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.)Â 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
Amy, New Palestine, IN
“You have made known to
me the path of life;
you will fill me with joy in
you presence,
with eternal pleasures at
your right hand.”
-Psalm 16:11 NIV84
Fareen
Las Vegas, NV
Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. In the exercise of His will He brought us forth by the word of truth, so that we would be a kind of first fruits among His creatures. This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone much be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God.
James 1:16-20 NASB
Amanda, Clinton, MO
John 15:7 NIV
If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given to you.
Jennifer; Waco, TX
But be sure to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you.
1 Samuel 12:24, NIV
Lauren, Bonner Springs.
I lift my eyes toward the mountains. Where will my help come from? My help comes from the Lord , the Maker of heaven and earth. (Psalms 121:1, 2 HCSB)
Deb; Littleton, CO:
But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. James 1:4 NKJV
Peggy, Corpus Christi, TX
“For this is the will of My Father: that everyone who sees the Son and believes in Him may have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.” John 6:40 (HCSB)
Robyn from Kitchener, Ontario: Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. (Colossians 3:1 NLT)
Karen, Grandview, TX
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.”
Hebrews 13:5 (NIV)
Sarah, Siloam Springs
“Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O Lord.”
Psalm 139:4 NIV
D’Shan Berry, Roswell, NM
“There is no room in love for fear. Well-formed love banishes fear. Since fear is crippling, a fearful life—fear of death, fear of judgment—is one not yet fully formed in love.”
1 John 4:18 The Message
Shanti, Wausau, WI
Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is Yours. Yours is the kingdom, O LORD, and You are exalted as head above all.
1 Chronicles 29:11, ESV
Dawn, Orland Park, “Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, because judgement without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgement.” James 2:12,13. NIV
Knoxville, IA
“All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out.”
John 6:37
ESV
Tori, Moore OK
1 Cor. 9:27 NLT
“I discipline my body like an athlete, training it do what it should. Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others I myself might be disqualified.”
Michele – Mt. Eden – But even Michael, one of the mightiest of the angels, did not dare accuse the devil of blasphemy, but simply said, “The Lord rebuke you!” (This took place when Michael was arguing with the devil about Moses’ body.). Jude 1:9 NLT
Indiana
For nothing is impossible with God.
Luke 1:37 NLT
For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit. 1Peter3:18 (NKJV)
Lisa, West Des Moines, IA ” And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” Romans 8:28 NLT
Katy
Mount Juliet, TN
“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.” – 2 Corinthians 4L1 (NIV)
Lori, Atlanta, Georgia
And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. (1 Peter 5:10 NIV84)
KariAnn, Houston, TX
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33 (NIV)
Katie Euken
Muscatine, IA
“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:9-12 NIV
Carola, Missoula
To the praise of the glory of His grace, which He freely bestowed on us in the Beloved.
Ephesians 1:6. NASB
Karen, Rochester, MN
“You will not leave my soul in death. You will not allow Your Holy One to be destroyed. You have shown me the ways of life. I will be full of joy when I see Your face. Acts 2:27-28 NLV
MiChal in College Station,TX
“You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you.”
Isaiah 26:3 (NLT)
Cheryl, Titusville
“Now the eye of the LORD is on those who fear Him- those who depend on His faithful love to deliver them from death and to keep them alive in famine. We wait for Yahweh; He is our help and shield. For our hearts rejoice in Him because we trust in His holy name. May your faithful love rest on us Yahweh, for we put our hope in you.” Psalm 33:18-22 HCSB
Bethany, Chandler, TX
“Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!” Luke 1:45, NIV
Jodi, Sumdown TX, In peace I will both lie down and sleep, for You, Lord, alone make me dwell in safety and confident trust. Psalm 4:8, AMP
Karina, La Habra Heights, CA
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. (James 4:7, 8 NIV)
Sheena from Fairbanks, AK
Romans 12:9 NLT
Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good.
Leslie Adams, Highlands Ranch, CO
See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone.
1 Thessalonians 5:15 (ESV)
Barbara Severns, Eagle, Idaho
Repent therefore and return, that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that He may send Jesus, the Christ appointed for you.
Acts 3:19-20 NASB
Nicole////Dallas////NIV ’84////James 1:2-4
2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
Megan, Stow, OH, “Martha, Martha,” the LORD answered, “You are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:41-42, NIV
Marcy Amarillo Tx
Stand firm in your faith, or you will not
stand for anything. Isa 7:9b (NIV)
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
Heather, from Frisco TX
Jodi, Perth, Australia
Isaiah 30:15 NIRV
The Lord and King is the Holy One of Israel. He says, “You will find peace and rest when you turn away from your sins and depend on me. You will receive the strength you need when you stay calm and trust in me. But you do not want to do what I tell you to.
Brooke, Birmingham, AL
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, ESV
Bethany, Frisco, TX
Mark 8:34 “Then calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, ‘If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me.’ ” (NLT)
Carrie C, The Woodlands, Tx
Philippians 2:3 ESV
3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.
Sallie from Tallahassee
As obedient childen, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior; because it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:14-16 NAS
Denise, Davis,IL.,”For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.” Matthew 18:20 NIV
Becki L., Battle Creek, MI
This is how we know who the children of God are and who the children of the devil are: Anyone who does not do what is right is not a child of God; nor is anyone who does not love his brother.
1 John 3:10 (NIV)
South Burlington,VT
Turn to me and be saved, all you ends of the earth; for I am God and there is no other. Isaiah 45:22 NIV
Alice, Chesapeake,Va
2 Chronicles 20:6 NLT
He prayed, “O Lord, God of our ancestors, you alone are the God who is in heaven. You are ruler of all the kingdoms of the earth. You are powerful and mighty; no one can stand against you!”
Nicki, Nashville TN
“Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard.”
Isaiah 58:8 NIV
Margo; Littleton, CO
“Finally, brother, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, thing about these things.”
Philippians 4:8, ESV
Billie, Batesville, MS
Do not judge and you will not be judged. Do not condemn and you will not be condemned. Forgive and you will be forgiven.
Luke 6:37 (NIV)
Bev Goodman
Morristown, Tn
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Philippians 4:4-6 NIV