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
Direct my footsteps according to your word. Let no sin rule over me.
Psalm 119:133 NIV
Diana, East Peoria, IL
Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes.
Ephesians 1:4 NLT
Brie, London, UK: It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1 (NIV)
45 Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!” NIV 1984
Keller, Philippians 3:8-21 – ESV
Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For His sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith— that I may know Him and the power of his resurrection, and may share His sufferings, becoming like Him in His death, that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me His own. Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you. Only let us hold true to what we have attained. Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things. But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be like His glorious body, by the power that enables Him even to subject all things to Himself.
Joyce, Wahpeton ND
Lamentations 3:22-24 ESV
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.”
Jaclyn, Houston. “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
Elaine – Brea, CA
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
Galatians 5:1 (NIV)
Ann Kelley from San Antonio, TX
1 Corintios 15:3 Porque ante todos les transmiti a ustedes lo que yo mismo recibi: que Cristo murio por nuestros pecados segun las Escrituras (NVI)
Selena- Cordele, GA
Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are His. Daniel 2:20
(I’m memorizing Daniel 2:20-23 as part of the Bible study Daniel: Lives of Integrity, Words of Prophecy.)
Laura- Front Royal, VA
I have swept away your transgressions like a cloud, and your sins like a mist. Return to me, for I have redeemed you. Isaiah 44:22 HCSB
Colleen, Frisco, TX
In that day he will be your sure foundation, providing a rich store of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge.
The fear of the Lord will be your treasure.
Isaiah 33:6 – New Living Translation
Darlene, Nampa Idaho
For NOTHING is impossible with God
Luke 1:5 NIV
Short, but I am clinging to this simple truth right now.
Altalynn Sharpsville,In
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.
Lamentations 3:22-23 NIV
Linda, Mackenbach, Germany, John 1:3 ” All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.” ESVA
Lorna, Statesville NC
2 Chronicles 30:8 NLT – Do not be stubborn… but submit yourselves to the LORD!
Robyn Wright
Washington, IN
“For in it the righteousness of God is revealed FROM faith FOR faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.” Romans 1:17 (ESV)
Fort Myers, Florida
“If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. (8) “By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be my disciples.
JOHN 15: 7,8 NKJV
Kathi Sitek-Detroit
The Lord will fight for you. You need only to be still
Exodus 14:14
Terri, Pleasant Hope, MO
We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body. For we who are alive are always being given over to death for Jesus’ sake, so that his life may be revealed in our mortal body. So then, death is at work in us, but life is at work in you. 2 Corinthians 4:10-12 (NIV1984)
Terry in Louisa, VA
Psalm 34:19-22 NIV
A righteous man may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all;
He protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken.
Evil will slay the wicked; the foes of the righteous will be condemned.
The LORD redeems His servants; no one will be condemned who takes refuge in Him.
Hey, Terry! We’re neighbors!!!
Hi, Viki! Nice to ‘meet’ you! I’m right in the town of Louisa, and I pass through Gordonsville about once a week on my way to visit my mother-in-law in northern VA. Thanks for saying “Hey!”
THANK YOU!! I’m taking this verse! Deb, Windsor, CT:
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
Sacha
Midland,TX
John 15:8 (ESV)
“By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.”
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Psalm 73:26 NIV
Cindy, St. Louis – “How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart? Cleanse me from these hidden faults.” Psalm 19:12 NLT
Wendy, Harrodsburg Kentucky
But now, this is what the Lord says — He who created you, O Jacob, He who formed you, O Israel: Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are mine.
Isaiah 43:1-2 NIV (I’ll do the rest next time)
Ginger Resta
Mansfield, TX
Avoid godless chatter because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly. 2 Tim 2:16 (NIV)
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.
Proverbs 16:3 – NIV
Jennifer, Pickering ON, CA
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you”
Psalm 32:8 ESV
Leah, Kansas City.
Faith makes us sure of what we hope for and gives us proof of what we cannot see. Hebrews 11:1 CEV
Kimberly, Lawrenceburg, KY. “Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you.” Psalm 143:8, NLT
Lauren from Magee, MS –
“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way.” ~2 Thess. 3:16 (NIV)
Leanne Stokes, Warner Robins, GA
“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you,
and lead me along the path of everlasting life.” Psalm 139:23-24 (NLT)
Pour out your heart like water before the face of The Lord. Lift your hands toward Him for the life of your young children. Lamentations 2:19
Beth, Mansfield, Texas
May God give you more and more mercy, peace, and love. (Jude 1:2 NLT)
Stacy, Detroit
“It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of The Lord.” Lamentations 3:26 (NIV)
Beverly from Clarksville, Tennessee
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” Ephesians 4:29 NIV
Chrissy,
San Tan Valley, AZ
But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life.
(Jude 1:20-21 ESV)
Cheryl, Coffeyville, KS
“‘Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,’ says the LORD, who has compassion on you.” Isaiah 54:10 NIV84
The Lord is my strength and my shield;
In him my heart trusts, and I am helped;
My heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.
Psalm 28:7 esv
Kailah, Atlanta, GA
“So do not throw away this confident trust in the Lord. Remember the great reward it brings you! Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that he has promised.” Hebrews 10:35-36 (NLT)
“When I am afraid,
I will trust in you.
In God, whose word I praise,
in God I trust; I will not be afraid.
What can mortal man do to me?”
Psalm 56:3-4 NIV (1984)
Pat
Crawfordsville, IN
k.joy from Lancaster, PA
Teach us to make the most of our time so that we may grow in wisdom.
Psalm 90:12 (NLT)
Carrie, Wentzville, Mo.
And may the Lord our God show us his approval and make our efforts successful. Yes, make our efforts successful! Psalm 90:17 NLT
jen, wyoming Brothers, I do not consider myself yet 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. Philippians 3:13,14 NIV
Rosa from Rahway, NJ…So I say, “My splendor is gone and all that I had hoped from the LORD.” I remember my affliction and my wandering, the bitterness and the gall. I well remember them, and my soul is downcast within me. 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 3:18-24 NIV
Paige, Indianapolis
Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen. (Ephesians 3:20, 21 ESV)
Granger Ps. 25:4-5 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 day long. (ESV)
Jane from Geneseo, Illinois
You are the light of the world.
A city on a hill cannot be hidden.
Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl.
Instead they put it on its stand,
and it gives light to everyone in the house.
In the same way, let your light shine before men,
that they may see your good deeds
and praise your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:14-16 NIV
Panama City, Fl
Ps 16:11 NET
You lead me in the path of life; I experience absolute joy in Your presence; You always give me sheer delight.