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
Wendy
Fort Walton Beach, FL
1 Thes 5:16
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. An we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Romans 5:2 NIV
Krista W., Blacksburg, VA
Psalm 103: 2-5 NAS
2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget none of His benefits; 3 who pardons all your iniquities; who heals all your diseases; 4 who redeems your life from the pit; who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion;5 who satisfies your years with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle.
Leslie, Kansas City, MO – When the fig tree does not bud, and there are no grapes on the vines; when the olive trees do not produce, and the fields yield no crops; when the sheep disappear from the pen, and there are no cattle in the stalls, I will rejoice because of the Lord; I will be happy because of the God who delivers me! Habakkuk 3:17-18 NET
Kaitlyn, Carrillton, Texas!
Psalm 91:4 NLT
“He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection.”
Michelle-Powder Springs GA
Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. 1Peter 5:6,7 NASB
Susie, Columbus, Ohio
So be content with who you are, and don’t put on airs. God’s strong hand is on you; he’ll promote you at the right time. Live carefree before God; he is most careful with you. 1Peter 5:6-7 (MSG)
Peggy, Indianapolis
Romans10:17 NIV
“Faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ.”
So sorry! Forgot to say NIV!
Kristin, Carlsbad, CA “May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.” Psalm 19:14 NIV
And I will give them singleness of heart and put a new spirit within them. I will take away their stony, stubborn heart and give them a tender, responsive heart, so they will obey My decrees and regulations. Then they will truly be My people, and I will be their God.
Ez 11:19-20, NLT
Elizabeth, Falls Church, VA
Isaiah 45:1, NIV
“This is what the Lord says to his anointed,
to Cyrus whose right hand I take hold of
to subdue nations before him
and to strip kings of their armor,
to open doors before him
so that gates will not be shut:”
TammyT
Woodstock, GA
2Timothy 1:7 NKJV
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
Kaylee Macon, Georgia
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Ephesians 2:10
Kaylee Macon, Georgia
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Ephesians 2:10, NLT
Pamela, Wilmington NC. ”If you love me, keep my commands.” John 14:15 NIV
Then the Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground. He breathed the breath of life into the man’s nostrils, and the man became a living person. Genesis 2:7 NLT
Melanie, Johnson City, TN
Ephesians 4:1-2 ESV
1 I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love….
Kristie Nanes, Clearfield, Utah
Deuteronomy 6:4
“Hear, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord is one! NASB
Lisa Riley from Sussex, WI
Romans 8:28
28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. (NIV)
Lori, Toledo, Ohio
Isaiah 30:15 NIV 1984 “Your salvation requires you to turn back to me and stop your silly efforts to save yourselves. Your strength will come from settling down in complete dependence on me.”
Janene, Sibley, Louisiana
Psalms 81:10
I am the Lord thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt; open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it.
KJV
Melanie Dorsett Fort Worth
“Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.'” Matthew 16:24 ESV
Kerry Jo, Keller TX, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 (NKJV)
Lindsey, Nacogdoches TX. “Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or else make the tree bad and its fruit bad; for a tree is known by its fruit.” (Matthew 12:33 NKJV)
Pam from Tallahassee, Fl
Romans 12:13 (NIV)
“Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.”
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Jeremiah 29:11
Ashley Dill, Austin, Texas
Even the strongest of us have moments when the burdens of life seem too great. It’s then that the Lord whispers to our hearts come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 (NIV)
Jenny watson, Littleton, co. Matthew 6:33: “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as we’ll. ” niv
Susan from Clinton, MS
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13 NIV
Alice Wilmington De
Psalm 107:20 KJV
He sent his word,and he healed them and delivered them from their destruction.
Heather G.
Fredericksburg, VA
Galatians 5:16 (NLT)
So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves.
Laura, Bossier City La
Deuteronomy 1:30-31 NIV
30 The Lord your God, who is going before you, will fight for you, as he did for you in Egypt, before your very eyes, 31 and in the wilderness. There you saw how the Lord your God carried you, as a father carries his son, all the way you went until you reached this place.”
Rachel D., Meridian, “‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty.” (Zechariah 4:6 NIV)
But be sure to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you.
1 Samuel 12:24
We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing.
2 cor 4:8
Kate from Windsor, PA
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
~Proverbs 31:30 NIV
Karen, Lynnwood, WA – “I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do; I will not forsake them.”
Isaiah 42:16 (NIV)
Beth, Toronto: “The Lord will cause your enemies who rise against you to be defeated before your face; they shall come out against you one way and flee before you seven ways.” (Deut. 28:7 – NKJV)
Melanie from Odessa, FL
Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. Stretch out your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus
Acts 4:29-30 NIV
Kelli S. beavercreek, OH
Exodus 15:13 (NCV)
You keep Your loving promise and lead the people you have saved. With Your strength You will guide them to Your holy place.
Sarah, Wichita Falls, TX
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:5-6 NIV 2000
Mary, Annapolis, MD
‘I therefore, a prisoner for The Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love’ Ephesians 4:1-2 (ESV)
Naomi – Colorado Springs, CO
“Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.” Hebrews 7:25 NIV
Pamela from Belmont, NC
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever
you face trials of many kinds, because you
know that the testing of your faith develops
perseverance. Perseverance must finish its
work so that you may be mature & complete,
not lacking anything. 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.
James 1:1-5 NIV
Dionne,The Woodlands
Philippians4:6-7 (NIV)
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything,by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, with transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. James 1:22, NIV
Matthew 11:28 NIV
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Christa. Greeneville, TN. “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” Prov 16:9 ESV
Rebecca, Bath, MI
Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
Proverbs 3:5, ESV
That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of Glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Him, having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might. Ephesians 1:17-20 (ESV)