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
Jacqueline
Dallas
“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. (2 Corinthians 12:9, 10 NIV84)
And these whom he foreknew, He also called; and these whom he called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified. ROMANS 8:30 NASB
Colleen, Cape Town, South Africa
I am the Lord and I will bring you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians. I will free you from being slaves to them and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with mighty acts of judgement. I will take you as my own people and I will be your God. Then you will know that I am the Lord your God who brought you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians.
Exodus 6:6-7
Jan, Louisville, KY.
Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought to the obedience of Christ. 2 Corth 10:5 KJV
Diane, Phoenix, AZ
“For the Lord God is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation.” Isaiah 12:2 (NASB)
(Per my previous post at 10:13 am, it should probably say, “Deuteronomy 33:12b”, since I left out the part that says, “About Benjamin he said,”. Feel free to correct it! Thanks!)
Proverbs 22:6. Train up a child in the way he should go , and when he is old he will not turn from it.
Vicki Knott, Greenwood, S.C.
“But God’s not finished. He’s waiting around to be gracious to you. He’s gathering strength to show mercy to you. God takes the time to do everything right – everything. Those who wait around for him are the lucky ones.” Isaiah 30:18 (The Message)
Sandra
Wichita Falls
Depend on God and keep at it because in the Lord God you have a sure thing.
Is 26:4 Msg
TX
Karen
Mandeville, Louisiana
The Lord your God is in your midst, a Victorious Warrior. He will exult over you with joy, He will be quiet in His love, He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy. Zephaniah 3:17 New American Standard
Sara,Middleburg, Fl.
John 15:5
I am the vine, ye are the branches: he that abideth in me, & I in
Him the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me te can do nothing.
KJV
Gail, Jacksonville, FL “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” Isaiah 40:29, NIV84
Judy Maple Valley, Washington
I am The Lord your God who teaches you in what is best for you
Who directs you in the way to go.
Isaiah 48:17 NIV
Sandy, Glendale OR. “For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, of love and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV)
1 Corinthians 2:9-10
9 but just as it is written, things which eye has not seen and ear has not heard and which have not entered the heart of man, all that God has prepared for those who love him.
For to us God revealed them through the Spirit; for the Spirit searches all things, even the depths of God.
EPH.4:1-3 KJV “I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord,beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewithal ye are called, with all meekness, with long suffering, forbearing one another in love; endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
Alesha, Charlotte, NC.
[And it is, indeed, a source of immense profit, for] godliness accompanied with contentment (that contentment which is a sense of [b]inward sufficiency) is great and abundant gain. 1 Timothy 6:6 Amplified Bible
Heather Fleming island, FL. 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.
Jan. Orlando.Phililppians 2:14 (NIV 84)
Do everything without complaining or arguing.
Marie, Easley, SC
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust you.
Isaiah 26:3 NIV
Heather, Fleming Island, FL. 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.
Elena, Elma, New York
Hebrews 4:12 NIV
“For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edge sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”
Annette, Fort Worth, Texas
“He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.”
John 3:18 NKJV
Sue, Gilbertsville,PA, The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty . Proverbs 21:5. NIV
Desta, Trinchera, CO ~ Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16 ~ NASB
Suzanne from Chesapeake, VA
I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
psalms 4:8
Joy – Serving in Kenya
The Lord bless and keep you;
the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you;
the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.
Numbers 6: 24-26 ESV
Lendy
Fort Worth, Texas
“Now dear brothers and sister, on final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.”
Philippians 4:8 NLT
Allison, Mansfield, TX
For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.
(2 Timothy 1:7 NLT)
Taylor, Elma New York
1 Peter 5:6-7 (MSG)
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! 🙂
GOD LOVES YOU!:)
Leigh gray
Carmi,Il
Psalm 121:3 He will not let your foot slip—he who watches over you will not slumber NIV
Teresa , Akron IN EPH.4:1-3 KJV “I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord,beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, with all meekness, with long suffering, forbearing one another in love; endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
Redfield, AR
[3] Who forgives all your iniquities,
Who heals all your diseases,
Psalms 103:3 (NKJV)
Desiree, Plano, Tx
Rev. 12:11 NRSV -But they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they did not cling to life even in the face of death.
Margot, Round Rock, TX
She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. Proverbs 31:25 (NIV)
Laurie from Oklahoma City
For thus said the Lord God , the Holy One of Israel, “In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength.” But you were unwilling, (Isaiah 30:15 ESV)
Roxy Gilbert from Riverton,Utah
James 3:17-18 NIV
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness.
Maya, Plano,Tx
Jonah 2:1, NIV -From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the LORD his God.
Midland TX
“Rejoice. Change your ways. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you.” 2 Corinthians 13:11
Jacki McCurtain, Ok
“I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that comes after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit, and with fire” (Matthew 3:11 KJV)
Katie Loganville, GA
But I trust in your unfailing love, my heart rejoices in your salvation. Psalm 13:5 NIV
Dusti Pugh, Carthage, TX
Romans 12:12 English Standard Version (ESV)
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
Leslie C. Sun Valley, Ca
You brood of vipers, how can you, being evil, speak what is good? For the mouth speaks out of that which fills the heart. The good man brings out of his good treasure what is good; and the evil man brings out of his evil treasure what is evil. But I tell you that every careless word that people speak, they shall give an accounting for it in the day of judgment. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” (Matthew 12:34-37 NASB)
Paige, Flowood, MS
If you are sensible, you will control your temper. When someone wrongs you, it is a great virtue to ignore it. Proverbs 19:11 (GNT)
Cathy from Kokomo, In
Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord. Hebrews 12:14 NKJV
Cora Lee, Kearney NE
2 Tim 2:1,2
You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you hve heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, these entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also. NASB
Tanya, from West Monroe, LA. Genesis 15:1 NIV84
After this, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.”
Phil. 1: 9-11 NIV
And this I pray, that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ Jesus, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ – to the glory and praise of God.
Proverbs 3:5-6
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 path straight.
Debbie, Simi Valley, CA. My soul, wait in silence for God only, For my hope is from Him. Psalm 62:5 NASB