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
Janna Hoving, Frisco, TX
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.
James 1:19 NIV
Mitzi from Midland
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Romans 12:10 (NIV84)
Deanna, Novi, MI
But I will hope continually and will praise you yet more and more. (Psalms 71:14 ESV)
Beth, London ON
1 Timothy 6:17-19
Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.
Ann, Cumming, GA
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7 NASB
Valerie, Loveland
He gives strength to the weary, and increases the power of the weak. Isaiah 40:29 NIV
(Thank you, Jesus!) 🙂
Clancie, Elizabethtown, KY
And they shall be Mine, says the Lord of hosts, in that day when I publicly recognize and openly declare them to be My jewels (My special possession, My peculiar treasure). And I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him.
Malachi 3:17, AMP
Tanya, Charleston, SC: Isaiah 61:3 (NIV)
And to provide for those who grieve in Zion- to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of His splendor.
Heather J.
Temple Terrace, FL
1 Peter 4:8
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
Emily Lacy
Cypress, Texas
Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. He made him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
2 Corinthians 5:20-21
Celia, Kingsport, TN
The LORD is gracious and full of compassion,
Slow to anger and great in mercy.
The LORD is good to all,
And His tender mercies are over all His works.
Psalm 145:8-9 NAS
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.
Galatians 5:1 NIV
Samantha from Texarkana, AR
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. (Proverbs 15:1 NIV)
Tammy Grant, Jackson , TN
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Phil. 4:7 NIV
Jen Lee, Ames, Iowa: “For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 (NIV 1984)
“But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control; against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 NASB
Mary, Frisco And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. 1 John 4:16 NIV.
Proverbs 20:24 NIV
A mans steps are directed by The Lord. How then can anyone understnd his own way
Emily Wells (5 years old), Rockport, Texas
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.” Mark 12:30, NIV
Debbie, Nashville TN, Do Not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:8-9 NIV
Valerie Chamberlain; Little Elm, Texas
“He grants the desires of those who fear Him, He hears their cries for help and rescues them.”
Psalm 145:19 NLT
Bethany Wells, Rockport, TX
“In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.” Romans 8:26, NIV
Dori
Meridian, ID
Psalm 119:30
I have chosen the way of faithfulness;
I have set my heart on Your laws.
Sheri , Oswego
Psalm 18:30 “As for God, His way is perfect; the Word of The Lord is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in Him. ” NIV
Kimberly, Amarillo, TX
The LORD will fight for you, and you have only to be silent. Exodus 14:14 ESV
Tammy, Van, TX , But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33 (NIV1984)
Deborah from Calgary, Alberta – 1Corinthians:4-7(NIV1984)
“4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.”
Emily Furda, Windber PA: Joel 2:13 ( NET) Return to the Lord your God,for he is merciful and compassionate, slow to anger and boundless in loyal love—often relenting from calamitous punishment.
I will bless The Lord at all times;
His praise shall continually be in my mouth.
Psalms 34:1 NKJV
Cathryne
Fayetteville, NC
Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.
1 John 4:15
New American Standard Bible
Claire, Washington, D.C.
Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. – Deuteronomy 6:4 (ESV)
Mimi Versailles,Ky
“For in him,we live and move and have our being.” Acts 17:28NLV
Brandy H, Kingwood, TX
“Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death. “(James 1:12-15 ESV)
Ali Key, Clearwater, FL
Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, NLT
Lisa Forsyth,IL
In the day when I cried out, you answered me, and made me bold with strength in my soul. Psalms 138:3
Lori, Richmond, VA
“With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may count you worthy of His calling, and that by His power He may fulfill every good purpose of yours and every act prompted by your faith.” 2 Thessalonians 1:11
We do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses but One who has been tested in every way as we are, yet without sin.
Hebrew 4:l15
Holman Christian Std Bible
Psalm 105:4 ESV
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. (James 1:5 ESV)
Atlanta, Georgia
Galatians 5:22-23, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” NIV
Because I never memorized these and I want my kids to memorize/ live them!
Debbi in Lake Charles, LA
“Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things He does for me.”
Psalm 103:2 NLT
Shannon from Surrey, BC Canada
2 Timothy 1:7
For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
Kathy, Huntsville, Alabama
2 Corinthians 12:9
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.
Johanna, Forsyth, Montana
Psalm 86:11 NIV
Teach me your way, O LORD, and I will walk in your truth, give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.
sorry … trigger happy…
Lisa, New York
Psalm 105:4 ESV
Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.
21 But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope:
22 The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end;
23 they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
24 “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.”
Lamentations 3:21-24(ESV)
Megan, Gladwin, MI Psalm 34:7-8 “For the angel of the Lord is a guard; he surrounds and defends all who fear him. Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!”
Diane Jackson
Wood River, IL
Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV): 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Lora from Silver Spring, MD:
Religion that God our father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and keep oneself from being polluted by the world. James 1:27 NIV
Joslin ~ Seminole, FL
1 Peter 2:9
“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.”