2013 Siesta Scripture Memory Team: Verse 4!

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.

 

 

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  1. 6551
    Andrea Mastin says:

    Andrea, Ontario Canada

    ” The tongue has the power of life and death and those who love it will eat its fruit.”
    (Prov. 18:21 NIV)

  2. 6552
    Laura says:

    Laura
    Cairns (Australia)
    And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.
    Hebrews 10:24
    NIV

  3. 6553
    Brigette Brock says:

    Brigette Brock
    Morehead, Ky
    Be still before The Lord, wait patiently for Him;
    Do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their evil schemes.
    Psalm 37:7
    NIV (84)

  4. 6554
    Mel Ahart says:

    Mel Ahart
    Springdale, AR
    I Peter 5:10 ASV
    And the God of all Grace, who called you to His Eternal Glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while will Himself restore you, and make you strong, firm and steadfast.

  5. 6555
    Taddei says:

    thank you for beneficial tips and merely great information

  6. 6556
    Lauren N. says:

    Lauren; Orlando, FL
    Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and he will make your path stra

  7. 6557
    Kinsey McMillan says:

    Kinsey

    Tulsa Ok

    I waited patiently for te Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.

    Yet I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. You are my help and deliverer; O my God, do not delay.

    Psalm 40:1-2, 17 NIV

  8. 6558
    Bailey W. says:

    Bailey W. from Southaven, MS

    “Accept, Lord, the willing praise from my mouth, and teach me your laws.”

    Psalm 119:108, NIV

  9. 6559
    Katie says:

    How great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 1 John 3:1 NIV

    Katie
    Houston, TX

  10. 6560
    Micki Christian says:

    Micki. Prairie Village,Ks

    Therefore,since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Hebrews 12:1 NIV

  11. 6561
    Steph Albritton says:

    Steph Albritton
    Nottingham, England

    I remember my affliction and my wandering, the bitterness and the gall. I well remember them, and my soul is downcast within me. 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. I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” (Lamentations 3:19-24 NIV) (verse 19= SSMT #4)

    (I think this might already be posted, but I’m not positive, so I’m doing it again just in case!)

  12. 6562
    Crystal says:

    Crystal Buffalo, NY
    The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still. Exodus 14:14 NIV

  13. 6563
    Amanda Teske says:

    She opens her mouth with wisdom. And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. Proverbs 31:26 ESV

  14. 6564
    Meghan says:

    Meghan, from Houston, Texas. “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” Gal. 6:9 KJV

  15. 6565
    Jane - Atlanta, GA says:

    Romans 12:1
    “Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God – this is your spiritual act of worship.”

  16. 6566
    Iwona Schneckloth says:

    Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation.
    Phil. 14-15

  17. 6567
    Koren Sivertson says:

    And we know that all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 NIV

  18. 6568
    Koren Sivertson says:

    Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say again: Rejoice! Philippians 4:4 NIV

  19. 6569
    pattilou says:

    pattilou from afton, VA
    Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. Lamentations 3:22 NIV84

  20. 6570
    Kim Smith says:

    Kim Smith from Littlestown, PA. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalm 23:1 NKJV

  21. 6571
    Velvet - Raleigh, NC says:

    And we know that all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 NIV

    He will work all things out for my good. It may not be easy but he promises it will be more than worth it.

  22. 6572
    Diana Yarborough says:

    Diana, Gallatin, TN

    Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working fot the Lord, not for men.

    Colossians 3:23 NIV

  23. 6573
    christa says:

    Christa Ambler, PA
    I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. Psalm 4:8 NIV

  24. 6574
    Carol says:

    Carol, Westmont, NJ
    The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows.)
    John 10:10, Amplified Bible

  25. 6575
    Iwona Schneckloth says:

    Spokane Valley, WA

    “The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.”

    Proverbs 11:25 (NLT)

  26. 6576
    Carol says:

    1 Peter 2:11-12 MSG Friends, this world is not your home, so don’t make yourselves cozy in it. Don’t indulge your ego at the expense of your soul. Live an exemplary life among the natives so that your actions will refute their prejudices. Then they’ll be won over to God’s side and be there to join in the celebration when he arrives.

  27. 6577
    Darlene says:

    Darlene from C’ville, VA

    “He will keep her in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed upon Him; because she trusts in Him.”

    Isa. 26:3 KJV

  28. 6578
    Connie > says:

    Connie from Hendersonville, TN “He must increase, but I must decrease.” (John 3:30 NASB)

  29. 6579
    Kelli Maynor, Champaign IL says:

    Psalm 40:8 NLT “I take joy in doing your will, my God, for your instructions are written on my heart.”

  30. 6580
    Renay says:

    Renay, Buckner MO
    A generous person will prosper, whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25 NIV

  31. 6581
    Amy says:

    Amy Adams
    Middletown, DE

    Philippians 4:5 (NIV) – Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.”

  32. 6582
    Brandy Sermons says:

    Lynchburg, VA
    Psalm 51:12 (English Standard Version)
    Restore to me the joy of your salvation,
    and uphold me with a willing spirit.

  33. 6583
    Sharon j. says:

    Phil. 2:14 NIV
    Do EVERYTHING without complaining or arguing!!

  34. 6584
    Vicki says:

    Vicki from Loveland, CO In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. Heb 12:4 NIV1984

  35. 6585
    Jill Hulsey says:

    Jill H from Toulon,Illinois PS 51:10 – Create in me a clean heart O God and renew a right spirit within me

  36. 6586
    Cathy Scott says:

    For god has not given us a spirit of fear but of power and love and of a sound mind .(esv) San Bernardino Ca. 9:06 am.

  37. 6587
    Alice Carroll says:

    Alice, Hull
    And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
    Colossians 3:17
    NIV

  38. 6588
    Jessica Carroll says:

    Jessica, Hull
    Rather beauty is something internal that can’t be destroyed. Beauty expresses itself in a gentle and quiet attitude which God considers precious.
    1 Peter 3:4
    God’s Word for Girls

  39. 6589
    Julene Notman says:

    Julene, Cowiche, WA
    Psalm 91: 1-2 NIV
    He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge, my God in Whom I trust.”

  40. 6590
    Liz Taylor says:

    Liz Taylor, Washington D.C.
    If I speak human or angelic languages but do not have love, I am a sounding gong or a clanging cymbal.
    1 Corinthians 13:1 HCSB

  41. 6591
    Heidi V says:

    Heidi ~ Oak Harbor, WA
    Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her WIL BE accomplished.
    Luke 1:45 ESV

  42. 6592
    Dawn says:

    Dawn -Pampa, TX

    Every good & perfect gift is from above , coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights…

    James 1:17. NIV

  43. 6593
    Dawn says:

    Dawn – Pampa, TX

    From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another.

    John 1:16. NIV

  44. 6594
    Nicole Smith says:

    Nicole, Portland OR

    “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness.” (Jeremiah 31:3 NIV)

  45. 6595
    Jill Osborne says:

    Jill
    Winter Haven, FL
    “For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.” Colossians 3:3

  46. 6596
    Jacqueline says:

    “For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men.” 1 Peter 2:15

  47. 6597
    Renee Lindsey says:

    Warrior, AL

    “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
    the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort,
    who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.”
    2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NIV84

  48. 6598
    Connie Upshaw > says:

    Jesus answered, I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6 NIV

  49. 6599
    RUBY JEFFRIES says:

    Ruby, NC
    For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV)

  50. 6600
    Ann Gonzalez says:

    Ann, Morelia, Mexico “The Lord works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed.” Psalm 103:6 NIV
    “Remain in me and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.” John 15:4 NIV

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