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
Cindy Kronenwetter Wi
You hem me in- behind and before; You have laid Your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain. Psalm 139:5-6 NIV
Stacy, MN For you have heard my vows, O God; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name Psalm 61:5 NIV
Kayla from Nederland,TX
Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name, you are mine.
Isaiah 43:1 NIV
Brandi, Fort Worth
My flesh and my heart may fail, But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Psalm 73:26 NASB
Anita, Purcellville, VA
For as high as the heavens are above the earth,
so great is his love for those who fear him;
as far as the east is from the west,
so far has he removed our transgressions from us.
Psalm 103:11-12 NIV84
Linda
Belton
For I know the plans I have for you, declares The Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
Woodstock, Ga.
Do not let any unwholesome talk come outof your mouth but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs that it may benefit those who listen.
Ephesians 4:29 (NIV)
Sabrina~Houston,Tx
But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do.
Galations5:16-17,ESV
Lauren from Kigali, Rwanda – “The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” Psalms 18:2 (ESV)
Laura from Nokia, Finland
“Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.” (Ephesians 3:20 NLT)
For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
Isaiah 41:13 (NIV)
Lori in Pine Island, MN
“Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10 NIV
Sarah Staples, Kearney, NE
I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Galatians 2:20 ESV
Heather-Harrogate, TN
Psalms 32:1 (NIV)
Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.
Cheryl, Austin, TX
Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
2 Timothy 2:15 King James 2000 Bible
Cherise, Cheyenne: “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but I will not be mastered by anything.” I Corinthians 6:12 (NIV)
Angie
Anniston, Alabama
“They will wage war against the lamb, but the lamb will triumph over them because He is The Lord of Lords and the King of Kings – and with Him will be His called, chosen, and faithful followers.”
Revelation 17:14, NIV
Amy
Osceola, AR
For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come.
1 Timothy 4:8 NKJV
Tracy, Sidney, Ohio
Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes. Psalm 37:7
Shawna ~ Boise, Idaho
Matthew 12:3637 HCSB
I tell you that on the day of judgment people will have to account for every careless word they speak. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.
Correcting my name from my initial response.
For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
Isaiah 41:13 (NIV)
Megan; St. Louis, MO
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” James 4:7, ESV
Bluffton, SC
Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. Psalm 34:8 NIV
Jennifer, Niles, MI “It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect.” Psalm 18:32 NIV
Faith E. Waldo, OH
“For while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.”
1 Timothy 4:8 ESV
Barby S
Tulare, Ca
“I have set the Lord continually before me, because He is at my right hand I will not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad and my glory rejoices. My flesh also will dwell securely.” Psalm 16:8-9
“For I am the Lord, your God who takes ahold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.”
Isaiah 41:13, NIV
Joanna Duck, Norman, Oklahoma
“Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear.”
Ephesians 4:29 NIV
Beth, London, U.K. “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.” (Lamentations 3:20b-23, NIV)
Valerie ~ Pflugerville, TX
From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another.
John 1:16, NIV 84
Isaiah 40:15a,17 (NIV)
Surly the nations are like a drop in a bucket…Before Him all nations are as nothing; they are regarded by Him as worthless and less than nothing
Michelle, Cypress, TX
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thes 5:16-18 NIV
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
“This is my command — be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 NLT
Lesley, Cypress “The one who has My commands and keeps them is the one who loves Me. And the one who loves me will be loved by My Father. I also will love him and reveal myself to him.” John 14:21 HCSB
Valerie
Sparks, Nevada
So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace. Romans 8:6 NLT
Carolyn, Austin TX
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.” John 14:1 NIV
I do have to add a little…A few years ago, a woman at church came to me and told me that God gave her a new name for me. I didn’t really check into much, but figured the verse is one I need to learn.
Marcia, Carmel Indiana
No longer will they call you Deserted,
or name your land Desolate.
But you will be called Hephzibah,
and your land Beulah;
for the Lord will take delight in you,
and your land will be married.
Isaiah 62:4 NIV
Kristi Riverside,Ca
“Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall”
psalm 55:22 NIV
Michelle, West Des Moines, IA
I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
Psalm 91:2
Lorraine, Corpus Christi, “I have told you these things so that my joy may be in you and
that your joy may be complete.” John 15:11
Dawn
Dallas, GA
If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. 1 John 1:8 NIV
Cheryl, Naperville, IL
If you need wisdom, ask our generous God and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. James 1:5 (NLT)
Laurian from Carbondale, IL
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing it is the gift of god, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
ESV Ephesians 2:8-9
“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity; but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.”
2Timothy 1:7 (NIV,1984)
Kathy
St. Louis, MO
Katie, seminole, “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.” Ephesians 3:20
Lisa, Greensburg, PA.
“May He strengthen you, in His glorious might, with ample power to meet whatever comes with fortitude, patience, and joy; and to give thanks to the Father who made you fit to share the heritage of God’s people in the realm of light.”
Colossians 1:11-12 NEB
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble. James 4:6 NIV
Lissa from Granbury, TX
My health my fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever.
Psalm 73:26 NLT
Cindy, Madrid, Spain
“Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!”
Luke 1:45 NIV