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
Becky, Lynchburg, VA
“…but the people who know their God shall prove themselves strong and shall stand firm and do exploits for God.”
Daniel 11:32 Amplified
Carole from Webb City, MO:
When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers,
they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire,
you will not be burned;
the flames will not set you ablaze.
Isaiah 43:2 (NIV)
Debbie Gulfport, MS
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
John 1:14 NIV
Don’t have a verse to share but want to say I use Jude 9 more than I care to since I found it a few years ago. I don’t say it to the enemy but using that verse, I ask Jesus to rebuke him.
Linda Ney from Gahanna, Ohio
Psalm 139 Verse 4
Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O
Lord. NIV
Tracy
Andice,TX
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage;
do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God
is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 NKJV
Kim from Bloomington, IL
“For I know the plan 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
Cheryl, Huntington, WV Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Philippians 2:3 ESV
Kelly Snodgrass
Rogersville, TN 37857
Ezekiel 37.4 NIV
He asked me, “Son of man, can these bones live?” I said, “O Sovereign LORD, you alone know.”
Adrianne Stavish, Atlanta
“This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.” – 1 John 4:9-10 (NIV)
Michelle, Bossier City
Romans 12:2 NIV
2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools. – Eccl. 7:9 (NIV)
Sherry, Moore, Ok. Isaiah 26:9 My soul yearns for you in the night; in the morning my spirit longs for you. when your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness. NIV
Pamela of Shelby Township MI
Brothers and sisters, think about the things that are good and worthy of praise. Think about the things that are true and honorable and right and pure and beautiful and respected.
Philippians 4:8 NCV
1 John 4:19 We love because he first loved us. NIV
Erin
Fairbanks, AK
“You have trusted in your wickedness and have said, “No one sees me.” Your wisdom and knowledge mislead you when you say to yourself, “I am and there is none beside me.”
Isaiah 47:8-10
Kaylin from Searcy, AR
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. 1John 1:7. NIV84
Dorinda Peyton, O’Fallon, MO
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
Ephesians 6:10-12 NIV
Saige, Shreveport, LA
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. (1 Peter 2:9 NIV84)
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another, in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.” Colossians 3:16 KJV — Martha, Van Buren, Arkansas
Debbie from Conway Springs, KS,
Show me the path where I should go, “O Lord, point out the right road for me to walk.
Psalm 25:4
I have many decisions to make in my life and know that God gave me this Scripture to memorize and meditate on during this time in my life.
Katie, Atlanta, GA
As for God, His way is perfect; the Word of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him.
Psalm 18:30 (NKJV)
Kim, Denver, PA
“For who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has become His counselor?” Romans 11:34 NKJV
Wichita, KS “Set a guard over my mouth, O LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips. Psalm 141:3 NIV
Connie
Longmont, CO
For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. Philippians 2:21 (NASB)
Susan (central IL) In the same way, we are many, but in Christ we are all one body. Each one is a part of that body, and each part belongs to all the other parts. Romans 12:5 NCV
Laura Jackson, Humble, TX
I Chronicles 16:33 Then shall the trees of the wood sing out at the presence of the Lord, because he cometh to judge the earth. (KJV)
Linda, Olympia “Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, on those who hope in His mercy.” Ps. 33:18 NKJV
Jeannie, Atlanta, IN –
Matthew 5:13-16 –
“You are the salt of the earth, but if salt loses its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet. You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” ESV
Anne, Frisco, TX “And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.” Romans 8:30
Judy in Grenada,MS> say:
“The Lord has established His throne in the heavens; And His sovereignty rules over all.” Psalm 103:19 NAS
Kelsie from Searcy, AR
You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did. James 2:22. NIV84
April, Diboll
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. Romans 8:26(NIV1984)
Nancy, Lufkin, TX. “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9, NIV
Carol Kirby, Amarillo, TX
Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” Luke 1:45 NIV
Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Philippians 4:5
(NIV84)
Shannon, Tyler TX Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life. Proverbs 4:23 NASB
Rene
Acworth, GA
Remain in me, and I will remain in you. A branch cannot produce fruit alone but must remain in the vine. In the same way, you cannot produce fruit alone but must remain in me. (John 15:4 NCV)
Connie, Pleasanton, CA-Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalms 37:1-4 (NIV84)
Kim Griffin, Greenville, SC
So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.
Galatians 5:16, NIV
Jonesboro, AR
Then you will call, and the Lord will answer; you will cry for help, and He will say: Here am I. (Isaiah 58:9a NIV)
Nancy Virginia Beach, VA
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Proverbs 4:23 NIV
Jennifer, Fort Worth
“And Elijah came to all the people, and said, “How long will you falter between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow Him; but if Baal, follow him.” But the people answered him not a word.” 1 Kings 18:21, NKJV
Pam in New Orleans: Habakkuk 3:19 “The Lord God is my Strength, my personal bravery, and my invincible army; He makes my feet like hinds’ feet and will make me to walk [not to stand still in terror, but to walk] and make [spiritual] progress upon my high places [of trouble, suffering, or responsibility]! (Amplified)
Jennifer, OKC
Then he said to them all: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.”
Luke 9:23 NIV
February 15, 2013
Sharon Quevreaux
The moment I called you, you stepped in; you made
my life large with strength.
Psalm 138:3
The Message
“The Lord is righteous in everything he does;
he is filled with kindness.” Psalm 145:17 NLT
Kim from Prosper, TX
The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever. Is.40:8(NASB)
Rebecca, Tacoma, WA
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” James 1:5 NIV
When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. Psalms 94:19 (NIV)