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
Annette, San Diego
James 1:5 “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who give generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.” NIV
Stephanie, Carlsbad, CA
“But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.”
James 1:6 ESV
Julie H from Corpus Christi
John 15:8 “This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.”
NIV
Brenda. Greenville, SC
Daniel 2:22. NIV
He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with him.
TH, Sylvan Lake, AB, Canada
“He is your constant source of stability.”
Is 33:6a
LuAnn, Winfield, IA 2 Tim 4:3 NIV For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.
Jennifer Bundy
Littlefield Texas
“Not that I have already obtained all this or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ took hold of me.” Phil. 3:12 (NIV)
Donna, Willard, MO
I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.
Psalm 34:4 (NIV)
Debra, Mobile. “(5)For though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit and delight to see how orderly you are and how firm your faith in Christ is.
(6)So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him.” Colossians 2:5-6 NIV1984
Ashley Indian Trail, NC
“Oh my Strength, I will sing praises to you, for you, O God, are my fortress, the God who shows me steadfast love.”
Psalm 59.17 (ESV)
For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants. NIV
Anna – Conroe, TX
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7 NIV
Missy Jeanes, Lititz, PA – Blessed is the man who keeps on going when times are hard. After he has come through them, he will receive a crown. The crown is life itself. God has promised it to those who love him.
James 1:12 (NIRV)
Manon, Pebble Beach,
Philippians 2:12-18
Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed – not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence – continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God woe works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, which you shine like stars in the universe, as you hold out the word of life – in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor nothing. But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you. So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.
Callie Superior, WI
Ephesians 4:32 NIV
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Madison, Ms
“Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.”
Proverbs 31:30
Rebecca Benton, AR
Give unto the Lord the glory due to His name; Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. (Psalms 29:2 NKJV)
Ada Rochester, MI
She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.
She selects wool and flax
and works with eager hands Proverbs 31:12&13 NIV
Elizabeth Roeser,
Nashville, TN
She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.
She selects wool and flax
and works with eager hands Proverbs 31:12&13 NIV
Talia Johnson, Cincinnati Ohio
“They cried to You and were delivered. They trusted in you and were not ashamed”
Pslam 22:5 NKJV
Mandy, Watkinsville, GA
Isaiah 26:3 NLT
You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!
Kathryn, West Palm Beach. “Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” James 1:4 NIV
Vicki C., Indianapolis, IN
Isaiah 45:2 NIV
I will go before you and will level the mountains;
I will break down gates of bronze and cut through bars of iron.
Yvonne
Louisville, KY
Proverbs 8:17 (NIV)
I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me.
Sadie
Louisville, KY
Numbers 6:26 (HCSB)
The Lord look with favor on you and give you peace.
Lily, Auburn, Al
I love the Lord because He hears and answers my prayers. Because He bends down and listens, I will pray as long as I have breath!
Psalm 116:1-2 (One Year Bible)
Beth C, Huntsville, AL
For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
Colossians 1:13,14 (NIV)
Courtney from Knoxville, TN. Those who know Your name will trust in You. For You, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek You. – Psalm 9:10 (NIV)
Michelle J. Bridge City, TX
But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.
2 Thessalonians 3:3 NLT
Lisa, Watkinsville, GA. Psalm 73: 23-26 NIV Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory. Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Carla,South Florida
I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious in heritance in the saints.
Ephesians 1:18 NIV
Lanita in Houston
Jude, a slave of Jesus Christ and a brother of James: To those who are the called, loved by God the Father and kept by Jesus Christ. Jude 1 (HCSB)
Susan – Maynard, MA
Isaiah 54:5 – Contemporary English Version
“The Lord All-Powerful, the Holy God of Israel, rules all the earth. He is your Creator and husband, and he will rescue you.
Stephanie
Abilene, TX
This is what the sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel says: “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it.”
Isaiah 30:15, NIV
Hear my prayer, O LORD; let my cry for help come to you. Do not hide your face from me when I am in distress. Ps. 102:1,2 NIV
Debra, Many, La
“Praise the Lord, all nations! Glorify Him all peoples! For His faithful love to us is great; the Lord’s faithfulness endures forever. Hallelujah!
Psalm 117: 1-2 (HCSB)
Maple Valley, WA
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you”
Psalm 56:3 NIV
Rachel G in Katy, Tx
Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.
1 Timothy 4:12
Jeanie from Brenham, TX “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.” James 1:17 (NKJV)
Proverbs 12:13
An evil man is trapped by his sinful talk,
but a righteous man escapes trouble.
Paula, Island Lake, IL
Establish my footsteps in Your word, And do not let any iniquity have
dominion over me.
Psalms 119:133 NASB
Anne in lady lake, fl
4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’[a]”
Mt 4:4 niv
Leah, Houston, TX
I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that I planned many times to come to you (but have been prevented from doing so until now) in order that I might have a harvest among you, just as I have had among the other Gentiles.
Romans 1:15, NIV84
Lisa DeCarlo, Alpharetta, GA
Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. 2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. John 14:1-3
Jana, Quitaque, TX
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Phillipians 4:4-7 NIV
Christie from Plano, Texas
“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)
Amber Overstreet, Vancleave, MS
He said to me, “Son of man, can these bones live?” And I answered, “O Lord God, You know.”
Ezekiel 37:8 (NASB)
Heather H from Pflugerville, TX
He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.
James 1:18 (NIV)
Terri, San Antonio
“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday. Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices! Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil.”
Psalm 37:5-8
ESV
Christine, Denham Springs, LA
Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my sighing. Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray. In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.
Psalm 5:1-3
Cindy L., Madsion, AL
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth,nor anything else in all creation can separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:38-39