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
Sharon Harrisburg, PA
John 14:18 NIV
I wlll not leave you comfortless
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for his name’s sake.
Psalm 23:1-3
Sara- Atlanta, GA
“Very truly I tell you, you will weep & mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to JOY.” John 16:20
Natalie from Lynchburg, VA
“Then Christ will make His home in your hearts as you trust in Him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.”
Ephesians 3:17 (NLT)
Cynthia, Poplar Bluff
2 Cor 4:17 NASB
For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison.
Faith, waynesburg ky :
The flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. John 3:6 NIV
Shelly, Rochester, MN
Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us . . . Ephesians 3:20 NIV
Krista, Idaho
7The law of the Lord is perfect,
refreshing the soul.
The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy,
making wise the simple.
8 The precepts of the Lord are right,
giving joy to the heart.
The commands of the Lord are radiant,
giving light to the eyes.
9 The fear of the Lord is pure,
enduring forever.
The decrees of the Lord are firm,
and all of them are righteous.
Psalm 19:7-9 NIV
Melissa Porter, Granbury, TX (NASB)Ephesians 6:11
Put on the full armor of the God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.
Kelly, St. Paul, MN
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:2 (NIV84)
Amber Houston, Tx
May be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the length and width, height an depth of God’s love.
Ephesians 3:18 HCSB
mitzi from Brandon,MS
Jesus was matter-of-fact: “Embrace this God life. Really embrace it, and nothing will be too much for you. This mountain, for instance: Just say, ‘Go jump in the lake’_no shuffling or shilly-shallying_and it’s as good as done. That’s why I urge you to pray for absolutely everything, ranging from small to large. Include everything as you embrace this God-life, and you’ll get God’s everything.” Mark 11:22-24 Message
Pam in Texas
Do no conform to the pattern of the world,
but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
Romans 12:2
Do not call to mind the former things, or ponder things of the past. Behold, I will do a new thing! Now it will spring forth; will you not be aware of it? I will even make roadways in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:18-19
Jenna, KC, MO
Judy, TX
Isaiah 55:12 ESV
For you shall go out in Joy
and be led forth in peace;
the mountains and hills before you shall break forth into singing
and all the trees of the field will clap their hands
Annette, Wylie, TX
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 NIV
Beth Beckerman Mt. Carmel, IL
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Col. 3:15 NIV84
Brynn in Alicante, Spain running late
“He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all–how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?”
Romans 8:32 NIV
Whitney, Nashville, TN
“God himself is right alongside to keep you steady and on track until things are all wrapped up by Jesus. God, who got you started in this spiritual adventure, shares with us the life of his Son and our Master Jesus. He will never give up on you. Never forget that.”
-1 Corinthians 1:7-9, The Message
I’m a few days late. 🙂
Staci Sinkler – Dickinson, ND
So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone;just as The Lord forgave you, so also should you. Beyond all these things, put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful. (Colossians 3:12-15 NASB)
Kelli Colorado
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits,without partiality and without hypocrisy.
James 3:17 NKJV
“But when the archangel Michael, contenting 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
Joy from Friendsville, TN
Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth; Give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. I will praise you, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever.
Psalm 86:11-12 (NIV)
Kellye. Knoxville.
“‘Give careful thought to your ways. Go up into the mountains and bring down timber and build my house, so that I may take pleasure in it and be honored,’ says the Lord.” – Haggai 1:8
Tammy, Mechanicsville, VA
There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful who will not suffer you yo be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation make a way to escape that ye may be able to bear it.
1 Corinthians 10:13
KJV
Dora, Houston, TX:
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”
–Psalm 51:10 (NAESB)
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)
Sue in Grapevine, TX
Hebrews 4:16 (ESV)
Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Kristi Webb, Scottsdale, AZ
May the Lord give strength to his people!
May the Lord bless his people with peace!
(Psalm 29:11 ESV)
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)
Esme Brown – Memphis, TN
When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12 NIV84)
Mary Beth from Georgia
Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, you are God. Psalm 90:2 NKJV
Aimmi Adams from LaRussell, Mo
Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock.
Isaiah 26:4 ESV
Romans 8:28 NIV And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Kelsey
Pensacola, Fl
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 NIV
Kolene
Enola, PA
ESV & KJV (I had to include the KJV for part because the ESV leaves out a very important portion of the scripture)
Matthew 6:7-16
And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. Pray then like this, “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, power, and glory forever. Amen.” For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your father forgive your trespasses.
Becky from Highland Village, Tx
You faithfully answer our prayers with awesome deeds O God our savior. You are the hope of everyone on earth, eve those who sail on distant seas. Psalm 65:5 NLT
Michelle, Austin, TX
I wlll not leave you comfortless. John 14:18 NIV
Michael Ann from Irvine, CA
John 14:27 (NIV)
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
I Corinithians 15: 51-53 ESV Behold! I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we shall be changed.
53 For this perishable body must put on the imperishable, and this mortal body must put on immortality.
Sarah H., Conroe, Texas
Ephesians 5:15-16 NIV
Be very careful then, how you live – not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.
Jariza Laubach, Alburtis, PA
Phillipians 2:3-4 NIV
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility considers others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.
Amanda, Bedford, TX
“Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier in active service entangles himself in the affairs of everyday life, so that he may please the one who enlisted him as a soldier. Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not win the prize unless he competes according to the rules.” 2 Timothy 2:3-5 (NASB)
Lindsey, San Antonio
Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen, it gives us the assurance about things we cannot see.
Hebrews 11:1 NIV
Conne, Angel Fire
“Above all else guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Proverbs 4:23 NIV
Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise. Jeremiah 17:14 (NIV)
Brandi
Trenton, TX
Phil 4:19
And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
Moulton, Alabama
2 Corinthians 12:9
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Aja Speights
Houston, Tx
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 NKJV