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
Christy Cowpens, SC
1 Peter 5:6, 7 MSG
“So be content with who you are, and don’t put on airs. God’s strong hand is on you; he’ll promote you at the right time. Live carefree before God; he is most careful with you.”
Betty Scofield, Lees Summit, MO
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28 NIV
Jodell, Frankfort, “Whoever believes in Him may have eternal life.” John 3:15 ESV
Shanalea Riverside, CA For the Lord your God is living among you. he is a mighty savior. He will take delight in your with gladness. With is love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs. Zephaniah 3:17 NLT
Bethany from Katy, TX, “The LORD will accomplish what concerns me; Your lovingkindness, O LORD, is everlasting. Do not forsake the work of your hands.” Psalm 138:9
Daughter Hannah: “He restores my soul; he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his name sake” Psalm 23:3
Daughter Maddy: “Lord,I worship you.” Psalm 25:1
Nancy A, Versailles Ky -Continuing with Psalm 71
Deliver me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked,
from the grasp of evil and cruel men.
Psalm 71:4 (NIV84)
Raven Jackson, Atlanta, Ga
“Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill His promises to her!!” Luke 1:45 NIV
Joan G, Allentown, PA “The one who loves Me will do the things I have commanded. My Father loves everyone who loves Me, and I will love you and reveal My heart, will and nature to you. John 14:21 The Voice
Debbie
Olathe, KS
Psalm 139:4 (NIV 1984)- “Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O Lord.”
Melissa, Boston MA
“To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul; in you I trust, Oh my God. Do not let me be put to shame nor let my enemies triumph over me. No one whose hope is in you will ever be put to shame, but they will be put to shame who are treacherous without excuse. Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths.
Psalm 25: 1-4 (NIV)
Shelley Harris, Bolivar, Missouri
I sought the LORD, and he answered me
and delivered me from all my fears.
Those who look to him are radiant,
and their faces shall never be ashamed.
(Psalm 34:4-5 ESV)
Christy Cowpens, SC
Psalm 103:1, 2 MSG
“O my soul, bless God . From head to toe, I’ll bless his holy name! O my soul, bless God , don’t forget a single blessing!”
Karen, Centralia, Mo: For God is working in you, giving you the desire to obey Him and the power to do what pleases Him. Philliapians 2:13 NLT
Mary, Marshfield WI
Create in me a clean heart, O God; restore within me a sense of being brand new.
Psalm 51:10
The Voice
Julie, DeWitt, Michigan
“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)
Fran from Eden Prairie, MN
Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.
1 Chronicles 16:11 NIV
Lesley V., Newbury Park, CA
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.” John 15:1-2 NIV
Joanne, Callahan
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy.
James 3:17 NKJV
Nancy from Grand Haven, MI
And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men,
Colossians 3:23 (NKJV)
Kate, Millville, Canada
The LORD your God is with you,
He is mighty to save.
He will take great delight in you,
He will quiet you with His love,
He will rejoice over you with singing.
Zephaniah 3:17 (NIV)
Johnnie, Hammond, LA
For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.
Matthew 7:8 NIV
Janice, Victoria BC
How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him … for to those who fear Him there is no want… they who seek the Lord shall not be in want of any good thing.
Psalm 34:8b,9b,10b NAS
Kim Burk, Thatcher, AZ
We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ. 2 Cor. 10:5 (NASB)
Cookie
Anderson, SC
Phil 3:8 (ESV) – Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.
But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds declares the
Lord. Jeremiah 30:17a niv
Jane, Gulfport, MS – “Thomas said to Him, ‘Lord, we do not know where You are going, how do we know the way?’ Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.” John 14:5-6 (NASB)
Betty Watson, Waveland IN. “Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he’s the one who will keep you on track.” Proverbs 3:5-6 MSG
Kerry, Keller TX, For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. Gal. 5:1 ESV
Tami KC, MO
Isaiah 54:10 NIV
Though the mountains be shaken, and the hills be removed,
yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you.
Courtney De La Rosa, Dallas, TX
“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
Colossians 3:17 NIV
Karen, Clarksville, ” Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable–if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise–dwell on these things.” Philippians 4:8 HCSB
Jessica, Conifer CO
For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:13 NLT
Lindsey, Madison, WI. NIV 1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with pucishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.
Jenny B. Rogers, AR
Deuteronomy 7:9 AMP
Know, recognize, and understand therefore that the Lord your God, He is God, the faithful God, Who keeps covenant and steadfast love and mercy with those who love Him and keep His commandments, to a thousand generations,
Kathy, Fresno, CA
NLT,James 4:1,2
What causes fights and arguments among you? Don’t they come from the selfishness within you? You want something but don’t get it! So you argue and get upset!
Beth Mellinger
Lancaster, PA
” The Lord has told you what is good, and this is what He requires of you: to do what Is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 (NLT)
Lydia from Cordova, TN
“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.”
Romans 12:2 NLT
Erin, Denver: The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 NIV
Jennifer Hand from Liberty, NC
So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life – your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life – and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him. Romans 12:1 MSG
Lisa
Van Buren, AR
Now this is what the LORD Almighty says: Give careful thought to your ways.
Haggai 1:5
NIV
Nancy from Evansville, IN
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up. James 4:10 NIV
Cindy from Sisters Or
Fear not for I am with you, be not dismayed, for Iam your God, I will strengthen you, I will help you,
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand!
Is 41:10
Claudia, Brunswick, GA
We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.
2 Chronicles 20:12, NIV
Sara, Wichita, KS
Let no debt remain outstanding, except for the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law.
Romans 13:8 NIV
Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. KJV …Cincinnati Oh
Meghan Sisters, OR
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 NIV
Marina Hubbard, Canyon Country, CA
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.
James 1:22, NIV
Melanie, Johnson City, TN
Psalms 103:10-11 ESV
He does not deal with us according to our sins,
nor repay us according to our iniquities.
For as high as the heavens are above the earth,
so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him;
To Him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy. Jude 1:24 NIV 1984 (Praise Him!)
“Let your conversation be without covetouseness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee nor forsake thee. So that we may boldy say , The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me. ” Hebrews 13:5,6 KJV