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
Donna from Chesapeake, Virginia
Matt 11:29 ESV
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Sue
St. Louis
To the praise and glory of His grace that He freely bestowed on us in the beloved. In Him we have redemption through His blood,the forgiveness of His tresspasses, according to the riches of His grace.
Ephesians 1:6 NASB
Ashley, Calgary, Ab
One thing The Lord has spoken, two things I have heard: that you, O God are strong, and that you, O Lord are loving. Surely you will reward each person according to what he has done. Psalm 62:11-12 niv
When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate: when he suffered he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. NIV
1 Peter 2:23
those he gathered from the lands, from east and west, from north and south.
Psalm 107:3 (NIV)
Stephanie
Pawleys Island, SC
Michelle, Fair Grove
“for he gave us not a spirit of fear but of power love and self control.”
2 Timothy 1:7 ESV
For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
Erin
Atlanta, GA
Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Philippians 4:9
NIV 1984
Galatians 5:13
13 You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.
NIV 1984
Brittany Kay, Gainesville, FL:
But he must ask in faith without doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed around by the wind. -James 1:6, NET
Marti, Loganville, Ga
” It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O most high” Psalm 92:1
Psalm 121 KJV
I will lift mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.
He will suffer thy foot to be moved; He that keepeth thee will not slumber.
Behold, He that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.
The Lord is thy keeper; the LOrd is thy shade upon thy right hand.The sun shall not smite thee by day nor the moon by night.
The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil. He shall preserve thy soul.
The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.
“Finally, brothers (sisters), 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.” Phillipians 4:8 (NIV)
don’t see my verse….
Laurie from Syracuse
He did evil because he did no set his heart to seek the Lord. 2 Chron. 12:14
Sarah, Nashville I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing. Galatians 2:21 NIV
Tacy Layne of Fairmont, WV –
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. There is not speech or language where their voice is not heard. Psalm 19:1-3 (NIV)
Stephanie, Canton, NY
1 John 5:15 NLT
And we know He is listening when we make our requests, we can be sure that He will give us what we ask for.
Melody – NC
All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance. And they admitted that they were aliens and strangers on earth.
Hebrews 11:13 (NIV)
Jami, Grand Rapids, MI
(Feb 15)
Proverbs 16:24, NIV
Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bone.
Jami, Grand Rapids, MI
Romans 12:2, NKJV
And be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Andrea R
Chester VA
Psalm 145:18 NIV
The LORD is near to all who call on him to all who call on him in truth.
Christi, Clinton Utah- “You, O Lord, are a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering and abundant in mercy and truth.” Psalms 86:15
Michal from San Antonio, Isaiah 58:9B-10 (NIV, 1984) If you do away with the yoke of oppression, with the pointing finger and malicious talk, and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday.
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
NIV
Carol Wilson, Choctaw, OK
If we confess our sins, He is faithful & righteous to forgive us our sins & to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
I John 1:9 (Holman)
Katie Davis from Nottingham, UK
“And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favour of God was upon him.”
Luke 2 v40. NLT
Melissa, Houston, John 14:21 “He who has my commandments and keeps them is the one who loves me and he who loves me will be loved by my father and I will love him and will disclose myself to him.” John 14:21
Christy, Texas
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Phil 4:7
We live within the shadow of the Almighty, sheltered by the God who is above all gods. Psalm 91:1 The Living Bible Paraphrased
Susan in Decatur, IL
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requiests to God
Philippians 4:4 NIV
Dawn…Pampa,TX
1 Timothy 4:12 (NIV)
Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith , in purity.
Gina, Wilson, NC
“This is to my Father’s glory, that you
bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be
my disciples.”
John 15:8 NIV
Kaylin from Searcy, AR
“If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion,” Phil 2:1 NIV
Kelsie from Searcy, AR
“Since then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.” Col 3:1 NIV
Cindy from Clute, TX. – “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)
Adrienne, Willow Grove, PA
Psalm 92:1-2 esv
It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to Your name, O Most High;
Lori from St. Catharines, ON
Yes, I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5 NLT
Jill, Watertown
Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.
1 Peter 3:9, ESV
Jennifer from Sealy, TX
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. (Deuteronomy 6:5 NIV)
Jennifer H.
Des Moines, IA
Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.
Isaiah 41:10 NLT
Rey from Charlotte, NC
1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. (NIV)
Hilary
Rochester, NY
Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.[a]
For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ, (2 Corinthians 10:4, 5 ESV)
Rita – Alva, Florida
“The generous will prosper; those who refresh themselves will themselves be refreshed.”
Proverbs 11:25 NLT
Donalda Reimer
Osler,SK
Ps 37:23-24 NIV
23 The Lord makes firm the steps
of the one who delights in him;
24 though he may stumble, he will not fall,
for the Lord upholds him with his hand.
” Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.” I Cor. 13:4 NIV Heather McKinney; Conway, Arkansas
Michelle, Auburn, Indiana
Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place, by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:19-23 NIV
Jennie Spearin Granite Bay Ca
“It is good to give thanks to the Lord to sing praises to your name O most High” Psalm 92:1 ESV
Monika
Shamong, NJ
As we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen transient, but that things that are unseen are eternal.
2 Cor 4:18 ESV
CANDICE FROM COVINGTON LA.
ROMANS 8:1 (NLT)
SO NOW THERE IS NO CONDEMNATION FOR THOSE WHO BELONG TO CHRIST JESUS
Penny G from Coweta, OK
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matt 11:28 (NIV)