Hey, Everybody! Welcome to Verse 3! One month down, only eleven more to go! I say that with a grin because I don’t want it to fly by. There are stressful aspects to what we’re doing here on our team because victory is labor intensive and demands focus and discipline. You can’t really cheat at your memory work. I mean, either we take the time for the constant repetition until it’s embedded underneath that skull of ours or we don’t. But, at the same time, it’s also rejuvenating, don’t you think? And fun? And, admit it, the team aspect of it is glorious.
In fact, I hope God is using this whole process to bring some of you back to life. I’m picturing all of us women like that valley of dry bones in Ezekiel 37. Scattered in that broad dell of ours are skeletons of dead-tired, depleted girls from all over the United States and in at least a half dozen other countries. Thousands of us. The breath of God’s words falling on us, rattling our bones, wrapping us with new wine skins, filling our lungs, and beginning to raise us to our feet: a mighty army brandishing Swords. (Eph. 6:17) We use these swords to battle darkness and not one another. We are not Peter who, in an impulsive fury, left poor Malchus with one less ear in John 18:10. There they were, in the most critical moment in human history thus far and Jesus had to stop what He was doing and stick the man’s ear back on the side of his head. (Luke 22:51) Enough of this! Jesus commanded. The people around us who we are called to reach and serve in Christ’s name are not drawn to weapons and shredders but they are indeed drawn to courage and valiance and gracious strength. A well-trained soldier knows who his enemy is and who his enemy is not.
I’m looking forward to your verses! I am starting some memory work out of the one-chapter book of Jude today. I find this verse fascinating because the inspired penman really meant to write his audience about one thing when God sidetracked him to another. These dimensions of divine inspiration make my mind spin. I love thinking about it. Here goes mine:
Beth, Houston. Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints. Jude 1:3 (ESV)
Contend for the faith. Lord, show us, teach us, equip us, fill us, and anoint us with holy affection, sound minds and doctrine to contend for the faith. Show us how to fight for our faith without wounding and scarring the people we were called to influence in the process. This can get tricky. Show us how it’s done.
I’m honored to serve you, Sisters, and to draw swords with you in this battle against the blackest darkness. Built up in Christ by the breath of the Spirit, focused and deliberate, we can be a mighty army.
OK, let’s have it. Your names, cities, verses, references, and translations.
Live and love well out there today, you hear?
Tags: Scripture Memory 2013
Jan, Albuquerque, NM
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Psalm 139:14 NIV
Mary, Olney Springs
James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. James 1:1-3 NKJV
Marietta, GA
NLT
Proverbs 9:6
“Leave your foolish ways behind and begin to live; learn to be wise.”
Robyn, Jackson, TN
“Since you are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of your name lead and guide me.”
Psalm 31:3
NIV
Suzanne
Galion, Ohio
“Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you, surely I will help you,
Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”
Isaiah 41:10 (NAS)
Leigha, White Oak, TX, “Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.” (Proverbs 31:30 NIV)
Angela Fine
Platte City, MO
And all of your (spiritual) children shall be disciples (taught by the Lord and obedient to his will) and great shall be the peace and undisturbed composure of your children. Isaiah 54:13 AMP
Kim, Cedar Park, TX
“Be very careful, then, how you live – not as unwise but as wise, Making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.”
Ephesians 5:15-16 (NIV)
Dawn in Menomonee Falls, WI
“Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward.”
Psalm 127:3 ESV
Cathy from Loxahatchee, Florida
Romans 13:14 NLT
Clothe yourself with the presence of The Lord. And don’t let yourself think about ways to indulge your evil desires.
“Your name and renown
are the desire of our hearts.
My soul yearns for you in the night;
in the morning my spirit longs for you.
Isaiah 26:8b-9a NIV
Kelly Fort Smith, AR 1 Peter 5:6-7 “Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that He may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your care on HIm, because He cares about you.” HCSB
Rachel G in Katy, TX
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.
1 John 5:14 NIV
Julie – Ozone, AR
“But as for me, I will sing about Your power. Each morning I will sing with joy about Your unfailing love. For You have been my refuge, a place of safety when I am in distress.” – Psalm 59:16 (NLT)
Olivia from Lapwai, Idaho, By this my father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. John 15:8 ESV
Delaney, Kitchener
“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
Katie
Houston
Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.
Psalms 105:4 NIV
LuAnn, Winfield, 2 Timoth 4:2 NIV Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction
Eek.. I’m late again.
Sarah Tolson, San Diego
“Let all you do be done in love.” 1 Corinthians 16:14
Kelley, North Carolina
All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children.
Isaiah 54:13
ESV
cori maffett, west palm beach, fl
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love,
for I have put my trust in you.
Show me the way I should go,
for to you I entrust my life. (Psalm 143:8 NIV)
“Your Word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. ”
Psalm 119: 105 (NIV)
Colette, Chadron, NE
Psalm 42:11 NIV ~ Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.
Paige, GA
Isaiah 41:10 NIV
So do not fear, for I am with you, do not be dismayed for I am your God. I with strenghten you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Ephesians 1:17 …that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him…
Kelley, La Verne, California
Christy: Ada, Ok: You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you. (John 15:16 NIV)
Tricia: Ada, Ok: And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men.
Col 3:23.nkjv
I am so late posting. Please forgive me.
Ephesians 3: 21-21 – NKJ – Now to Him Who is able to do exceedingly and abundantly above and beyond all that we ask or imagine according to the power that works in us. To Him be the glory forever and ever.
Jariza Laubach Alburtis, PA
Ephesians 4:22-24 NIV
You were taught with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.
Stacy,MN
Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.
Deb Schiess, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” Ephesians 4:29 (NIV)
Amanda:The Colony,TX
Deut. 6:7-8 NIV
These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts.Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
James 1:21 – Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. ESV
Jennifer ~ Garland, TX
Imitate God, therefore in everything you do, because you are His dear children. Eph 5:1 NLT
Christi : Mineola, Texas
Isaiah 54:13
All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children.
Madelin
Thousand Oaks, Ca
Psalm 143:8 NIV
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love,
For I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.
Nichole McCormick from Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.
Isaiah 43:19 (KJV)
Lee, West Michigan
Galatians 1:10 (NIV)
Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.
OUCH! Break me free, Lord!
Deborah, Pinewood, TN
He said to him, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.
This is the greatest and most important command.”
Matthew 22:37-38, HCSB
Though an army besiege me,my heart will not fear;
though war break out against me,even then I will be confident.
4 One thing I ask from the Lord,this only do I seek:
that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life,
to gaze on the beauty of the Lordand to seek him in his temple. Psalms 27:3-4 NIV
AMY from B’ham AL
1 Peter 1:22 NIV
Now that you have purified yourself by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from the heart.
My people will live in peaceful dwelling places,
in secure homes,
in undisturbed places of rest. Isaiah 32:18 NIV
Jennifer B
Plano, TX
1 Thessalonians 5:24 NIV
The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.
Shannon, Nashville: Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 HCSB
Gretta – Rutledge,GA
Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies.
The heart of her husband safely trusts her; so he will have no lack of gain.
She does him good and not evil all the days of her life.
Proverbs 31:10-12 NKJV
All your children shall be taught by the Lord and great shall be the peace of your children.
Isaiah 54:13 (English Standard Version)
Cindy/Midland
Kathryn from Austin, TX
Never let loyalty and kindness leave you! Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart. Then you will find favor with both God and people, and you will earn a good reputation.
Proverbs 3:3-4, NLT
Sheree from Abilene, KS …Psalm 32:7 “You are my hiding place, You will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.”
oh my goodness, I am so late this week!
Alicia, from Bryan, TX
“That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day.”
2 Timothy 1:12 NIV
Glenda, from Sheridan, AR
“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; I do not give it to you as the world does. Do not let your hearts be distressed or lacking in courage.”
John 14:27 (NET)