but made Himself nothing, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.
8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.
9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name,
10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Rosalye
Vicksburg, MS
God has poured out His love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, Whom He has given us.
Romans 5:5
NIV
“The righteous cry out and the Lord hears them; He delivers them from all their troubles.” Psalm 34:17 NIV Merry Christmas!
Anne, Minneapolis
The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned. Isaiah 9:2, NIV
Michelle, West Des Moines, Iowa
Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice!
Philippians 4:4 KJV
Paige, Overland Park, KS – Proverbs 3:5-6 (ESV) “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight.”
Nina, Moore
Psalm 62:8 NIV
Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.
Denise, Davis,”He lifted me up out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; He set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.”-Psalm 40:2 NIV
Sarah, West Monroe, La
“In this is love: not that we have loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins.” 1 John 4:10
Anne, Simpsonville, SC “While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the Word.” Acts 10:44 ESV
Janice, Tulsa. “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