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
Fort Mill, SC Heb 4:16 NIV Let us approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Keri, Toms River, NJ
Surely I have composed and quieted my soul;
Like a weaned child rests against his mother,
My soul is like a weaned child within me.
Psalm 131:2 (NASB)
Susan, Katy,TX
“Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. Colossians 3: 2-3 ESV
Shea Williams, Birmingham, AL.
And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. John 8:32 (KJV)
Ginny, Atlanta, GA
The Lord our God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17 (NIV)
(first sentence also memorize in Hebrew)
Bobbie, Camas, WA
I sought the LORD, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.
Psalms 34:4 (ESV)
Erin, Detroit
Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him? (James 2:5 ESV)
Philippians 2:14
Do everything without grumbling or arguing.
New English Translation
Andalusia, AL
1 Peter 1:22
Amplified Bible (AMP)
22 Since by your obedience to the Truth through the [Holy] Spirit you have purified your hearts for the sincere affection of the brethren, [see that you] love one another fervently from a pure heart.
Dawn– Greenwood, IN:
“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” (Exodus 14:14 NIV84)
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.” (NAS) 🙂
Deborah from Seward, Alaska
Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!”
Luke 1:45 NIV
Rebecca from Birmingham, Alabama
It is for freedom that Christ set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1 NIV
Greetings from El Cerrito, CA
Don’t let the errors of evil people lead you down the wrong path and make you lose your balance.
2 Peter 3:17 (CEV)
Tricia from Northern Virginia. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6 NIV
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, My rock and my redeemer. Psalms 19:14 (NASB)
Sue, Oktaha, Ok
Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O L ord , do not abandon those who search for you. Psalms 9:10 NLT
Heather, Sedalia, AB Canada
“I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong– that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.”
Romans 1:11,12 NIV
Sabrina S from Iowa
Joshua 1:9 NIV
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Kathy Carenza New Port Richey Fla
Zephaniah 3:17 (NIV) The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with his love, He will rejoice over you with singing.
1 Peter 4:8 (NIV) “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins.”
Amy Toney, Houston:
God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. —1 Corinthians 10:11-13
Kristi, Midland TX
“Do for others what you would like them to do for you.” Matthew 7:12
Dea from Mountain Home, AR
Romans 1:16. English Standard Version
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
Cheryl , midlothian va
Don’t worry about anything; instead pray about everything
Tell God what you need; and thank him for all he has done .
Phil 4: 6 NLT
“He reveals deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him. I thank and praise You, O God of my fathers; You have given me wisdom and power, You have made known to me what we asked of You , You have made known to us the dream of the king.”
Daniel 2:22-23 NIV
Erin, Albertville, AL
” Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that for outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is unseen is eternal”. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 NIV ** Yes, it’s long, but I NEEDED IT!!**
Alicia, Mesa AZ
For what the law was powerless to do in that was weakened by the sinful nature, God did by sending his own son in the likeness of sinful man to be a sin offering. And so he condemned sin in sinful man, Romans 8:30 NIV
Samantha,Roseau
I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service. (1 Timothy 1:12 NIV)
Bonnie Wallace, Charleston SC
I love you, Lord ; you are my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. (Psalms 18:1, 2 NLT)
Miranda – Pearland, Tx
For look, darkness covers the earth, and total darkness the peoples; but the Lord will shine over you, and His glory will appear over you. (Isaiah 60:2 HCSB)
Jean, Brandon, FL But on this one will I look:
On him who is poor and of a contrite spirit,
And who trembles at My word. Isaiah 66:2b NKJ
Amy, Blacklick, OH
Give thanks to the Lord for He is good. His love endures forever. Psalm 136:1 NIV
Carol Hulin Belleville, ON:
…weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. Ps 30:5b NIV
Ephesians 1:4 “For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight.”
Shelly, College Station – The Lord your God in your midst, the Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17 NKJV
Jen
Frisco,Tx
If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory and the power for ever and ever.
1 Peter 4:11
Mary Ludwig from Blue Springs, MO
“Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens.”
Psalm 68:19 NIV
Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips.
Psalm 141:3 NIV
Robyn, Brooklyn, CT
Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10. KJV
Krystal, Ada, OK
“Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” -Proverbs 22:6 (KJV)
1 Peter 3:9
(NIV)
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
“Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask me, I will do it.” John 14: 13-14 ESV
Valerie – Virginia Beach, VA
Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.
-2 Corinthians 12:9 (NLT)
The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness,
Prepare ye the way of the Lord,
make straight in the desert
a highway for our God.
Isaiah 40:2-3. KJV
Corinne in Chehalis Washington
Karlie. Raleigh, NC
Teach me Your way, O Lord, that I may walk and live in Your truth; direct and unite my heart to fear and honor Your name. I will confess and praise You, O Lord my God, with my whole united heart; and I will glorify Your name forevermore.
Psalm 86:11-12 AMP
Amy from Frisco, Texas
The Lord is good to those who depend on him, to those who search for him.
Lamentations 3:25 NLT
Dana Nance
Blue Ridge, TX
You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the the field will clap their hands.
Isaiah 55:12 NIV
Put on the full armor of God,that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.
Ephesians 6:11, NAS
“As a deer pants for living streams,so pants my soul for you, O God.”
Psalm 42:1 ESV