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.)Â 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
I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.
Psalm 32:8
NIV
Karen Basham, Land o’ Lakes, FL: And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 (NASB)
eva walters
houston, tx
Jeremiah 32:17
Ah Lord GOD! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and by Your outstretched arm! Nothing is too difficult for You!
NASB
Jessica from Fort Worth, TX
“You are my hiding place and my shield. I hope in your word.”
Psalm 119:114 ESV
Paddy Plattsburgh NY
…I am with you always… Matthew 28:20 NIV
Vickie in Louisville,
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. I Peter 5:6,7 NIV
Desiree, Plano, Tx
Daniel 3:17 NLT -If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God whom we serve is able to save us. He will rescue us from your power, Your Majesty.
Jamie, Houston. II Corinthians 9:8 NKJV “And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.”
Matthew 5:5 NIV
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of God.
Carol, Poplar Bluff
I thank and praise you, o God of my fathers; you have given me wisdom and power, you have made known to me what we asked of you. You have made known to us the dream of the King. Daniel 2:23 NIV
Isaiah 20:21 NLT
Your own ears will hear him. Right behind you a voice will say, “This is the way you should go,” whether to the right or to the left.
Angie, Chillicothe, MO
When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.
Proverbs 10:19, NIV
Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. Matthew 7:24 NIV
Jeanine, Tampa, Florida
“So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God” (ESV)
Gold Coast, Australia
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable if anything is excellent or praiseworthy think about such things.
Phil 4:8 (NIV)
Palatine, Illinois
The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.
Psalm 37:23-24 (NIV)
Karen. Nampa, Id Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God.Matthew 5:8 NIV
Kay from Little Rock, AR
> “The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one 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
Tracy, Medicine Lodge, Ks
Romans 12:1-2 NLT
And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
Nicole Blake
Littleton, CO
Zephaniah 3:17 (NLT) “For the LORD your God is living among you. He is a mighty Savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.”
Trust in The Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight. Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
Proverbs 3:5-7,NIV
Stephanie
Martinez, GA
God is not a man, that he should lie, nor a son of man, that He should
change his mind. Does He speak and then not act? Does He promise
and not fulfill?
Numbers 23:19 NIV
Becky Jo
Chesterfield MI
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. 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.
James 3:13-18 ESV
(same passage as last time – trying to get chapter 3 down well!!)
Monica Bentrude SLC, Utah
“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,” Romans 8:28 (NIV)
Yes!!!!!
You are coming to Daytona Beach!!!!
Long, long ago, in God’s Providence, my great, great Grandfather came from Gotland Sweden to Daytona Beach as one of the very first settlers. Later, my great Grandfather was a praying pillar of First Baptist Daytona. Glory to God for the prayers from a hundred years ago, culminating and cultivating fruit now in 2013!
Fruit that will last…..
Verna, Bolivar
And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. (Ephesians 4:32 NKJV)
Jenn, Lakeland:
“Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in The Lord.”
Psalms 31:24 (NIV)
Rachel
Canyon, TX
The Lord came and stood there, calling as at the other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” Then Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” And the Lord said to Samuel: “See, I am about to do something in Israel that will make the ears of everyone who hears about it tingle. (1 Samuel 3:10, 11 NIV)
Karen M., Chichester, NH
Psalm 9:1
I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart;
I will tell of your wonderful deeds. (NIV)
Jody, Marietta, GA: “Commit to The Lord whatever you do and your plans will succeed.” Proverbs 16:3
Jody, Marietta, GA: “Commit to The Lord whatever you do and your plans will succeed.” Proverbs 16:3 NIV
So sorry I’m late posting my verse!
Leeanna, Knoxville
Psalm 63:5-6 ESV
My soul will be satisfied as with fat and rich food, and my mouth will praise you with joyful lips, when I remember you upon my bed, and meditate on you in the watches of the night; for you have been my help, and in the shadow of your your wings I will sing for joy.
Two are better than one,because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift the other up… A threefold cord is not quickly broken” Ecc. 4:9-12 NIV
Erin
Atlanta, GA
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
NIV 1984
Nora, Huntington, WV – 1 Corinthians 13:2 “If I had the gift of prophecy, and if I understood all of God’s secret plans and possessed all knowledge, and if I had such faith that I could move mountains, but didn’t love others, I would be nothing.” (NLT)
Erin Mauney, Evant Tx
Psalm 16:1
Keep me safe O God, for in you, I take refuge.
Charlene
Norcross,GA
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Romans 12:2 KJV
Julie. Jackson, MS
Psalm 141:3 NIV “Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips.”
Cathy, Bluffton, IN
Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. Phil 3:1
LeAnn Hudson, Jay, OK
Psalm 119:98 NIV
Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are ever with me.
Theresa
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
“You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13. ESV
Paula Risius, Waukee,IA “So humble yourselves before God, resist the Devil, and he will flee from you. Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you…”, James 4:7,8 NLT
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord , my Rock and my Redeemer. (Psalms 19:14 NIV)
Lacey from Grand Rapids, MI
“Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous; for the Lord knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.”
Psalm 1:5-6 ESV
Finishing up Psalm 1. 🙂
VIcki in St. Joseph, MO; NIV; 1 Peter 3:4
Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.
Sue, Gilbertsville,PA
The way of the Lord is is a refuge for the righteous, but it is the ruin of those who do evil. Proverbs 10:29 NIV
Amanda Benson, Eagle Butte, SD
2 Peter 1:8-9, NIV
“For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. But if anyone does not have them, he is nearsighted and blind, and has forgotten that he has been cleansed from his past sins.”
Sarah Beth from Alexander City, AL says:
“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.” Romans 8:28. NIV
Wendy, Oak Harbor, WA
Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. NKJK
Karina
Baton Rouge, La.
“The Lord is righteous in all His ways and faithful in all He does.”
Psalm 145:17 NASB