2013 Siesta Scripture Memory Team: Verse 3!

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?

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  1. 4101
    Cindy says:

    Cindy
    Columbia, MO
    “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.”
    Isaiah 26:3 ESV

  2. 4102
    Blair says:

    Blair from Harrisburg, NC
    Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it.”
    Matthew 16:24-25 NIV

  3. 4103
    NJC says:

    Jcee
    Frisco
    Isaiah 50:4, (NIV Study Bible)

    “The sovereign Lord has given me an instructed tongue,
    to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me
    morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one
    being taught.”

  4. 4104
    Barrett says:

    And surely I am with you always
    to the very end of the age.
    Matthew 28:20
    NIV

  5. 4105
    Sue says:

    Sue, Kingsport, TN. “Show me the right path, O LORD; point out the road for me to follow.”
    Psalm 25:4 NLT

  6. 4106
    Leeanna says:

    Leeanna – Knoxville TN

    James 1:2-4 (ESV)
    “Consider it a great joy, my brothers, whenever you experience various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. But endurance must do its complete work, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing.”

  7. 4107
    Kim Johnson, Rochester, MN says:

    You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. The second is this, you shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greather than these.

    Mark 12: 30-31

  8. 4108
    Ann Wainscott says:

    Annie, Gainesville (FL)

    Philippians 4:4 NIV
    Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

  9. 4109
    Nicole says:

    Nicole, Manitoba, Canada

    Romans 8:3 NET
    For God achieved what the law could not do because it was weakened through the flesh. By sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and concerning sin, He condemned sin in the flesh.

  10. 4110
    Carolyn says:

    Matthew 5:13 NAS
    “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how will it be made salty again? It is good for nothing anymore, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men.”
    Carolyn
    Wheaton

  11. 4111
    Lisa Malstrom says:

    Lisa Malstrom, Spring, TX
    This is how the holy women of old made themselves beautiful. They trusted God and accepted the authority of their husbands. For instance, Sarah obeyed her husband, Abraham, and called him her master. You are her daughters when you do what is right without fear of what your husbands might do. (1 Peter 3:5, 6 NLT)

  12. 4112
    Holli Worthington says:

    Holli from Corona, California “because by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy.” NIV 84

  13. 4113
    Amy says:

    Amy, Barbourville, The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin. Proverbs 10:14 NIV

  14. 4114
    Cheryl says:

    Cheryl, Redlands, CA: Isaiah 40:28 (NIV)
    “Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.”

  15. 4115
    Johanna Tooke says:

    Johanna from Forsyth, Montana
    James 3:17 NIV
    But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peaceloving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy an dgood fruit, impartical and sincere.

  16. 4116
    Suzy E. says:

    Suzy – Atlanta

    For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit.

    To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the things of the Spirit is life and peace.

    Romans 8:5-6

    (Trying to memorize the whole of Romans chapter 8.)

  17. 4117
    Christina says:

    2 Samuel 7:28 And now, O Lord, you are God, and your works are true, and you have promised this good thing to your servant. ESV

  18. 4118
    Nicole Reed says:

    Nicole from Corinth, TX-
    Delight yourself in the Lord; and He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to him, trust also in Him and He will do it. Psalms 37:4-5 NASB

  19. 4119
    Lori Kruck says:

    Lori from Westville,NJ
    “But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth.” James 4:14 NIV

  20. 4120
    Kacy Desmonds says:

    Kacy, Ft. Wayne
    “Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.” Hebrews 13:1-2 NIV

  21. 4121
    KIM says:

    Kim Archey
    Union City, OH

    Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

    Proverbs 3:5-6
    NIV

  22. 4122
    Patrice Krimpelbein says:

    Patrice K, Elm Grove, WI
    Ephesians 1:7 (New Century Version)

    In Christ we are set free by the blood of his death, and so we have forgiveness of sins.

  23. 4123
    Connie Willis says:

    Connie Willis, Knoxville, TN
    So I will bless You as long as I live, in Your name I will life up my hands. Psalm 63:4 ESV

  24. 4124
    Lee Ann says:

    Lee Ann Walkersville … Your Name & Renown are THE desire of our hearts Isaiah 28:8b

  25. 4125
    Peggy Mullens says:

    Peggy, Schertz, Tx

    For you are the fountain of life, the light by which we see.
    Psalm 36:9 NLT

  26. 4126
    Kaye says:

    Kaye, Savannah, GA, My Father is glorified by this: that you produce much fruit and prove to be My disciples. John 15:8, HCSB

  27. 4127
    Ava says:

    Ava, Tyler Tx.
    Follow the way of love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy. For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God. Indeed, no one understands him; he utters mysteries with his spirit. But everyone who prophesies speaks to men for their strengthening, encouragement and comfort. 1 Cor. 14:1-3 NIV

  28. 4128
    NJC says:

    jcee, Frisco, Tx.,
    Isaiah 50:4, (NIV Study Bible)

    “The sovereign Lord has given me an instructed tongue,
    to know the word that sustains the weary.
    He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my eat to
    listen like one being taught.”

    (May I add another one please?)
    Isaiah 49: 23b, (NIV Study Bible)
    “Then you will know that I am the LORD;
    those who hope in Me will not be disappointed.”

    Redeemed

    Those who hope in The Lord
    Will not be disappointed
    Captives are freed
    Their warriors prizes redeemed

    The sovereign Lord has made me
    An instructed tongue-sustaining
    The tired ones; the broken
    From glory were spoken…
    Redeemed, redeemed, redeemed,

    I will contend with those
    who contend with My children
    Then all-all will know
    I Am The Lord, And you’re My redeemed

    The sovereign Lord has made us
    An instructed tongue-sustaining
    The tired ones; the broken
    From glory were spoken…
    Redeemed, redeemed, redeemed,
    Redeemed

  29. 4129
    Christie Addington says:

    Christie, Ashland, KY
    This saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners” – and I am the worst of them. But I received mercy for this reason, so that in me, the worst of hem, Christ Jesus might demonstrate His extraordinary patience as an example to those who would believe in him for eternal life.
    1 Timothy 1:15-16 HCSB

  30. 4130
    Diane Barr says:

    For God has not given me a spirit of fear and
    timidity, but of power,love and self discipline
    NLT 2 Tim 1:7

  31. 4131
    Wanda says:

    Wanda
    North Canton, Ohio
    All your children will be taught by the Lord and great will be your children’s peace. Isaiah 54:13 NIV

  32. 4132
    Gwen King says:

    Gwen King, Waynesboro – I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33 NLT)

  33. 4133
    Sarah says:

    Sarah, Dallas

    “You are my refuge and defense; guide me and lead me as you have promised.”–Psalm 31:3 GNT

  34. 4134
    Naomi says:

    Naomi, Olympia WA

    I always set ADONAI before me; with him at my right hand, I can never be moved.

    Psalm 16:8
    Complete Jewish Bible

  35. 4135
    Nancy says:

    Nancy, Columbus IN,
    Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 1Peter 4:8 NIV

  36. 4136
    JJ West says:

    JJ
    Oviedo, FL

    “He has showed you, O man, what is good.
    And what does the LORD require of you?
    To act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.”
    Micah 6:8 (NIV)

  37. 4137
    Barb says:

    Barb, Prescott Valley
    Psalm 8:1 NIV 1984
    “O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!”

  38. 4138
    Melissa from Concord, NC says:

    Psalm 109:30-31 (MSG)
    My mouth’s full of great praise for God. I’m singing His hallelujahs surrounded by crowds, For He’s always at hand to take the side of the needy, to rescue a life from an unjust judge.

  39. 4139
    Shelley Cates says:

    Shelley, Madisonville, KY
    Psalm 112:7 (NIV)
    “He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.”

  40. 4140
    Lynne Smith says:

    Lynne, Manakin-Sabot, VA

    “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.” Zephaniah 3:17 NIV

  41. 4141
    Amber Bowers says:

    Amber Bowers; Houston, TX; Colossians3:12 NIV–Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

  42. 4142
    Amanda Tracy says:

    Amanda, Durham, NC
    “The Lord is known by his justice; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands.” Psalm 9:16 NIV

  43. 4143
    Kacy Desmonds says:

    Kacy, Ft. Wayne, IN

    “Keep on loving one another as brothers and sister. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some prop;e have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.” Hebrews 13:1-2 NIV

    Sorry if I already posted this!

  44. 4144
    Cathy, Waldoboro, Maine says:

    “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

  45. 4145
    Jackie Godburn says:

    Jackie G., Missouri
    Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 NIV

  46. 4146
    Sandy F says:

    Bowie, MD
    II Cor. 1:5 (KJV) “For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.”

  47. 4147
    Jodi says:

    Jodi, Redmond, WA

    Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble.

    Proverbs 13:20 NLT

  48. 4148
    Lisa says:

    Lisa Fountain Valley, Ca
    Isaiah 54:13 (NET) All your children will be followers of The Lord, and your children will enjoy great prosperity.

  49. 4149
    Laura Abbott says:

    Laura Abbott, Georgetown, TX
    Psalms 19:14 NASB
    Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord my rock and my redeemer.

  50. 4150
    Johnette Skubal says:

    Johnette Littleton, CO
    “With him who fears the Lord it will go well at the end; on the day of his death he will be blessed.”
    Sirach 1:13 RSV

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