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
Hebrews 4:16 let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may find mercy and grave to help in time of need.
Judy from Foster City, CA
“How priceless is your unfailing love! Both high and low among men find refuge in the shadow of your wings.”
Psalms 36:7
NIV
Judy from Foster City, CA
“But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation.
I will sing The Lord’s praise, for he has been very good to me.”
Psalm 13:5-6
NIV
Billie, Hot Springs, SD
Jeremiah 33:3
Call to me and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things which you do not know.
Mandy Parker
Powder Springs, Ga
Galatians 6:9(NET)
So we must not grow weary in doing good, for in due time we will reap, if we do not give up.
Kelly Bullock, Clarksville, TN Col 3:15 NLT
And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful!!
Because he has loved Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him securely on high, because he has known My name. PSALM 91:14 NASB
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.”
Lamentations 3:22-23
Kelly from Huntsville, AL
Laura, Katy, TX
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade- kept in Heaven for you who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. 1 Peter 1:3-5 NIV
Becky Harris, Groesbeck, Tx
“Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares about you.” 1 Peter 5:7 NLT
Rae, Greenwood, AR ” The Lord gives strength to His people; the Lord blesses His people with peace” Psalm 29:11 NIV
Jennifer, Odessa, FL
James 2:17 (NIV) – In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.
JoElle~Glenville, NY
Turn to The Lord for help in everything you do and you will be successful.
Prov. 16:3 ERV
Marilyn – Arlington, TX
I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God. (Ephesians 3:16-19 NLT)
Alexa, Leland, NC
NKJV- 1 John 5:13
These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God.
Sherri, Abilene
Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12 NIV
Claire, Bangkok
Ps 112:7 NLT
“They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust in the LORD to care for them.”
Shaunthea
Anderson, IN
Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
NAS
2 Tim 2:15 NIV “Study to show thyself approved unto to God, a workman that need not be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth.
Devote yourself to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
Colossians 4:2 NIV
Dana J
Boerne, TX
Mary, Three Rivers, MI
Matthew 11:28 (NIV) “Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Brittany from Houston, TX
Eph. 4:29 NIV
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.
Kelly, Harker Heights, TX
“When a man’s ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.”
Proverbs 16:7 NKJV
Elizabeth W., Syracuse NY, “The fear of human opinion disables; trusting in God protects you from that.” Proverbs 29:25 MSG
Spokane Valley, WA
Ephesians 4:29
New International Version (NIV)
29 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.
Kim, Loma CO
Galations 5:22 & 23
Nancy, from Birmingham, AL
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my thoughts.
Psalms 139:23 NRSV
Kim, Loma CO.
Galations 5:22 & 23
But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfullness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. NIV
Beth Mince, Fort Payne, AL
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 NIV84)
Joan, Wichita.
“When God saw what they did and how they turned from their evil ways, he had compassion and did not bring upon them the destruction he had threatened.” Jonah 3:10 NIV84
Desiree in Carlsbad, CA
Week 1: Philippians 4:4-5 NASB
“Rejoice in the Lord always, again I will say, rejoice. Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near.”
Week 2: Psalm 27:14 NASB
“Wait for the Lord;
Be strong and let your heart take courage;
Yes, wait for the Lord.”
Week 3: Psalm 27:8 NASB
“When you said, ‘Seek My face,’ my heart said to you, ‘Your face, O Lord, I shall seek.'”
Week 4: Psalm 31:24 NASB
“Be strong and let your heart take courage, all you who hope in the Lord.”
Cheryn – Edmond, OK
(Psalm 139:1-3 ESV)
O LORD, you have searched me and known me!
You know when I sit down and when I rise up;
you discern my thoughts from afar.
You search out my path and my lying down
and are acquainted with all my ways.
Janet from Amarillo
Deuteronomy 6:23 (ESV)
And He brought us out from there, that He might bring us in and give us the land that He swore to give to our fathers.
Sam, Rowley, IA
Isaiah 40:31 (NKJV)
But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up on wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.
Renee from Canton, GA…”God takes time to do everything right-everything. Those who wait around for Him are the lucky ones”. Is. 30:15. The Message
Brittany from Boston, MA:
“For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace.” Romans 6:14, NIV
And the peace of God,which transcends all understanding, will guard your heart and your mind in Christ Jesus. Phil 4:7 Angie,Weston,MO
Michelle, Maryville Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight. NIV
Lillian, Vermilion, OH
“Many, Lord my God,
are the wonders you have done,
the things you planned for us.
None can compare with you;
were I to speak and tell of your deeds,
they would be too many to declare.” Psalm 40:5 (NIV)
Camille G., San Antonio, TX
“Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God.” 1 Peter 2:16 ESV
James 1:9-11
Let the lowly brother boast in his exaltation, 10 and the rich in his humiliation, because like a flower of the grass he will pass away. 11 For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. So also will the rich man fade away in the midst of his pursuits.
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
2 Corinthians 10:4 “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.” (NIV)
Monique, Newbury Park CA “For I am The Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you do not fear I will help you.” Isaiah 41:13 NIV
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. (Psalm 46:1-3 NIV)
Sarah from Woodsboro, MD John 14:26 ASV
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled neither let it be fearful.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 NASB
In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 NASB
In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Rosharon, TX
Ashley, Huntsville, AL – “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” – James 4:7-8 (NIV)
Sheila, Phenix City, Alabama. Joshua 1:9
Have i not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. NKJV