2013 Siesta Scripture Memory Team: Verse 4!

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.

 

 

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  1. 3001
    Laura says:

    Laura from Mount Dora, Fl

    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.

    http://bible.us/Phil4.6.NIV

  2. 3002
    April says:

    April, Magnolia, TX

    Rejoice always, pray without ceasing…

    I Thessalonians 5:16-17

    Lol I had to!!

  3. 3003
    Maly says:

    Maly, Marysville, Oh

    Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. (1 Corinthians 15:58 ESV)

  4. 3004
    Marcee H. says:

    Marcee H., Gilbert, AZ
    “He was fully convinced that God is able to do whatever he promises.” Romans 4:21, NLT

  5. 3005
    Lesley Pound says:

    Lesley from Clinton, MS

    And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.
    Romans 12:2 NASB

  6. 3006
    jodee says:

    jodee melton
    Raytown, MO

    Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”

    Matthew 11:28 NLT

  7. 3007
    Maddy Shanahan says:

    Maddy from Prattville, AL
    Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, with prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
    Philippians 4:6 NIV

  8. 3008
    Brenda says:

    Brenda, Commerce City “I pray that God, the source of hope will fill you completely with joy and peace, because you trust in Him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13 NLT

  9. 3009
    Sasha says:

    Sasha from Seattle

    My soul waits in silence for God only; From Him is my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation, My stronghold; I shall not be greatly shaken. (Psalms 62:1, 2 NASB)

  10. 3010
    Joyce grimes says:

    Joyce Grimes, Pace, FL
    For God has not given us a spirit of fearfulness, but one of power, love, and sound judgment.
    (2 Timothy 1:7 HCSB)

  11. 3011
    Elise says:

    Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? Psalm 139:7 NIV
    Elise–Newark

  12. 3012

    Allison
    Rancho Cucamonga, CA:

    “Now therefore, do not be afraid, I will provide for you and your little ones.” And he comforted them and spoke kindly to them.

    Gen 50:21 (NKJV)

  13. 3013
    Aimee, Tolono says:

    Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29 NIV

  14. 3014
    Stephanie Corley says:

    Stephanie Corley
    Quitman, Texas — on vacation in Hot Springs, Arkansas šŸ˜‰

    Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. — Hebrews 12:2 (NIV84)

  15. 3015
    Meredith Parker says:

    “So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison.” 2 Corinthians 4:16-17 ESV

  16. 3016
    Phyllis Hamilton says:

    Phyllis, Irvine, CA
    “being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience and joyfully giving thanks to the Father who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light.” Colossians 1:11-12, NIV

  17. 3017
    Emily says:

    Emily in Anchorage, AK

    “The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grown tired or weary, and His understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak” (Isaiah 40:28-29 NIV).

  18. 3018
    Kathy, Warsaw, IN says:

    Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?
    ā€œAnd why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. Matthew 6:25-29 NIV

  19. 3019
    Katherine says:

    I sought The Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.

    Psalm 34:4
    NIV

    Katherine, Edmonton,AB Canada

  20. 3020
    Yvonne Munoz says:

    Yvonne, Riverside, CA

    And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.
    ~Galatians 6:9 (NKJV)~

  21. 3021
    kelley says:

    Kelley, DesMoines WA – Galations 5:23 (22 Last week to get all the fruits this month) šŸ™‚

  22. 3022
    Maria says:

    Maria
    Oxford, MS

    Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from Him.

    Psalm 62:5 NIV

  23. 3023
    Jenni says:

    Jenni, Birmingham, AL
    “Those who know your name put their trust in you, for you have not abandoned those who seek you, Adonai.” Psalm 9:10, CJB

  24. 3024
    emi says:

    emi, white house: “As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God?…Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.” Psalm 42:1-2,5 ESV

  25. 3025
    kristine says:

    Kristine, Cincinnati, OH
    2 corinthians4:3-4
    “And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. In their case, the god of this world has blinded the minds of unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.” ESV

  26. 3026
    Kiersten Sinko says:

    Kiersten Sinko, Chicago, IL
    Have nothing to do with stupid and senseless controversies, you know that they breed quarrels.
    2 Timothy 2:23

    (dealing with a lot of those in college….)

  27. 3027
    Marie Franse says:

    Marie Franse, Albuquerque, NM Psalm 141:3 O Lord, place a guard on my mouth! Protect the opening of my lips. (NET)

  28. 3028
    Paula Ellis says:

    paula Gladewater,Tx
    Does the LORD take pleasure in burnt offerings and sacrifice as much as in obeying the LORD? Look: to obey is better than sacrifice, to pay attention better than the fat of rams. I Samuel 22:15 HCSB

  29. 3029
    Jennie Freeman says:

    Jennie from Long Creek, Oregon. “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Philippians 2:3,4 NIV

  30. 3030
    Eva says:

    Eva in Wichita, KS
    He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or morning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. Revelation 21:4, NIV

  31. 3031
    Keaton Lovell says:

    Keaton Lovell McCurtain OK
    Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose. Donā€™t be selfish; donā€™t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Donā€™t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. (Philippians 2:2-5 NLT)

  32. 3032
    Susan Kroeker says:

    Susan, Calgary, Canada

    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.
    Zephaniah 3:17(NIV)

  33. 3033
    Dawn Edgell says:

    Dawn, Pottsville. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 NIV

  34. 3034
    Tracy Dropik, Palmer, Alaska says:

    So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. Galatians 5:16 NIV

  35. 3035
    Sarah, Plainfield,IN says:

    For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.
    2 Chronicles 16:9 NIV

  36. 3036
    Darl Gloeckler says:

    Darl Bakersfield, CA
    Psalm 63: 2 & 3. NIV
    So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, be holding your power and glory.
    Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you.

  37. 3037
    Lara Taeuber says:

    Lara Taeuber Frisco/mckinney. You made them a kingdom and priests to our God and they will reign on the earth. Rev 5:10 NASB

  38. 3038
    Amberley says:

    Amberley – Pasco, WA

    “For I, Yahweh your God, hold your right hand and say to you: Do not fear, I will help you.”

    ~Isaiah 41:13 HCSB

  39. 3039

    Christie – Graham, WA
    Philippians 1:23
    “But I am hard-pressed from both directions, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, for that is very much better;”
    NASB

  40. 3040
    Tonya says:

    Tonya, Mansfield, TX
    Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. (John 14:27 NIV84)

  41. 3041
    Rosalie says:

    Rosalie, Cincinnati

    I called upon the Lord in distress; the Lord answered me, and set me in a large place. Psalm 118:5. KJV

  42. 3042
    Linda Malloy says:

    John 14:27. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid”. John 14:27NIV

  43. 3043
    Norka (Mississauga, ON, Canada) says:

    Jude 20-21(ESV)

    But you, beloved, build yourselves up in your most holy faith, pray in the Holy Spirit; keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life.

  44. 3044
    Dawn says:

    Dawn Bowman, Denver CO
    “All your sons will be taught by the LORD, and great will be your childrenā€™s peace.”
    Isaiah 54:13 NIV

  45. 3045
    julie Moore Huffman says:

    Julie Moore Huffman: Springdale, AR: “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 or forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6 NIV

  46. 3046
    Lisa Auten says:

    Lisa Auten; Rogers, AR: “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 or forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6 NIV

  47. 3047
    Deb says:

    Deb from Ontario, Canada
    Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. (Galatians 6:9, 10 NIV)

  48. 3048
    Grace says:

    Grace,Chandler
    Psalm126:3
    Yes, the Lord has done amazing things for us! What joy!
    NLT

  49. 3049
    Beth says:

    Beth, Morristown, TN

    “Lead me in Your truth and teach me,
    For You are the God of my salvation;
    On You I wait all the day.”

    Psalm 25:5 NKJV

  50. 3050
    Glenda Durano says:

    Glenda, Albuquerque, NM
    Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14, ESV

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