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
Marilyn Gadsden. Al
And he began to teach saying. Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those that mourn for they will be comforted.
Matt 6: 3-4 NIV
What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Does that kind of faith save anyone? James 2:14 NLT
‘Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power’ Ephesians 6:10(NIV). Michele O. Raleigh NC
Kelly, The Hills, Tx. For you created my inmost being. You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully & wonderfully made; your works are wonderful; I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven tougher in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. Psalm 139:13-16 NIV
Emily from Ooltewah, TN
Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger. Ephesians 4:26 (ESV)
Gina Tompkins, Tulsa OK Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love. 1 Corinthians 16:13,14 NIV
Bonnie J. Faile
Livingston, AL
“Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.”
Eph. 4:32 NASB
Lindsay Garlington-Bend, Oregon
“Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.”
James 4:14 (NIV)
Sarah Vint
Ames, IA
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. –Psalm 51:10 NIV
Laura R., Gonzales, LA
“and to know this love that surpasses knowledge–that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.” Eph. 3:19 NIV
Psalm 118:1 – Oh, give thank to the LORD for He is GOOD! NKJV
1 Peter 5:6-7
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. (NIV)
Burlington, VT
May He grant the dreams of your heart and see your plans through to the end. Psalm 20:4 The Voice
Carole, Chester, VA
Philippians 4:4-7
Rejoice in the Lord always! Again I will say rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.(NIV ’84)
Barbara, Tomball:
“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:20 (NIV)
Laura
Auburn, Al
I Corinthians 6:20
For God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body.
(NLT)
Melissa J from Houston, TX
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
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.”
Pat W. green bank, wv.
I’d rather be led by His nail-pierced hand.
Paula, Atlanta Tx
For there is not a word on my tongue,
But behold, O Lord, you know it altogether.
Psalm 139:4
Glennell Buda, Tx.
Psalm 103:2
Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits –
Kathy from Richmond, VA
Proverbs 17:17 NIV
A friend loves at all times.
Mary Nell, Colorado Springs: “The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace. Romans 8:6 NKJV Holy Spirit control my mind.
Sandy from Centennial, CO. “Wait for the Lord; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the Lord.”
Psalm 27:14 NASB
Beccy, Abilene, tx
You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; you have loosened my sackcloth and girded me with gladness.
Psalm 30:11 ESV
Burlington, VT
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8 NLV
Waco TX “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me, and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave himself for me.” –Galatians 2:20 NKJ
Cindy, Beaumont TX: So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it. Isaiah 55:11 NKJV
Melody, Cleburne, TX
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear or timidity, but of power, love and self-control.” 2 Timonthy 1:7
“ The Lord has blessed you because you believed that he will keep his promise.” Luke 1:45 (CEV)
St. Catharines Ontario CANADA
Psalm 32:8 NIV
I will instruct you and teach you in the ways you should go, I will counsel you with my loving eye upon you.
Stephanie B – Springfield, MO
“Therefore you shall lay up these words of mine in your heart and in your soul, and bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. You shall teach them to your children, speaking of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up. ” Deuteronomy 11:18-19 NKJV
Crystal, NC, “Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.” Jeremiah 29:12 NIV
Jennifer Fishers, Indiana
Psalm 119:10-11 NIV
I seek You with all my heart; do not let me stray from Your commands. I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.
Lauren, San Marcos Tx. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in your weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 2 Cor. 12:9 NIV
Sandy From Centennial, CO “Now to Him who is able to do
exceeding abundantly beyond all that we can ask or think, according to the power that works within us” Eph. 3:20 NASB
Kathy, Lincoln
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.
James 1:19
NIV 2011
Victoria M
Greenbrier AR
Should you not fear me?” declares the Lord . “Should you not tremble in my presence? I made the sand a boundary for the sea, an everlasting barrier it cannot cross. The waves may roll, but they cannot prevail; they may roar, but they cannot cross it. (Jeremiah 5:22 NIV84)
Burlington, VT
Jesus said to them, I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me will never be hungry. He who puts his trust in me will never be thirsty. John 6:35 NLV
Isaiah 43:1 – ESV
“But now, o Jacob, listen to the Lord who created you. Oh Israel, the One who formed you says ‘do not be afraid for I ransomed you, I have called you by name, you are mine.”
Dana from Waterford, Ohio
(1 Thessalonians 5:17) NIV
Pray continually
Hilary, Buffalo, NY
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 straight
Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV
Create in me a clean heart, O God, Renew a loyal spirit in me. PS 51:10 (NLT)
Psalm 27:1 NIV
The Lord is my light and my salvation–whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life–of whom shall I be afraid?
Ola, Woodbridge, …to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night. Psalm 92:2 (ESV)
Sandy From Centennial Colorado says, “I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. You guide me with your counsel and afterward you will take me into glory.”
Psalm 73:23-24 NIV
Kathy S – New Albany, OH
Psalm 31:24 NASB
Be strong and let your heart take courage, all you who hope in the Lord.
Job 36:15 (NLT)
By way of their suffering, he rescues those who suffer. For he gets their attention through adversity.
Janice, Tulsa. Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to look after orphans and wisdoms in their distress and to keep oneself unstained by the world. James 1:27 (HCSB)
Natasha S, Pearland
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
2 Timothy 1:7 NIV
Sandy From Centennial, CO. “Thou wilt make known to me the path of life; In Thy presence is fulness of joy, In thy right hand there are pleasures forever.” Psalm 16:11 NASB