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
Connie, Pickerington, OH “You, Lord, in the beginning laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the works of your hands; they will perish but YOU remain;…” Hebrews 1:10-11a. NAS
Dianne Stavropoulos, Atlanta Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:17-20 (ESV)
I Peter 3:4 (NLT)
You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God.
Susie H., McKinney, TX
“just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love.”
Ephesians 1:4 (NKJV)
Beth, North Royalton, OH
Romans 12:2 KJV
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Kathleen D.
Bernardsville, NJ
Psalm 4:8 ( NIV )
“I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.”
Anne, Atlanta GA
For nothing is impossible with God.
Luke 1:37 NIV
Kathy – Carrollton
But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit. Keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life.
Jude 20-21, NIV Study Bible
Blessed is she who has believed what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished. Luke 1:45 NIV
Jill, Vandalia MO
Hartley, Iowa
Isaiah 41:9b-10 I have chosen you and have not rejected you. So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. NIV
Michelle, Chesapeake
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10
Terry, East Peoria, IL
How great are his signs,
how powerful his Wonders!
His kingdom will last forever,
his rule through all generations.
Daniel 4:3 (NLT)
Stacey, Houston, TX
Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. 2 Corinthians 7:10 NIV
O’Fallon, MO
For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
Galations 5:14, ESV
I Peter 3;4 (NLT)
You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God.
Jeanene – Newnan, GA
“Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations.”
Deuteronomy 7:9 ESV
La Chiel from Portland, TN
Now the God of hope fill you with ALL joy and peace in believing that ye may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 ASV
Kate, Tulsa.
Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.” James 4:13-15 NIV
Cindy, Kearney NE
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ the new creation has come: the old one has gone, the new one is here! (2 Cor 5:17 NIV)
Kelly, Greer, SC “Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.” -Psalm 139:23 (NIV)
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord, is my strenth and my song; He has become by salvation. Isaiah 12:2
(Daily Light- NKJ?)
Kristin, Panama City, FL
This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom or the strong man boast of his strength or the rich man boast of his riches, but let him who boasts boast about this: that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight,” declares the LORD. (Jeremiah 9:23-24 NIV)
Krista, Chicago, IL
But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that all God’s people may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:14-17 TNIV)
Lila, Salem, OR.
“For this reason I kneel before the Father from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named. I pray that He may grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power in the inner man through His Spirit.” Ephesians 3:14-16 HCSB
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again. Rejoice! Phil. 4:4, NIV
Owensboro, Ky.
Acts 9:6
“Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.” (This verse is red print, and I’ve got “get up and go” underlined)!
Gayla from Lee’s Summit, MO
“Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” (2 Kings 6:16 NIV)
Julie, Prescott, AZ
NIV 1 Peter 3:1-2
“Wives, in the same way submit yourselves to your own husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, when they see the purity and reverence of your lives.”
Debbie Miller, Muskogee OK, “Happy are those who hear the joyful call to worship,for they will walk in the light of your presence, Lord. They rejoice all day long in your wonderful reputation.They exult in your righteousness.” Psalm 89:15-16 NIV
“As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.” I Timothy 6:17 ESV
Shelley, Birmingham: “I am the Lord, Your Holy One, The Creator of Israel, Your King.” NKJV
Mary, Lexington Park, MD
Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.
1 John 4:4 ESV
Donna G.
Eldorado, Texas
Philippians 4:8 (NIV ’84)
Finally, brothers, 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.
Nicole, Selden NY:
You shall follow the Lord your God and fear Him; and you shall keep His commandments, listen to His voice, serve Him, and cling to Him.
Deut. 13:4 (NAS)
Jenn, Orlando Florida
“He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth.” When they hurled insults at him, he did not retaliat; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
1 Peter 2:22-25 (NIV84)
GJ (Gran Jan, Georgia Jan) 🙂
Hawkinsville, GA
Psalm 103:4 (NKJV)
Who redeems your life from destruction,
Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,
Alison H., Florida, “Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment.” Matthew 22: 37-38 NIV
Gail Jones Decatur TX
Psalm 51:4 NIV
Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight; so you are right in your verdict and justified when you judge.
Barbara, Tomball
Fix your thoughts on what is true and honorable and right. Think about things that are pure and lovely and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.
Phil 4:8 NLT
Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you. Psalm 37:5 NLT
Denise from Gambier-But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth . He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come. John 16:13 NIV
Elkins, AR
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Psalm 23:4 NIV1984
Roxanne Hummelstown, Pa
Niv1984
John 17:15
My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one.
Bekah from Marion, IN. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in the time of need.
~ Hebrews 4:16 ~ ESV
james 5:16
the effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.
Carla, LaFayette,Al.
“For nothing is impossible with God.” Luke 1:37 NIV
Dawn Parma Heights OH Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)
Kristen – Greenwood, IN
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strenth of my heart and my portion forever.” Psalm 73:26 (NIV)
Wow how awesome is our God! Two “Kristen/ Kristin’s” from the same town posting verses at the SAME TIME!!!
Kristin V from Greenwood, IN: For nothing is impossible with God. Luke 1:37 NIV
But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57 ESV