Hey, Everybody!
I just loved Lindsee’s previous post! Didn’t you? (Oops, I know better than to ask a question on SSMT day that might tempt you to answer with more than your verse. So scratch that. But at least know that I’ve been heavily into writing lately and am almost desperate for Siesta interaction. We’re going to need a livestream soon and for my sake much more than yours.) I love some occasional randomness here on the blog. Well, I actually love it more often than occasionally. But I appreciate it most of all when random and awkward meet in the hall and hold hands like seventh graders who think they’re in love. Now we’re talking. Random doesn’t get better than that. And we got some mighty fine random awkwardness out of those lists.
But, alas, today is not random. Today is for taking the next big step in our life-thriving, heart-guarding, mind-saving journey of memorizing 24 Scriptures in 2013. Wooooohoooooo!
I am a little tickled over the verse I’m about to share with you because I really like to offer one up that many of you could consider as a selection in case you’re drawing a blank. I give that process thought every single time I write an SSMT post and have for each year we’ve practiced it. It’s the least I can do as your resident Siestaville rally girl. This time I just couldn’t make it happen, however, because I’m memorizing out of the Book of Jude and I need to proceed to the next verse. So, with seriousness and focused intention plus a side order of mild amusement, I offer you my official 2013 SSMT Verse 4:
Beth, Houston. But when the archangel Michael, contending with the devil, was disputing about the body of Moses, he did not presume to pronounce a blasphemous judgment, but said, “The Lord rebuke you.” Jude 1:9 ESV
What??!? That’s not the exact verse you’ve been longing to memorize? It’s not like I read your mail?? Finding out what happened to the body of Moses has not been your latest Scripture obsession?? This may be the first time – lo these many SSMT years – when no one opts to jump with me into my selection. You’ve got to admit it’s gloriously intriguing though. I’m totally taken with it and have been reading through a commentary as I’ve proceeded in the memorization. Jude is short on words and wild as a bucking bronco in a cramped corral on themes. Don’t dream of suggesting that the verse has little relevance for us. When the enemy is harassing you, just try occasionally saying out loud with lungs full of faith, “The Lord rebuke you” and see what happens. And I’m going to see what happens, too, because I’ve never diligently gone for that approach either. I don’t have many conversations with the enemy and I hope you don’t have an overabundance of them either. Our dialogues need to be directly with God who triumphs over every principality and empowers us with His Spirit and shields us with His hand. But I do indeed at times voice rebukes and occasional directives for him to get out of my yard and away from my family. In Jesus’ Name.
Over the last decade or so, I’ve switched from saying “Get behind me, Satan” when I feel like he’s hard at work around me and messing with my loved ones to “Get behind JESUS, Satan.” Jesus is the one who coined the command in Matthew 16:23 and I’m not at all sure it’s the same ballgame with the same outcome when we repeat the words like we have the exact level of authority. Anyway, I don’t especially want Satan working behind my back. Do you? I want him behind Christ’s. With Jesus in between the two of us, we find safety.
OK, Sisters! Let’s hear your verses! Name, City, Verse, Reference and Translations please! I love you so much. I’m honored to journey with you on this adventure Home.
Tags: Scripture Memory 2013
Carol, Littlestown, PA- Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whetherI come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you, that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel,..- Philippians 1:27
Luke 4:18-19 (ESV)
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”
Melissa
Waco, TX
Leah from Bloomington, IN …the human heart is most deceitful and desperately wicked. Who really knows how bad it is? But I know! I, the Lord, search all hearts and examine secret motives. I give all people their due rewards, according to what their actions deserve. Jeremiah 17:9 NLT
Lorri, Fort Worth,TX
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast,because they trust in you.Isaiah 26:3
1 John 5:12
Whoever has the Son, has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. (ESV)
Jenna
Waco, TX
Jill Hsieh, Aurora, IL – Jude 1:1-2 Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, to those who have been called, who are loved by God the Father and kept by Jesus Christ: Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance.” NIV84
Megan from Houston 1 John 4:18 NASB “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love.”
Colossians 3:13 (NLT)
Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you so you must forgive others.
Caroline
Waco, TX
Nicole, Lancaster, Ca–I know it’s long, but I’m convicted by the whole thing
“The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by man, nor is He served by human hands, as though He needed anything, since He Himself gives to all mankind life and breath and everything. And He made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place, that they should seek God, in the hope that they might feel their way toward Him and find Him. Yet He is actually not far from each one of us, for “In Him we live and move and have our being”; as even some of your own poets have said, “For we are indeed His offspring.” Being then God’s offspring, we ought not to think that the divine being is like gold or silver or stone, an image formed by the art and imagination of man. The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now He commands all people everywhere to repent, because He has fixed a day on which He will judge the world in righteousness by a man whom He has appointed; and of this He has given assurance to all by raising Him from the dead.” (Acts 17:24-31 ESV)
hi Nicole! I love that you picked that LONG scripture from ACTS!! I did it as my first memory verse back in January and I LOVE IT!! Good for you for taking it on! I am still perusing and thinking about which scripture I want for Verse #4!
Robin W., Springdale, Arkansas
An anxious heart weight a man down, but a kind word cheers him up. Proverbs 12:25 (NIV)
Daphne, Baker City, OR
Then Jesus said “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens and I will give you rest”. Mt 11:38 (NLT)
Melissa, Perry, GA James 1:12 ESV
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test be will receive the crown of life, which God promised to those who love him.
Liz from Cincinnati, Ohio (Who is just a couple days late…)
“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” -1 Peter 2:9
Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens. Psalms 68:19, NIV
Linda – LPM -Houston – Jeremiah 29:11 – For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Michelle from Columbus, Texas: A new command I give to you; Love one another, as I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. John 13:34,35 NIV
Tara from Quanah, TX… Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humilty, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12 NIV
Sharon, Nederland TX, Colossians 3:16, Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing on another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.KJV
Barb, Argyle ESV Psalm 34:1-3
I will bless the Lord at all times, His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the Lord, let the humble hear and be glad. O magnify the Lord with me and let us exalt His name together.
Barb, Argyle ESV Ps.34:1-4
I will bless the Lord at all times His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the Lord, let the humble hear and be glad. O magnify the Lord with me and let us exalt His name together.
I sought the Lord and He answered me and delivered me from all my fears.
Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. Psalm 105: 3-4 NIV
Pam – NC
I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love.
Ephesians 4:1-2 NKJV
Mandy
Tallahassee, FL
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”
-Psalm 51:10 NIV
Ashley, Duette, Fl. “I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” Phil 4:13 (NIV)
2 Timothy 1:9
Who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of his own purpose and grace which He gave us Christ Jesus before the ages began…
ESV
Heather
Birmingham, AL
Isaiah 58:11 “The Lord will guide you always, He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame.”
Rebecca B. from Springfield, OH
Deuteronomy 6:12 NKJV
“…then beware, lest you forget the Lord who brought you out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage.”
Let each of you lookout not only for his own interests,
but also for the interest of others.
Phillippians 2:4
“Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; 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 40:30-31. (NIV)
Lisa Mobley, San Antonio, TX
Who are those who fear the LORD? He will show them the path they should choose. They will live in prosperity, and their children will inherit the land.
Psalm 25:12-13 NLT
Emily, McKinney, TX
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)
Patrice in Albuquerque
PSALM 19: 14 NIV
“May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer”.
Patti Broer, Summerset, SD 2 Corinthians 4:8 NAS “we are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed but not despairing.” NAS
Kristi, Telford, PA… “My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you…” Prov. 2:1 NIV
Rhonda, Foley,Alabama. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16 ESV
Melody, Chelsea, AL
The flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit.
John 3:6 NIV
Peggy from Homer, IL
Hebrews 11:6 NIV 84
And without faith it is impossible to please God because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
Brook
Santa Monica, CA
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
James 4:7-8 NIV
Carol – Salem, MO Psalm 33:4-5 (NIV)
“The word of the Lord is right and true; He is faithful in all He does. The lord loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of His unfailing love.”
Monica, Nampa Idaho. “Give thanks to him who alone does mighty miracles. His faithful love endures forever”. Ps 136:4 NLT
Missy, La Canada, CA
Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. John 15:4(NIV)
Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but he who trusts in The Lord, loving kindness will surround him. Psalm 32:10 NASB
Michelle Holt
Powder Springs,, GA
gina,Johnstown,CO You shall walk after the LORD your God and fear Him and keep His commandments and obey His voice, and you shall serve Him and hold fast to Him. Deuteronomy 13:4 ESV
Angie, Purcellville
For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. Matthew 16:25 (NKJV)
Julie, Lexington, KY
And you will be called priests of the Lord, you will be named ministers of our God. Isaiah 61:6a
Laura, Houston, TX
This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun.
2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT)
Darcie Lyon: Sheridan, WY
Psalm 23:1
The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want.
Nicki Bishop, Bowling Green, KY
“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord,
and whose hope is the Lord.”–Jeremiah 17:7 (NKJV)
Suzanne, McKinney, TX
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7, NIV
Joan, from Springfield Va
And I am sure that God who began the good work within you
will keep right on helping you grow in his grace until his task within you is finally finished on that day when Jesus Christ returns. Philippians 1:6 TLB
Psalm 23:1-2 NIV The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures he leads me beside the quiet waters.