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
Jacqui, lemoore, ca….Not to us O lord, not to us but to your name goes all the glory for your unfailing love and faithfulness. Psalms 115:1 NLT
Cindy Houston, Texas “Now faith is being sure of what you hope for and certain of what we do not see” Hebres 11:1 – NIV
Matthew 6:34 ESV
Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is it’s own trouble.
Katie San Antonio, TX “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32 NIV
Proverbs 31: 10-12
10 [b]A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.
11 Her husband has full confidence in her
and lacks nothing of value.
12 She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.
Love it!! U go girl!!
Michaelene, Loganville, GA
Philippians 4:8 (ESV). Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
Carolyn from Nashville, Tennessee
But he said to me, āMy grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.ā Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christās power may rest on me.
2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV
Monica, bentonia ms, NIV.”The world can not accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and in you.” John 14:17.
Ali C., Pleasanton, CA- who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. 1 Peter 1:5 NIV84
Elizabeth, Fayetteville, AR
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.
James 1:19-20, NIV
Jill P, Ames, IA
Proverbs 16:21,23-24 (NIV84)
“21 The wise in heart are called discerning,
and pleasant words promote instruction.
23 A wise manās heart guides his mouth,
and his lips promote instruction.
24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb,
sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.”
Kathy Schettler ~ Boerne, Tx
And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. Colossians 3:14 ESV
Kathi Sitek Detroit
For I have a plan for you, declares the Lord. A plan to prosper you and not to harm you. A plan for hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11
Brandy A, Cross Anchor SC
It is better to be patient than powerful, it is better to have self-control that to conquer a city. Proverbs 16:32 (NLT)
Marilyn – Seattle , WA
John answered, Ā “A person cannot receive even one thing Ā unless it is given him Ā from heaven. (John 3:27 ESV)
Rachel, Mt. Carmel, PA – Rev. 17:14, NIV
They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings – and with him will be his called, chosen, and faithful followers.
In all your ways acknowledge Him.
And He will make your path straight.
Proverbs 3:6. NAS
Faith, waynesburg, ky –
” Because of the Lords great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV)
do not be afraid, for you will not be disgraced. For you will not forget the shame of your youth.
Isaiah 54:4 (HCSB)
Lisa A, Frisco, TX
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32, NIV
Cindy in Mt. Gilead
Matthew 12: 36-37 NIV
36 But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken.
37 For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.ā
Sheila, Russellville, AR
Donāt you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself,for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NLT)
Becky, St. Augustine, “When He was at the table with
them, He took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to
give it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they
recognized Him, and He disappeared from their sight.”
Luke 24:30-31 NIV
Lorraine, Marysville, WA
For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, “Do not fear; I will help you.”
Isaiah 41:13 NIV
Tessie El Dorado Springs, MO “And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong. To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen 1Peter 5:10-11NIV
Linda, Mandeville, LA
May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight.
Psalm 19:14 NIV
Victoria – Salt Lake City, UT – Acts 17:28(ESV)
“For āIn him we live and move and have our beingā;
as even some of your own poets have said, āFor we are indeed his offspring.'”
Kristi S. Rogersville, TN
Ephesians 6:14
Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, NIV
2 Timothy 1 verse 7
For God did not give us a Spirit of fear but of power love and self control
NET
Fear has been an issue in my life but I want to remember this to fight it.
Rene’, Edmond, OK
Then God opened Hagar’s eyes, and she saw a well full of water. She quickly filled her water container and gave the boy a drink.
Gen. 21:19 NLT
Angie from Fishers, Indiana – God will fight the battle for you. And you? You keep your mouths shut!” (Exodus 14:14 MSG)
Jen, Plano, James 1:5 but if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
Gay
Round Rock, Tx
…For He is the living God and He endures forever; His kingdom will not be destroyed, His dominion will never end. He rescues and saves; He performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth…
Daniel 6:26-27 NIV
Job 19:25-27 NET. For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last he will stand upon the earth And after my skin has been thus destroyed, yet in my flesh I shall see God, whom I shall see for myself, and my eyes shall behold and not another.
Lisa~Bethany, OK
If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, āHereās a good seat for you,ā but say to the poor man, āYou stand thereā or āSit on the floor by my feet,ā
James 2:3 NIV 1984
Mollyanne from Athens, GA
“You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways.” Psalm 139:3 (NIV)
Proverbs 3:5 NIV Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding.
Mary in Sartell, MN. Psalm 86:11 (NIV) Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.
2 Peter 1:7 (NIV84). This is a continuation from my first 2 verses
…and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.
John 1:18 NIV
No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is himself God and is in closest relationship with the Father, has made Him known.
Kalonni, Van Meter, Iowa: Look! The wages you failed to pay the workmen who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord Almighty.
James 5:4 NIV
Rachel; Orlando, Florida
“You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk to them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way, when you lie down and when you rise.”
-Deuteronomy 6:7 (ESV)
Linda from Tallahassee
James1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. NIV
Lisa Snyder
Montgomery, TX
Proverbs 14:12 NIV
There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
Decatur, Alabama: “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” Ephesians 2: 8,9 ESV
Jan Marion IA But the Lord is faithful, and He will protect you from the evil one. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 NASB
Kira, Ray,MI
Jeremiah 29:11 ESV
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
Patty B, Marysville Ohio
1 Peter 3:8-9 NIV
Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
Carrie Gill, Tyler, TX. “Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.” 1 Peter 3:8-9
Nancy, Lakewood,CO
Exodus 15:3 (NIV)
“The LORD is a warrior;
the LORD is his name.”
Mysti, Dallas TX
“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.ā Philippians 2:3-4 (NIV)
Aimee, Columbus
Don’t gloat when your enemy falls, and don’t let your heart rejoice when he stumbles.
Proverbs 24:17 (HCSB)
Melody
Myrtle Beach, SC
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds, curing their pains and sorrows.”
Psalm 147:3 Amplified Bible
Brenda Kelley, Taylors, SC
” So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ.” Romans 10:17 NLT