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
Ann, Prior Lake, MN
“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.” NLT
Diana from Indianapolis – Heb. 11:6 NIV
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
Julie dk in Casper Wyoming
Ask and it will be given to you: seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened to you.
Matthew 7:7 NIV
Nancy Coffey, Barboursville, WV
You must understand this, my beloved: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak,slow to anger.
James 1:19 NIV
Cheryl, Houston. Ps 27:13-14 NIV “I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord”.
Wendy, Long Island, NY
My heart has heard You say, “Come and talk with me.” And my heart responds, “Lord, I am coming.”
Psalm 27:8 NLT
Angela; Covington, GA
Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished.
Luke 1:45 NIV
Becky, from Brewer, Maine.
“But Moses said to the people, ‘Don’t be afraid. Stand firm and see the Lord’s salvation He will provide for you today.'”
Exodus 14:13 (HCSB)
Leah Cullen – Ramona, CA
John 14:12 (ESV) “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father.”
Sarah – 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
Phyllis Baker, Metairie, LA
I waited patiently for the Lord, he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire. He set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a New Song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the Lord. Psalms 40:1-3 NIV
Amber, Rockwell, NC
The L ord will guide you continually, giving you water when you are dry and restoring your strength. You will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring. (Isaiah 58:11 NLT)
Natalie Dawes, Calgary, AB, Canada
Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings. And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.
1 Pet 5:8-10 (NIV84)
Paige from Waynesboro, VA: 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
Ashley from Lubbock, Texas.
“No distrust made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised.” Romans 4:20-21 (ESV)
Melissa // Lancaster, PA
As for God, His way is perfect: the Lord’s word is flawless; He shields all who take refuge in Him.
Psalm 18:30 (NIV)
Andrea, Montgomery, IN
I can do everything through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13 NIV
Mandy
Newburgh, IN
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” ~Psalm 34:18 (NIV)
Amanda Robinson, Fort Worth, TX
“Pay attention to yourselves! If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him, and if your brother sins against you seven times in the day, and turns to you seven times saying, ‘I repent’ you must forgive him.”
Luke 17:3-4 (ESV)
Cara, Highlands Ranch, Romans 6:23, For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. NIV
Rebecca, Jacksonville, Alabama “For we have no power to facetgisvadt army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you.”-2 Chronicles 20:12 NIV
Decatur, Alabama: “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
Michelle Bentham-Watauga, TX
“For God’s gifts and his call can never be withdrawn.” (Romans 11:29 NLT)
Melanie – Decatur, AL
James 1:26 NIV 1984
“If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless.”
Kosciusko, MS
“The mind of the righteous person thinks before answering, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil things.” Proverbs 15:28 HCSB
Kendall- Tulsa, OK
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song.” Psalm 28:7 (NIV)
Darcy, Pittsburgh
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5, NLT
Marissa Haney, Aliquippa PA
Even though princes sit plotting against me, your servant will meditate on your statutes. psalm 119:23
ESV
Shannon Wilkinson
Blacksburg, VA
Haggai 1:8 (NIV)
Go up into the mountains and bring down timber and build my house, so that I may take pleasure in it and be honored,” says the Lord.
Mitzi from Long Beach, CA
This book of instruction must not depart from your mouth; you are to recite it day and night so that you may carefully observe everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in whatever you do.
Joshua 1:8 ESV
Edmond, OK
O Lord, you have searched me and known me! You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways. Even before a word is on my tongue, behold, O Lord, you know it altogether.
Psalms 139:1-4 (ESV)
Linda – Conyers, GA
James 1:19 KJV
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.
Cristy Tuttle from Cleveland, Tn
3 John 1:4, “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.” NKJV
Wendy from Acworth, Ga
Set your minds on things above, not on eartly things. Colossians 3:2 NIV
“And He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of creation. For in Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities – all things have been created through Him and for Him.”
Colossians 1:15-16
NASB
Psalm 100:4 NIV
Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name.
Marcy T
Euless, TX.
Psalm 18:35 (NIV 1984)
You give me your shield of victory,
and your right hand sustains me;
you stoop down to make me great.
Pamela NewBern NC
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go
I will counsel you and watch over you
PSALM 32:8 NIV
Deneen-Pittsburgh, PA
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil
with good.”
Romans 12:21 NASB
Susie Bloomington, IN
Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; He rises to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for Him! Isaiah 30:18 NIV
Linda, Holts Summit, MO
Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings.
Psalm 63:7 NIV
It is the Spirit who gives life – the flesh is no help at all. the words I have spoken to you are Spirit and Life. John 6:33 ESV
Karen from Schererville, IN
And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good works of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching. Titus 2:7 NLT
Susan, Murfreesboro, TN “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love,for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.” Psalm 143:8 NIV
Kim, Louisville, KY
Don’t you realize that you become the slave of whatever you choose to obey? You can be a slave to sin, which leads to death, or you can choose to obey God, which leads to righteous living.
Romans 6:16, New Living Translation
Debbie Laureen, New Port Richey, FL
” My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him.” Psalm 62:1 NIV
Mary
Woodway, TX
“May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.” Psalm 19:14 NLT
Amy, Maple Grove, MN
Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope:
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.
They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:21-23 NIV
Michelle O’Banion
Psalms 34:14 HCSB
Turn away from evil and do what is good; SEEK PEACE AND PURSUE IT (!) emphasis mine 🙂
Olivia Madison, MS
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
Philippians 4:13 ESV