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
Anne from Hot Springs, AR:
You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. (Deuteronomy 6:7 ESV)
Trudy, Post Falls, Idaho: 2 Peter1:11 (ESV)
“For in this way there will be richly provided for you and entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savir Jesus Christ.”
Paula,Conway,SC “Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge him,
and He will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5-6)NIV
Jean, Rubicon
James 1:22-25 NIV
“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what is says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it say is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that give freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it he will be blessed in what he does.”
Psalm 3:3-4 ESV
“But you, O LORD,
are a shield about me,
my glory and the lifter
of my head.
I cried to the Lord,
And He answered me
from His holy hill.”
Kim Dent, Corrales, NM “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
Lynette – Aurora, CO – Isaiah 30:15; New English Translation (NET)
For this is what the master, the Lord, the Holy One of Israel says:
“If you repented and patiently waited for me, you would be delivered;
if you calmly trusted in me you would find strength,
but you are unwilling.
Weatherford, OK
He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see what He has done and be amazed. They will put their trust in the Lord.
Psalm 40:3, NLT
Emily, El Dorado, AR
2 Timothy 4:2 NIV
Preach the Word, be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke, and encourage- with great patience and careful instruction.
Connie, Tyler. So I say, live by the Holy Spirit’s power. Then you will not do what your sinful nature wants you to do. Galatians 5:16 NIRV
Mindy from Austin, TX “The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, Because he trusts in You.” Isaiah 26.3, NAS.
Kelly
Enid, OK
Do not remember the rebellious sins of my youth.
Remember me in the light of your unfailing love for you are merciful, O Lord.
The Lord is good and does what is right;
He shows the proper path to those who go astray
Proverbs 25:7-8
NLT
Misti
Rockwall, TX
“Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him.” Isaiah 64:4 NIV
Melissa, Walla Walla, WA
“You did not chose Me, but I chose you, and appointed you that you would go and bear fruit, and that your fruit would remain, so that whatever you ask of the Father in My name He may give to you.” -John 15:16 NASB
Donna H, Lexington, KY
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12, NIV
Diane from Chesapeake, VA.
“Finally brothers, rejoice. Aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another (be of the same mind), live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.”
2 Corinthians 13:11 ESV
Lindsay from Boston, MA: Then Nebuchadnezzar said, “Praise be to the God of Sahdrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who has sent his angel and rescued his servants! They trusted in him and defied the king’s commands and were willing to give up their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God.” Daniel 3:28 NIV
Shawna Latham
Lampasas, Tx.
And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fullfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.
Luke 1:45
Elizabeth Ann Dains, Houston, Texas “Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.” Psalm 119:165 NIV
Nicole Z Del Norte Colorado
“But I trust in your unfailing love;my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing to The Lord for He has been good to me.” Psalm 13:5-6 NIV
Lakeisha Bing, Mays Landing, NJ
Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues.
Proverbs 17:28 NIV
God is our refuge and strength
an ever present help in trouble
Psalm 46:1 (NIV Life App)
Debbie Whitman, Prattville, AL:
Rejoice always, pray continually.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-17
NIV
Marsha, Knoxville, TN
Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.
Proverbs 10:9
Jeanette, Tualatin, OR Eph. 3:19, NIV
And to know this love that surpasses knowledge–that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
Leanne, Billings, MT
“She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.” Proverbs 31:27 NIV
Heidi – Narvon, PA
This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; He is my God, and I trust Him.
Psalm 91:2 (NLT)
Jonna, N.Hollywood, CA
“The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it.” 1 Thessalonians 5:24 NIV
Kathy, Carrollton
Hosea 6:6
For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowlegment of God rather than burnt offerings.
Gail-Tyler,TX
You will show me the path of life;
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Psalm 16:11 NKJV
Dawn Stevens Md. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NKJV
All Scripture is God breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
Teri, Wellington, Ks “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
Debbie
Fairbanks, AK
O Israel,put your hope in the Lord, for with the Lord is unfailing love and with him is full redemption. Psalm 130:7 (NIV)
Julie-Chesterland, OH
No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and He will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation He will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
1 Corinthians 10:13 ESV
Aunt Moo. Cochranton, PA
Phillipians 4:6 (NIV)
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
TCobb
John 15:13-14, NLT
There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.
You are my friends is you do what I command.
Mary Lou, Young America, MN
7 The earth trembled and quaked,
and the foundations of the mountains shook;
they trembled because he was angry.
8 Smoke rose from his nostrils;
consuming fire came from his mouth,
burning coals blazed out of it.
Psalm 18:7-8
Robbie
Royal Oak, MI
And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to give to others.
2 Cor 9:8 NLT
Debbie, Alice, TX
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. “Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.
Matthew 7: 7-12
Jordin, Albuquerque
“Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.”
Proverbs 4:23, NLT
Beth, Omaha NE, Galatians 5:14 (NIV)
For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
Joy Nelson, Muskogee OK
Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will not be shaken. My victory and honor come from God alone. He is my refuge, a rock where no enemy can reach me. (Psalm 62:5-7 NLT)
Susan- Berryville, VA
But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; (I Peter 2:9 NKJV)
Maria – Macomb, MI
Ezekiel 36:26-27
New International Version 1984 (NIV1984)
26 I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. 27 And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws.
Let all that i am praise the Lord, may i never forget the good things he does for me. He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. He redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies. He fills my life with good things. My youth is renewed like the eagle’s
Psalm 103:2-5 (NLV)
Sarah, Colorado Springs, CO
Ephesians 3:17-18
so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ. NIV
Amanda E
Rockwall, TX
“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”
1 Corinthians 13:13 (NIV)
Shelly, Portland, OR
“Blessed woman who believed what God said, believed every word would come true.”
Luke 1:17 (The Message Bible)
Patrice Krimpelbein, Elm Grove, WI
For if we have become united with him in the likeness of his death, we will certainly also be united in the likeness of his resurrection.
Romans 6:5 (NET)
Have I not commanded you? Be Strong and Courageous. Do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go-Joshua 1:9 NIV
Cassandra, Bridgeport, Ohio. Got so excited about my verse I forgot to say who I was and where I was from! 🙂