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
Teresa, Austin, TX
Luke 1:45 NIV
Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!
Susanna
California
The Lord your God in your midst,
The Mighty One, will save;
He will rejoice over you with gladness,
He will quiet you with His love,
He will rejoice over you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17 NKJV
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” 2 Tim.1:7 KJV
Francine in Crown City, OH.
Trust in the Lord and do good.
Then you will live safely in the land and prosper.
Take delight in the Lord,
and he will give you your heart’s desires.
Psalm 37:3-4 NLT
Becky Pasco, WA
Deut 33:25 May the bolts of your gates be of iron and bronze; may you be secure all your days.
Tammie, Benoit, MS
For all the promises of God find their Yes in Him. That is why it is through Him that we utter our Amen to God for His glory.
2 Corinthians 1:20 (ESV)
Reidsville, NC
Psalm 28:7 NIV
The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song.
Terry from Indianapolis, IN
Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.
Psalms 143:8 (ESV)
Laura from West Paducah, KY
Then Jesus said to him, “‘If You can’? Everything is possible to the one who believes.” Mark 9:23(HCSB)
Psalm 143:8 ESV Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.
Lissa, Hamilton
“Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins”
James 4:17 (NIV)
Sarah from Newburgh, IN:
Just now joining for the 2013 year:
1st: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 NIV
15th: “Look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face always.” Psalms 105:4 NIV
Kristine from Edmond, OK
Prov 21:23 NLT
Watch your tongue and keep your mouth shut, and you will stay out of trouble.”
Rebecca Anderson, Phoenix, AZ
“Thus says the Lord : “Heaven is My throne, And earth is My footstool. Where is the house that you will build Me? And where is the place of My rest? For all those things My hand has made, And all those things exist,” Says the Lord . “But on this one will I look: On him who is poor and of a contrite spirit, And who trembles at My word.” (Isaiah 61:1-2 NKJV)
Jeanine, Tampa, Florida
“So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God” (ESV)
1 Corinthians 10:31
Amy, Fulton, MO
“I raise my eyes toward the mountains. Where will my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and hearth.” Psalm 121:1-2 HCSB
Sorry for the delay in reporting, the scripture has been with me though! 🙂
Josie, Bossier City, LA
Hebrews 4:14, NLT
That is why we have a great High Priest who has gone to heaven, Jesus the Son of God. Let us cling to him and never stop trusting him.
Mary Margaret from Franklin, TN
“And also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel.” Gal. 6:19 ESV
James 1:2-4 (NIV)
2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perserverance. 4 Perserverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
Cindy/Midland
Karla, Richland WA
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
1Peter 5:7 NIV
(Finally my verse came to me!)
Leslie from Platte City, MO “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:6 (NIV)
Jennifer, Clemmons, NC
If, therefore, the Son shall make you free, you shall be free indeed. John 8:36,ASV
Erica G., Denver, CO
I hold on to you for dear life, and you hold me steady as a post. Psalm 63:8, The Message
Nancy, Columbus, IN
Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; His greatness no one can fathom.
One generations will commend your work to another; they will tell of your mighty acts.
Ps 145:3-4 NIV
“Be strong and courageous. For it is the Lord your God who goes with you; He will not leave you or forsake you”
Deuteronomy 31:6)HSCB
Jan Provence from Huntsville Ontario Canada
James 5:13 NIV
13 Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise.
Ola, Woodbridge, Psalm 31:14-15a(NIV): But I trust in you, LORD; I say, “You are my God.” My times are in your hands;
Lauren, Cypress CA
‘For nothing will be impossible with God.’ And Mary said, ‘Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her. Luke 1:37-38 (ESV)
Ann Marie, Riverbank California
“Oh fear the Lord, you His saints. There is no want to those who fear Him. The young lions lack and suffer hunger, but those who seek the Lord shall not lack any good thing.” Psalm 34:9-10 New King James Version
Jesus CHrist is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. Hebrews 13:8
Michele who-forgot-to-post from Pearland, TX
Philippians 2:12-13 NASB
12 So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling; 13 for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.
Jenny, Wylie Texas
John 8:36 NLT
So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free!
That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does. The brother in humble circumstances ought to take pride in his high position. James 1:7-9
God is not a man, that he should lie. He is not a human, that he should change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has he ever promised and not carried it through?
Nu 23:19 NLT
You are coming to Christ, who is the living cornerstone of God’s temple. He was rejected by people, but he was chosen by God for great honor. 1 Peter 2:4 NLT
Beth WNC
Anna in Mobile, AL
“to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor and the day of our God, to comfort all who mourn and provide for those who grieve in Zion– to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.
Is. 61:2-3a NIV ’84
sarah, Lambertville, MI
1Thessalonians 4:11 (NIV)
Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you.
(I have been practicing since the 15th finally a moment to post 🙂
Lantana- Edmond, OK
Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and He will give you everything you need.
-Matthew 6:33
Merry Portland, or
“Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification,that it may impart grace to the hearers”
Eph. 4:29 NKJV
Catherine in Orlando, FL
“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, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Romans 8:38-39 NIV ’84
Katie, Amarillo. “Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.” Romans 13:10 NIV
Lorraine, Marysville, WA
This is the kind of fast day I’m after: to break the chains of injustice, get rid of exploitation in the workplace, free the oppressed, cancel debts. What I’m interested in seeing you do is: sharing your food with the hungry, inviting the homeless poor into your homes, putting clothes on the shivering ill-clad, being available to your own families. Do this and the lights will turn on, and your lives will turn around at once. Your righteousness will pave your way. The God of Glory will secure your passage. Then when you pray, God will answer. You’ll call out for help and I’ll say, “Here I am.”
Isaiah 58:6-9 The Message
Amy, Fort Collins, CO
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, 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.
Julia, Springfield
Psalm 27:1 KJV The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall i be afraid?
Connie Windham
Trout, LA
1 John 2:6 NASB
“the one who says he abides in Him ought himself to walk in the same manner as He walked.”
Dianne Ewin
Decatur, AR
A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.
Proverbs 11:25, NIV
Janet from Odessa, TX
Not sure I need to re-post, but I decided Philippians4:6 is richer by including verse 7:) Hence I’m altering my verses for this 1/2 month:
Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses every thought, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7 HCSB
James 1:17 NIV
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the Heavenly Lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”
Shelli, Karalee & Katelyn; Royse City, TX: I will never forget you! See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands. Is 49:15-16 NIV
Lam. 3:22-23 nasb
The LORD’S lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, For His compassions never fail.
They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness.