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
Christy, Tulsa, OK
Psalm 23:5 NIV
You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Eposi
Houston, TX
3 At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.
4 But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared,
5 he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit,
6 whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior,
7 so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.
Titus 3:3-7, NIV
Kelly, Jackson, MS.
“This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us – whatever we ask – we know that we have what we have asked of Him.”
I John 5:14-15 NIV
Suzi
Osprey,FL
“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
Psalm 56:3 KJV
Heidi
Midland, TX
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5, 6 NIV)
LPM Kimberly – Houston
A man’s wisdom gives him patience, it is to his glory
to overlook an offense. Proverbs 19:11 NIV84
Beth
Murfreesboro, TN
I Corinthians 16: 13-14
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith, be men (women) of courage; be strong. Do everything in love.
Hebrews 10:23. Let us hold fast the confessions of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. NIV
Laura Olds
Auburn, Alabama
But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully frown brings forth death.
James 1:14-15 ESV
Jill, Puyallup, WA
Matt. 11:28-30, NLT
“Then Jesus said, ‘Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.'”
debbie kokomo, IN
Psalms 23 king james version
more than one verse but need to be memorized in its entirity. tried writing it out here yesterday and kept timing out
Shelley, Madisonville, KY
Hebrews 6:19, NIV
“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.”
James 1:2-4 (NIV)
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. Perserverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
Georgia, Whitewright, TX
Ginger in Camden, SC
Proverbs 17:27-28, NIV
“(27)A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even-tempered.
(28)Even a feel is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue.”
Katy, Fort Hood, Texas. “I am leaving you with a gift- peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” John 14:27 NLT
Angela, McKinney TX
James 1:2-3 NIV
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.”
Susan- Nashville, TN
Isaiah 58:11 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.”
Marlene, Harleysville, PA – Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed. Rescue the weak and needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked. Psalm 82:3-4 NIV
Dawn Winslow, Clever, MO
Ephesians 6:16 (ESV). “In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one.”
“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
Kristen Maddux, Largo FL, ESV “The righteous face many troubles, but the Lord rescues them from each one.” Psalm 34:19
Paula, Okc,OK:
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” John 10:10 NIV
Megan, Eldridge IA. “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. ” Eph 4:29 NIV
“Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock.” Matt. 7:24 NLT
Karen O, Cottonwood, CA
“If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.” Ps. 119:92 (NIV)
Put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground.
Ephesians 6:13 NIV
Sandy, Glendale OR: 2 Timothy 2:24-25 And the servant of the Lord must not strive but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient. In meekness, instructing those that oppose themselves if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth.
KJV 🙂
Angelica
Trussville, AL
Guard your heart with all vigilance,for from it are the sources of life.
Proverbs 4:23 KJV
Susan ~ Kearney, NE ~ 1 Corinthians 10:13(NIV)
No temptation has overtaken you
except what is common to mankind.
And God is faithful;
he will not let you be tempted
beyond what you can bear.
But when you are tempted,
he will also provide a way out
so that you can endure it.
Diana, Cincinnati, Ohio
The LORD your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17 NIV
Carol from Richardson, TX
1 John 4:19 NIV
“We love because he first loved us.”
Cozy, Fair Grove, MO
Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words and slander as well as all malicious behavior. Instead, be kind to one another, tenderhearted and forgiving one another just as God, through Christ Jesus, has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:31-32 NLT
Jan, Denton, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you were working for the Lord and not for human beings.” Col. 3:23 GNB
Bobbi Jo Wells, Montgomery, TX
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.” Deuteronomy 6:5 NIV
Kimberly Mason, Tuscaloosa, AL:
“In your generous love I am really living at last! My lips brim praises like fountains.”
Psalm 63:3 MSG
Sandy, Elizabethtown, Pa
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.
Galatians 5:22-22
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. (Ephesians 4:29 NIV)
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love he predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved. (Ephesians 1:3-6 ESV)
Sara
Littleton CO
Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us, and for as many years as we have seen evil. (Psalms 90:14, 15 ESV)
Stephanie, Austin, “All my longings lie open before you, O Lord; my sighing is not hidden from you.” Psalm 38:9, NIV
1st John 4:18b-19 (NKJV)
18 Perfect love casts out fear. 19 We love Him because He first loved us.
Wow, do I ever NEED to get these verses into my memory right now ! If I recall correctly, our dear Miss Beth told “us” in either Bible study, or in her former Sunday School class at HFBC in Houston : It may not have even been a “direct” quote from her, but if I remember correctly; she noted to “us” that only GOD has “perfect love”; thus, only HE can “cast out fear” … Praise the LORD !
Jennifer Olmstead
Janesville, Wisconsin
Danaye of Spencer, IN
“I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways.”
– Psalm 119:15 NIV
Amy, Galion, OH “God proves His own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us!” Rom 5:8 HCSB
Gwen, Coweta, OK
I will satisfy the priests with abundance, and my people will be filled with my bounty,” declares the Lord . (Jeremiah 31:14 NIV84)
Mandy
Waco, TX
For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God’s abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ. Romans 5:17 (NIV)
Tiffany–Lancaster, PA
“Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.”
Ephesians 3:20 NLT
Cara, Oswego. “Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth in our actions.” 1 John 3:18 NLT
Proverbs 16:9 esv
The heart of man plans his way,
but the Lord establishes his steps.
Ashley – Nacogdoches, TX
“Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him…”
– Psalm 37:7a, NIV
Matthew 26:41 esv
4th verse I’m behind on my post ..
Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”