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
Lexington ,KY
Or do you think Scripture says without reason that he jealously longs for the spirit he has caused to dwell in us ? But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. (James 4:5-7 NIV)
Houston,TX
John 11:35 NIV
“Jesus wept.”
Because Jesus weeps with us in our sorrows.
Anderson, Texas
Colossians 3:2
Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. KJV
Sarah, Redding, CA
For you, O Lord, have made me glad by your work; at the works of your hands I sing for joy.
Psalm 92:4 ESV
Heather G.
Fredericksburg,VA
“I have loved you (heather) with an everlasting Love…..” Jeremiah 31:3 NLT
Beth in Ohio,
Indeed it came to pass, when the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the Lord, and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of music and praised the Lord saying: “For He is good, for His mercy endures forever”, that the house, the house of the Lord, was filled with a cloud, so that the priests could not continue ministering because of the cloud; for the glory of the Lord filled the house of God.
II Chronicles 5: 13, 14 NKJV
Sahar, Catharpin,VA
Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say. Exodus 4:12 NIV
Patsi , Porter, Tx
Psalm 18:1-3 (ESV)
I love you, O LORD, my strength. [2] The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. [3] I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies.
Cathy
Walton, IN
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. Isa 55:8. (NIV)
Elizabeth McInerney, Novato, CA
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
Colossians 4:2 NIV
Michele Roanoke, IL.
Phil. 1:6 being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;
NKJV
Pam Hamilton, OH
But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we are healed.
Is. 53:5. KJV
Woodbridge, CA
“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you, not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”.
John 14:27. NKJV
Kathy Jo from Dayton, Nevada
“… in order that the righteous requirements of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the sinful nature but according to the Spirit.
~Romans 8:4 NIV
Amy in Waipahu, Hawaii
Father, make my heart like a stream of water directed by You; guide it wherever you please.
Proverbs 21:1 NLT *Personalized*
Nadine Fry, Morton, UK
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
Kaydi from Arlington, TX
You will hear a word spoken behind you, saying, “This is the correct way, walk in it,” whether you are heading to the right or the left. (Isaiah 30:21 NET)
Brittney, Kirkland, WA
“If God gives such attention to the appearance of wild flowers- most of which are never ever seen- don’t you think He’ll attend to you, take pride in you, do His best for you? What I’m trying to do here is get you to relax, to not be so preoccupied with getting so you can respond to God’s giving. People who don’t know God and the way He works fuss over these things, but you know both God and how He works. Steep your life in God-reality, God-iniative, God-provisions. Don’t worry about missing out. You’ll find all your everyday human concerns will be met. Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow.”
Matthew 6:30-34 MSG
Katherine; Nipomo, CA
If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. James 1:5&6 NIV
Margaret, Tulsa, OK
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 2 Corinthians 4:17 NIV 1984
Debbie, Auckland NZ
“For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us” Romans 8:18 NKJV
Eva-Lynn, Jakarta, Indonesia
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me – put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Phil. 4:8-9 NIV
Lara Harris, Spring Hill, TN
Exodus 24:17 NIV
To the Isrealites, the glory of The Lord looked like a consuming fire on top of the mountain.
Becky, Placerville, Ca
Phil. 3:13: Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead
Lauren, Achorage, Alaska
Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart that I may fear your name.
Psalm 86:11 NIV
Rita, Bristol, TN 2 Peter 1:6 NIV …..and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;
February 15th.2013
Love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins.
1 peter 4:8, NIV
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”
Proverbs 16:3 – NIV
Elizabeth Blakeley. Escalon, CA. “Yet the LORD longs to be gracious to you; he rises to show you compassion. For the LORD is a God of justice. Bleesed are all who wait for him!” Isaiah 30:18(NIV)
Julie, Las Vegas, NV
“Ephraim shall be desolate in the day of rebuke; among the tribes of Israel I make known what is sure.”
Hosea 5:9 (NKJV)
Kelly, Las Vegas, NV, “Most Assuredly, I say to you, The Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do; for whatever He does, the Son also does in like manner.” John 5:19 NKJV
Jessica, Hannibal, MO
Thus says the Lord who made the earth, the Lord who formed it to establish it—the Lord is his name: Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known. Jeremiah 33:2-3
Connie Patty, Frydlant nad Ostravici, Czech Republic
Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting daily at my doorway. For whoever finds me find life and receives favor from the Lord. Proverbs 8:34-35
Karen from Dallas,
Galatians 5:13
You, my brothers, were called to be free.
But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature;
rather, serve one another in love. (NIV 1984)
Myra, London, England
“the Lord’s unfailing love surrounds the man (woman) who trusts Him”
Psalm 32:10
Emily, Abu Dhabi UAE
May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us;establish the work of our hands for us—yes, establish the work of our hands.
Psalm 90:17 NIV
Teri in Tampa
Colossians 1:11 ESV
 May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy
Cory Anna, Atlanta
“But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and he will stand upon the earth at last.”
-Job 19:25 NLT
Debbie
Norfolk, VA
The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him.
Lamentations 3:25 (NIV)
Psalms 31: 24 (MSG)Be brave. Be strong. Don’t give up. Expect GOD to get here soon.
Wendy, York
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceipt, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interess, but also to the interests of others.” Philippians 2:3-4 NIV
Anita Livingston, Odem TX
Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and every one who loves is born of God and knows God. He that does not love does not know God, for God is love.
I John 4:7,8 TEV
Jill, DeLand,
He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 (NIV)
Paula Stemple, Marlinton, WV
(Ephesians 3:17, 18 NLT) Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is.
Jenna Lupo, Saline, Mi
“God of comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.”2 Corinthians 1:4 NIV
Linda Smith, Little Rock, AR
looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Christ Jesus who gave Himself for us to redeem us from every lawless deed and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds. Titus 2:13-14 NASBU
Mollie, formerly Atalanta, now Moscow!
Always be joyful. Pray continually, and give thanks whatever happens. This is what God wants for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 16-18 NCV
Joy Breedlove – Serving in Kenya
My son, if you receive my words and treasure up my commands with you, making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding; yes if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding, if you seek it like silver and search for it as hidden treasures, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find knowledge of God.
Proverbs 2: 1-5 ESV
Becca from Pearl River, LA
Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you your heart’s desire. Psalm 37:4 (HCSB)
Britt, Burlington, NC. Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Joshua 1:7 NIV84