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.)Â 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
Andrea, Pottstown
Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV
Trust the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your path straight.
Suzy Myers
Bay Springs, MS
“And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.”
Luke 1:45 ESV
Donella, Bakersfield,
Everyone who sins is breaking Gods law, for all sin is contrary to the law of God.
1 John 3:4 NLT
Tarah; Bolivar, MO
“He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time,”
2 Timothy 1:9 NIV
Pamela, Round Rock,
All your children shall be taught by the LORD,
and great shall be the peace of your children.”
Isaiah 54:13 ESV
“A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones”- Proverbs 12:4 NIV from Mandy in Woolwich, Maine
Kathryn, Tempe Psalm 25:1-2 NIV
In you, LORD my God, I put my trust. I trust in you; do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me.
Sue, Texarkana, TX
“Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” Jeremiah 33:3 NIV
Lorri, Clarkston, MI
Psalm 37:25 KJV
I have been young, and now am old, yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken,nor his seed begging bread.
Kim,
New Port Richey, FL
Proverbs 3:7-8 NLT
“Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead fear the Lord and turn your back on evil. Then you will gain renewed health and vitality.”
Marsha Lee’s Summit, MO
We love Him because He first loved us. 1 John 4:19 NKJ
Kerry, Memphis
Therefore as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility,gentleness and patience.
Colossians 3:12 (NIV)
Cheryl, Everett, Wa. Psalm 23:3 Niv. “He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for His name sake.”
Ann, Ventura, CA
“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.”
~Hebrews 11:6 NIV
‘Call to Me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know.’
Jeremiah 33:3
Jeremiah 33:3 NAS
‘Call to Me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know.’
Jeremiah 33:3, NAS
Allison in Spokane, WA
Before the mountains were born
or you brought forth the whole world,
from everlasting to everlasting you are God. Psalm 90:2 (NIV)
Michelle from Norman, OK. “Her mouth speaks from that which fills her heart” Luke 6:45
PerryLove, Gallatin, TN
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
Tracy from Aurora, CO
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
Christine in Tempe, AZ
Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends.
1 Corinthians 13:4-8a (ESV)
Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline; therefore be zealous and repent. Revelation 3:19, NASB
Rachelle Wiggins; Hawley, MN
Ephesians 5:8 For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light.
Cami, OKC, OK. For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities–his eternal power and divine nature–have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse. (Romans 1:20 NIV84)
Jules
Kearney, NE
2 Thessalonians 3:3 NIV
But The Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.
Shelly
Gordon, Texas
Psalm 25:8-10
The Lord is good and does what is right; He shows the proper path to those who go astray. He leads the humble in doing right; teaching them His way. The Lord leads with unfailing love and faithfulness all who keep His covenant and obey His demands.
NLT
Anne, Marion, IN: “Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 (NKJV)
Sarah, Appleton, WI
“God sent him to buy freedom for us who were slaves to the law, so that he could adopt us as his very own children.”
Galatians 4:5, New Living Translation
In peace I will both lie down and sleep,for you Lord alone make me dwell in safety and confident trust
Pslams 4:8 Amplified Version
Tangila, Pearland TX
My victory and honor come from God alone. He is my refuge, a rock where no enemy can reach me. O my people, trust in him at all times. Pour out your heart to him, for God is our refuge. Interlude (Psalms 62:7, 8 NLT)
Cheryl, from Fairhope. “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation,
for all things in heaven and on earth were created in him—all things, whether visible or invisible, whether thrones or dominions, whether principalities or powers—all things were created through him and for him. He himself is before all things and all things are held together in him.” Colossians 1:15-17. (NET)
Fran, Gulf Shores, AL
Luke 12:12 (NIV)
for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say
Gretchen from Burns, TN. 1 Kings 22:14, NLT: “But Micaiah replied, “As surely as the LORD lives, I will say only what the LORD tells me to say.” (Our daughter’s name is Micaiah.)
Tabitha Schenkel
Liberty, NC
“I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding.” Philippians 1:9 NLT
Susan Kolb, Durango, CO
“Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good.” Titus 2:3, NIV
Mary, Shreveport, Louisiana
Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. Luke 25:45. NIV
Lauren, Jackson, Ky. But grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever. Amen. 2 Peter 3:18, KJV
Cortni Hoover, Mobile, AL, “For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and self-discipline.” 2Timothy 1:7 NIV
Janine, Eureka, CA
“Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord.”
I Thessalonians 4:17, ESV
Nina Moore, OK
Do not conform 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 is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2 NIV
Lee’s Summit, MO
“Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you.” Psalm 63:3 ESV
Darla, Pittsburgh PA
“Behold, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs forth, do you not perceive and know it, and will you not give heed to it? I will even make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” Isaiah 43:19 (Amplified Bible)
Katy from Snellville, Ga:
Deuteronomy 31:6 (NKJV)
6 Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.”
Wendy Couper Peterborough, Ontario Canada
Asking God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to give you spiritual wisdom and insight so that you might grow in your knowledge of God. (Ephesians 1:17 NLT)
Ellen
Tennessee
Do not be deceived.
Bad company corrupts good morals.
I Cor. 15:33
NASB
Joy, Clyde, Ohio
Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My
voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me.
Revelation 3:20 NASB
Judy Sommerville
Fairmont, MN
Lamentations 3:22-23
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.
Elizabeth, Mesa, Az
But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it-he will be blessed in what he does. James 1:25 NIV
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. Rejoice always, Pray without ceasing. In all things give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Nancy, Lee’s Summit, Missouri
The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,
Ephesians 1:18 NKJV
Mary
Annapolis, MD
Ephesians 5:22-23
Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior.
ESV