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
Kay. Sheridan
For nothing is impossible with God.
Luke 1:37 NIV
Natasha
Kitchener, ON Canada
Psalm 51:17 (NIV)
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit;
a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.
katie g; knoxville, TN
“Surely I have composed and quieted my soul; Like a weaned child rests against his mother, My soul is like a weaned child within me.” Psalm 131:2 (NASB)
“And those who know Your name will put their trust in You, For You, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.” Psalm 9:10 (NASB)
Laura, Jefferson, Maine
Psalm 25:6 ESV “Remember your mercy, O Lord, and your steadfast love, for they have been from of old.”
Peggy, Yorktown, VA
Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Phil 4:6-7 NRSV
Tempa, Palm Bay, Fl. ” Rejoice in The Lord always. I will say it again : Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer & petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts & your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:4-7 NIV
but whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease without fear of harm
Proverbs 1:33 NIV
Psalm 139:23-24 NIV
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
Kelly
Avon Park, FL
And having chosen them, he called them to come to him. And having called them, he gave them right standing with himself. And having given them right standing, he gave them his glory.
Romans 8:30 NLT
WOW WOW WOW!!!!!!!
Jennifer from Leesburg,GA:
“Bless The Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless The Lord, O my soul, and forget none of His benefits; who pardons all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases; who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion; who satisfies your years with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle.”
Psalm 103:1-5 NASB95
Dawn, Raleigh, NC, 3 John 1:4, “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.” NKJV
25 A generous person will prosper;
whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.
Proverbs 11:25 NIV
Jill Clem, Sioux City, Iowa. “Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.” (Matthew 6:21 NLT)
Angie W. from Liberty, Missouri: For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 NIV84
Kim, Columbus, Ohio area.
“But you, Oh Lord, are a shield for me,
my glory, and the lifter of my head.”
Psalm 3:3 NKJV
Leigh, Montgomery: “Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.” Galatians 6:7 NIV
Lindy – Scott, LA
However, as it is written, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9 (NIV84)
Kim; Poplar Bluff, MO. “For I, Yahweh your God, hold your right hand and say to you: Do not fear, I will help you.” Isaiah 41:13 (HCSB)
Lisa, Fredericktown
Redeem Israel, O God, from all their troubles!
Palm 25:22, NIV
Praise be to the name of God forever and ever. Wisdom and power are his. He changes times and seasons. He deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. He reveals deep and hidden things. He knows what lies in darkness, and dwells in the light. I thank and praise you God of my ancestors. You have given me wisdom and power. You have made known to me what we asked of you. You have made known to us the dream of the king. Daniel 2:20-23 NIV
Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might understand the things freely given us by God. 1 Corinthians 2:12 (ESV)
Betsy Crawford, Chapin, SC
Alyssa
Rio Rancho, NM
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Ephesians 2:10 NIV
Diana, North Attleboro, MA
Set your minds on what is above, not on what is on the earth.
Colossians 3:2 HCSB
Roxie, Jerseyville, Illinois, Job 28:28 ESV
“And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'”
My son, attend unto my wisdom and bow thine ear to my understanding; that thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge
Proverbs 5:1-2 {KJV}
Stephanie Parrish
Lynchburg, VA
“Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!” -Luke 1:45 (NIV84)
Elizabeth; Broomfield, CO
Human anger does not achieve God’s righteous purpose.
James 1:20 (GNT)
Bonnie B. from Florence, CO
“To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul;
in you I trust, O my God.
Do not let me be put to shame,
nor let my enemies triumph over me.”
Psalm 25:1-2 NIV
(22) You were taught with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; (23)to be made new in the attitude of your minds, (24)and to put on your new self created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.
Ephesians 4:22-24 (NIV)
Carol – Jena, LA
Laura from Hudson, IL:
The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
2 Peter 3:9 (NIV)
Cynthia
Brentwood, TN
“I love you, Lord, my strength.
The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer, my God, my mountain where I seek refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”
Psalm 18:1-2
HCSB
Melissa, Greensburg, KY. – “The Lord GOD has opened my ear; and I was not disobedient, Nor did I turn back.” – Isaiah 50:5, NAS
Sharpsburg, Ga
Psalm 16:11 HCSB
“You reveal the path of life to me; in Your presence is abundant joy; in Your right hand are eternal pleasures.”
Sharice, Shelby, NC
“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)
Psalm 119:165
HSCB
Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your instruction; nothing makes them stumble.
Cindy
Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Susan, Oak Ridge:
Surely the Lord your God has blessed you in all your undertakings; he knows your going through this great wilderness. These forty years the LORD your God has been with you; you have lacked nothing.
Deut. 2:7
NRSV
I’m not sure how this all works but I wanted to get to know you better Beth. I went to a biblestudy for the first time in months, yesterday a.m. at a church I also have neglected to attend, Redeemers, Roseburg Oregon.
We are studying God’s Word with the help and guidance from your book “David, Seeking a Heart Like His”, as well as your DVD’s. I feel I have come home again, into His loving arms. I am seeing how human and imperfect David was, but yet how much God loves him. So He must love me as well:) Duh! Anyway, I am a chatter-box when it comes to the Lord so I will keep this short as I know there may not be an opportunity for anyone to read this anyway:) I think God is having me write it more for me anyway:)
I read 1 Samuel 26 and 27 lastnight by the way and loved reading and answering your study questions. I never knew about David moving into the land of the Philistines and all he did there in that year and 4 months. That was my wakeup call to those in the bible I have tended to put on pedestals. I felt more a part of God’s family then I ever have after reading that.
My favorite thing I took with me yesterday, from the study, was the part of your DVD where you said “Get thee up”. Or I should say, quoted Jesus:) So, I got me up this a.m. at 4, LOL!! I could not wait to see what God had for me to learn today:) Thank you Beth, for allowing God to use you:) May God bless your day, and we know He will;) Denise, your sister in Christ
PS Oh yes, I guess I am supposed to pick a verse to memorize? Well, I’m at a loss for the moment, but I will read on and try to figure out how this “blog” of yours works.
Hi Denise! Go to this link and you’ll learn everything you need to know: http://blog.lproof.org/2013/02/a-little-blog-faq.html
Kristi, Blair WI
Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. 1 Corinthians 13:7 NLT
Finally,be strong in The Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can you can take your stand against the devil’ s schemes. Ephesians 6:10-11 NIV
Deena from Amarillo, Texas
“Stand by the roads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; walk in it, and find rest for your souls.” Jeremiah 6:16 ESV
Tiffany, Summerville, SC
Proverbs 3:9 NIV
Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops.
Julie from Granbury, TX
“Out of my distress I called on the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me free. The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me? The Lord is on my side as my helper; I shall look in triumph on those who hate me. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man.”
(Psalms 118:5-8 ESV)
Susie, Columbus, Ohio. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
Psalm 46:1 (NIV)
Natalie Paragould, AR
Your beauty should not come from outward adornment such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. 1 Peter 3:3-4 (NIV)
Renee, Camden
6 But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 7 That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; 8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does.
9 The brother in humble circumstances ought to take pride in his high position. 10 But the one who is rich should take pride in his low position, because he will pass away like a wild flower. 11 For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich man will fade away even while he goes about his business.
James 1:6-11 NIV
Sara Jondahl, Russellville, AR
But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His. And if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you. Romans 8:9-11, NKJV
Nancy from West Grove,Pa
An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.
Proverbs 24:26 NIV
Jacie from Amarillo, Texas
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart” Prov 3:5a NIV
Carolyn Nashville, TN
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
Kim Hickory, NC
Let the word of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14 ESV