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
When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness. — Proverbs 31:26
Karen Kingsport Tn
New King James
My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.
James 1:2-3
Karen from Harrison, Ar
“‘That you may know that the Son of Man
has authority on earth to forgive sins.'”
Luke 5:24 NIV
WAYNE, PA
“Hear me as I pray O Lord. Be merciful and answer me! My heart has heard you say, ‘Come and talk with me’. And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming’.” Psalm 27:7-8
Berta, Katy, Texas
2 Corinthians 5:15
“He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf.” NASB
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 Corinthians 10:5 NIV
Ronda, Tulsa OK: it is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of the mouth; this defiles a person. Matthew 15:11 ESV
Melisse from Slippery Rock, PA
Psalms 61:1-4
O God, listen to my cry! Hear my prayer! From the ends of the earth, I cry to you for help when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the towering rock of safety, for you are my safe refuge, a fortress where my enemies cannot reach me. Let me live forever in your sanctuary, safe beneath the shelter of your wings!
Pam Hendersonville, NC
“They that trust in the Lord shall be as Mt. Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth forever.” Psalm 125:1 KJV
Misty Edmond, OK
Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “it is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.
Romans 12:19 NIV
Stephanie. Danville. Ky
Be strong & courageous. Do not be terrified or discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go. -Joshua 1:9. NIV
Jamie, Mobile, AL
“Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear.” Ephesians 4:29 NASB
Betsy in Mt Olive, AL
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
Galatians 5:1 (NIV)
Darcy, Edwards AF Base, CA
Behold, I send an Angel before thee, to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared. Exodus 23:20 KJV
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
Phillipians 4:13
Marilyn, Mission Viejo, CA
John 3:16 ESV
For God loved the world in this way; He gave His One and Only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life.
Kristi
Houston, TX
2 Timothy 4:5 NET
“You, however, be self-controlled in all things, endure hardship, do an evangelist’s work, fulfill your ministry.”
2 Corinthians 12:9a NIV
But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.”
Allison from Chicago, IL
1 John 4:17-19 MSG
God is love. When we take up permanent residence in a life of love, we live in God and God lives in us. This way, love has the run of the house, becomes at home and mature in us, so that we’re free of worry on Judgment Day—our standing in the world is identical with Christ’s. 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.
We, though, are going to love—love and be loved. First we were loved, now we love. He loved us first.
Mary Lou, Forest City, Iowa
“When I am overwhelmed, You alone know the way I should turn.” Psalm 142:3 NLT
Missy Newman, Andersonville, TN. Hebrews 4:12 NKJV.
For the word of God is living and powerful and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrows, and is discerned of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12 (NIV)
Kat,Albany,NY
…let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles,and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.
Hebrews 12:18 NIV
Laura, Greenville, NC: 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
Theresa, Taylorsville, KY: 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
Lacey from Hayden, CO
Exodus 15:11 GWT
Who is like You among the gods, O Lord? Who is like You? You are glorious because of Your holiness and awe-inspiring because of Your splendor. You perform miracles.
Kim, Corning, NY. Continuing with Colossians 1:9-14, vs. 12, NIV, “giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light.”
Phyllis Amarillo, TX
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 1984
njc, Frisco
New Living Translation (©2007)
1 Corinthians 13:4
Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud.
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Trish Price
Paintsville KY
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose.”
Romans 8:28 KJV
Cassandra. Marienville, PA
2 Corinthians 2:14
“But thanks be to God, Who in Christ always leads us in triumph [as trophies of Christ’s victory] and through us spreads and makes evident the fragrance of the knowledge of God everywhere.” (Amplified)
Beth Gig Harbor
And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what had been spoken to her by the Lord.
Luke 1:45 (NASB)
Beth
Vancouver, Canada
“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6:33 NKJV
Joanne Orange, TX
This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.
1 John 4:10-11
Anita, Covington,KY. The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” (Exodus 33:14 NIV)
“This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.” -John 15:8 (NIV)
Karen – Leeds, AL
“By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.”
John 15:8 ESV
Karen Polasek….Aransas Pass, Texas
Isaiah 66:13 NIV
As a mother comforts her child,
so will I comfort you;
and you will be comforted over Jerusalem.”
patricia, san diego “Now be pleased to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue forever in your sight; for you, O sovereign Lord, have spoken and with your blessing the house of your servant will be blessed forever.” 2Sam 7:29, NIV
Wendi
Kathleen, GA
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
Hebrews 11:1 NIV
Tammy from Fairhope The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he wll never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged.” Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV
Hayley ~ Ava, Mo
1 Corinthians 13:6-7 NIV
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Allison from Nashville, TN
“A joyful heart makes a face cheerful, but a sad heart produces a broken spirit.”
HCSB
Chrissy Hilliard, Aurora, IL
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
-Matthew 11:28 NIV
“And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well;
the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven.
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each
other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous
man is powerful and effective.”. James 5:15-16. NIV
Lindsey
Tucson, Arizona
“Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.” -Hebrews 13:15 NKJV
Gina Harris Portsmouth, Ohio
They will wage war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them; for He is Lord of lords and King of kings–and those with Him and on His side are chosen and called [elected] and loyal and faithful followers. (Revelation 17:14 AMP)
2 birds-1stone. Started Revelation study 🙂
Deb Knepp in Bremen, IN
Before a word is on my tongue
You know it completely, O Lord.
Psalms 139:4 NIV
Cyndi Munson, Oklahoma City, Ok
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” Hebrews 12:1, NIV
Jeri, Creston, IA
Set a guard over my mouth, LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips.
Psalm 141:3
Oops….forgot to list city!
BURLINGTON, VT