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
Freida, Chatham, LA Continuing Psalm 103 “who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion,” Psalm 103:4 NIV
Kendra Husband, Charlotte, NC
“Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: 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 LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.'”
Lamentations 3:21-23 NIV (1984)
Marty Stringer, Daphne. AL “Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.” Psalm 119:111 ESV
Susie, Carmel, Indiana
“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 God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4: 6-7 (NIV)
Emily, Baton Rouge. “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers all sin.” 1 Peter 4:8
1 Thes. 2:8 (NIV) “We loved you so much that we were delighted to share not only the Gospel of God but our very lives as well.”
Nancy in Knoxville, TN
“Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!”
Luke 1:45 NIV
Mary from Columbia, PA Jeremiah 31:3
……”I have loved you with an everlasting love.
That is why I have continued to be faithful to you.”
NET version
The Sovereign Lord is my strength!
He makes me as surefooted as a deer,
able to tread upon the heights. Hab 3:19 NLT
Ann, Lantana, TX
The one true God gives me strength; He removes the obstacles in my way. Psalm 18.32 NET
Nikki, Littleton, CO
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me because he has annointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are opressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” Luke 4:18-19 ESV
Therefore he is able, once and forever to save those who come to God through him. He lives forever to intercede with God on their behalf. Hebrews 7:25 (NLT)
Katharine from Royal Oak, MI
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
Amy from Feeding Hills, MA:
But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. ~ 2 Timothy 3:14-15 (ESV)
Melissa Irwin; Franklin, TN
John 13:35 (NASB) “By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”
Shaci, Aztec New Mexico
“(1)Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, (2) to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone.” Titus 3:1-2 NIV
Staci, Bismarck “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. ” Hebrews 12:1 (NIV)
Birmingham AL
Psalm 145:13 NIV
The Lord is faithful to all His promises and loving towards all He has made.
Rosalye
Vicksburg, MS
Awake O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.
Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.
Eph. 5:14b-16
ESV
Betsy V., Zeeland MI
Phillipians 2:1-2 NIV
Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.
Nedrea Haley Hoover, AL
I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4 (NIV)
Laura, Townsend, MA
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 ESV
Olga, Lilburn, GA
To grant those who mourn in Zion, Giving them a garland instead of ashes, The oil of gladness instead of mourning, The mantle of praise instead of a spirit of fainting. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, The planting of the L ord , that He may be glorified. (Isaiah 61:3 NASB)
Wendy from Cary, NC
“Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and wonderful results.”
(James 5:16, NLT)
Jennifer, Tulsa, OK
“For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ” 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 NKJV
Maria Cristina – Orlando, Florida
For God gave us a spirit not of fear, but of power and love and self-control.
2 Timothy 1:7 – ESV
Jennifer~ Moore,OK~ “And he said to them,’Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.’ Immediately they left their nets and followed him.” Matthew 4:19-20 (ESV)
Philippians 3:12-14 NIV
Not that I have already obtained all this or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ took hold of me. Brothers (sistahs), I do not consider myself to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
Gena Gilbert, Rowlett, TX.
An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.
Proverbs 24:26 NIV
Kristi, Greenville, TX
“For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.” James 1:3-4 NLT
Michelle, Livermore, CA
“Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.”
Psalm 143:8 ESV
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
Kim Warrensburg, MO
12 God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. 13 And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is tempting me.” God is never tempted to do wrong, and he never tempts anyone else. 14 Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. 15 These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death. James 1:12-15 (NLT)
Katie, Kentucky
For He satisfies the longing soul, and fills the hungry soul with goodness. – Psalm 107:9 NKJV
Heather – McDonough, GA
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 ESV
Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.
Ephesians 4:31 (NIV)
Jess R, Katy, Tx.
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 1 Corinthians 13:6-7 (NIV)
Terri – Houston
My mouth be filled with your praise,
Declaring your splendor all day long.
Psalm 71:8. NIV
Kim, Clevedon UK
Psalm 28:7 NIV
The Lord is my strength and my shield;
my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.
My heart leaps for joy,
and with my song I praise him.
Kristin from Kentucky:
He made the storm be still, and the waves of the sea were hushed. Psalm 107:29 ESV
Jen Z., Athens, Georgia
No foul language should come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for needed edification, that it may impart grace to those who hear.
Ephesians 4:29 (NAB)
Kristi S. Rogersville, TN
Ephesians 6:15 NIV
And with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace
Megan, Taylorville, IL
“For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38-29 (NKJV)
“I will be your God throughout your lifetime, until your hair is white with age. I made you, I will carry you along and save you.” Isaish 46:4 NLT
Ti-Leigh
Orlando, FL
Isaiah 61:4. ESB
They shall build up the ancient ruins;
they shall raise up the former devastations;
they shall repair the ruined cities,
the devastations of many generations.
I am the door; if anyone enters through Me, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find peace . John 10:9 NAS
Ephesians 4: 31 NIV
Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with any form of malice.
Lisa from Leesburg
“Put God in charge of your work, then what you’ve planned will take place.” ~ Provers 16:3 MSG
Patty – Hokes Bluff AL
Rom. 16:27 NIV
To the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen
Beverly, Pearland,TX – Isaiah 46:4 GW
Even when you’re old, I’ll take care of you,
Even when your hair turns gray, I’ll support you.
I made you and will continue to care for you. I’ll support you and save you.
*GW God’s Word to the Nations translation