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
Carissa, Silver Lake…..And they overcame him by the blood of the lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death. Rev. 12:11 NKJV
Trish, Dublin, Ohio
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in light of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God – this is is true worship.
Romans 12:1 TNIV
Sandie ~ Richmond, VA
“She opens her mouth with wisdom,
And on her tongue is the law of kindness”
Proverbs 31:26 NKJV
11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. 12 Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 1 Timothy 6:11-12
Jodi, Wisconsin
NIV Ephesians 1:11
In him we were also chosen having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will.
Darlene, San Jose, CA
The Lord is indeed going before you-he will be with you; he will not fail you or abandon you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.
Deuteronomy 31:8 (NET)
Pati Cheyenne Wy…
Jeremiah 33:2-3 ESV “Thus says the Lord who made the earth, the Lord who formed it to establish it–the Lord is His name. Call to Me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.
3The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my savior; you save me from violence.
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. Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness. James 3:17-18
3 “The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my savior; you save me from violence.” 2 Samuel 22:3 KJV
Kathy, Denison, TX
Do not be wise in your own eyes, fear the LORD and shun evil,
Proverbs 3:7 NIV
O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt His name together. Psalm 34:3
“Yes, though I walk through the valley of he shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.”
– Psalm 23:4 ( New King James Version)
Leigh Ann from Perry, FL
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” ~ Proverbs 3:5&6 (NIV)
Diane Barr Baton Rouge, LA
NLT 2 Timothy 1:7
For God has not given me a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love and self-discipline.
Above all love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins.
1 Peter 4:8 (NIV)
Laney from Tulsa,OK
Ezekiel 36: 26(ESV)
“And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.”
His Spirit let’s us know that together with Christ we will be given what God has promised. We will also share in the glory of Christ, because we have suffered with him.
Romans 8:17
Stephanie Warren
Chesapeake, VA
“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)
catching up 🙂
Luain, Amarillo, Texas
“Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished.” Luke 1:45
Candice from Covington Louisiana
Romans 8:28 NKJV
and we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
Emily
Maryville, MO
“Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and even though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.”
1 Peter 1:8-9
NIV
Feb 15, 2013 – Hebrews 4:16
It Is To
Let Us Therefore Come Boldly Unto The Throne Of Grace, That We May Obtain Mercy And Find Grace To Help In Time Of Need.
Heavenly Father What A Joy It Is To Begin Our Daily Talk With You, Opening Our Hearts And Minds And Praying With You. With Our Heads Heads High We Come To In Reverence Oh Lord. Kathy Iverson-Franksville Wisc. 53126
Amy, The Woodlands, TX ” All your children shallbe taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children.” Isaiah 54:13 ESV
Holly, Dallas, TX “In love he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will– to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the one he loves.”Ephesians 1:5-6 NIV
Dawn – Bakersfield, CA
“In that day,” declares the Lord , “you will call me ‘my husband’; you will no longer call me ‘my master. ’ (Hosea 2:16 NIV)
Auburndale, FL
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today and forever.” Hebrews 13:8
Tracee, Morristown, TN
We are like clay jars in which this treasure is stored. The real power comes from God and not from us. We often suffer, but we are never crushed. Even when we don’t know what to do, we never give up. In times of trouble, God is with us, and when we are knocked down, we get up again. 2 Cor 4:7-9 CEV
Renee from Rural Hall, NC: “All of your children shall be taught by the LORD, and great shall be the peace of your children.” Isaiah 54:13
Sharon Brighton, Colorado
Proverbs 3:5-6
Place your trust in the Eternal; rely on Him completely
never depend on your own ideas and inventions
Give Him all the credit for everything you accomplish,
and He will smooth out and straighten the road
that lies ahead.
The Voice Bible
Leesville, LA
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and he will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV
Nichol from Houston, Texas
“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
Carrie.
Minneapolis, MN
I Corinthians 13:8 ESV
Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away.
Set a guard, Oh LORD, over my mouth. And keep watch at the door of my lips. Psalm 141:3 NASB
Katie Kansas
“…in me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage: I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33 NASB
Stacey in Columbus, Ms
A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. (Proverbs 22:1 NIV)
Reneé Kelley from Houston, Tx:
So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. 2 Corinthians 4:16 ESV
Michelle Killebrew, Edmond ok. 1 timothy 4:12 Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for believer in speech in life, in love in faith and in purity. (NIV)
Lori – Petal, MS
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:3 NAS
“Let the one who does wrong, still do wrong; and the one who is filthy, still be filthy; and let the one who is righteous, still practice righteousness; and the one who is holy, still keep himself holy.” Revelation 22:11 NASB
Laura , Nederland , Texas
Do not be anxious about anything but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God. Philippians 4:6 NIV 84
Arminda of Salt Lake City, Utah
Be still and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth!
Psalm 46:10 NKJV
Judy, Lancaster
“I will praise the LORD at all times. I will constantly speak His praises.” Ps 34.1 nlt
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you.” Deut. 31:6
Marla, Lepanto, AR Romans 13:14 NIV Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh.
Kirby from Parsons, KS “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV
Marilyn from Missouri: But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance. Romans 8:25 NKJV
Jamie M. Parrish, FL
This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 KJV
2 Corinthians 10:4-5 NIV
The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of this world. On the contrary, they have the divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought and make it obedient to Christ.
Audrey D. Clay Center, KS
Talia from Houma LA
Luke 12:2-3 (ESV) Nothing is covered up that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. Therefore whatever you have said in the dark shall be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in private rooms shall be proclaimed on the housetops.