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
Tonia Booker-Meridian, ID Holman Christian Standard Translation
2 Corinthians 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort.
Jennifer B. Cincinnati, OH
Philippians 4:8 Common English Bible
8 From now on, brothers and sisters, if anything is excellent and if anything is admirable, focus your thoughts on these things: all that is true, all that is holy, all that is just, all that is pure, all that is lovely, and all that is worthy of praise.
Karen, Hartselle, AL
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. I Corinthians 13:4 (NIV)
Mollyanne Athens, GA
“Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O Lord.”
Psalm 139:4 NIV
You have given me the shield of your salvation, and your right hand supported me, and your gentleness made me great. (Psalms 18:35 ESV)
Valerie; Waipahu, HI
I lift up my eyes to the hills— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord , the Maker of heaven and earth. (Psalms 121:1, 2 NIV84)
Isaiah 41:10 NIV
So do not fear for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Wendy, Gig Harbor, WA Eph. 4:29 Watch the way you talk. Let nothing foul or dirty come out of your mouth. Say only what helps, each word a gift. -The Message
Marceil, Cedar Rapids, The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him. Nahum 1:7 NIV
Jody from Traverse City, MI
James 1:22 (NIV84)
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.
Valerie Fernandez Houston, TX
“So we must not get tired of doing good, for we will reap ath the proper time if we don’t give up. Galatians 6:9 HCSB
Tammy, Fredericksburg, VA
Just getting started! Excited about this challenge!
“You crown the year with your bounty; your wagon tracks overflow with abundance.”
Psalms 65:11
Jessica from Clare, MI
James 1:22 (NIV84)
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.
Emmy Saman Houston, TX
“So we must not get tired of doing good, for we will reap ath the proper time if we don’t give up. Galatians 6:9 HCSB
Julia from Cincinnati
“Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; He is the faithful God, keeping His covenant love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commands.”
Deuteronomy 7:9 (NIV)
Joy, Altadena, CA
But thank God. He has made us his captives and continues to lead us along in Christ’s triumphal procession. Now He uses us to spread the knowledge of Christ everywhere like a sweet perfume.
2 Corinthians 2:14 NLT
Judy from Gladwin, MI
James 1:22 (NIV84)
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.
Amanda; Fairbanks, AK
“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
Morgan – Bolivar, MO
“A man’s steps are of the Lord; How then can a man understand his own way?”
Proverbs 20:24 NKJV
Ouida in Trenton, TX
And not only that, but we ourselves who have the Spirit as the firstfruits – we also groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for adoption, the redemption of our bodies.
Romans 8:23 (HCSB)
Ange, Idaho: “I am your shelter and a place of safety from your enemies.” Ps 61:3 ASV
Kelly from Columbia, MO
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13 NIV)
Katie, Clovis, CA
Psalm 43:3
Send out your light and your truth; let them lead me; let them bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling!(ESV)
Johnston, Iowa
Proverbs 31:27 NLT
She carefully watches all that goes on in her household and does not have to bear the consequences of laziness.
Angie from Clarkston, Michigan
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” ~Psalm 34:18 (NIV)
Teresah, Redmond, OR
“Consider it pure joy, my sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” James 1:2-4 NIV
Deborah, olive branch, ms
If I have the gift of prophecy and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith so that I can move mountains but do not have love, I am nothing. 1 Corinthians 13:2 hcsb
Lisa~ Bethany, OK
have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?
James 2:4 NIV84
Beth,Troy
“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.”
James 4:6(ESV)
Mary, Westfield, NJ
“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
Linda Gammon, Blue Springs, MO
James 1:19-20 ESV
19. Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger;
20. for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.
Gillian Oshawa Ontario Canada
Dear (Gillian) children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.
1John3:18 NIV
Kathi Jacksonville, Fl “so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you being rooted and established in love,” Ephesians 3:17 NIV
Leah Johnson, Apple Valley,CA
“We demolish arguements and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”
2 Corinthians 10:5
Molly-Lawrence, Kansas
Who is like you, Lord God Almighty? You, Lord, are mighty, and your faithfulness surrounds you. Psalm 89:8 NIV
Katie from Grand Rapids, MI
1 Corinthians 13:6-7 NLT
It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.
Sheila, Bethesda, MD
Accept instruction from his mouth and lay up his words in your heart. Job 22:22 (NIV84)
Emily ~ Houston, TX
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Col 3:17 NIV
Lacey
Morgantown, WV (Conroe, TX)
“For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize in our weaknesses, but One who has been tested in every way as we are, yet without sin. Therefore, let us approach the throne of grace with boldness so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us at the proper time. -Hebrews 4:15-16 (HCSB)
Tessie El Dorado Springs, MO.
The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.
Psalm 29:11 NIV
Jessica, Florence, SC
‘She opens her mouth with wisdom, and loving instruction is on her tongue.’ Proverbs 31:26 (NET)
jill hoke
Palm Coast, FL
But I will trust in your unfailing love. I will rejoice because you have rescued me. I will sing to the Lord because he is good to me.
Psalm 13:5-6 NLT
Melanie of Georgetown, Tx
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 NIV
Juliana Lundberg
Livermore, CA
Psalm 143:8 HCSB
Let me experience
Your faithful love in the morning,
for I trust in You.
Reveal to me the way I should go
because I long for You.
Arie in Portland, OR
Proverbs 10:11 (NIV)
“The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence”
Amber, Goshen, IN
For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. If you serve Christ with this attitude, you will please God, and others will approve of you, too. So then, let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up.
Romans 14:17-19 (NLT)
linda, colorado springs.
continue praying, keeping alert, and always thanking God.
colossians 4:2 (ncv)
Lindsey, Jenks, OK
“Now we see things imperfectly, like puzzling reflections in a mirror, but then we will see everything with perfect clarity. All that I know now is partial and incomplete, but then I will know everything completely, just as God now knows me completely.”
~I Cor. 13:12 NLT
Terri, Ferris, TX Why do you spend your money on junk food, your hard-earned cash on cotton candy? Listen to me, listen well; eat only the best, fill yourself with only the finest. Pay attention, come close now, listen carefully to my life-giving, life-nourishing words. I’m making a lasting covenant commitment with you, the same that I made with David, sure, solid, enduring love. Isaiah 55:2,3 MSG
Lisa S, Plano TX
I waited patiently for the Lord; He inclined to me and heard my cry.
Psalm 40:1 Orthodox Study Bible