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
Cindy
Columbia, MO
“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.”
Isaiah 26:3 ESV
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
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.”
And surely I am with you always
to the very end of the age.
Matthew 28:20
NIV
Sue, Kingsport, TN. “Show me the right path, O LORD; point out the road for me to follow.”
Psalm 25:4 NLT
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.”
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
Annie, Gainesville (FL)
Philippians 4:4 NIV
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
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.
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
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)
Holli from Corona, California “because by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy.” NIV 84
Amy, Barbourville, The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin. Proverbs 10:14 NIV
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.”
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.
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.)
ESV
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Lee Ann Walkersville … Your Name & Renown are THE desire of our hearts Isaiah 28:8b
Peggy, Schertz, Tx
For you are the fountain of life, the light by which we see.
Psalm 36:9 NLT
Kaye, Savannah, GA, My Father is glorified by this: that you produce much fruit and prove to be My disciples. John 15:8, HCSB
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
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
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
For God has not given me a spirit of fear and
timidity, but of power,love and self discipline
NLT 2 Tim 1:7
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
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)
Sarah, Dallas
“You are my refuge and defense; guide me and lead me as you have promised.”–Psalm 31:3 GNT
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
Nancy, Columbus IN,
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 1Peter 4:8 NIV
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)
Barb, Prescott Valley
Psalm 8:1 NIV 1984
“O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!”
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.
Shelley, Madisonville, KY
Psalm 112:7 (NIV)
“He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.”
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
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.
Amanda, Durham, NC
“The Lord is known by his justice; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands.” Psalm 9:16 NIV
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!
“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
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
Bowie, MD
II Cor. 1:5 (KJV) “For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.”
Jodi, Redmond, WA
Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble.
Proverbs 13:20 NLT
Lisa Fountain Valley, Ca
Isaiah 54:13 (NET) All your children will be followers of The Lord, and your children will enjoy great prosperity.
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.
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