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
Tamara Ward
Alexandria, VA
“The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the Word of our God endures forever”
Isaiah 40:8 (NIV)
Chrissy, Clemmons, NC
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, NIV(84)
Ellen Forrester, Spring, Texas
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 in which you shine like stars in the universe. Philippians 2:14,15 ESV
Colorado springs, CO
NIV
Song of Solomon 4:6
Until the day breaks and the shadows flee, I will go to the mountain of myrrh and to the hill of incense.
Frances Reid. Greer, SC. Colossians 3:4 NASB
“When Christ, who is our life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory.”
Patty, Granite Bay, CA “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” Proverbs 19:21 NIV
Kathy, Hendersonville, TN
In Him you were also circumcised, in the putting off of the sinful nature, not with a circumcision done by the hands of men but with the circumcision done by Christ.”
Colossians 2:11 NIV
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 NKJV
Theresa, Sardis, Al. “He brought us out from there in order to bring us in, to give us the land which He had sworn to our fathers.” Deuteronomy 6:23 NASB
Anna McCollister
New Palestine, IN
“They will make war on the Lamb, and the Lamb will conquer them, for he is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those with him are called and chosen and faithful.”
Revelation 17:14 ESV
Love this
Laura~Saskatchewan,CAN
“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving,considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.”
James 3:17&18 NIV
“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure, then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.” James 3:17 NIV
Tammy from Fort Myers, Florida: Proverbs 2:6 HCSB “For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.”
Raleigh, NC Jordan Watkins James 1:4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
Beth Cary, NC
Malachi 3:10 (NIV)
Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.
From Eden Prairie, MN
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. (Ephesians 2:10 NLT)
Jeanette from Springfield, OH:
“For you, O LORD, are the Most High over all the earth;
you are exalted far above all gods.
Psalms 97:9 NIV
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
Psalm 19:14 (NIV)
Natalie, Clemmons, NC
He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8,NIV(84)
Cindy, Roanoke, TX
Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewlery and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.
1 Peter 3:3-4 NIV84.
Tammy from Gravette, AR
Let no corrupt talk come out of your mouths,
but only such as is good for building up, as fits the
occassion, that it may give grace to those who hear.
And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom
you were sealed for the day of redemption
Ephesians 4:29-30 ESV
Webb City, MO
Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, Bless His Holy Name. Bless the Lord, O my soul; and forget not all His benefits.
Psalm 103:1-2 NKJV
“For God will bring every work into judgment, including every secret thing, whether good or evil.” Ecclesiastes 12:14 NKJV
Julie. Hanford, ca… Understand his dear brothers and sisters: you must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. James 1:19 NLT
Melissa, Katy,Texas, The Lord God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments. (Habakkuk 3:19 KJV)
Sacha-Nashville
But let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight its very precious.
1 Peter 3:4
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ,
Set your heart on things above,
Where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.
Set your mind on things above,
not on earthly things.
Col. 3:1 & 2 NIV
Emilie
North Carolina
Heather, Lombard, IL
The law of the LORD is perfect, restoring the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. Psalm 19:7 NASB
For nothing is impossible with God. Luke 1:37.
PK Ford. Greenville, Ky. NIV
Rachel, Clemmons, NC
Know that the Lord, He is God;
It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves;
We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.
Psalm 100:3,NKJV
Rachel Ravellette, Lafayette, Ind. : Make me to know your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long. – Psalm 25:4-5, ESV
LaVonne, Peachtree City, GA
For you are a people holy to the Lord your God. Out of all the peoples on the face of the earth, the Lord has chosen you to be his treasured possession.
Deuteronomy 14:2 NIV84
Ashlie McDonald, SLC, UT
Continuing on in memorizing Psalm 91.
Psalm 91:4
“He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.” ESV
Janet from Odessa, TX
Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
Philippians 4:6 HCSB
Susan, Greensburg, Indiana, from my dear mother-in-law who went home to heaven on February 8, 2013:
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Philippians 4:6 NLT
Joanne, Bremerton,WA
Isaiah 40:31 NIV
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will walk and not be faint.
Oops..left out “they will run and not be weary” in the middle.
Matthew 7:1 Do not judge, or you too will be judged. NIV84
Bronwyn, Maricopa, Arizona “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
Psalm 46:1 NIV
Andrea Miller, Massillon, OH Luke 2:45 NIV
“Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished.”
Cini, Champaign, Il May integrity and uprightness protect me because my hope is in you. Psalm 25:21 NIV
Elvira, Grande Prairie, Alberta
1 John 4:7. NIV
” Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God.
Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.”
Marlene…lemoore, ca…..the lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness but is long suffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9 nkjv
Katie, Biloxi MS
“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
Deb Brown, Becker, MN
God can do anything, you know – far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, His Spirit deeply and gently within us. Eph 3:20 (MSG)
Melanie in Amherst, MA
“The bows of the mighty are shattered,
But the feeble gird on strength.”
I Samuel 2: 4
NASB
Anita-Gardner, Ks
3 Your adornment must not be merely external—braiding the hair, and wearing gold jewelry, or putting on dresses; 4 but let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God.
1 Peter 3:3-4 (NASB)
Michelle K., Warner Robins, GA “It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.” Gal. 5:1 NASB
Holly Belt, Spring Hill, TN
2 Corinthians 5:9 NIV
So we make it our goal to please Him, whether we are at home in the body, or away from it.
Whom have I heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Psalms 73:25-26