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
Teri S, Gadsden, AL
May our sovereign God extend his favor to us! Make our endeavors successful! Yes, make them successful!
Psalm 90:17 NET
Lori from Vivian,LA
“He restores my soul; He leads in the paths of righteousness
For His name’s sake.”
Psalm 23:3 NKJV
Erica Meshell – Richardson, TX
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God[a] may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” – 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Celeste, Thompson’s Station, TN: She will have no fear of bad news, her heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.
Psalm 112:7 (NIV)
Kristin, Carlsbad, CA “You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.” Hebrews 10:36 NIV
Melissa from Flemington, NJ. II Peter 1:2-8, “Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.” KJV
Osler, SK, Canada
“What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ”
Philippians 3:8 NIV
Linda, Pittsburgh “The Lord will fight for you; you need only be still.” Ex 14:14 (NIV)
Rachelle, Gardner, KS “The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.” Proverbs 21:5, NIV
“You are my witnesses,” declares the Lord, “and my servant whom I have chosen that you may know and believe me and understand that I am He. Before me no god was formed, nor shall there be any after me.”
Isaiah 43:10, ESV
Joy Georgetown,TX- Zephaniah 3:17 NIV The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.
Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually! (1 Chronicles 16:11 ESV)
Kristi Parris, Piedmont,Al,
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
Romans 12:12 ESV
Tina, Odessa, TX
Galatians 6:9 (NIV)
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Jessica Albers, College Station, TX “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is in me, bless his holy name!” Psalm 103:1 ESV
Susan from Jacksonville Florida
“Do not grieve, for the Joy of The Lord is your strength” Nehemiah 8:10 niv
Whoo hoo
Christa, Lenexa, KS: Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come fearlessly into God’s presence, assured of his glad welcome. Ephesians 3:12, NLT
Cathy R. Orofino, ID
The Lord your God is with you
He is mighty to save
He will take great delight in you
He will quiet you with His love
He will rejoice over you with singing.
Zepy 3:17 NIV
Delores O. in Lake Stevens, WA
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…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.
Isa. 41:10, 13 NIV84
Ashley, Petersburg
See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43:19, NIV
Kelly Wiggins, Fowler, CA
You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments. Exodus 20:4-6
Oops! Left off version…NIV. Sorry about that
Michele,Indiana- Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Proverbs 31:30
Melissa, Locust Grove, GA “All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirit. Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” Proverbs 16:2-3 (ESV)
Bless your enemies; no cursing under your breath. Laugh with your happy friends when they’re happy; share tears when they’re down. Get along with each other; don’t be stuck-up. Make friends with nobodies; don’t be the great somebody. (Romans 12:14-16 MSG)
Karlys, La Place, LA
Be not wise in your own eyes;
fear the LORD, and turn away from evil.
Proverbs 3:7 ESV
Brenda, Collinston
So He will do to me whatever He has planned. He controls my destiny. Job 23:14 NLT
Judy – Littleton, CO
Philippians 4:6 (NIV)
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law.
Romans 13:8 NIV
Carolyn
Oceanside,Ca
Paula, O’Fallon, “Daniel answered and said, ‘Let the name of God be blessed from eternity to eternity, for wisdom and might are His.” RcV
Aly, Bozeman. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of the Lord which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 NIV
Melissa, North East, MD
For the word of God is living and effective and sharper than any double-edged sword, penetrating as far as the separation of soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It is able to judge the ideas and thoughts of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12 HCSB)
Deanne Johnson, Laguna Hills, CA
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
Amanda- Daphne, AL
2 Tim 1:7 NKJV
For God had not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
Cynthia, Benbrook, TX, Jesus said, “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:35 (NRSV)
Tami, Palm Coast: Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me. Psalm 119:111 (NIV)
oops! correction! Psalm 119:133
Nelda Adkins, Houston, TX
Colossians 3:23 (NIV1984)
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men,
Jennifer, Georgetown,TX
Psalm 94:18 NIV
When I said, “My foot is slipping,” your unfailing love, Lord, supported me.
Christine watts
Branchland WV
KJ James 1:67
But let him ask of God that giveth to all men liberally and unbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
But let him ask in faith nothing waverning. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. James1:6-7
Melanie, Mineola Texas, “Wait on The Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart. Psalm 27:14 NJV
Allison, Jackson.
“The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exalt over you with loud singing” Zephaniah 3:17 ESV
Frances, Orange,TX
Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 1John 4:7 NIV84
Sandi, Drayden. “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 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 Corinthians 12:9-10, NIV
Megan, Bloomington Indiana. “Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy.” -Micah 7:18 NIV
Cindy
Chandler, OK
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – His good, pleasing and perfect will.
Romans 12:2 NIV
Matthew 5:15 (NIV)
“In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.”
Kellie from Nashville, TN
“Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see.” Hebrews 11:1 NLT
Sandra S. Tolson, Winchester KY
For we walk by faith-not by sight.
2 Corinthians 5:7 KJV
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[a] neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39 (NIV)
Sarah, Montrose, CO:
I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted.
Job 42:2 (ESV)
Ila, Weatherford, TX
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13 NIV