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
Tami,Decatur,Tx.
“Do not let your hearts be troubled; trust in God, trust also in me.”
John 14:1 (NIV)
Angela , Monroe ,LA
Hebrews 13:2
Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it.
NLT
By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples.
John 15:8
Janell~Frisco, TX “All your sons will be taught by the Lord,and great will be your children’s peace. Isaiah 54:13 NIV
Pauline, Kearney, NE.
The Lord is your keeper
The Lord is your shade at your right hand
The sun shall not strike you by day,
Nor the moon by night.
Psalm 121:5-6 NKJV
Lynette, Nashville, TN
You crown the year with your bounty; your wagon tracks overflow with abundance. Psalm 65:11 (ESV)
Linde, Dallas
All your children shall be taught by the LORD, and great shall be the peace of your children.” Isaiah 54:13 ESV
Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control. Proverbs 25:28
Proverbs 3:5 NKJV
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding
Ellen Miller, montgomery, il
Eph 3:1-2 ESV “For this reason, I, paul a prisoner for Christ Jesus on behalf of you gentiles-assuming you have heard of the stewardship of gods grace that was given to me for you.”
Gayle, Dodgeville, WI
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 hand. – Isaiah 41:10 NIV
Janie B from Poetry, TX
2 Cor 3:16-18 (NKJ)
Nevertheless when one turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.
Kelly, South Carolina- “Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.” Proverbs 31:30 NIV
Stacey DeYoung- Morocco,IN
2 Corinthians 9:8(NIV1984)
8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
Lois, Schriever, LA
“This is the one I esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, and trembles at my word.” Isaiah 66:2 New Living Translation
Cypress, Texas
“A joyful heart makes a face cheerful, but a sad heart produces a broken spirit”
Proverbs 15:13 (HCSB)
Angie, Clarkston, Michigan. “They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated; they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations.” (Isaiah 61:4 NIV)
Allison Ferris, Jackson, MS.
“Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, “I believe; help my unbelief!” Mark 9:24, ESV.
Stephanie, Stow, OH
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7
Alison Peyton, Peers AB Canada
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 NIV
Michael Ann from Irvine, CA
My brothers and sisters, consider it nothing but joy when you fall into all sorts of trails, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect effect, so that you will be perfect and complete, not deficient in anything.
James 1:2-4 (NET)
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7 , NIV
Cathy, Lincoln, NE
“As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him.” Psalm 18:30, NIV
Annette, Wylie. Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. John 17:17 NIV
Gayle, Albuquerque
Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands. Psalm 63: 3-4 NIV
Tracy S. from Wheeling, WV
“Let the King be enthralled by your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord.” Psalm 45:11
Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Colossians 4:6 NIV
Kristen, Denver, Colorado: “… at Your name, I will lift up my hands. My soul will feast and be satisfied, my mouth will praise You with joyful lips.” Psalm 63:4b-5 (Holman & Good News meshed because together they say best what I need to hear/memorize!)
Buffy from Frisco, TX
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
—Matthew 6:34 NIV
Stacy B. Detroit, mi
Lamentations 3:25 (NIV)
“The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him.”
Tina, Knoxville, “No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.”
1 Corinthians 10:13 (ESV)
Marci; Huntsville, AL
“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 (NIV)
Mindy Seekford Gloster,LA. Isa 30:18 KJV
And therefore, The Lord will wait, that He may be
gracious unto you, and therefore will He be exalted
that he may have mercy upon you. For The Lord is a Gid
of judgment. Blessed are all they that wait for him.
Anne Peacock, Atlanta, GA. May he give you the desire of your heart, and make all your plans succeed. Psalm 20:4 NIV
Nicole, Ocean Springs, MS –
For I know my transgressions,
And my sin is ever before me.
~Psalm 51:3 (NASB)
Lou Ann, Andalusia, AL
Deuteronomy 31:6(NIV1984)
6 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.”
And you will seek ME and find ME, when you seek for ME with all your heart.
Jeremiah 29:13
KJV
Carla
Lake Park,Ia
Suzy Myers
Bay Springs, MS
I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5 NIV
James1:19-27
Dawn Bowman, Denver CO
“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. Jer 29:11 NIV
Sherri, Albuquerque, NM
“Now put your hand back into your cloak,” the Lord said. So Moses out his hand back in, and when he took it out again, it was as healthy as the rest of his body.
Exodus 4:7 NLT
Bri from Visalia, CA
“Oh, that their hearts would be inclined to fear me and keep all my commands always, so that it might go well with them and their children forever!” Deuteronomy 5:29 (ESV)
Niki Carroll, Shelby, NC; “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility, value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of others.” Philippians 2:3-4 (NIV)
Amy, Midlothian VA
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
James 4:7 NIV
Linda Bend, OR
Matthew 6:14 NIV
For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
Dorinda, O’Fallon, MO. 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 NIV
Julia Flower Mound, TX
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:38-39 NIV
Patty Pierce
Searcy Ar
Jeremiah 31:25 NRSV
I will satisfy the weary and all who are faint I will replenish .
Linda from Gifford, IL:”For He loves us with unfailing love, the Lord’s faithfulness endures forever. Praise the Lord!” Psalm 117:2 NLT
Lisa, Nederland,TX
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.
Ephesians 4:8, NIV