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
Brooke, New Orleans, LA
For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace.
Romans 8:6 NASB
Deborah Lampignano
Chandler,Az
I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
Psalms 119:11 NIV
Karie-Phoenix
For I have told you often before, and I say it again with tears in my eyes, that there are many whose conduct shows they are really enemies of the cross of Christ. They are headed for destruction. Their God is their appetite, they brag about shameful things, and they think only about this life here on earth.
Philippians 4: 18-19
Lisa, Nederland, Tx,
When I am afraid, I will trust in you.
Psalms 56:3 NIV
Jean, Lebanon, Tennessee
“But Michael the archangel, when he disputed with the devil and argued about the body of Moses, did not dare pronounce against him a railing judgement, but said, “The Lord rebuke you!”
Jude 9 NASB
Michelle, Boynton Beach, FL
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, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him He endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. Hebrews 12:1-3 NIV
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word.
Ephesians 5:25-26
Betsy from Westerville, Ohio
Psalm 31:7 NLT
I am overcome with joy because of Your unfailing love, for You have seen my troubles, and You care about the anguish of my soul.
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
Psalm 19:14 (NIV)
Tracey, Columbia, MO
“Oh the depth of the riches and the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgements and how inscrutable his ways!” (Romans 11:33, RSB)
Tina Miller, Cleveland TX : “Will you even put me in the wrong? Will you condemn me that you may be in the right?” Job 40:8
“Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in Heaven and earth is Yours. Yours, Lord, is the kingdom; You are exalted as head over all.” 1 Chron 29:11 NIV
~ Lisa Enterprise, AL
— 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
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 NIV84
Amy, Midlothian VA
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15 NIV
McKenzie Ellis
Portsmouth, OH.
“Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands.”
Psalm 63:3-4 NIV
Sherri, Albuquerque, NM
“Two people are better than one, for they can help each other succeed, If one person falls down, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.”
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 NLT
Carri. From Mechanicsburg. I know that you can do all things and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted. Job 42:2 (esv)
Isaiah 54:13 (NIV)
All your sons will be taught by the LORD, and great will be your children’s peace.
Cassia from Spring, TX
Colossians 1:16-17 For by Him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22 NIV
Marla, Dixon,IL (NIV) Colossians 3:15
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful–
Kelly from Denver
If possible, so far as it depend on you, be at peace with all men. Romans 12:18 NASB
Julie, Texarkana- “But for You, O Lord, do I wait, it is You, O Lord my God, who will answer. ” Psalm 38: 15 ESV
Susan, Lady Lake, FL
1 Corinthinans 10:31, So whether I eat or drink or whatever I do, do it all for the glory of God.
NIV
Staci
Corona
2 Peter 1:3
(esv)
His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence.
Pam Smith
Smithfield, NC
“When you bow down before the Lord and admit your dependence on Him, He will lift you up and give you honor.”
James 4:10 NLT
Mandy moody knoxville So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. (Galatians 5:16 NIV84)
Marcie. Concordia, KS
Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of fare. Isaiah 55:2 NIV
Amy – Custer, SD
John 3:16-17 NIV84
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.
Eph 2:10 NKJV
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago.
Carrie, Pueblo CO
Isaiah 41:13 (NET)
“For I am the Lord your God, the one who takes hold of your right hand, who says to you, “Don’t be afraid, I am helping you”.
Dianne Jones, Fairfield, CA – Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy. – Micah 7:18 (NIV)
MaryD in Phoenix, AZ
But by power of the Holy Spirit you can put to death the sins your body commits. Then you will live.
Rom 8:13b NIrV
Sarah of Pueblo West, CO
The LORD will fight for you, you need only to be still.
Exodus 14:14
NIV
Melanie Toups
Bridge City, TX
Rest in the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who carries out wicked schemes. Cease from anger and forsake wrath; do not fret; it leads only to evildoing. For evildoers will be cut off, but those who wait for the LORD, they will inherit the land. — Psalm 37:7-9 NASB
Trina, Summerton, SC: “now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen!” Eph 3:20,21. NIV
Jane W., Charlotte
When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full grown, gives birth to death. Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created. James 1:13-18 NIV
Kina, Chicago
But now, O Lord , you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand. (Isaiah 64:8 ESV)
Cindy Schade from Stockbridge, GA
Isaiah 26:3,4 NRSV
“Those of steadfast mind you keep in peace – in peace because they trust in you. Trust in The Lord forever, for in the Lord God you have an everlasting rock.”
Diana, Seekonk, MA
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12 NIV
Joy is my word for the year and picking verses to reflect that Joy.
Jamie, Coupeville, WA
“..who testified to the word of God adn to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw.”
Revelation 1:3, NASB
Paula Hale, Brownwood, Texas
Observe how Christ loved us. His love was not cautious but extravagant. He didn’t love in order to get something from us but to give everything of himself to us. Love like that.
Ephesians 5:2 MSG
Shelley, Shiloh, IL
“One thing have I asked of the Lord, that I will seek, inquire for, and [insistently] require: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord [in His presence] all the days of my life, to behold and gaze upon the beauty [the sweet attractiveness and the delightful loveliness] of the Lord and to meditate, consider, and inquire in his temple.” Psalm 27:4 Ampliphied
Christy M., Coeur d’Alene, ID
“May integrity and uprightness protect me, because my hope is in you.”
~Psalm 25:21 NIV
Linda, Longview: Charm is deceptive and beauty does not last;
but a woman who fears the LORD will be greatly praised.
Proverbs 31:30 NLT
Jeanni, Westland
For the LORD, thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.
Isaiah 41:13 KJV
I leave you peace, I give you peace. I do not give to you as the world gives to you. Let not your heart be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27
Amanda, Trinidad CO
Ephesians 1:13
And when you heard the word of turth (the gospel of your salvation) – when you believed in Christ – you were marked with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit (NET)
Jill, Omaha, NE; Proverbs 3:5-6 (New American Standard Bible)
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart
And do not lean on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He will make your paths straight.