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
Sarah, Washington court house ohio
1Thessalonians 16-18 NIV. Be joyful always. Pray continually. Give thanks in all circumstances for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Andrea
Roscoe,IL
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
Kimberly, Watha
I Thessalonians 5:16-19 – NKJV
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit.
Dulcena Pineville, Ky
“do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6, 7 ESV)
Autumn, Pullman, WA
The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit.
Psalm 35:18 NIV
Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground. Psalm 143:10
Laura, Prairieville, LA, Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own! You were bought at a price, therefore honor God with your body. I Corinthians 6:19
Jennifer Shuler – White, GA
Ephesians 4:31-32 — Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ has forgiven you. NASB
Linda in Okeechobee, Florida,
Colossians 1:16 NAS
“For by Him all all things were created, both in the heavens
and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions
or rulers or authorities- all things have been created by Him and
for Him.”
Lanie Beth, Locust Grove, GA, ‘I will praise God’s name in song and glorify Him with Thanksgiving.’ Psalm 69:30
Amy B’ham AL
“Don’t you know that you yourselves are Gods temple and that God’s Spirit lives in you?”
1 Cor 3:16
“Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead. I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” Phillipians 3:13-14 NKJV
The Spirit then lifted me up and took me away and I went with bitterness and anger in my spirit, with a strong hand of the Lord upon me. I came to the exiles who lived at Tel-Abib near the Kebar River. And there, where they were living, I sat among them, overwhelmed.
Ezekiel 3:14-15
Cheryl Adams
Hephzibah, Ga.
Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, O Lord. Psalm 89:15
Brenda S – Chicago IL
Then Nebuchadnezzar said, “Praise be to the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, who has sent his angel and rescued his servants! They trusted in him and defied the king’s command and were willing to give up their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God. (Daniel 3:28 NIV)
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. 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 stand up under it.
1Cor. 10:13
NIV
Because of the priviledge and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warnimg: Dont think you are better than you really are.Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God had given us. Romans 12:3 NLV
cindy Alton NH
For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him. For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. Romans 10:12&13 ESV
“For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”
Colossians 1:13-14
Hope, Parrish
I will thank the Lord because He is just; I will sing praise to the name of the Lord most high. Psalm 7:17 NLT
Dana from Muskogee
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. (Romans 12:1 NIV)
Cindy, Houston
John 15:16 You did not choose me, but I chose you, and appointed you, that you shoul go and bear much fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask of the Father in my name, He may give it to you. (NIV)
Patti, Salem OR
All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children.
Isaiah 54:13 ESV
The counsel of the Lord standeth forever, the thought of his heart to all generations. KJV Psalm 33:11
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.
Annie Gainesville, FL
Pslam 100:1-2 (NIV)
Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.
Worship the Lord with gladness;
come before him with joyful songs.
Nicole Carr, Denver, Colorado
“My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.”
Psalm 121:2
Meg, Abbeville, SC. I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you I always pray with joy. Philippians 1: 3-4. NIV84
Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us…For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men. Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God. Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.
1 Peter 2:12; 15-17
Jenna Lupo
Huntsville, AL
“I pray that GOD, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in HIM. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the HOLY SPIRIT.” Romans 15:13 (NLT)
(sorry I am late posting!!!!)
Deb K. Sterling Hgts, MI
If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen
1 Peter 4:11 NIV
Christina from Waukee, IA
“So you must also consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus.” Romans 6:11 ESV
Sherri Moore, Pueblo West, CO
what are mortals that you should think of us, mere humans that you should care for us?
Psalm 8:4 NLT
Sandi, Pueblo West, CO
You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did.
James 2:22 NIV
Hannah McDuffie spring hill tn
2 Timothy 1:7 KJV
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Julie, Tallassee AL
If anyone does not abide in me, he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire and burned. John 15:5-6
Hayley, Seymour, TX James 3:8-10 (NET)
“But no human being can subdue the tongue; it is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With it we bless the Lord and Father, and with it we curse people made in God’s image. From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. These things should not be so, my brothers and sisters.”
Cindi, Orange, TX. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful and endures through every circumstance. 1 Corinthians 13:7 NLV
Sheree, Abilene, KS, Ephesians 6:11 “Put on the whole armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”
Whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech. 1 Peter 3:10 niv
Christy, Sydney Australia,
Jill E., Export PA
“O Lord, you have searched me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O Lord. You hem me in – behind and before; you have laid your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, to lofty for me to attain.” Psalm 139 1-6
Teresa, Orange City Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus. Philippians 2:5 (NKJV) (Sorry mine is let I have been in Haiti for 11 days on a mission project with my church).
Sallie
Rocky Point, NC
“But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31
Nicole
Ortonville, Mi
Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.
1 Corinthians 13:7
Toni ~ Orlando, FL
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:6-7 ESV
Lisa, Simsboro, LA
“Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O LORD.” Psalms 139:4 NIV
Jess
Knoxville TN
“But godliness with contentment is great gain”
1 Tim. 6:6 – ESV
Renee
Austin, TX
Isaiah 43:18-19
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.”
NIV
Boy, do I need that one! Thanks for it!!
Ephesians 3:18 And may you have the power to understand as all God’s children should how wide, how long, how high and how deep His love is.
Amen and Amen!!!
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. (2 Peter 3:9 NIV)