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
Steph, Clermont, FL
Even when you are old, I will be the same.
Even when your hair has turned gray, I will take care of you.
I made you and will take care of you.
I will carry you and save you. Isaiah 46:4 (NCV)
John 15:8 NASB
My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” Colossians 3:15
Dean Jones
Barbourville, Ky
“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. ”
Psalm 56:3 KJV
Juli, Yarmouth
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul.
Prov. 11:17 KJV
Christina – Edgewood, KY
Psalm 37:8 ESV
Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Dusti Pugh, Carthage, TX
Romans 12:18
New International Version (NIV)
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
“Those who worship him must do it out of their very being, their spirits, their true selves, in adoration.”
John 4:24 The Message
Phoebe from Birmingham: “I will take my stand at my watchpost and station myself on the tower, and look out to see what he will say to me, and what I will answer concerning my complaint. And the Lord answered me: “Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it. For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end-it will not lie. If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay.” Habakkuk 2:1-3, ESV
Kelly, Fort Smith, AR Proverbs 15:1 “A gentle answer turns away anger,but a harsh word stirs up wrath.” HCSB
For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;his faithfulness continues through all generations
Psalms 100:5 NIV
Amy , Apex NC
Philippians 4:8 (NIV)
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.
Matthew 5:9 KJV
” Blessed are the peacemaker; for they will be called the children of God.”
Victoria W., Bryant,Arkansas.
“Therefore, brothers, be patient unitl the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth and is patient with it until it receives the early and late rains. You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near.”
James 5:7-8
Albuquerque. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. NKJV
Holly, Carrollton, GA, “Do not judge and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.” Luke 6:37 NIV
Carol
Carthage, NY
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
2 Corinthians 9:8 (NIV 1984)
Marcie from Pacific Grove, CA. The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace. Psalm 29:11 (NIV)
Jessica, Show Low. “You are good and do good; teach me Your statues.” Psalm119:68 NASB
Mary
Iowa City
“I love you, O LORD, my strength. The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”
Psalm 18:1-2, NIV
Pam, Olathe, KS. “No one hates her own body but lovingly cares for it, just as Christ cares for His body, which is the church. And we are His body.” Ephesians 5:29-30 NIV
Dacia, Warrensburg
Romans 12:12 NIV
Be joyful in hope, patient inaffliction, faithful in prayer.
feb 1_ prov 18:21
the tongue has the power of life and death, and thosewholove it will eat its fruit.
feb 15- exodus 4:11-12
who gave man his mouth? who makes him deaf and mute? who gives him sight or makes him blind? is it not I the Lord? Now go, I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.
Tiffany from Jennings, LA
You give me your shield of victory, and your right hand sustains me; you stoop down to make me great. Psalm 19:35 NLT
“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, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.”
1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 (NIV)
Joshua 1:9 Ponder and meditate on it day and night, making sure you practice everything written in it. Then you’ll get where you’re going; then you’ll succeed. Haven’t I commanded you? Strength! Courage! Don’t be timid; don’t get discouraged. God, your God, is with you every step you take.” The Message
Heather from Leawood, Kansas.
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.
Psalm 143:8 (NIV).
We know our old life died with Christ on the cross so that our sinful selves would have no power over us and we would not be slaves to sin
Romans 6:6 NCV
Some people make cutting remarks , but the words of the wise bring healing. Proverbs 12:18 NLT
I will give you a new heart and put and new spirit in you and I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. Eziekel 36 NIV
Erin, Arkansas
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
Evansville, IN
“Look to the Lord and his strength. Seek his face always.” Psalm 105:4 NIV
Ellen From Fort Polk
I will praise You because I have been remarkably and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful, and I know this very well. Psalm 139:14 HCSB
Jessica, Northglenn, CO
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. (Romans 8:1, ESV)
Sarah, Lewistown, MT, “Only take care, and keep your soul diligently, lest you forget the things that your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life. Make them known to your children and your children’s children-” Deut. 4:9
Dawn, Beavercreek, OH
Habakkuk 3:17 –
Even though the fig trees have no blossoms,
and there are no grapes on the vines;
even though the olive crop fails,
and the fields lie empty and barren; …
continuing on from last 2 weeks, and to be continued next time 🙂
Romans 8:28 (NIV)
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.
Julie Luttrull, Muskogee, OK, The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.Proverbs 1:7 (NIV)
James 1:27 NIV
Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless
Is this: to look after widows and orphans in their distress
And to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.
Alicia, Altus, OK: But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. (Psalms 56:3 NLT)
Donna- Birmingham, AL
Psalm 33:4 NIV
For the word of the Lord is right and true;
he is faithful in all he does.
I accidentally posted #4 in the #3 post. Oops!
Erin,
Chippewa Falls, WI
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God – this is your spiritual act of worship.”
Rom 12:1 NIV
The counsel of the Lord standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations. Psalm 33:11 (KJV)
Ashlie Holt- Cary NC
John 3:5-8
Jesus answered “I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. You should not be surprised at my saying “You must be born again”. The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.
If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer. Matthew 21:22 (NIV)
Kiana ~ Fairfield, TX
“May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.”
Psalm 19:14 NIV84
Ann. Centerville.
Ps.103:4. He redeems my life from the pit and crowns me with love and compassion. NIV
Diane, Wedgefield, SC – Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. Psalm 51:12, NIV
Heather – Richland, WA.
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. 1 John 4:18 NIV
Diane-Niskayuna, NY.
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