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
Kelly Ayers
Denton, TX
“Whenever it came to rest, he said, Return Lord, to the countless thousands of Israel.”
Numbers 10:36 NIV
Brenda,Allen,TX
Psalm 92:1 ESV
It is good to give thanks to the LORD, to sing praises to Your name O Most High;
Penny Pikaart, Norcross, GA
Psalm 56:3-4
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise-in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? NIV
Adara Pikaart, Norcross, GA
Ecclesiastes 3:1,4
There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under the heavens. A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance. NIV
When words are many, sin is not absent. But he who holds his tongue is wise. Proverbs 10:19 (NIV)
Glenda, Harrison, Ar
“The Lord is my strength & my shield; my heart trusts in him, & he helps me.” Ps 28:7 (NIV)
Lesli Morrow Mansfield, TX
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust & not be afraid. The Lord, The Lord, is my strength & my song; he has become my salvation. Isaiah 12:2 (NIV)
Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
Phil. 4:5 NIV
Cathy Lee Gig Harbor, WA
Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Psalm 37:3 NIV
Janice Kelly
Bridge City
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God Philippians 4:6 NIV
Kaitlyn from Laurel, MS
“So in the present case I tell you, keep away from these men and let them alone, for if this plan or this undertaking is of man, it will fail; but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You might even be found opposing God!” So they took his advice.
Acts 5:38-39 (ESV)
But they that wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.
Is. 40:31 ESV
Dotti Jackman, ME
ESV Philippians 4:13 I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.
Abby, St. Louis
to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us accepted in the Beloved. (Ephesians 1:6 NKJV)
Sheri – Milwaukee, WI
“Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them,”Go in peace: keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it?”
James 2:15-16
Cindy from Yakima
“God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us.” Acts 17:27 NIV
Tina, Hayden, ID
Remember me, O my God, for good!
-Nehemiah 13:31
Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt. I said to myself, “I will confess my rebellion to the LORD.” And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone. Psalm 32:5 NLT
Holli
Bryan, Texas
“I myself am the Lord; I am the ONLY Savior”
Sarah, Kuwait
Every day, You are kind, and at night You give me a song as my prayer to You, the Living God.
Psalm 42:8 CEV
Matthew 4.19-20
“Come follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” At once they left their nets and followed Him.” (NIV)
Erica from Madisonville, KY. Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1 NIV
Sharon from Gainesville, GA
I am the vine you are the branches. If You remain in me and I in you you will bear much fruit apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5 (NIv)
A man’s steps are directed by the Lord. How then can anyone understand his own way? Proverbs 20:24 NIV
Whitney from Michigan. “But I, with shouts of grateful praise, will sacrifice to you. What I have vowed I will make good. I will say ‘Salvation comes from the LORD.'” Jonah 2:9 NIV
Toni, Forsyth, MO
Call to me, and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things which you do not know. Jeremiah 33:3 NKJV
Psalm 119:4
Thou has commanded us to keep Thy precepts diligently.
Elgin, TX
Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. James 1:19-20 NIV
Isaiah 43:1
But now, this is what the LORD says – he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.” (NIV)
Albuquerque, NM
Ephesians 2:8-9
“For by grace are ye saved, through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God; Not of works, lest any man should boast”. KJV
He wraps himself in light as in a garment;
he stretches out the heavens like a tent
and lays the beams of his upper chamber
on their waters.
Psalm 104:2-3
Commit everything you do to the Lord.
Trust him, and he will help you.
Psalm 37:5 NLT
Patti, Ft. Worth, TX
Psalm 19:14
“May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.” (NIV)
Heidi, Columbia, MO
In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness.
Titus 2:7 NIV
I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for Him.” (Lamentations 3:24) NIV
So then faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God. Romans 10:17
For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
Philippians 1:21
Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. (1 Peter 5:6, 7 NASB)
Psalm 130:7
“Israel, trust in the LORD, because His love is constant and He is always willing to save.” (GNT)
Pam, Dublin, VA
Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless.
James 1:26 NIV
Sandy from Hygiene Colorado Titus 1:4 “To Titus, my true son in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.” (NIV)
Allison Haines
Charlotte, NC
May integrity and honesty protect me, for I put my hope in you.
Psalm 25:21 (NLT)
Kendal, Tulsa.
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. James 4:7-8
The Lord is righteous in all his ways and faithful in all he does. Psalm 145:17 NIV
kaci from norman, ok
“Praise the Lord O My soul, and forget not all his benefits- who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases.” Psalms 103:2-3
Tina
H-town
Give thanks in everything for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
! Thessalonians 5:18 (HCSB)
Chris from Des Moines, IA
For You formed my inward parts;
You covered me in my mother’s womb.
I will praise You , for I am fearfully and wonderfully made:
Marveous are Your works,
And that my soul knows very well
My frame was not hidden from You,
When I was made in secret,
And skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.
Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed.
And in Your book they all were written,
The days fashioned for me,
When as of yet there were none of them.
Psalm 139: 13 – 16
Betty, Loma Linda
John 14: 1-3 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
2 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. KJV
Perhaps the reason he was separated from you for a little while was that you might have him back forever — no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a dear brother.
Philemon 1:15 &16 NIV
Danielle-Richmond,TX:
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me
Phillipians 4:13
felicia, iowa
Lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. Be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.
Eph 4:1-2, NLT