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
Lauren from Conyers, GA
Ephesians 4:31-32 NLT
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of malicious behavior. Instead be kind to each other, tenderheated, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ forgave you.”
Mary Lou, Nassawadox/Franktown, VA
II Peter 1:3-4
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. (NIV)
Mikala from Boston,
I took you from the ends of the Earth, from its farthest corners I called you. I said, “You are my servant; I have chosen you and have not rejected you. So do not fear, for I am with you, do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right arm.” Isaiah 41.9-10 NIV
Shasta, Bonaire, Ga
2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. Romans 12:2-3 NIV
Psm 119:10-11 – I seek you with all my heart, do not let me stray from your commands, I have hidden your word in my hear, that I might not sin against you.
Marla from Hillsboro, MO
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
Ephesians 4:2 NIV
Maria, Katy
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
Hebrews 4:12 (NIV84)
Tamberly Wheeler of Flower Mound, Tx
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 straight your paths.
Yvonne
Fresno, CA
Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crops and how patient he is for autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. Psalm 5:7-8 NIV 84
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.
2 Corinthians 4:17 NIV
Bethany, Muskegon,MI
Zephaniah 3:17 NIV
The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.
Carolyn from Springfield, MO
Psalm 84:5 NIV
Blessed are those whose strength is in You
Whose hearts are set on Pilgrimage
Maggie, Tulsa
“I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want” Philippians 4:11,12 NIV
Miranda Matteson
Bellevue,NE
” Yet the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. For the LORD is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him.” (NIV)
Oops it is from Isaiah 30:18
Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness and patience, bearing with one another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. And above all these things, put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.
Col. 3: 12-15 ESV
Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust Him and he will help you. Psalms 37:5 (NLT)
The Woodlands, TX
“If you can”? said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.”
Mark 9:23 NIV
Josie, Bossier City, LA
Don’t act thoughtlessly, but try to understand what the Lord wants you to do. Ephesians 5:17, NLT
Romans 8:37 “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.”
Stacy, Arlington “And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.” Mark 11:25 ESV
Melody: NC
For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and intent of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 (i think that was a combo of NIV and NAS the way it came out…oops!)
Set a guard over my mouth O God; And watch over the door of my lips. Psalm 141:3 NIV
Jamy P
Southlake, TX
Erin, Sugar Land, TX “Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.” Ps. 105:4, NIV
Brittany, Norfolk, NE “But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve…But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.” Joshua 24:15 NIV
Marsha, Fort Smith
When you look for me, you will find me. Yes, when you seek my with all your heart.
Jeremiah 29:13 NAB
Katy. Auburn, AL. And I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying, “Now salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Christ have come, for the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down, who accuses them day and night before our God. And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they loved not their lived even unto the death. ”
Revelation 12:10-11
Chantel, Watson, LA — Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. Romans 15:7, NIV
Brooke, Birmingham, AL
The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. Matthew 13:44, ESV
Heather, Ooltewah, TN
Isaiah 26:3-4 (ESV)
3You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. 4Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock.
Kem, Memphis
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 lift up my soul.
Psalm 143:8
Nancy from Barboursville WV
1 Peter 4:8 NIV
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
NAS Ephesians 5:22-24
Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church, He Himself being the Savior of the body. But as the church is subject to Christ, so also the wives ought to be to their husbands in everything.
Lisa, Washington, NJ
Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted on the earth.
Psalm 46:10 NIV
From Heflin, Al.
JOHN 14:27
NIV
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives.Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
Angela A., Shelbyville, IN
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. (Ephesians 6:10-11 NIV1984)
But you, dear friends, must build each other up in your most holy faith, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit, and await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will bring you eternal life. In this way, you will keep yourselves safe in God’s love. Jude 1:20,21 (NLT)
Diane, Roswell, GA – “What is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him?” Psalm 8:4 (ESV)
Vicki
Murfreesboro, TN
2 Corinthians 10:5b (HCSB)
“…taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.”
Cody
Lufkin, TX
The Lord is good to those whose hope is in Him, to the one who seeks Him.
Lamentations 3:25 NIV
Jane, St. Louis. Romans 5:3-5 ESV. Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4 and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, 5 and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.
Kylie, Wichita, KS
John 14:26 (AMP)
But the Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, Standby), the Holy Spirit, Whom the Father will send in My name [in My place, to represent Me and act on My behalf], He will teach you all things. And He will cause you to recall (will remind you of, bring to your remembrance) everything I have told you.
Ali from Clearwater, Florida
Proverbs 25:28 NIV
Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self control.
Teresa Brown
Greer SC
You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.
Hebrews 10:36 NIV
Mary, Marshfield WI
I will instruct you and teach you in the way should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.
Psalm 32:8. NIV
Kelli Rochester,MN
PROVERBS 4:7 KJV
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom:
and with all thy getting get understanding.
(in CHRIST, I COPE….. LORD I need me some wisdom!!!)
Kate
Wilkes Co NC
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.
James 5:16 NIV
Lima, Ohio
Humble yourselves before The Lord, and He will lift you up in honor. James 4:10 NLT
Vicki, Paducah, Ky
May he give you the desire of your heart, and make all your plans succeed.
Ps. 20:4 NIV
Melissa, Kapolei HI
Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then, you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.
Proverbs 3:3-4, NIV
Karla, Gulfport, MS
“And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that
you always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an
abundance for every good work.” 2 Co. 9:8 KJV