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
Jennifer, Houston: He will not contantly accuse you, nor remain angry forever. Psalm 103:9
Kim Baker, Louisville, KY
1 Corinthians 2:3-5 ESV
3 And I was with you in weakness and in fear and much trembling,
4 and my speech and my message were not in plausible words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power,
5 that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.
Kasey, Newnan GA.”Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” Colossians 3:23-24 NIV
Lynda, Monterey,CA
“Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.”
Lindsey, Nashville. This is to my father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. John 15:8 NIV
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you plans to give you a future and a hope!
Brooke Wood from Bulverde, TX
But the fruit of the Spirit [the work which His presence within accomplishes] is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. -Galatians 5:22-23 (AMP)
Sue, Wellington. Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 KJV
Emily McAnear, Corona California
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.
1 Corinthians 16:13 NIV
Pat, Hot Springs, AR
Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. Isaiah 60:1 KJV
Cindy, Tucson, AZ
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. (Psalms 23:1-3 NIV84)
They were terrified and asked each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and waves obey Him!”
Mark 4:41 NIV
Nancy Engberg: Minneapolis
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
Ephesians 4:2 NIV
Kim, Tucson, AZ
Be careful what you do, and always do what is right.
Proverbs 4:26 NCV
When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. (NIV) 1 Peter 2:
Ashley Fisher -Marysville Oh. Isaiah 61:4 NLT
They will rebuild the ancient ruins. They will rise up from former devastations. They will repair the ruined cities. The devastation of many generations.
Deborah, Highlands – Hebrews 12:1 NIV
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
Stefanie, Moses Lake, WA
Titus 2:3-5 ESV
Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good, and so train the young women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled.
Psalm 3:3
KJV
But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
Amy from fairport NY
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. (James 1:22 NIV)
Shannon from Starkville, MS
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 ESV
Emily (Ottawa Canada) James 1:22 NIV Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.
Tiffany, Frisco, TX
Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you. (James 1:27 NLT)
Ali C., Pleasanton, CA- In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 1 Peter 1:6 NIV84
Kate from Windsor, PA
Dear Friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.
~1 John 4:7 NIV
Connie Capps
Pine Level, NC
Give thanks to the Lord, call on His name; make known among the nations what He has done.
Psalm 105:1 NIV
Charlotte B., Seymour, Texas “He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.”
Psalm 91:4, NIV
Lamentations 3:22 – 26 NIV
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 LORK is my portion; therfore I will wait for him.”
The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him;
it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.
Forgot:
Dawn in Monett, MO
Brenda Kelley, Taylors, SC
“People may be right in their eyes, but the Lord examines their heart.” Proverbs 21:2 NLT
Cindy – Paducah, KY
Psalm 30:2
LORD my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me. (NIV)
Brooke, Dallas
“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” 1 Peter 4:8 NIV
Crystal, Gridley, IL
Therefore, do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall I eat?’ or ‘What shall I drink?’ or ‘What shall I wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after these things, and your heavenly Father knows you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Matthew 6:31-33 ESV
Janice Coulter
Russellville, AR
2 TImothy 1:7 ESV
For God gave us a spirit not of fear, but of power and love and self control.
Ann; Charlotte NC
“Whoever of you who loves life and desires to see many good days, keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking lies. Turn from evil and do good, seek peace and pursue it.” Psalm 34:12 NIV
Larissa from Asheville, NC
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12 NIV
Sarah. Brownwood,Texas
Joshua 1:9. NIV
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous.
Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged,
For The Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
The LORD is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him sincerely. Psalm 145:18 NLT
Bless Dollander- Savannah, GA
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans15:13
Heather, Colorado Springs, James 2:24-26
You see that a person is justified by what he does and not by faith alone. In the same way was not even Rahab the prostitute considered righteous for what she did when she gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction? As the body without the Spriit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. (NIV)
Andrea Nashville she opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. Proverbs 31:26 ESV.
Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.
Luke 18:1 (NIV)
Erika Opperman, Kansas City, Missouri
The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Then Moses said to him, “If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here.”
Exodus 33:14-15 NIV
Heather from Hayden,AL: For God hath not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Tim 1:7 KJV
Piper
Hickory, NC
The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still. Exodus 14:14 (niv)
And thou shall love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul and with all they might.
Deuteronomy 6:5 KJV
Rosamond, Ca
Matthew 6:34
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
NIV
Bettie, Pasadena, TX
Romans 12:18 NET
“If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all people.”
Keri from Houston. “Be strong and courageous. For the Lord your God goes with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Det 31:6 NLT
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. Col. 3:17 (NIV)
Lydia, Amsterdam
Isaiah 61:4 NIV UK
They will rebuild the ancient ruins
and restore the places long devastated;
they will renew the ruined cities
that have been devastated for generations.