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
MacKenzie, St Louis
Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.
Deuteronomy 6:4-5 (doing the whole scheme, 2 verses at a time)
Valerie
Tampa
For all that is in the world,the lust of the flesh and
The lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life
,is not from the father,but is from the world
1John2:16. NASB
Kim, Petersburg, VA
Let me hear of Your unfailing love each morning, for I AM TRUSTING YOU. SHOW ME WHERE TO WALK, for I give myself to You.
Psalm 143:8, NLT
Lynn in Brandon, MS And the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:7 NET)
Monica from Florida. “Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; 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: 30-31 NIV
Amy, Tampa
“Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.”
Galatians 1:10
NIV
Pam from Tallahassee, Fl.
The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.
Nahum1:7, NIV
Donna Nash, Huntington, WV
“I sought the Lord, and He answered me,
And delivered me from all my fears.” Psalm 34:4 NASB
Brandy, Ashland City, TN
Love is patient, love is kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant.
1 Corinthians 13: 4-5
Natalie, Blue Springs, MO
So then, let us rid ourselves of everything that gets in the way, and of the sin which holds on to us so tightly, and let us run with determination the race that lies before us. Hebrews 12:1b (GNB)
Gerrie, Roeland Park, KS
Romans 5:5
And hope does not disappoint us because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Hily Spirit, whom he has given us.
Jenna, Liberty NC
“Commit everything you do to the Lord . Trust him, and he will help you.” (Psalm 37:5 NLT)
Jones Creek,Texas
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Phillipines 4:13
(NIV)
Dawn, Gainesville GA. “For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.”
—Isaiah 41:13. ESV
Kathy Schettler – Boerne, Tx
For while we are still in this tent, we groan, being burdened—not that we would be unclothed, but that we would be further clothed, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life.
2 Corinthians 5:4 ESV
Lisa from Waycross, GA
Donna from Albany, GA
“Strive to live in peace with everybody and pursue that consecration and holiness without which no one will [ever] see the Lord.” Hebrews 12:14 (Amplified Version)
Debbie from Universal City, Texas.
Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes. Ephesians 1:7 NLT
Haley McKinley- Birmingham, AL
Before a word is on my tongue, you know it completely, O LORD.
Psalm 139:4 (NIV)
Haley, Conway, AR
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.” Ephesian 3:20-21 NIV
Michaelene Beall, Loganville, GA
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.
Ephesians 3:16-17a NIV
Heather, Greenfield, IN
Children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth.
1 John 3:18, The New American Bible
Jennifer
Story City, IA
Proverbs 18:2. “Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.” (NIV)
Andrea, Fort Collins, CO. “You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.” Isaiah 29:13 NASB
Kerri from Columbus, Georgia “But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt” James 1:6a NIV
Duana Hawkins, Waldron, AR New King James vers. adapted to be personal declaration
Prov. 4:20-23, 26 As His daughter, I give attention to His words; I incline my ear to His sayings. I do not let them depart from my eyes; I keept them in the midst of my heart; for they are life to us who find them, and health to all my flesh. I keep my heart w/all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life. I ponder the path of my feet, and let all my ways be established.
Angie – Fishers, Indiana
I am your Creator. YOu were in my care even before you were born. Israel, don’t be terrified! You are my chosen servant, my very favorite. Isaiah 44:2 (CEV)
Hannah from Bolingbrook,IL
For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go.
Psalm 91:11, NLT
Sue Magee
Hazel Green, Alabama
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.
Psalm 119:105
NIV
Pam Brighton CO
Colossians 3:5 ESV
Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.
Amy Gossen (& ally)
Carthage, mo
Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?” (John 11:40 NIV)
“Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalms 37:4 NIV84
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving The Lord. Romans 12:11 NIV
Angela, Louisville KY
But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 1 Cor. 12:7 NASB
Jennifer Pardon, Richmond Va
9 “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” Galatians 6: 9-10 NIV
For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew11:30. NIV
Sheryl Blake- Niles, MI
“Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart” Psalms 37:4 NIV84
Karen, Lynnwood, WA
“Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is.” Ephesians 3:17-18 (NLT)
Terri, Papua New Guinea. “For nothing is impossible with God.” Luke 1:37, NIV.
Joyce from Menifee, Ca
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV
Debbie – Keller, TX
“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)
Sarah P., Martinsburg, WV
‘But I trust in your unfailing love. I will rejoice because you have rescued me. I will sing to the Lord because he is good to me.” Psalm 13:5-6
NLT
Jennifer in Frisco, TX
Joshua 1:9 (GNT)
Remember that I have commanded you to be determined and confident! Do not be afraid or discouraged, for I, the Lord your God, am with you wherever you go.
Breanna, Russellville, AR
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.” Ephesian 3:20-21 NIV
Tara from Bolingbrook,IL
Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak,slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.
James 1:19-20, ESV
Debbie, Greenback, TN
Phil. 2: 12-13 NET So then, my dear friends, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence but even more in my absence, continue working out your salvation with awe and reverence, for the one bringing forth in you both the desire and the effort — for the sake of his good pleasure — is God.
Amber
La Junta, CO
Jesus said, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your passion and prayer and intelligence.’ This is the most important, the first on any list. But there is a second to set alongside it: ‘Love others as well as you love yourself.’ These two commands are pegs; everything in God’s Law and the Prophets hangs from them.”
Matthew 22:37-40 (The Message)
Marie, Villa Rica, GA
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 2 Corinthians 12:9, NIV
Judy, Selah, WA
Exodus 34:6-7 NLT
“Yahweh! The Lord!
The God of compassion and mercy! I am slow to anger and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness. I lavish unfailing love to a thousand generations. I forgive iniquity, rebellin and sin. But I do not excuse the guilty.”
Michelle, Warner Robins Georgia
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. (Proverbs 4:23 NIV)
Breanna, Russellville, AR
“being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Jesus Christ” Philippians 1:6 NIV