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
Bonnie, Alexandria, LA
Psalms 118:14 NLT
“The Lord is my strength and my song; he has given me victory.”
Traci in MN
My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. James 1:19-20 (NIV).
Rebecca from Birmingham,Alabama
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
Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. (Psalm 73:23 NIV)
Stephanie, Richardson, TX
Psalm 29:11 (NASB)
The Lord will give strength to His people;
The Lord will bless His people with peace.
Jen
Frisco,Tx “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. ”
Psalm 19:14
Joelle, Abilene, TX
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy,
to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God
—this is your true and proper worship. (Romans 12:1 NIV)
“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.”
Hebrews 11:1 NIV
Mary Beth from Tennessee (in MO today) Fear not for I have redeemed you, I have summoned you by name; you are Mine. When you pass thru the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass thru the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk thru the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.
Isaiah 43:1-2
Aimee White, Eden Prairie, MN
Galations 5:16 My counsel is this: Live freely, animated and motivated by God’s Spirit. Then you won’t feed the compulsions of selfishness. – The message
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 1:5 NIV
Again therefore Jesus spoke to them saying “I am the light of the world; he who follows Me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life.”
John 8:12
Sara from Virginia, “because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.” (James 1:3 NIV)
Ashley&Ava, VanAlstyne,TX
Romans 10:9 (NLT) If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.” James 3:13 NIV
Debbie, Nashville TN
Philippians 2:14-15 NIV “Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe”
Amberley – Pasco, WA
“Oh that we might know the Lord! Let us press on to know Him. He will respond to us as surely as the dawn or the coming of the rains in early spring.”
~ Hosea 6:3 NLT
Crystal, San Antonio
‘Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.’ Jeremiah 33:3 NIV
SSMT #3, you see me when I travel and when I rest at home. You know everything I do. Psalm 139:3 NLT
Belinda, Missouri
James 1:12-15 ESV
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.
Jennifer from Moore,OK~ “But blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.” Jeremiah 17:7-8 (NIV)
Heather, Cypress, TX
Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control.
Proverbs 25:28 NIV
Sherry, Deer Park, Texas
Psalm 62:6 – He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken! NIV
Hebrews 1:1,2 (NRSV)
“Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom he also created the worlds.”
I will guide you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble. Proverbs 4:11-12
Dawn, Greenwood, IN;
“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.”(Genesis 50:20 NIV)
Sharleen says God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
ll Timothy 1:7 NKJ
Jennifer M, Grandville, MI: “Since you call on a Father who judges each person’s work impartially, live out your time as foreigners here in reverent fear.” 1Peter 1:17,NIV
Teresa, Krugerville, Ps. 91:14 Because He loves me, says the Lord, I will rescue him; I will protect him for he acknowledges my name. NIV
The One who calls you is faithful and He will do it. 1 Thess 5:24
Stephanie – Red Deer, Alberta
I say then, walk by the Spirit and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is against the Spirit, and the Spirit desires what is against the flesh; these are opposed to each other, so that you don’t do what you want. (Galatians 5:16, 17 HCSB)
Sandi from Morristown, Tennessee
“What God did in this case made it perfectly plain that His purpose is not a hit-or-miss thing dependent on what we do or don’t do, but a sure thing determined by His decision, flowing steadily from His initiative.” Romans 9:12 (The Message)
Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God. (Philippians 4:6 NET)
Oops lynn from Brandon, MS
Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God. (Philippians 4:6 NET)
Janice, Victoria, BC
Colossians 4:6 NAS
Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.
Melissa D. San Antonio, TX
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. Psalm 56:3 NIV
Amy, Apex NC
His divine power has given us everything needed for life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 2 Peter 1:3 NRSV
Susan, Wynne, AR
But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.
Galations 5:16 ESV
Hayley, Athens, GA
“Jesus said to her, ‘Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.'” John 4:13-14 ESV
Kate DeWys
Zeeland, Michigan
“Finally, brothers and sisters,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. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me-put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.”
TNIV
Proverbs 2:2 (NIV)
Turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding-
Chris
Webster, NY
“Direct my footsteps according to Your word; let no sin rule over me.”
Psalm 119:133 NIV
Sally. Bellaire, Tx. Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV
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.
Tabitha, Raleigh NC
Psalm 139:23-24 (ESV) Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me,and lead me in the way everlasting!
Lynn, Jacksonville, FL
I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. Ezekiel 36:26 NIV
Galations 5: 22-23
NASB
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.
Valerie
Evart, MI
God’s way is perfect. All the Lord’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to Him for protection.
Psalm 18:30 NLT
Debbie G, Poplarville ,MS
But those who hope in The Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles,
they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)
Richardson, Texas – But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Galatians 5:22-23 NIV
Cindy from Nevada, Iowa
“You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you.”
Isaiah 26:3 ESV
James 4: 7 NASB
Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.