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
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. (James 1:5 ESV)
Sarah S., McKinney, TX
Proverbs 19:17 NIV
Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord , and he will reward them for what they have done.
Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have given me relief when I was in distress. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer! Psalm 4:1 (ESV)
Eleanor
Memphis, TN
NKJV
I Cor. 10:13
No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; but God is faithful who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able but will with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear if.
Haley Harmer from Fayetteville, Arkansas
Proverbs 12:18 (AMP) There are those who speak rashly, like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31
Gray, TN
“Then I saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a scroll with writing on both sides and sealed with seven seals” Rev. 5:1 NIV
Ginger Hawthorne. Houston.
At the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God why hast thou forsaken me? KJV Mark 15:34
Chrissie from Aurora says,
“In love he predestined us to be adopted as his sons (and daughters) through Jesus Christ, in accordance with His pleasure and will.” Ephesians 1:5 (NIV)
But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it – he will be blessed in what he does.
James 1:25
NIV
She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.
Proverbs 31:20 (NIV)
Vicki Limes – Sachse Tx
Isaiah 54:13 “All your children will be followers of the LORD, and your children will enjoy great prosperity.
Romans 12:2 Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. NLT
Linda, Boerne
“For the Lord gives wisdom and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.”
Proverbs 2:6 NIV
But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things, there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 NIV
Carrie, cypress, Texas
GOD, the Master, The Holy of Israel,
has this solemn counsel:
?Your salvation requires you to turn back to me
and stop your silly efforts to save yourselves.
Your strength will come from settling down
in complete dependence on me.”? Isaiah 30:15 The Message
Sarah, St. Peters, MO
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12 (NIV)
Tai from Kensington, MD
Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Romans 12:10 NIV
II Thessalonians 3:13 NKJV
But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary in doing good.
Theresa- Pace, Florida
Psalm 119:16-NIV
“I delight in your decrees;
I will not neglect your word.”
Trae Kendrick, Crawford, Texas: “”You have planted much, but harvested little. You eat, but never have enough. You drink, but never have your fill. You put on clothes, but are not warm. You earn wages, only to put them in a purse with holes in it.” Haggai 1:6 NIV84
Erika, Valley Springs, SD
“Righteous Father, though the world does not know you, I know you, and they know that you have sent me. I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them.”
John 17:25-26
Elizabeth in Midland, Texas
James 1:21 NIV 84
Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.
Psalm 40:2
He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and more; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.
Can’t remember if I posted or not but I picked it and know it 😉 so just in case post:
Jeanine, Tampa
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV
Matia, Fort Worth, TX
“and may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, as we do for you, so that he may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before your God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.” 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13 ESV
May integrity and uprightness protect me,
because my hope, Lord,is in you. Psalm 25:21 NIV
James 5:16 ESV
Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.
Catrina, Clarksville. “But you, O Lord, are a shield around me; you are my glory, the one who holds my head high.” Psalm 3:3 (NLT)
Sarah from Little Rock. “She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue”. Proverbs 31:26 (NRSV)
kate, harrisonburg, va | “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.” Isaiah 26:3, esv
Sue, Kingsport, TN. “My salvation and my honor depend on God; He is my mighty rock, my refuge.” Psalm 62:7 NIV
Psalm 121:7-8 the LORD will protect you from all harm; He will protect your life. The LORD will protect your coming and going both now and forever. (HCSB)
Suzanne E from Hoover, AL
Psalm 84:11 HCSB
For the Lord God is a sun and shield.
The Lord gives grace and glory;
He does not withhold the good
from those who live with integrity.
Mindy- Andalusia, AL
“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 a hope and a future.”
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
Kristin, Broken Arrow OK. I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4 ESV
Isaiah 55:11 (MSG)
So will the words that come out of my mouth not come back empty-handed. They’ll do the work I sent them to do, they’ll complete the assignment I gave them.
Sandy from Hygiene, Colorado Mark 10:27b Jesus says to his disciples”all things are possible with God.” (NIV)
Natalie from Austin, TX “Keep busy in your work for the Lord, since you know nothing you do in the Lord’s service is ever useless.” 1Corinthians 15:58 GNT
Hannah, Dickinson Center, NY:
So I do not run aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air. But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.
1 Corinthians 9:27-27, ESV
Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28
April in Fort Worth
27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27 NIV
Dorothy W., Portland, OR
2 This is what the Lord says—
he who made you, who formed you in the womb,
and who will help you:
Do not be afraid, Jacob, my servant,
Jeshurun,[a] whom I have chosen.
Isaiah 44:2 (NIV)
Even though I am not physically present, I am with you in spirit.
I Corinthians 5:3
NIV
March 5, 2013 Hamburg AR
1Thesalonians KJV
Pray without ceasing.
Psalm 25:4-5
Make me to know your way O Lord, teach me your path. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.
ESV
I prayed to the Lord and He answered me he freed me from all my fears. Psalms 34:4 NLT
Jill- Rochester, MI
Daniel 2:20-23 (NASB)
Let the name of God be blessed forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him. It is He who changes times and epochs; removes kings and establishes kings; gives wisdom to wise men and knowledge to men of understanding. It is He who reveals the profound and hidden things, He knows what is in the darkness and light dwells in Him. To you, o God of my fathers, will I give thanks and praise.
Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. Psalm 86:11 NIV
Lisa, Richmond, BC
John 12:21 (NIV)
“Sir,” they said,”we would like to see Jesus.”