2013 Siesta Scripture Memory Team: Verse 4!

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.

 

 

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  1. 1601
    Cindy D.R says:

    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

  2. 1602
    Mary Lynn says:

    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

  3. 1603
    Kayla says:

    Kayla from Nederland,TX

    Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name, you are mine.

    Isaiah 43:1 NIV

  4. 1604
    Brandi says:

    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

  5. 1605

    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

  6. 1606
    Linda says:

    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

  7. 1607
    Karen says:

    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)

  8. 1608
    Sabrina says:

    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

  9. 1609
    Lauren says:

    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)

  10. 1610
    Laura says:

    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)

  11. 1611
    Because from Keller TX says:

    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)

  12. 1612
    Lori Anthony says:

    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

  13. 1613
    Sarah Staples says:

    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

  14. 1614
    Heather Jackson says:

    Heather-Harrogate, TN

    Psalms 32:1 (NIV)

    Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.

  15. 1615
    Cheryl says:

    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

  16. 1616
    Cherise Green says:

    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)

  17. 1617
    Angie Keel says:

    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

  18. 1618
    Amy S. says:

    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

  19. 1619
    Tracy says:

    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

  20. 1620
    Shawna says:

    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.

  21. 1621
    Becca from Keller TX says:

    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)

  22. 1622
    Megan M. says:

    Megan; St. Louis, MO

    “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” James 4:7, ESV

  23. 1623
    Kathy Gresham says:

    Bluffton, SC
    Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. Psalm 34:8 NIV

  24. 1624
    Jennifer says:

    Jennifer, Niles, MI “It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect.” Psalm 18:32 NIV

  25. 1625
    Faith E. says:

    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

  26. 1626
    Barby Schwarz says:

    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

  27. 1627
    Judy; Torrance says:

    “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

  28. 1628
    Joanna Duck says:

    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

  29. 1629
    Beth says:

    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)

  30. 1630
    Valerie says:

    Valerie ~ Pflugerville, TX
    From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another.
    John 1:16, NIV 84

  31. 1631
    Diane, Houston, TX says:

    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

  32. 1632
    Michelle says:

    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

  33. 1633
    Sandra P says:

    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

  34. 1634
    Rhonda says:

    “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

  35. 1635
    Lesle says:

    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

  36. 1636
    Valerie says:

    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

  37. 1637
    Carolyn says:

    Carolyn, Austin TX

    “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.” John 14:1 NIV

  38. 1638
    Marcia says:

    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

  39. 1639
    Kristi McColeman says:

    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

  40. 1640
    Michelle says:

    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

  41. 1641
    Lorraine Volk says:

    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

  42. 1642
    Dawn says:

    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

  43. 1643
    Cheryl Bentham says:

    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)

  44. 1644
    Laurian says:

    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

  45. 1645
    bigsis says:

    “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

  46. 1646
    Katie ericson says:

    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

  47. 1647
    Lisa Tereshko says:

    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

  48. 1648
    Stacy South Bend, IN says:

    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

  49. 1649
    Lissa says:

    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

  50. 1650
    Cindy says:

    Cindy, Madrid, Spain

    “Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!”
    Luke 1:45 NIV

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