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?
“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
Gail Jones
Decatur, TX
Tammy,
Lusby, MD
Daniel 6:26b (NIV)
“For he is the living God and he endures forever; his kingdom will not be destroyed, his dominion will never end.”
LUKE 1: 49-50 FOR THE MIGHTY ONE HAS DONE GREAT THINGS FOR ME — HOLY IS HIS NAME. HIS MERCY EXTENDS TO THOSE WHO FEAR HIM, FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION.
1John 4:4 But you belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a victory over those people, because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world. NLT
Laura, Southaven, MS
She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. Proverbs 31:20 NIV
Laurie, Gibsonville, NC
“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 hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
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Victoria B., Fort Worth TX, “And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.” 2 Cor. 9:8 NLT
Janet,Longmont,CO
“I have seen his ways, but I will heal him;
I will guide him and restore comfort to him,
creating praise on the lips of the mourners of Israel,
Peace, peace, to those far and near,”
says the LORD. “And I will heal them.”
Isaiah 57:18-19 NIV
Kayla
Cleveland
Thank God for his Son-a gift too wonderful for words!
2 Corinthians 9:15 NLT
Karen H., Stephenville, TX
Isaiah 43:1-5a (NASB)
But now thus says the Lord, your Creator, O Karen, and He who formed you, O Karen, do not fear for I have redeemed you. I HAVE CALLED YOU BY NAME. YOU ARE MINE!
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
and through the rivers, they will not overflow you.
When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, nor will the flame burn you. For I AM the Lord YOUR God, the Holy One of Israel, YOUR Savior.
Since YOU ARE PRECIOUS IN MY SIGHT, since YOU ARE HONORED AND I….LOVE….YOU, I will give other men in your place and other peoples in exchange for your life. Do not fear, for I am with you.
Jennifer, Avon Park, FL
Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs.
Jonah 2:8 NIV
Shelly, Lakeville, “Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: 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. I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” Lamentations 3:21-24, NIV
Libby, Goodwine, IL
If the Lord delights in a man’s way, he makes his steps firm.
Psalm 37:23 NIV
Heather Ferris
McDonough, GA
“The Word gave life to everything that was created,
and HIS life brought light to everyone.
The light shines in the darkness,
and the darkness can NEVER extinguish it.”
John 1:4-5 (NLT)
Dianne, Fairfield, CA
“All of us like sheep have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; But the LORD has caused the iniquity of us all to fall on Him.” – Isaiah 53:6 (NASB)
Kathy, Hendersonville, TN
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish it’s work that you may mature and complete, not lacking anything.” James 1:2-3 NIV
Pam, NC
Zechariah 4:6 NKJV
So he answered and said to me: “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ Says the Lord of hosts.”
Patty, Granite Bay, CA Romans 8:28 NIV “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
Robin in Landing, NJ
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men.”
Luke 2:14 KJV
Leslie
Wisner, La
Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law.
Romans 13:8 NIV
Karlys, La Place, LA
Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” Romans 12:19 ESV
Angie, Toronto
So be truly glad.
There is wonderful joy ahead,
even though you have to endure
many trials for a little while.
1 Peter 1:6 NLT
2 Corinthians 2:14 (HCSB)
But thanks be to God, who always puts us on display in Christ, and spreads through us in every place the scent of knowing Him.
Heather J.
Macclenny, FL
Heather, I LOVE this verse! I plan to put this one on my dressing table mirror!
Sarah, Christina and Esther May; Wenatchee
“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
Melody, Cleburne, TX
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” James 1:5 NIV
Debra, Sulphur Springs ~ “Fear not I am with you, do not look around you in terror and be dismayed For I am your God; Yes I will strengthen you and harden you to difficulties, I will help you and hold you up; I will retain you with my victorious right hand of righteousness and justice.” Isaiah 41:10 KJV and NIV combined
Sharon, Hamburg, NY
“Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.” James 1:2-4 NLT
Erica, Houston, TX
Romans 8:30 NIV
And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.
Missy S, Winston-Salem, NC
“His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.”
~ 2 Peter 1:3-7 (NIV84)
Maria from North Dakota
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things … put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Phil. 4:8&9b (NIV)
Becky
Dayton Ohio
“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. I say to myself, “The LORD is my portion;
therefore I will wait for him.”
The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him,
to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly
for the salvation of the LORD.” Lamentations 3:22-26 NIV
Annette, Toronto ON
Apply your heart to instruction,
And your ears to words of knowledge.
Prov. 23:12 NKJV
Kem, Memphis
Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23 (NIV)
Wanda, North Canton, Ohio
If you pay special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, “Here’s a good seat for you,” but say to the poor man, “You stand there” or “Sit on the floor by my feet,” have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?
James 2:3-4 NIV
Valerie, Fultondale, AL
Lord, you are my God;
I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness
you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago.
Isaiah 25:1 NIV
Vickie, Baytown, TX
The LORD your God is with you,
the Mighty Warrior who saves.
He will take great delight in you;
in his love he will no longer rebuke you,
but will rejoice over you with singing.
Zephaniah 3:17 TNIV
What, then, shall we say in response to these things. If God is for us, who can be against us. He who did not spare His own Son, but gave him up for us all – how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things.
Romans 8:31-32 (NIV)
Kathleen
Bellmore, LI, NY
Judy – Cottageville, WV Luke 2:14 KJV “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, goodwill toward men.”
Lewisville, TX
And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.
2 Corinthians 9:8(NLT)
Lauren, Malvern, PA.
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.
1 Timothy 6:10 (NIV)
Lorraine, Tyler, TX
“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 NKJV
Vickie, Louisville, KY
“Humble yourselves before the Lord and He will lift you up.”
James 4:10 NIV
Lori – Syracuse
“Beware of practicing your righteousness before men to be noticed by them; otherwise you have no reward with your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 6:1
Shelly, Portland, OR
“When anxiety was great great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.”
Psalm 94:19 (NIV)
I meant just one *great*….not two! 🙂
Valerie ~ Oklahoma
(continued from Nov. 15 … Numbers 6:24)
“The LORD make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you.”
Numbers 6:25 NIV
Linda, Denton Tx
Enjoy prosperity while you can,
but when hard times strike,
realize that both come from God.
Remember that nothing is certain in this life.
– Ecclesiastes 7:14 NLT
Cathy, Rhinebeck. “Praise the LORD. Praise the LORD, you his servants; praise the name of the LORD. Let the name of the LORD be praised, both now and forevermore. From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the LORD is to be praised.” Psalm 113:1-3 (NIV)
Niccol, Wilmette
“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”
Psalm 139:13-14 (NIV)
Barbara, New Orleans, LA Psalm 116:12-14Today’s New International Version (TNIV)
12 What shall I return to the LORD
for all his goodness to me?
13 I will lift up the cup of salvation
and call on the name of the LORD.
14 I will fulfill my vows to the LORD
in the presence of all his people.