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
28Come to Me,all you who labor and are heavy-laden and overburdened,and I will cause you to rest(I will ease and relieve and and refresh your souls)29 Take My yoke upon you and learn of me, for I am gentle(meek)humble(lowly)in heart,and you will find rest(relief and ease and refreshment and recreation and blessed quiet)for your souls 30 For My yoke is wholesome(useful,good-not harsh,hard,sharp,or pressing,but comfortable,gracious and pleasant),and My burden is light and easy to be borne.
Matthew 11:28-30
Everday Life Bible Amplified Version
He saved us not because of any works of done rightousness and that we had,but because of His own pity and mercy,by(regeneration)and renewing of the Holy Spirit. Which He poured out(so)richly upon us through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior
Titus 3:5-6
Everyday Life Bible Amplified Version
Julie from Boyertown, PA
Colossians 1:14: “In whom we have redemption through His blodd, the forgiveness of sins.” NKJV
Tricia, Conroe, TX
“Anyone who meets a testing challenge head-on and manages to stick it out is mighty fortunate. For such persons loyally in love with God, the reward is life and more life.”
James 1:12
The Message
Beth
Draganesti, Romania
“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you: I will help you; I will hold onto you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 HCSB
Rhonda Anderson,Indiana
So think clearly and exercise control. Look forward to the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world
1 Peter 1:13 NLT
Janita, Oskaloosa, Iowa
“Just as each of us has one body with many members,
and these members do not all have the same function,
so in Christ, we who are many form one body,
and each member belongs to all the others.”
Romans 12: 4,5 NLT
Catherine P., Clarkston, MI James 1:22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. (NIV)
Matthew 11:28
Come to me, all you who ae weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Dawn, 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.
Stacey, Houston, TX – “Dear friend, listen well to my words; tune your ears to my voice. Keep my message in plain view at all times. Consentrate! Learn it by heart! Those who discover these words live, really live; body and soul, they’re bursting with health.” Proverbs 4:20-22 The Message
From Burlington, VT
My heart is steady, God; my heart is steady. I will sing and praise you. Psalm 57:7 New Century Version
‘The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song.
Psalm 28:7 NIV
Faye from Calgary
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. (Psalm 46:1 NIV)
For as the heavens are high above the earth,so great is His mercy toward those who fear Him;
As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.
As a father pities his children, so the Lord pities those who fear Him.
For He knows our frame; He remembers we are dust. Psalm 103:11-14, NKJV
When you talk, don’t say anything bad. But say the good things that people need- whatever will help them grow stronger. Then what you say will be a blessing to those who hear. Eph. 4:29 (easy to read version). Bradenton, FL
“Blessed are those who mourn. for they will be comforted. – Matthew 5:4
Jamie in Mason, OH
For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.
Phil 1:6 NASB
Natalie from Frisco, TX
Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.
John 8:32 NIV
Deborah, Katy, TX
“My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him” Psalms 62:1, NIV
Amanda, Katy, TX
“My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him” Psalm 62:1, NIV
Tiffany, Katy, TX
“My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him” Psalm 62:1, NIV
Cyndi, Katy, TX
“My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him” Psalm 62:1, NIV
Kara, Houston, TX
“My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him” Psalm 62:1, NIV
Allison, Katy, TX
“My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him” Psalm 62:1, NIV
Lauren Morton, Decatur, TX
“Watch out that you do not lose what you have worked for, but that you may be rewarded fully.” 2 John 1:8 NIV84
Now may the Lord of peace Himself give me peace at all times and in every way.
2 Thessalonians 3:16 (NIV)
Meleah, Baltimore
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.
-Isaiah 55:8-9 (ESV)
Meleah, Baltimore
“For as the rain and the snow come down from heavenand do not return there but water the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth;it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.
-Isaiah 55:10-11 (ESV)
Kimberly
Luwero, Uganda
ESV
Exodus 9:16
But for this purpose i Have raised you up, to show you my power so that my name
may be proclaimed in all the earth.
Melissa J from Houston, TX
Jeremiah 29:11
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. – NIV
That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Cor 12:10 NIV
Becky James, Stillwater, OK
Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.
Psalm 119:105 NIV
KLV-March 17, 2013
James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
By “wisdom” James is not only talking about knowledge but the ability to make wise decisions in difficult circumstances. if we need wisdom, we can pray to God and he will supply what we need.
Vicky
Lewisville tx
Finally my bretheren be strong in the Lord and the power of His might.
NKJV
Ephesians 6:10
Jenny, Cairo, GA- Make me know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me/ For you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long. Psalm 25:4-6 ESV
Becca, Bakersfield, CA. “Give us our food for today”. Matthew 6:11 CEV
Abbie, Katy “She opens her mouth with wisdom, and loving instruction is on her tongue.” Proverbs 31:26 NET
Melissa Stauffer, Centreville, Michigan
Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Colossians 4:6 (NIV)
Kori from Lenior, NC
If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.
Jeremiah 29:13 NLT
Lori
Bangor, Maine
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world gives, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
John 14:27 (KJV)
Monika
Shamong, NJ
“The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law.”
Deuteronomy 29:29
English Standard Version (ESV)
Shawn in AZ
They sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying: “Great and marvelous are Your works, Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the saints! Who shall not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. For all nations shall come and worship before You, For your judgments have been manifested.”
Revelation 15:3, 4 😉
Kim, Huffman. “You keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock” (Isaiah 26:3-4, ESV).
Laurie S
B.C. Canada
Proverbs 3:4-6 Trust The Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him and He will make straight your path.
Laurie S
BC, Canada
Psalm 139:1-2 NIV You have searched me, oh Lord, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar.
“I will give them a heart to know Me, that I am the LORD. They will be My people and I will be their God, for they will return to Me with all their heart.”
Jeremiah 24:7 NIV
Atlanta, Ga
“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.” Lamentations 3:21-23 NIV 84
Rhonda, Anderson, IN 1 Peter 1:13 NLT
So think clearly and exercies self-control. Look forward to the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world.
Chelsie, Farmington, MI
So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.
Psalm 90:12 ESV