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
Kimberly Orr
Zionsville, IN 46077
And I am sure of this, that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6 ESV
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For thus said the LORD GOD, the Holy One of Israel, In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength. Isaiah 30:15
They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated; they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations. Isaiah 61:4 NIV
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.
Acts 4:12 NIV
Crystal Shelby, NC
put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. Put on then as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other, as The Lord has forgiven you, so you must also forgive. Above all else put on love which binds everything together in perfect harmony.
Colossians 3:12-14 ESV
“The Lord rebuke you.” Jude 1:9 ESV
Elisabeth, Houston
“Now is the judgment of this world;
now will the ruler of this world be cast out.
And I, when I am lifted up from the earth,
will draw all people to Myself.”
John 12:31-32 (ESV)
Pam, Apple Valley, MN
The LORD will keep you from all harm–he will watch over your life; the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. Psalm 121:7-8 NIV
Janet, San Diego- Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12 (NIV)
Melissa, Kapolei, HI
Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you have no money, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost. Why spend money on what is not bread and labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of fare. Isaiah 55:1-2 (NIV)
Holli
Bryan, Texas
Psalm 82:3-4
“Defend the rights of the poor and the orphans; be fair to the needy and the helpless. Rescue them from the power of evil people.”
Nicole…. Stanford, KY
Christine Friend, Flagstaff,
11 “Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.”
2 Corinthians 13:11 (NIV)
Nicole… Stanford, KY
vs 13 She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. NIV
Proverbs 31:13
Meredith
Menlo Park, CA
“O Lord God, you have only begun to show your servant your greatness and your mighty hand. For what god is there in heaven or on earth who can do such works and mighty acts as yours?”
Deuteronomy 3:24 (ESV)
Betty
Ottawa, Illinois
The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
James 5:16b (NIV)
Audrey lenz Dickinson ND
Isaiah 41:10 NIV
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.
KaRetha, Denham Springs, LA
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
Romans 12:12 (NIV)
“And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every food work.” 2 Corinthians 9:8 (NIV)
I decided to catch up even though I am a bit behind.
Here is Jan 15 verse
1 Corin 2:9
No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him.
Denise
Toledo,oh
NIV
Feb 1st memorization
Rev 17:12
The ten horns that you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but who for one hour will receive authority as kings along with the beast.
Denise
Toledo,oh
NIV
Psalm 121:5-6 (HCSB)
The LORD protects you;
the LORD is a shelter right by your side.
The sun will not strike you by day,
or the moon by night.
Feb 15 verse
1 Corin 4:7-8
7 For who makes you different from anyone else? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you do not?
8 Already you have all you want! Already you have become rich!
Denise
Toledo,oh
NIV
Stacey Douglas
Sicklerville, NJ
1 Peter 5:8
“Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour”
Hazel P, Philadelphia, PA
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9 ESV
Karen from Knox, IN
Psalm 86:11 (NIV)
Teach me your ways O Lord,
that I might walk in your truth.
Give me an undivided heart,
that I might fear your name.
Kathy M. Biloxi, MS. Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity. Proverbs 21:23 NIV
Emma from Olathe, KS
For he was looking forward to the city that has foundations, whose designer and builder is God. (Hebrews 11:10 ESV)
Kat from Tyler, TX
Romans 8:13-15 (ESV)
13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. 14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons[f] of God. 15 For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”
Belinda from Blacklick, OH
Proverbs 16:2-3
“All the ways of man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirit. 3) Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. (ESV)
Kelly Collett, Buckhannon, WV
Romans 2:1 KJV
Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things.
Sue, Carmel,in, psalm 145:5,They will speak of The Glorious Splendor of Your Majesty and I will meditate on Your wonderful works.
Romans 15:5
New International Version (NIV)
May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had
Amy, Pratt, ks
“One thing I ask from the Lord , this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple. (Psalm 27:4 NIV)
Ginny Wilson: Ooltewah, TN
“You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.”
Psalm 32:7 NIV
Meg.
Palo Alto, CA
Psalm 27:14 (NIV)
Wait for the Lord;
be strong and take heart
and wait for the Lord.
Defend the weak and the fearless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.
Psalm 82:3-4 NIV
Kelley, La Verne. 1 Tim 4:15 Practice these things, immerse yourself in them, so that all may see your progress. ESV.
Leigh Ann
Gallatin, TN
“The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the word of our God remains forever.” Isaiah 40:8 HCSB
Rachel from Huntsville, Alabama
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. James 1:5, ESV
Loribeth, Houston
I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20-21
Karen from Fort Dodge. Ask and it shall be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7 NIV.
Pretty sure I forgot to post. Jess. Columbia, MO “The salvation of the righteous is from The Lord. He is their stronghold in the time of trouble.” Psalm 37:39 ESV
Elizabeth Cromwell, Memphis, Tennessee
Psalm 91:4, NIV
He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart
Alice, Hardin
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Colossians 3:17 NIV
debbie from Kokomo IN.
Psalm 23
23 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
King James Version (KJV)
yes this is more than 1 verse but it is a passage that needs to be memorized as a whole.
Allyson
League City Tx
Psalm 86:2 ESV
“Preserve my life, for I am godly; save your servant, who trusts in you-You are my God.”
Hannah
League City TX
Luke 8:9-10 ESV
“And when his disciples asked him what this parable meant, he said, ‘To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of God, but for others they are in parables, so that ‘seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.'”
April, Mitchell, Mb Canada
Eph. 1:17 (NLT)
asking the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, to give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation so that you may know him better.
Elaine Farmer, Dayton, OH
Romans 4:21 NIV
being fully persuaded that God had power to do what He had promised.
“Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.” Proverbs 17:9 NIV
Greenacres, FL
And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.
Revelation 21:4 NKJV
Rachel from Murfreesboro,TN
Teach me your way, Lord , that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. (Psalm 86:11 NIV)