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
Dawn, from Highlands Ranch, CO
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord , plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11 ESV)
Leslie Fett-Fayetteville, Ar
Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.
Colossians 3:23-24 ESV
Maureen from Acton, MA: In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding. Ephesians 1:7-8 (NIV)
I’ve started a memory script blog for the ladies of my church and so once I’ve posted there, I always forget to post here too!! Sorry for the delay!!
Betsy Roberts – Antwerp, Ohio
Romans 8:35-39 ESV
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? … No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Jessica, St. Catharines
“In fact, if you know the right thing to do and don’t do it, that, for you, is evil.” James 4:17 MSG
Cindy, Smithtown NY
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only the son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14ESV
From Feb 1 (think I did not post) “Not that I have already obtained this, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus made me his own.
Cindy SaltLake City
And so we know and rely on the love God has
For us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God,
And God in him. 1John 4:16 NIV
Karol Ozark MO
“Even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.”
Joel 2:12 NIV
Christy, Fayetteville, AR
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 NIV
Rachelle – Cedar Park, Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6 niv
Julie, Hawaii
Isaiah 58:7 (KJV)
Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and to bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? When thou seest the naked that thou cover him? And that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?
Kimberly, NC
Your adornment must not be merely external – braiding the hari, and wearing golf jewelry, or puttong on dresses;
I Peter 3:3
Becky, The Woodlands, TX – Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me.” John 14:6 (NAS)
Pattie Self, San Angelo,TX
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
his love endures forever. Psalm 107:1 NIV
Kelly
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Proverbs 4:23 NIV
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.
Kaye Taft from Manassas, VA
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart
and my portion forever.” Psalm 73:26 NIV
Deut 30:6 (NLT) And the LORD my God will circumcise my heart and the hearts of my descendents to love the LORD my God with all of my heart and with all of my soul that we may live.
Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; that being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Titus 3:6-7 KJV
Cheri
Louisville, KY
Melanie, San Antonio, Tx
Psalm 27:1 (ESV)
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Jackie Carson, Newton, IA
“Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross and follow me” Matthew 16:24 NLT
Kendra, Dallas, TX
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 NIV
Diane – Roswell, GA
“The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.” Luke 6:45 ESV
Leigh in Fairhope
See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ. Colossians 2:8
Terrie Waltrip
Greenville, Kentucky
The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV
Lendi, Humble, TX.
“if we are faithless, he will remain faithful, for he cannot disown himself.” 2 Timothy 2:13 NIV
Lora
Mooresburg
The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Exodus 33:14 NIV
Melissa, Vicksburg, MS: “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.” Colossians 3:12-14 NIV
Karen, Hewitt
1 Thessalonians 5:16-17, Be joyful always; pray continually.
Pamela, Oregon
Psalm 141:3
“Set a guard over my mouth O Lord;
Keep watch over the door of my lips.”
Psalm 37:39 – 40 MSG
The spacious free life is from God, it’s also protected and safe. God-strengthened we’re delivered from evil–when we run to Him He saves us.
Niki Carroll, Shelby, NC: “In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.” Philippians 2:5-7 NIV
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 reap a harvest of righteousness.Mia P
April, New Orleans, La.
I pray also 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 inheritance in the saints. (Epesians 1:18 NIV)
Amanda, White Hall, AR
Your eyes saw me when I was inside the womb. All the days ordained for me were recorded in your scroll before one of them came into existence. Psalm 139:16, NET
Denise, Longmont, CO
James 2:5, NASB
Listen, my beloved brethren: did not God choose the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to those who love Him?
A Cord of Three Strands: Karen, Christy, Cheryl
Jay, OK
You have said, “Seek My face.” My heart says to you, “Your face, LORD, do I seek.”
Psalm 27:8 ESV
Kim from Amarillo, TX
“Who among the gods is like you, O LORD? Who is like you-majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders? In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed. In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling.”
Exodus 15:11,13 (NIV)
Therefore the LORD waits to be gracious to you, and therefore He exalts Himself to show mercy to you. For the LORD is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for Him. -Isaiah 30:18 (ESV)
From Jonesborough TN
Jeanie
Sparta, TN
“But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.” 2 Thessalonians 3:3 (NIV)
Allison
Sparta, TN
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.”
Genesis 1:1 (ESV)
Nancy Miller Greenville Ky.
Wisdon rests in the heart of him who has understanding.
Proverbs 14:33 NKJV
Elizabeth, Easley, SC
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, in 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 for nothing. Philippians 2:14-16 (NIV84)
Merrie – Katy, Tx.
Yet the LORD longs to be gracious to you; he rises to show you compassion. For the LORD is a God of justice, Blessed are all who wait for him!
Isaiah 30:18 NIV
Marci, Kent
Psalm 123:2
We keep looking to the Lord our God for his mercy,
just as servants keep their eyes on their master,
as a slave girl watches her mistress for the slightest signal. (NLT)
Kim, Mabank, TX
Psalm 1:1
“How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers!” NASB
Valerie
Evart, Mi
Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear The Lord and turn away from evil. Proverbs 3:7 NLT
Melinda, Cheney
Look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face always.
Psalm 105:4 (NIV)
Auneca from Donalsonville, GA
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Col 3:12 NIV
Rachel – Bellingham, WA
“Do not merely listen to the word, ans so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”
James 1:22 NIV
“There is one body and one Spirit — just as you were called to one hope when you were called — one Lord, one faith, one baptism.”
Ephesians 4:4-5 (NIV)
The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the month of the wicked purs out evil things.
NASB-Proverbs 15:28