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.)Â 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
1 Corinthians 2:9 (NIV’84)
“No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him.”
Nicole from Leonard, Texas
“The eyes of The Lord are on the righteous , and His ears are open to their cry for help. The face of The Lord is set against those who do what is evil, to erase all memory of them from the earth.” Psalm 34:15-16 (HCSB)
Janet from Port Orange FL This verse is from Beth’s Revelation study, which I am doing now. —
Revelation 17:14 “They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them, because he is Lord of lords and King of kings — and with Him will be His called, chosen, and faithful followers.” NIV
Lori, McDonough, For nothing is impossible with God. Luke 1:37 NIV
Annie Downs, Nashville, TN
Hosea 10:12 (NIV84)
Sow for yourselves righteousness, reap the fruit of unfailing love, and break up your unplowed ground; for it is time to seek the Lord, until He comes and showers righteousness on you.
1 Peter 4:8
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins.
NIV
Laci, Albany,Ga,
So do not fear for I am with you, do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10 NIV
Was working on the verse among a sick child and baby needing my attention. Left out a whole line. Yikes! Lets try it again.
Laci, Albany, Ga
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10 NIV
Michelle, Fort Worth
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men,
Colossians 3:23 NIV84
And God spake all these words, saying, I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. (Exodus 20:1, 2 KJV)
Alicia, Gulfport
Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord , know it completely. (Psalm 139:4 NIV)
Lisa from Arlington, Texas; Psalms 1:1-3
“Blesed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.”
NIV
Psalm 9:9-10 NLT
The Lord is a shelter for the oppressed,
a refuge in times of trouble.
Those who know your name trust in you,
for you, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for you.
Aimee from Saskatchewan, Canada
Joyce Davidson, Big River, Saskatchewan, Canada
“No one whose hope is in you will ever be put to shame, but they will be put to shame who are treacherous without excuse. Psalm 25:3 NIV84
Shawna Ervin
Denver, CO
Psalm 107:2 NIV
Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story—those he redeemed from the hand of the foe.
Julie- Cincinnati, OH-
Psalm 148:13
New Living Translation
13 Let them all praise the name of the Lord.
For his name is very great;
his glory towers over the earth and heaven!
Bambi-Houston, TX
Lord, how I love you! For you have done such tremendous things for me.
Psalms 18:1 The Living Bible
Carol, Naperville
The Lord is my shepard; I have all that I need.
He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams.
He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to His name.
Psalm 23 1:3 NLT
Whitney Caves
Clinton, MS
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
Matthew 6:19-21, NIV
What a wonderful God we have, he is the Father of our lord Jesus Christ, the source of every merc.
11 Corinthians 1:3,4
Stephanie, Tulsa Ok.
*my brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces perservance (or endurance). But let perservance have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. If any of you lak wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given him. (James 1:2-5, nkjv)
Andrea; Cartersville,GA: “Answer me, O LORD, answer me, that this people may know that you, O LORD, are God and that you have turned their hearts back.” 1 Kings 18:37 ESV
Shannon Pate
Little Rock, Arkansas
“Blessed are those whose strength is in You…They go from strength to strength til each appears before God in Zion.”
Psalm 84:5a & 7 NIV
DeeDee in Tallahassee, FL — “They will wage war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will triumph over them because he is Lord of lords and Kings of kings—and with him will be his called, chosen, and faithful followers.” Rev. 17:14, NIV
danae | lafayette, in
God has the power to provide you with more than enough of every kind of grace. that way, you will have everything you need always & in everything to provide more than enough for every kind of good work. — 2 corinthians 9:8 [ceb]
Mika, Dallas, “And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that always having sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed.” 2 Corinthians 9:8, NASB
Teresa Brown, Greer SC
Abram believed the LORD, and he credited it to him as righteousness.
Genesis 15:6 NIV
Katherine, Baltimore: “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.” Isaiah 43:2 ESV
Lu, Raleigh Psalm 86:5 NIV(84)
You are forgiving and good, O LORD, abounding in love to all who call to you.
Billie, Scottsdale
“But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.”Â
2 Thessalonians 3:3 (NET)
Laura, Southaven, MS
You will not need to fight in this battle. Stand firm, hold your position, and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem.’ Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed. Tomorrow go out against them, and the LORD will be with you.” 2Chronicles 20:17 ESV
Austin Pulliam, Cary, NC My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26 ESV
Pam in San Diego “For I am the Lord, your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear. I will help you. ” Isaiah 41:13 NIV
tammy, hayden idaho, isaiah 55:8-9.
for my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. as the heavens are higher than the earth so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts. NIV
Julie-amarillo tx
Therefore, since we have been declared righteous by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. We also have obtained access through Him by faith into the HOPE of the glory ofGod.
Romans 5:1-2 HCSB
Betina, Brandon,MS– They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the L ord to care for them. (Psalms 112:7 NLT)
Gloria Johnson, Chisholm MN
“Since then, you have been raised with Christ,
set your hearts on things above,
not on earthly things. Set your minds on things
above, not on earthly things.” Col 3:1-2. NIV
Jackie from MO
Eph 2:4-5 NIV
Because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions — it is by grace we have been saved.
Jeanifer Bartlett
Port Neches, Texas
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
Cindy Cannon, Otterville, IL
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)
Emily, Loveland, CO – Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name. Hebrews 13:15 (ESV)
Psalm 96:11-13a(NET)
Let the sky rejoice, and the earth be happy!
Let the sea and everything in it shout!
Let the fields and everything in them celebrate!
Then let the trees of the forest shout with joy before
the Lord, for he comes!
ooops! got so excited about my verse forgot to put my city……
Melanie Grace; Greenbrier, TN
Karin Smith
Pittsburgh, PA
For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
1 Corinthians 1:18 NIV
Deb, Loveland, CO – The LORD your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17 (NKJV)
Stephanie from Pickerington, Ohio
“I sought the Lord , and He answered me, And delivered me from all my fears.” (Psalms 34:4 NASB)
Judy Littleton, NC
And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well, the Lord will raise him up. James 5:15 NIV
Michele
North Oaks, MN
Hebrews 10:36
You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.
Kelly, Charlotte, NC
Ah Lord God! It is you who have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you.
Jeremiah 32:17 ESV
Angie, Belleville. “We though, are going to love-love and be loved. First we were loved, now we love. He first loved us.” 1 John 4:19 MSG
Jane, Milton, GA Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him. Ps 37:7 NIV
Dana, Murray, KY
Answer me when I cry out , my righteous God! Set me free from my troubles! Have mercy on me! Listen to my prayer!
Psalms 4:1 CEB