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
Tolu, Boston MA
Do not withhold your mercy from me, Lord; may your love and faithfulness always protect me.
Psalm 40:11 NIV
Kristen Vick – Evans, GA
Behold, I will do a new thing,
Now it shall spring forth;
Shall you not know it?
I will even make a road in the wilderness
And rivers in the desert.
– Isaiah 43:19 (NKJV)
Samantha, London, England.
“From the ends of the earth I call to you,
I call as my heart grows faint;
lead me to the rock that is higher than I.”
Psalm 61:2 (NIV)
Rhonda, Niles, MI, “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.” Philippinans 4:8 NIV
Karla Gulfport, MS
“Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness, while you are enriched in everything for all liberality, which causes thanksgiving through us to God.”
2 Corinthians 9:10 KJV
Marybeth in Oxford, PA: “Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” Ephesians 3:20-21 ESV
Andrea, Overland Park, KS
Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin. (Proverbs 13:3 NIV)
Gail, McDonough, Ga
Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.
Jeremiah 33:3 NIV
Christy, Summit, MS; “for our God is a consuming fire.” Hebrews 12:29 NIV
Ashley from Allen, TX
“I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 (NLT)
Tracy
Lake St. Louis, MO
Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth, give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.
Psalm 86:11 NIV
Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.
James 1:27 (NIV)
Jam 1:2 Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. MSG
Jazmin Horne
Tempe, AZ
“And we know that in all things
God works for the good
of those who love Him
who have been called
according to His purpose.”
Romans 8:28 NIV
Linda, Ft. Collins, CO
Julie, Newton, IA
Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If you want to be my follower, you must turn from your sinful ways, take up your cross, and follow me.” Matthew 16:24 NLT
Kim from Springfield, IL
Isaiah 26:8
(NIV1984)
Yes, Lord, walking in the way of your laws,[a]
we wait for you; your name and renown
are the desire of our hearts.
Psalm 19:14 NIV 1984
May the words if my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, oh Lord my Rock and my Redeemer.
Romans 8:4
NIV
“in order that the righteous requirements of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the sinful nature but according to the Spirit.”
Kristin A. in Renton, WA
(working on James memorization)
“Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures”.
-James 1:18 ESV
Gina, Bolivar, MO
“Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” Psalm 27:14 (NIV)
Overland Park, KS
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for The Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9 NIV
Megan from Sioux Falls, SD
But one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep. Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the scroll, and to loose its seven seals.” -Revelation 5:5 (NKJV)
Shelby Egan, Boerne, TX. “I am the Alpha and the Omega—the beginning and the end,” says the Lord God. “I am the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come—the Almighty One.” Revelation 1:8 NLT
Tanya, Kokomo, IN
“Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.” Psalm 25:4-5 (NIV)
Courtney Head, Little Rock AR
i Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is Gods will for you in Christ Jesus.”
Ps 139:4 NKJV Betty M Voltaire, ND
“For there is not a word on my tongue,but behold, O Lord, you know it altogether”
Kaye , Hamburg,AR
“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 11:24. NIV
Brenda, Alpharetta, Ga
Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
Romans 14:19 NIV
Barb, Sheridan, but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength, they will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Isaiah 40:31, NIV
Marti, Libertyville, IL “Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, andd my hope is in you all day long.” Psalm 25:4-5 (NIV)
Mary Ann, Woodbury, MN
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you; I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
John 14:27 NIV
“For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” Matt 23:12 (NIV)
Natalie, Aurora, Illinois
We demolish arguments 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 Corth 10:5 NIV
Lu, Cadillac, MI
Consider it all joy, my brethren when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
James 1:2,3 (NASB)
Margaret, Escalon, CA
Romans 8:28 NIV
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Cara, Houston
2 Thessalonians 2:16-17(GW)
God our Father loved us and by his kindness gave us everlasting encouragement and good hope. Together with our Lord Jesus Christ, may he encourage and strengthen you to do and say everything that is good.
Kristie Nanes, Clearfield, UT
You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.
Deuteronomy 6:5, NASB
Tori, Bolivar, MO
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Proverbs 4:23 (NIV)
“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.”
Colossians 1:15 NASB
Kelley, Oak Ridge, NC
And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ will himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you.
1 Peter 5:10 NRSV
Caitlin, McKinney, TX
“Don’t waste your time on useless work, mere busywork, the barren pursuits of darkness.”
Ephesians 5:11, MSG
Peggy, Kokomo, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men. Since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”, Colossians 3:23-24, NIV
Jenna Hogue, Cedar Park, Tx
I Keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better.
Ephesians 1:17 (NIV)
Shalane, Cedar Rapids IA
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 4:10 NIV
Kelley, Olive Branch, MS
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6 NIV)
Lisa, Wylie, TX
Ephesians 6:12 NIV
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the ruler, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
Libby, Springfield, Missouri
“But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing the Lord’s praise, for he has been good to me” (Psalm 13:5-6, NIV).
Crystal
~Austin, AR
Psalm 40:5 NIV84 Many, O Lord my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you planned for us no one can recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare.
Elaine, McVeytown
Colossians 3:4 NLT
“And when Christ, who is your life, is revealed to the whole world, you will share in all his glory.”
Susan, Tallahassee.
“We love because he first loved us. If anyone says, ‘I love God,’ yet hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen.” 1John 4:19-20, NIV