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
“Let not your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.” John 14:1-3 NAS
Love is patient, love is kind, it does not envy it does not boast, it is not proud.
1 Cor. 13:4
Jennifer, Kodak, TN
Your words were found and I ate them, and Your words became for me a joy and the delight of my heart; For I have been called by Your name, O Lord God of hosts.
Jeremiah 15:16 NASB
Brooke, Fredericksburg VA
You want something but don’t get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask God. James 4:2 NIV
Rachel; Lander,WY
“Commit your way to The Lord; trust in him and he will do this:
He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.”
Psalm 37:5-6. NIV
Megan Baker, Salisbury MD
Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Colossians 3:12
Lisa S from Kokomo, IN
The Lord will guide you continually , and satisfy your soul in drought, and strengthen your bones; you shall be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water whose waters do not fail.
Isaiah 58:11 NKJV
PSALM 62:1
Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. (NIV)
Olivia Hart, Puyallup WA
Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage-with great patience and careful instruction.
2 Timothy 4:2
For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians 4:6 (NKJV)
Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people to be seen by the them, for then you will have no reward with your Father in Heaven.
-Matthew 6:1-
Joan (Coppell, TX): Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 NIV; 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
Lyndsay, New Castle, IN
2 Cor. 10:5–“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of Christ and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” (NIV)
Laura, Boone NC
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV
Barb ~ St Cloud, MN ~ See now that I, I am He, and there is no god besides me; It is I who put to death and give life. I have wounded and it is I who heal. Deuteronomy 32:39 NASB
Fran, Altadena, CA
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith developes perseverance. Preseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
James 1:2-4 NIV
John 1:10-11 NIV: “He was in the world, and though the world was made through Him, the world did not recognize Him. He came to that which was His own, but His own did not receive Him.”
Tara from KC, MO
Joshua 1:9 (NIV)
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.
Those who look to Him are radiant, their faces are never covered with shame.
Psalm 34;5, NIV
Cathy Morris, Sedona, AZ
See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called the children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him.
1 John 3:1 NIV
Crystal from Phoenix, AZ:
“I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33 NIV
Mary, Anacortes, WA
Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.
Colossians 3:2,3 (NKJV)
Tampa, FL
The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.
Psalm 126:3 NIV
Fenton, Ashburn, VA “For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.” Rom.8:15 NKJV
Linda Bend OR
Romans 12:2 NIV
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will able to test and approve what God’s will is – His good, pleasing and perfect will.
Matia, Fort Worth, TX
“and may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, as we do for you, so that he may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father, at the coming of the Lord Jesus with all his saints.” 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13 ESV
Michelle, Chester, NJ ” Do not conform 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.” Romans 12:2 NIV
Janell-Frisco, TX. I said, ‘Plant the good seeds of righteousness, and you will harvest a crop of love. Plow up the hard ground of your hearts, for now is the time to seek the L ord , that he may come and shower righteousness upon you.’ (Hosea 10:12 NLT)
Jenna from Columbia, MO
“What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.”
James 2:14-17; NIV
Janice – Sylacauga They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever. Psalm 125:1 KJV
Lori, Tupelo MS
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 3:22-23 NIV
Jamie, Brentwood, Tn
37 “Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven; 38 give, and it will be given to you” Luke 6: 37-38a
Lauren H Charlton, NY
Commit your way to the Lord, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass. Psalm 37:5 NKJV
Lynette, Nashville, TN
He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Psalm 23:3 ESV
Shannon, Springdale, AR
I am sure of this, that He who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Phillippians 1:6 (HCSB)
Amy Storms
Santa Clarita, CA
He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure. (Isaiah 33:6, NIV)
Yolanda, Lumberton. Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know. Jeremiah 33:3 NIV
Kate, NC
Psalm 55:18 NKJV
He has redeemed my soul in peace from the battle that was against me, for there were many against me.
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Amy, Plainfield IL
Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. (1 Peter 5:8 NIV)
Debbie, Kokomo, IN
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning, Great is Thy faithhfulness.
Lamentations 3:22-23 NIV
Sarah, Marietta, OH. 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)
Amy7634, SF Bay Area
“Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God.”
2 Corinthians 3:5 (NIV)
Val, Stoughton, WI
James 4:7 (NLT)
“So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.”
Sue – Troy, MI – “With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers this should not be.” James 3:9-10
Stephanie Knight, Waynesboro, MS
For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Ephesians 2:10 NIV
Anne, Minneapolis
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Colossians 4:2, NIV
Kandi from Tallahassee, FL
In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Ephesians 6:16 NIV
Lizz, Brick NJ
As for God, His way is blameless; the word of The Lord is tried ; He is a shield to all who take refuge in him.
Psalm 18:30
Leigh from Vista, CA
Finally, brothers and sisters, 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.
Philippians 4:8 (NIV)