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
Amy from Miamisburg, OH
I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
Psalm 34:1
ESV
Jinga, West Palm Beach
Psalm 29:11 NIV
The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace.
Patti, Roxboro,NC
“For thus the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, has said,
“In repentance and rest you will be saved,
In quietness and trust is your strength.”
But you were not willing” Isaiah 30:15 – NASB
Erin B. From League City, Tx.
Good and upright is the LORD, therefore he instructs sinners in the way. He leads the humble in what is right and teaches the humble his way. All the paths of the LORD are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies. Psalm 25:8-10 ESV
AnnaMarie – Pittsburgh, PA
“Seek His will in all you do and He will show you which path to take.”
Proverbs 3:6 NIV
“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadows of death a light has dawned”
Isaiah 9:2 (NIV)
The Lord has done great things for us; we are glad. (Psalms 126:3 ESV)
Marcia Jordon, Fulton, MO
Psalm 73:26 (NIV84)
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
Stephanie Hamburg Ar. May my prayer be set before you like incense; may the lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice. Psalm 141:2
Kathryn Stoltzfus, Sarasota, FL
Matthew 19:26 Jesus looked at them and said, With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.
Amy– Savannah, GA.
James 1:27 NRSV
“Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to care
for orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself unstained by the world.”
Robin, Oak Harbor, Washington. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist…
Ephesians 6:14a NIV
Humble yourselves then, under God’s mighty hand,so that he will lift you up in his own good time. Leave all your worries with him, because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5: 6-7 (Good News Bible)
Valerie (Clinton, Me):
Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Colossians 4:6 (NIV)
Glenda from Antioch, IL
Let us not give up meeting together as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another-and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:25
Kristen Oestreich :: Moose Factory, Ontario
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”
Isaiah 55:8-9 NIV
Sarah Younker
Atlanta, GA
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
Philippians 4:8 ESV
Jennifer from West Palm Beach, FL
“And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left.” Isaiah 30:21 ESV
Teresa, Krugerville
Ps. 91:15
He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.
NIV
Kim, Warren, Maine: “I have blotted out your transgressions like a cloud and your sins like mist; return to me, for I have redeemed you.” Isaiah 44:22 ESV
Tiffnie Lotts
Houston, TX
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Luke 12:34 NIV)
Sherri, Marietta, Georgia: “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” Colosians 3:15 NIV
Margo Burlington On
As it is written: No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind conceived what God has prepared for those who love him. 1 Cor 2:9, NIV
Wendy, Fort Walton Beach, FL
Deut 28:12 NIV
The Lord will open the heavens, the storehouse of his bounty, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands. You will lend to many nations but will borrow from none.
Lori Behrens
Granbury, Tx
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:12 NASB
Ruth, Plano TX. The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. Psalm 103: 8 NIV
Adrienne, Valdosta, GA
“Don’t be afraid of the enemy! Remember the Lord, who is great and glorious, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes!”
Nehemiah 4:14b NLT
Tina Noel, Roanoke, AL
The LORD will grant that the enemies who rise up against you will be defeated before you. They will come at you from one direction but flee from you in seven. Deuteronomy 28:7 NIV
Jan, Marion IA
“If we are faithless, He remains faithful for He cannot deny Himself.” 2 Timothy 2:13 NASB
Elizabeth, Pittsburgh, PA:
Proverbs 19:22 (NIV 1984):
What a man desires is unfailing love; better to be poor than a liar.
Jennie
Beaverton, OR
Colossians 1:9, ESV
And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding…
Mindy – McDonough, GA
Hebrews 12:2 (NIV)
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Marie, Jacksonville
You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. (Jeremiah 29:13 NIV)
Deborah, Higden;
The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Proverbs 12:18 NIV
Bobbie
Danville, KY
NKJV
Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ hss made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.
Galatians 5:1
Susan Sarver, St. George, UT
“May the God of hope fill me with all joy and peace as I trust in Him, so that I may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13
Gurnee,The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.” 1Thess 5:24. NIV
Megan, Grants Pass
“My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NASB)
Victoria Duncan…Edinburg TX
verse 4 2/15/13
Isaiah 62:4 NLT
Never again will you be called “The Forsaken City” or “The Desolate Land.” Your new name will be “The City of God’s Delight” and “The Bride of God,” for the LORD delights in you and will claim you as his bride
Abbotsford, BC Canada
“And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.” Romans 5:5 NIV
Olda – Huntsville, AL
“So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you.”
John 16:22 (NET)
But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.
Isaiah 40:31 NKJV
Sarah Spencer, Marion, KS
2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. NIV
Sheila and daughter Rebecca, Moncton, NB
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39, NIV
Brittni Nashville, Tennessee
“The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light.” Matthew 6:22 NIV
Lea from Granger, IN: Col 3:17 “and whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of The Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him” (esv)
Dahlonega
“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.”
~John 15:13 ESV
A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Proverbs 31:10 NIV
Jacque, Cesnee,SC: Isaiah 43-18-19 “Forget about what’s happened; don’t keep going over old history. Be alert; be present. I’m about to do something brand new. It’s bursting out! Don’t uou see it? There it is. I’mmaking a roadthrough the desert; rivers in the badlands.”
Shelly Wilson, Fort Worth, TX
Isaiah 32:18 (NIV) – My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest.