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
Karla from Sheboygan, WI
Memorizing Colossians…
“(9)And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, (10)so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. (11)May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy, (12)giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light.”
Colossians 1:9-12 (ESV)
Lise, Cumming, GA. Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 NAS.
Jan, Orlando, Humble yourselves before The Lord and He will lift you up.
James 4:10
“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”
Ephesians 5:11 NIV
Sara, De Pere WI
Proverbs 29:25 NIV84
Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe.
Maryann, Norwood,MA “In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express.” Romans 8:26, NIV
Shellie, Modesto
“And he will make my feet like hinds’ feet,
And he will make me to walk upon mine high places.
To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.”
Habakkuk 4:19 KJV
Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh words stirs up anger.
NIV
Gayla in Many, La
In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.
John 1:4NKJ
Deut. 29:29
The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law.
Traci
Knoxville, TN
Susan~Oak Grove, Alabama
I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for He is right beside me.
Psalm 16:8 NLT
Shannon, Jackson, MS
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.
—Psalm 32:8
Lisa Tunkhannock, PA Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE BEFORE OTHERS, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Mt 5: 15-16 NIV
Jes, Milton WV
“Put in the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.”
Ephesians 6:11 ESV
Cheryl, Pooler, GA
Praise be to the name of God forever and ever, wisdom and power are His. He changes times and seasons. He sets up kings and deposed them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. Daniel 2:20-21 NIV
Abbey, San Angelo, TX
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. So shall they put my name upon the people of Israel, and I will bless them. Numbers 6:24-27 ESV
Alli Johnson, Beaufort, SC
Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.
1 John 4:15
1 Corinthians 13:4-8(NIV)
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Nancy-Meridian, Idaho
“I have told you these things, so that in me you will have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33 NIV
Beth, Woodstock, GA. “Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you. Speak well of those who curse you. Luke 6:27-28 (NIV)
Mary Beth T – Charlotte, NC – “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” Matthew 7:24 – NIV
Caitlin, Marion, Kentucky
Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust Him and He will help you.
Psalms 37:5, NLT
Kay, Richmond Hill, Ga
We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair, persecuted but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.
2 Corinthians 4:8,9 (ESV)
Amber Alewine – Houston, Texas
for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.
James 1:3 (ESV)
Alisa, Cheraw, South Carolina
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. Isaiah 40:28
May have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ,
Eph. 3:18 NIV
Freeland, MI And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9
Columbus, OH
She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Proverbs 31:27, NIV
Dianne – Hartselle, AL
You make me happier than those who have abundant grain and wine. I will lie down and sleep peacefully, for you, Lord, make me safe and secure.
Psalm 4:7-8
NET
Kathy S, New Albany, OH
Be strong and let your heart take courage,
all you who hope in the Lord.
Psalm 31:24 NASB
Elizabeth in Fayetteville, AR
“She speaks with wisdom and faithful instruction is on her tongue.”
Proverbs 31:26
“Unload all your worries onto him, since he is looking after you” (1 Pet. 5:7 JB).
Sybil Albritton, Springfield Mo
Thy word have I hid in my heart that I might not sin against thee. Psalms 119:11
Columbus, OH
I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.
John 16:33 NIV
Jodi – Humble, TX Jesus answered him, “The first of all the commandments is: ‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one.” Mark 12:29 (NKJV)
Jenny Spires, Scottsdale, AZ
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 NLT
Sarah Doll. Chattanooga,TN
In him we have obtained an inheritance having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will.” Ephesians 1:11 ESV
Philippians 2:15
(of the 2:14-15)
Do all things without murmurings and siputings: That ye may be blameless and harmless, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world. KJV
Leslie, Allen, TX
So let us do all we can to live in peace. And let us work hard to build each other up.” Romans 14:19, NIrV
Gina, Kosciusko MS
For I am the Lord, your God, who takes your right hand and says to you, do not fear, I will help you. Isaiah 41:13 NIV
Heather posting for Bethany Connect Group – Raymond, NH
Isaiah 41:10 NIV
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Kathi from Enid, Oklahoma
Romans 6:14
For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace.
(NIV)
Teresa Ator, Tyler TX
So each generation can set its hope anew on God, remembering his glorious miracles and obeying his commands.
Psalm 78:7 (NLT)
Sarah
Fredericksburg, VA
I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips.
Ps. 34:1 NIV
Ellen miller Montgomery, il
Is 26:3 “you will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast because he trust in you.”
Marilyn, McKinney, TX – The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in mercy. Psalm 103:8
Jennifer Swift, Oklahoma City, OK
A prayer of Moses, the man of God.
Lord you have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.
Psalm 90:1-2 ESV
The steps of man are established by the Lord, and the Lord delights in his way. Psalm 37:23
Steph Albritton
Nottingham, England
I remember my affliction and my wandering, the bitterness and the gall. I well remember them, and my soul is downcast within me. Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: 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. I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” (Lamentations 3:19-24 NIV)
(I’m wanting to learn these verses as a set, so I’m going to repost the second half of these for “verse” 5…it just helps me to visualize them this way..hope that’s ok to post them together now) 🙂
Valerie Warnick Seminole, Fl
And my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 NIV