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
Holly
Monroe, MI
Proverbs 13:3
He who guards his lips, guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin.
Sue from Chadron, NE
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
Galatians 5:1 NIV
For the Ā Lord Ā your God moves about in your camp to protect you and to deliver your enemies to you. Your camp must be holy, so that he will not see among you anything indecent and turn away from you. (Deuteronomy 23:14 NIV)
Grace from San Antonio
Proverbs 31:10, NIV
A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.
Brenda, Byhalia, MS
1 Praise the Lord, O my soul;
all my inmost being, praise his holy name.
2 Praise the Lord, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefitsā
3 who forgives all your sins
and heals all your diseases,
4 who redeems your life from the pit
and crowns you with love and compassion,
5 who satisfies your desires with good things
so that your youth is renewed like the eagleās.
Psalm 103:1-5 NIV 1984
Nia from Bridgeport, AL
“May The Lord our God be with us as He was with our ancestors. May He not abandon or leave us so that He causes us to be devoted to Him, to walk in His ways, and to keep His commands, statutes, and ordinances, which He commanded our ancestors. ”
1 Kings 8:57-58 HCSB
Lindi from Odessa, TX
You must love the Lord your God with your whole mind, your whole being, and all your strength.
Deuteronomy 6:5 New English Translation
Not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another- and all the more as you see the day approaching.
Hebrews 10:15 NIV
Becky, Fairfax, VA: My sheep hear My voice. I know them, and they follow Me. John 10:27
Kathy, Festus MO If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. (James 1:5 NLT)
Jessica, Omaha, NE
Galatians 5:17 NIV84
For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each other, so that you do not do what you want.
Ahvy
Olathe, KS
Jeremiah 17:14. AMP
Heal me O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me and I shall be saved, for You are my praise.
Susan, Ontario
For this reason make every effort to add to your faith, goodness, and to goodness, knowledge, and to knowledge self-control and to self-control perseverance, and to perseverance godliness and to godliness brotherly kindness and to brotherly kindness love.
2 Peter 1: 5-7 NIV
Temple, TX
“The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple.” Psalm 19:7 NIV
Sharla Robertson, Granbury, TX
So take courage! For I believe God. It will be just as He said.
Acts 27:25 NLT
Laura, League City, TX
“Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous fall.” Psalm 55:22 (NIV)
Ellen, Moneta VA
I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your impurities and from all your idols. I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.
-Ezekiel 36:25-26
21Ā For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened.
Romans 1:21 esv
1 John 4:10 This is real loveānot that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins. NLT
Karen: NYC
Free me from the trap that is set for me, for you are my refuge.
Psalm 31:4
NIV 1984
Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
James 1:4 NIV
Lou Ann Smith, McAllen, TX
The LORD is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life, of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1 ESV
Hope from San Antonio
Hebrews 10:22, NIV
Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.
Jill from Amarillo, Texas
“Call to me and I will answer you, & will tell you great & wonderful things that you have not known.”
Jeremiah 33:3
Asheville, N.C.
Jabez called on the God of Isreal saying,” oh that you would bless me and enlarge my border, and that your hand might be with me and that you would keep me front hurt and harm”.
I Chronicles 4:9
Alicia from NYC
He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. Psalm 91:4 (NIV 1984)
Stafford, TX
2 Corinthians 2:14 “But thanks be to God who always leads us in His triumph in Christ and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place.”
Vicki, Corpus Christi
4 Now, since God has left us the promise that we may enter his rest, let us be very careful so none of you will fail to enter. Hebrews 4:1 (NCV)
Sarah Wilkesboro
To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy. Jude 1:24 NIV
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
~Philippians 4:6~
Charmaine, Calgary, Alberta.
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you.
You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.
Jeremiah 29:11-13
Dana
Atlanta, GA
“Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; He rises to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice.
Blessed are all who wait for Him!”
Isaiah 30:18, NIV
“The Lord will guide you continually and provide for you, even in parched places. He will rescue your bones. You will be like a watered garden, like a spring of water that won’t run dry.” Isaiah 58:11 (CEB)
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17 NIV
Lori L, Montrose, CO
All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord stands forever.
1 Peter 1:24-25 NIV84
Valerie, Nashville, “Glory in His holy name; Let the heart of those who seek the LORD be glad. Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face continually.” Psalm 105:3-4, NASB
Danielle
Garden City, KS
Exodus 15:11 (NIV)
Who among the god’s is like you, O Lord? Who is like you- majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders?
John 15:5
New International Version (NIV)
5 āI am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.
Margot from Round Rock, TX
My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.
2 Corinthians 12:9, NIV
Andrea from Sioux Falls, SD “The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, 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 minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6&7 – ESV
Vicki, Peoria,IL
But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.
2 Thessalonians 3:3 NIV(1984)
Debbie from Bolivar, MO “For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline” 2 Timothy 1:7 NASB
Ephesians 3:20 NIV
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably
more than all we ask or imagine, according
to his power that is at work with us.
Cheyenne, WY
The eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him,
on those whose hope is in his unfailing love.
Psalm 33:18 NIV
Sharon B., Hallsville, TX; 2 Corinthians 10:5 (ESV)
We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ.
“Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the LORD’s will is.”
Ephesians 5:17 NIV
Mollie from Garland, TX š
So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.”
Matthew 6:34 NLT
Loretta, Albuquerque, “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with my eye.” Psalm 32:8 NASB
Janet from Pearland
“Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the LORD’s will is.”
Ephesians 5:17 NIV
Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you. (Psalms 37:5 NLT)
Oops! Joanne, Tomball, TX