2013 Siesta Scripture Memory Team: Verse 4!

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.

 

 

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  1. 851
    Melanie says:

    Melanie, Saint Augustine. Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her! Luke 1:45 NIV

  2. 852
    Ana says:

    Ana, Tampa, FL

    But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things do the world to shame the strong. He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things -and the things that are not- to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him.

    1 Corinthian 1:27-29 (NIV)

  3. 853
    Mary Lou says:

    Mary Lou – Franktown/Nassawadox, VA

    Psalm 19:12-14 (NIV)

    Who can discern his errors? Forgive my hidden faults. Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless, innocent of great transgression. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.

  4. 854
    Heather S. says:

    Heather S., Louisville, KY

    I know what it’s like to not have what I need. I also know what it’s like to have more than I need. I have learned the secret of being content no matter what happens. I am content whether I am well fed or hungry. I am content whether I have more than enough or not enough.

    Philippians 4:12 (NIRV)

  5. 855
    Maureen says:

    Maureen, Logan, UT

    “Yet even now,” declares the LORD, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; and rend your hearts and not your garments.” Return to the LORD your God for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; and he relents over disaster.

    Joel 2:12-13 ESV

  6. 856
    Janice Goodall says:

    Janice, Harrison
    ” If then you has been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things that are above, not on things that are on the earth. For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God.”. Colossians 3:1-3

  7. 857
    Kelei Liggett says:

    KELEI. Iowa Park. Romans 12:2
    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 an approved what God’s will is his good pleasing and perfect will!
    NIV

  8. 858
    shay says:

    Shay
    Dallas, Texas

    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.

    Hosea 10:12

  9. 859
    Dorothy says:

    Dorothy, San Diego

    How great is the goodness You have stored up for those who fear You.
    You lavish it on those who come to You for protection,
    blessing them before the watching world.

    Psalm 31:19 (NLT)

  10. 860
    Karen Salvato says:

    Karen Lubbock, TX
    Proverbs 2:3-5 (HCSB)
    If you call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding, if you seek it like silver and search for it like hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God.

  11. 861
    Jennifer says:

    Jennifer, Eugene, OR
    “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” –Ephesians 2:10, NKJV

  12. 862
    Rosemary says:

    Castle Pines,Co

    Psalm 34:14 (King James)

    Depart from evil, do good, Seek peace and pursue it.

  13. 863
    Dawn Williamson says:

    Dawn, South Bend:
    This is why it is said: “Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”
    Ephesians 5:14 NIV

  14. 864
    Jaclyn Bailes says:

    Jaclyn Bailes Palestine, TX And God is able to make all things abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 2 Cor. 9:8 NIV

  15. 865
    Rachel says:

    Rachel, Surprise, AZ

    “And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” ~Philippians 4:19 (NKJV)

  16. 866
    Tori Walsh says:

    “Sin is no longer your master, for you no longer live under the requirements of the law. Instead, you live under God’s grace”
    Romans 6:14
    NLT

  17. 867
    Donna says:

    Donna, Albuquerque,
    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

  18. 868
    Liz Dean says:

    Liz Dean, Jacksonville

    God, create a pure heart in me, and make my spirit strong again.

    Psalm 51:10 (ERV)

  19. 869
    Alyssa says:

    Alyssa, Dallas, TX

    So then, there remains a sabbath rest for the people of God, for whoever has entered God’s rest has also rested from his works as God did from His. Let us therefore strive to enter that rest so that no one may fall by the same sort of disobedience.

    Hebrews 4:9-11 ESV

  20. 870
    Ally McGehee says:

    Ally, Houston.
    “You are all children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness…But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet.” 1 Thessalonians 5:5,8 NIV

  21. 871
    Haley S. says:

    Haley from Atlanta, Ga. Matt 11:28-30. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

  22. 872
    Stacie Barr says:

    Stacie Barr
    Tenaha, TX

    “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.”

    Romans 8:18 (NIV)

  23. 873
    Sharon Allen says:

    Trust in him at all times O people, pour out your heart before him God is a refuge for us. Psalm 62:8. (ES V)

  24. 874
    Shayne says:

    Shayne – Seymour, TN

    “that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Him. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the surpassing greatness of his power toward us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of his might..” Ephesians 1:17-19 (NASB)

  25. 875
    Cathy Porter says:

    Cathy, Dallas, TX
    Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly than all we ask or think, according to the power at work within us. Ephesians 3:20 ESV

  26. 876
    Jessica says:

    Jessica from Sioux Falls, SD

    “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. The Lord is my portion, says my soul, therefore I will hope in Him.

    Lamentations 3:22-24

  27. 877
    Becky says:

    Becky, Temecula, CA
    Job 36:15 NASB

    “He delivers the afflicted in their afflection. And He opens their ear in time of oppression.”

  28. 878
    Erica Hostetler says:

    Erica, Chicago
    James 1:4 (NIV)
    “Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”

  29. 879
    Donna Key says:

    Donna Key, Pike Road, Alabama

    Romans 12:9
    Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.

  30. 880
    Marilyn says:

    Marilyn, Amarillo, TX- “But this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of The Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. The Lord is my portion, says my soul, therefore I will hope in him”. Lamentations 3:21-24- (ESV)

  31. 881
    Carolyn says:

    Carolyn, Rocksprings, TX

    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)

  32. 882
    Jacqui Jamison says:

    Jacqui. Lemoore, ca…in every place of worship, I want men to pray with holy hands lifted up to God, free from anger and controversy. 1 Timothy 2:8 NLT

  33. 883
    NurseRae says:

    Rachel ~ Athens, GA
    “I have set the Lord always before me; because He is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.”
    Psalm 16:8 ESV

  34. 884
    Maren says:

    Maren from Dallas, TX

    “I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” (Ephesians 4:1-3 ESV)

  35. 885
    Maria says:

    Maria, Katy, TX

    “He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His ways.”

    Psalm 25:9 (NIV84)

  36. 886
    Destinee says:

    Destinee
    Birmingham, Al

    It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humans
    Psalm 118:8

  37. 887
    Christine Stephansen says:

    Christine St. Louis Park, MN Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. Deut 6:5 NIV

  38. 888
    Stacey Gaines says:

    Stacey Gaines
    Corpus Christi, TX
    “Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.” (Psalm 105:4, NIV)

  39. 889
    Jessica says:

    Jessica
    Russellville, Ar

    1 Corinthians 13:7 NLT
    “Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful and endures through every circumstance”

  40. 890
    Rosie, Modesto, CA says:

    And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work. (II Corinthians 9:8 NKJV)

  41. 891
    Bonnie says:

    But as for me, God’s presence is my good. I have made the Lord God my refuge, so I can tell about all you do.
    Psalm 73:28

  42. 892
    Cyndy says:

    Cyndy, Huntingdon, PA “who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion” Psalm 103:4 NIV

  43. 893
    Paula says:

    Birmingham, AL: ” ‘As for you, you meant it for evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.’ ” Genesis 50:20 ESV

  44. 894
    Jodi lee (Yellowknife, NWT Canada) says:

    Ephesians 2:10: For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works which God prepared in advanced for us to do.” NIV

  45. 895
    Carrie, Meridian ID says:

    1 Peter 5:7 (KJV)
    Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

  46. 896
    Summer says:

    Summer, Steamboat Springs, CO
    And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called to His purpose.
    Romans 8:28, NIV

  47. 897
    Danielle Spataro says:

    Danielle from Cedar Park, TX

    You shall follow the Lord your God and fear Him; and you shall keep His commandments, listen to His voice, serve Him, and cling to Him.

    Deuteronomy 13:4 (NASB)

  48. 898
    Mary Beth Davidson says:

    Mary Beth
    Richmond KY

    “And look, I am sending you what My father promised. As for you, stay in the city until you are empowered from on high.”

    Luke 24:49 (HCSB)

  49. 899
    Eileen in Georgetown, TX says:

    5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart
    and lean not on your own understanding;
    6 in all your ways submit to him,
    and he will make your paths straight
    Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)

  50. 900
    Meryl George says:

    I love the Lord because he has heard my voice and my supplications. Psalm 116:1 (NKJV)

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