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
Stephanie Scottsdale,az ” Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6 (New International version)
“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.”
Philippians 4:8 NIV
Angelika
La Junta, CO
Annmarie, Livermore
I am the LORD your God, who brought you up out of Egypt. Open wide your mouth and I will fill it.
Psalm 81:10 NIV
Mickey, Blue Springs, MO
Hasten, O God, to save me;
Come quickly, Lord, to help me
Psam 70:1 NIV
Midge, Mississippi
2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
Midge, Greenwood, Mississippi
2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
Dawn from Lafayette, La
Psalm 16:8 NIV
I have set The Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
Ann Unruh, Denver, PA
“Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life.” John 5:24 NIV
Bethany Serengheu
Sighisoara, Romania
I pray that from the treasures of His glory He will empower you with inner strength by His Spirit, so that the Messiah may live in your hearts through your trusting.
Ephesians 3:16,17a
Complete Jewish Bible
Cori maffett, west palm beach, fl
Philippians 1:6
New International Version (NIV)
6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Lori, Arlington TX
Then I heard a loud voice shouting across the heavens, ‘It has come at last – salvation and power and the Kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Messiah. For the accuser of our brothers and sisters has been thrown down to earth – the one who accuses them before our God day and night. Rev. 12:10 NLT
Gina, Houston, Tx “Fear of human opinion disables – trusting in God protects us from this.” Proverbs 29:25, The Message
Eryn, Anthony, KS
“As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him.” Psalm 18:30 NIV
Joanna K, Salinas, CA
Proverbs 22:6 (ESV)
6 Train up a child in the way he should go;
even when he is old he will not depart from it.
Alece in Lawton, OK – “Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on JESUS, the author and perfector of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:1-2 (NASB)
Jennifer from Lindale, Texas
Memorizing James…..
“Let perseverance finish its work, so that you may be complete and not lacking anything.” James 1:4 NIV
So late getting this posted but here it is…
Jessica S., Lancaster, SC
“This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit showing yourselves to be my disciples.” John 15:8 NIV84
Monica from Johns Creek, Ga.
The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace. Romans 8:6 NIV.
7 Fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge;
wisdom and instruction, fools despise.
Proverbs 1:7
Hannah from Mobile, AL
So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect & complete, needing nothing. -James 1:4 NLT
Carissa in Littleton: Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Col. 4:5-6 (NIV)
Pam Mendoza
Cypress
Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord, is the Rock eternal.
Isaiah 26:4 NIV
Virginia in Elgin, Tx: My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways. Isa. 55:8 (NIV)
Therefore since you have received Jesus Christ The Lord, so walk in Him having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, as you have been instructed, and overflowing with gratitude. Colossians 2:6,7 NASB
Charleston, SC
“May integrity and uprightness preserve me, for I wait for you.”
Psalm 25:21 NRSV
Lisa Pritchett- Hiram, GA
“We destroy arquements and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ”
2 Cor. 10:5 ESV
Jeannie, Nashville, Tn.
“You are the helper of the fatherless.” Ps. 10:14 NIV
Ashley&Ava
Van Alstyne, Tx
The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, he will give life to your mortal bodies by this same Spirit living within you. (Romans 8:11 NLT)
Rene, Overland Park, KS “The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your love, O Lord, endures forever—do not abandon the works of your hands.” Psalm 138:8 (NIV 1984)
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. 2 timothy 1:7
Lisa in Fairbanks, Alaska:
” I will give you the treasures of darkness, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the Lord, the god of Israel, who who summons you by name.”
(NIV)
Waylene, Loma Linda: I face your holy temple, bow down, and praise your name because of your constant love and faithfulness, because you have shown that your name and your commands are supreme. Ps 138:2 Good news translation
Kelli, Dover
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28 ESV
Susan, Canton, Mi
You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. Is 26:3 NIV
Gina Phillips
Houston, Texas
For our present troubles are quite small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us an immeasurably great glory that will last forever.
2 Corinthians 4:17 NLT
Darlene, Maine
Psalm 70:1 Kjv
Make haste, O God, to deliver me; make hast to help me, O Lord.
Elizabeth M, Cedar Hill TX,
As God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.–Colossians 3:12 (NIV)
Ellen K
Findlay, OH
He has showed you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8 NASB
Jamie Parrish FL
God not only loves you very much but also has put His hand on you for something special. 1 Thessalonians 1:4 MSG
Laurel Rochester, NY “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” Phillipians 4:13 NKJV
Kalika, Rochester, NY “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Phillipians 4:13 NKJV
Kathleen from Wylie, TX
The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.
James 5:16
Becky, Stromsburg, NE
2 Timothy 1:7 RSV
For God did not give us the spirit of timidity (fear) but a spirit of power, and love, and self-control (sound mind).
Jeantelle, Lafayette La
My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor your ways my ways.
Isa 55:8
NIV
Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.
Psalm 20:7 NIV
Tina, Hampton, VA: I thank Thee, and praise Thee, O Thou God of my fathers, Who hast given me wisdom and might, And hast now made known unto me what we desired of Thee; For Thou has made known unto us the king’s matter. Daniel 2:23 JPS 1917
Brenda, Denver, CO: Openmy eyes that I might see wonderful things in your law. Psalm 119:18 NIV
Nicole, Statesville Nc, Charis Community Church, my verse was thrust upon me by several sources. It is Ephesians 2:10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.
I’ve shared this with a dear friend as well. I’m new here so I want to say thank you in sharing this with me.
Stephanie, Columbus, Ohio – “If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless.” Jms 1:6 – NIV
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done
Philippians 4:6