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
Kristie, Cypress, TX- Jesus replied, “Blessed are you Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven.” Matt. 16:17 NIV
Luke 1:45. (NIV)
“Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!”
Jeri
Missouri City, TX
Rachel – Texas
…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 Cor 10:5 NKJV
Jaclyn Walker, Tacoma WA
Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. (2 Timothy 4:2 NIV)
Hannah – New Albany, IN
“So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 NIV
Tami,Decatur,Tx.says,
“Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.”
I John 3:18 (NIV)
Come to me, all 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. Matthew 11:28-29 NIV
Jessica, San Diego
Then the righteous will answer him, Lord when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you? The King will reply, Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. Matthew 25:37-40 NIV
Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” Luke 1:45
Sarah Farish, Champaign, IL
Jennifer, North Charleston, SC:
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9, NIV
Traci from Evansdale, IA
Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. 5 Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.
Psalm 25:4-5
Forgot translation…NIV
Lauren from Conyers, GA
“Then he said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must put aside your selfish ambition, shoulder your cross daily, and follow me. If you try to keep your life for yourself, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for me, you will find true life.”
Luke 9: 23-24
Sharon Lee, Riverside, Ca.
Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 2 Corinthians 3:17 NIV
Bethany from Chillicothe: For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments; and His commandments are not burdensome. 1 John 5:3 NASB
Mindy, Gloster, LA – Acts 10:2,
New International Version (NIV)
My prayer is that this can be said of my family when all is done:
2 He and all his family were devout and God-fearing; he gave generously to those in need and prayed to God regularly.
Amen.
Jenni, San Diego. “For the Lord spoke thus to me with a strong hand, and instructed me that I should not walk in the way of this people, saying: “Do not say, ‘A conspiracy,’ Concerning all that this people call a conspiracy, Nor be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled. The Lord of hosts, Him you shall hallow; Let Him be your fear, And let Him be your dread.”(Isaiah 8:11-13 NKJV)
Ginnie Fountain – Clewiston, Florida
‘My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose.’” Isaiah 46:10 (ESV)
Carol from Plano TX
Be Joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Romans 12:12-13 NIV
Cindi Hueyown, AL
Trust in him at all times, you people;
pour out your hearts to him,
for God is our refuge. Psalms 62:8 NIV
June, Coarsegold, CA: “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” 1Corinthians 10:31NIV
The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.” (Zephaniah 3:17 NIV)
Cherie-Pocatello, ID. “The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer, my God, my rock in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold” (Psalm 18:2, NRSV).
Julie in Ft. Wayne, IN
“Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.
1Peter 3:10
Amy in Central,La
My life dissolves and weeps itself away for heaviness; raise me up and strengthen me according to [the promises of] Your word. (Psalm 119:28 AMP)
Suzanne Morton, Decatur, Texas
“Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.” I John 3:18 NIV 84
Cadence from Chillicothe: For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments; and His commandments are not burdensome. 1John 5:3 NASB
Erica, Huntington, IN
But I trust in you, O Lord; I say, “You are my God.” Psalms 31:14 (NIV)
Heidi, Columbia, MO
James 5:9 (ESV) Do not grumble against one another, brothers, so that you may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing at the door.
Leslie, Kansas City, MO “Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!” Luke 1:45 (NIV)
Amber B, Vicksburg, MI. Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. Psalm 62:8 (NIV)
Bridgette, Rockwall, TX
In you, Lord, I’ve taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness.
Psalm 71:1 NIV
Emily from Shawnee
He heals the Brocken hearted and bandages their wounds.
Psalm 147:3
Carolyn, Springfield, Mo
Finally brothers and SISTERS,
Whatever is TRUE,
Whatever is NOBLE,
Whatever is RIGHT,
Whatever is PURE,
Whatever is LOVELY,
Whatever is ADMIRABLE,
If anything is EXCELLENT or PRAISEWORTHY
THINK! about such things.
Philippians 4:8 NIV
Randee, Iowa
Jehovah is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? Jehovah is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1(ASV)
“Submit yourselves then to the God, Resist the devel and he will flee from you”. “Come near to the Lord and He will come near to you. NIV James 4:7-8
Lisa, Baton Rouge: Matthew 6:21 (NIV)
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Sheri from Morrisville, 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 4:10-13 NIV
Linda from Gifford IL
“How precious O God is your constant love! We find protection under the shadow of your wings.” Psalm 36:7 TEV
Linda S
McCalla, AL
“Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished.”
Matthew 5:15-18 ESV
Debbie, Alpharetta, GA. “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” James 1:17 NIV
Pam, Moss Bluff, LA
“Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their misfortune and to keep oneself unstained by the world.” James 1:27 (NET)
Dallas, Charleston,SC
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. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30 NIV
Leigh Gray
Carmi, Il.
Psalm 121:4 NIV
“indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.”
Michaela from Omaha, Nebraska:
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy- think about such things.
(Philippians 4:8 NIV)
Janet – Columbus, GA: “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.” – Colossians 3:16, NIV
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble.”
Psalm 46:1
Becca, St. Paul, Ephesians 3:20-21 NIV “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 glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.”
Debbie, Marion, IN “Before a word is on my tounge, You know it completely, O LORD.” Psalm 139:4 NIV
“So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it.” 2 Corinthians 5:9, NIV84
Sally, Columbus, OH
“The eyes of all look to You, and You give them their food at the proper time. You open Youd hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing.”
Psalm 145:15-16 NIV