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.)Ā 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.Ā 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,Ā 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
For with God nothing shall be impossible. Luke 1:37
Yvonne, King, NC, When you are brought before synagogues, rulers and authorities, do not worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say, for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say.
Luke 12:11 & 12, NIV 1984
Veronica-Atlanta, Georgia
Faith is being sure of what we hope for, it is being certain of what we do not see. Heb 11:1 (nirv)
Tamberly, Flower Mound
Phil 4:7 (ESV) And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Hebrews 1:3,4 NRSV
He is the reflection of God’s glory and the exact imprint of God’s very being and he sustains all things by his powerful word. When he had made purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the majesty on high having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.
Kaitlin Houston,TX
Then you shall call, and the LORD will answer; you shall cry, and he will say, āHere I am.ā āIf you take away from among you the yoke, the putting out of the finger, and speaking wickedly; and if you draw out your soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul: then your light shall rise in darkness, and your obscurity be as the noonday.”Isaiah 58:9-10 World English Bible
Susan, Tucson, AZ. The eyes of the Lord are everywhere,Ā keeping watch on the wicked and the good. Proverbs 15:3 NIV
Little by little I will drive them out from before you, until you have increased and possess the land. Exodus 23:30 ESV
“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”
Romans 8:28 (NKJV)
Alyson; Longmont, CO
And do everything with love. (1 Corinthians 16:14 NLT)
Rebecca, Chattanooga, TN
The Lord works righteousness and justice for all who are oppressed. He made known his ways to Moses, his acts to the people of Israel. The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. He will not always chide, nor will he keep his anger forever. He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities.
Psalm 103:6-10 ESV
Laura Holt, Huntsville, AL
“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 understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds through Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:6-7 (NKJV)
Margaret Memphis, TN
Lamentations 3:21-24 (ESV)
But this I call to mind,
and therefore I have hope:
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;[a]
his mercies never come to an end;
they are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
āThe Lord is my portion,ā says my soul,
ātherefore I will hope in him.ā
April, Portland,ME
Little by little I will drive them out from before you, until you have increased and possess the land. Exodus 23:30 ESV
Christy; Nappanee, IN
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:38-39, NIV
Tonya from Quantico, VA
John 16:33 NIV āI 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.ā
Britney– Concord, NC– “For it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.” -Philippians 2:13 (NKJV)
Connie, Kingwood, TX
For God so loved the world. That he gave his only begotten son. That whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:16. NIV
Patricia from Croton-on-Hudson, NY “Judge not, that you be judged. For with the judgement you pronounce you will be judged, and the measure you give will be the measure you get.” Matthew 7:1-2~ Revised Standard Version-2nd Catholic Edition
Angela, San Diego, CA
“I the LORD search the heart and examine the mind, to reward a man according to his conduct, according to what his deeds deserve.”
Jeremiah 17:10 NIV
Holly Longmont, Co
We love because he first loved us. 1 John 4:19 NIV
Lynzie
Conway, AR
“Listen to me, O house of Jacob, all the remnant of the house of Israel, who have been borne by me from before your birth, carried from the womb;
even to your old age I am he, and to gray hairs I will carry you. I have made, and I will bear; I will carry and will save.” Isaiah 46: 3-4, ESV
Rachel from Pineville, La
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
Casey Gilliam, Frisco, TX
“For I know the plans I have for you,ā declares the Lord, āplans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
Susan, Carbondale, IL
Do not conform any longer 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 isāhis good, pleasing and perfect will. (Romans 12:2 NIV84)
Crystal
Tenaha, TX
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, my Rock and my Redeemer.
Psalm 19:14 NIV
Laura, San Antonio, TX
James 1:13-18 NASB
“Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone. But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust. Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is accomplished, it brings forth death. Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no shifting shadow. In the exercise of His will He brought us forth by the word of truth, so that we would be a kind of first fruits among His creatures.”
Val, Ann Arbor, MI
Proverbs 8:17 NRSV
I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently find me.
Janice in Abbeville,Al
“Commit to The Lord whatever you do and He will establish your plans.”
Proverbs 16:3 NIV
Connie,Sioux Falls SD “but when the archangel,Michael,contending with the devil,was disputing about the body of Moses,he did not presume to pronounce a blasphemous judgement,but said,the Lord rebuke you.” Jude 1:6 esv
Vickie, Spokane, WA.
I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
Psalm91:2, NIV
Lisa from Hillsboro, Or
Psalm 33:22 NLT
Let your unfailing love surround us Lord, for our hope is in you alone.
Marissa, Houston, Tx
Jeremiah 31:3
āThe LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness.ā(NIV)
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
Stephanie Lancione Chambersburg
And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrificeāthe kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. (Romans 12:1 NLT)
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
Carrie, Atlanta. “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” 2 Timothy 1:7 ESV
Kara from West Palm Beach,
And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left. (Isaiah 30:21 ESV)
Tammy from Maryville MO
I know that my Redeemer lives, and that he will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed yet in my flesh I will see God; I myself will see him with my own eyes-I, and not another. How my heart yearns within me! Job 19:25-27
Stephanie, Valrico, FL Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. (Mark 11:24 ESV)
Tammy T. Woodstock, GA
Matt. 5:9 KJV Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.
Sharie Simmer Chillicothe, MO
The Lord is my strength and my shield; My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart exults, and with my song I shall thank Him. Psalm 28:7 NASB
The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV
Deliver me, O Lord,from mine enemies; I flee unto thee to hide me. Psalm 143:9 KJV
Jenny Watson, Littleton, CO
“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” Matthew 7:12 NIV
Jill,Fort Ashby, WV
“For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle and set me high upon a rock.” Psalms 27:5 NIV84
Melissa Grayson, GA
You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God.
I Peter 3:4 (NLT)
Jane, Northfield, MN “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified, do not be dscouraged for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go” Joshua l:9 NIV
Danna; Atlanta,TX.
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12 NIV
Shannon, Mt. Olive, Al
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Phil 4: 6-7