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
Glennville,GA
There is no fear in love.
but perfect love drives away fear,
because fear has to do with punishment.
1 John 4:18 NIV
Laura, Baton Rouge
For consider Him who endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you do not grow weary and lose heart. Hebrews 12:3, NASB
Janet, Grand Prairie, TX
This is what the LORD says: “Cursed are those who put their trust in mere humans, who rely on human strength and turn their hearts away from the LORD.”
Jeremiah 17:5 NLT
Margaret Ann, Pacific Junction, IA
Exocus 14:13-15, NET
Moses said to the people, “Do not fear! Stand firm and see the salvation of the LORD that He will provide for you today; for the Egyptians that you see today you will never ever see again. The LORD will fight for you, and you can be still. The LORD said to Moses, “Why do you cry out? Tell the Isrelites to move on.”
Kiki
West Palm Beach, FL
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Roman 6:23 (NIV)
Allison from Mansfield, TX “Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things He does for me.” Psalm 103:2 NLT
Exodus 14:14 The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.
Mary, Brookfield, CT
For in this hope we are saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have?
Romans 8:24 NIV
Riverton, UT
Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, (Jude 1:24 NKJV)
Natalie-Austin, TX
Psalm 32:8 NIV
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go. I will councle you and watch over you.
Riverton UT (correction)
Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, To God our Savior, Who alone is wise, Be glory and majesty, Dominion and power, Both now and forever. Amen. (Jude 1:24, 25 NKJV)
Krista, Gunter, TX ~ Psalm 119:133 Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me.
Karen, Orillia ON
Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim You, who walk in the light of Your presence, O Lord.
Ps. 89:15 NIV
Carrie Hays, Houston, TX
“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” Psalm 34;8 NIV
Kristen in Rawlins, Wy…
But my righteous one will live by faith. And I take no pleasure in the one who shrinks back. Hebrews 10:38 (NIV)
Debbie – Colorado Springs, CO
Is 58:11-12 (NIV)
The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail. Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins and will raise up the age-old foundations; you will be called Repairer of Broken Walls, Restorer of Streets with Dwellings.
Julie – Grimsby, ON Canada
Hebrews 4:16 – “Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need” NIV
L Diane, Indianapolis
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Romans 12:12 NIV
Denise – Asheville, NC
1 Thessalonians 5:24 (NIV)
The One who calls you is faithful and he will do it.
Shaminder,
Becky, Morganton, NC
Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.
(Ephesians 4:29 ESV)
Shaminder,
Toronto, ON
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light.
1 Peter 2:9 NIV
Holly from Benton, AR
“yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior. The sovreign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to go on the heights.”
Habakkuk 3:18, 19
Katelyn – Tulsa, OK
“Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise.” Proverbs 6:6 ESV
Kelly from Sherman, TX, “Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account, so that they can do this with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.” Hebrews 13:17. HCSB
Natalie from Hallsville, TX “Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things He does for me.” Psalm 103:2 NLT
Susie Hampton, Garland, TX
Surely the arm of the Lord is not too short to save, nor His ear too dull to hear.
Isaiah 59:1 (NIV)
Cecilia, Raleigh, NC “Come let’s go back to the Lord. He has hurt us, but he will heal us. He has wounded us but he will bandage our wounds Hosea 6:1 NCV
Amy-Fort Polk, LA
O Lord, I give my life to you.
Psalm 25:1 (NLT)
Nancy, Livermore CA. He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the LORD. Psalm 40:1 NASB
Karen S, Jacksonville, FL
The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty warrior who will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you by His love; He will exult over you with loud singing. Zephaniah 3:17 ESV
Sheila Keedy
Gardendale,AL
Revelation 4:11 ESV
Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.
2 Timothy 1:7
NLT
For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.
“Fear not! I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name. You are mine!” Isaiah 43:1b
Forgot to say (NIV). 🙂
OOOPS! Nancy, Livermore, Ca He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the LORD. Psalm 40:3 NASB
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Your eyes saw me when I was formless; all my days were written in Your book and planned before a single one of them began.
Psalm 139:16 (HCSB
Leslie
Milton, GA
Galatians 5:1 (NIV)
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
2 Tim. 1:7
For the Lord did not give us a spirit of fear and timidity, but a spirit of power, love and self-discipline.
Anne from Katy, TX. Philippians 2: 3-4. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. NIV
Let us then approach the throne of grace with
Confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need .
Hebrews 4:16 NIV
Cheya, Houston. James 1:19 (ESV) Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger;
Cam – Albuquerque, NM
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14 (KJV)
Julie – Ozone, AR
“Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment,so that it will give grace to those who hear.” – Ephesians 4:29 (NASB)
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take. Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT)
Mary Alice
Dallas, Texas
Clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God opposes the proud but
gives grace to the humble. And God will exalt you in due time, if you humble yourselves under his mighty hand by casting all your cares on Him because He cares for you.
I Peter 5:5b-7 NET
Erin in Euless, TX
Psalm 65: 6 – 8 (NLT)
“You formed the mountains by your power and armed yourself with mighty strength. You quieted the raging oceans with their pounding waves and silenced the shouting of the nations. Those who live at the ends of the earth stand in awe of your wonders. From where the sun rises to where it sets, you inspire shouts of joy.”
Janet H. Concord, NC. “May the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” Hebrews 13:20-21 NIV
Sara Coll – Forest Lake, MN – “For no word from God will ever fail.” (Luke 1:37 NIV)
BethAnn from Enola, PA
You can ask for anything in prayer, and if you have faith, you will receive it. Matthew 21:22 (NLT)
Heather, Round Lake, IL
Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways know, recognize, and acknowledge Him, and He will direct and make straight and plain your paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6 AMP