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
Danny, Phoenix
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27 NIV
Debbie B.
Norman, Ok
So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the L ord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6 NLT)
2 Corinthians 12:10 (NIV)
That is why for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
Kathy
Chattanooga TN
You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Matthew 5:14, ESV
Laurie-Dripping Springs- In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.-Genesis 1:1-NASB
Mary, Rancho Mirage, CA
In you, Lord my God, I put my trust.
Psalm 25:1, NIV
Heather Louisville/Lagrange, KY
13 All your sons will be taught by the Lord, and great will be your children’s peace.
Isaiah 54:13 NIV
Psalm 91:1–2
1He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him I will trust.”
Ellen from Syracuse, NY:
“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.” –1 Timothy 4:12 NIV
Denise, Indianapolis – Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones. Proverbs 3:7-8 NIV
Lynn in Frankfurt, Germany
Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands.
Psalm 119:73 (NIV)
Ruthe Zimmerman, WI John 16:33 NIV “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Susan, Springfield, VA: He has mercy for those who fear him in every generation. Luke 1:50, Book of Common Prayer.
Jennifer from West Virginia:
“In all your ways, submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
Proverbs 3:6 NIV
Maryjo from Chandler, AZ
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.
Psalm 119:105 (NIV)
Larci, Urbandale, IA. “So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your life. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves.” (Galatians 5:16) NLT
Cheryl’n
West Haven, CT
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Prov. 3:5-6 kjv
Rebecca, Bath, MI
I sought the Lord and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Psalms 34:4 ESV
Terry from Jasper, GA…Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, To God our Savior, Who alone is wise, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever. Amen. Jude 1:24-25
Betty, Wendell, NC
2 Corinthians 7:1 NIV84
Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.
Millie from Huntsville, AL.
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
And he said unto me, my grace is sufficient for thee: for my stength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
2 Corinthians 12:9-10 KJV.
Trina
Midland, Texas
Philippians 4:6 & 7 NIV
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. (Philippians 4:6, 7 NIV)
“Has the Lord ever needed anyone’s advice? Does He need instruction about what is good or what is best?” Isaiah 40:14 NLT
Marci, from Florence SC…
“God showed us how much He loved us by sending His one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through Him. This is real love — not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins. Dear friends, since God loved us that much, we surely ought to love each other.”
1 John 4:9-11
Melissa, Midlothian, VA. ” Lord let me draw near to you with a sincere heart in full,assurance of faith, having my heart sprinkled to cleanse me from a guilty conscience and having my body washed with pure water.” Hebrews 10:22. NIV
Jennifer, Kailua, HI:
Romans 8:4-in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the flesh but according to the spirit.
Shannon
Birmingham, Alabama
“But I will hope continually and will praise you more and more.”
Psalm 71:14 HCSB
Charlotte, Houston With strong confidence in Christ my Savior,
“Jesus raised his eyes to heaven and prayed, “Father, I’m grateful that you have listened to me. I know you always do listen, but on account of this crowd standing here I’ve spoken so that they might believe that you sent me.”
John 11:41-42
The Message
Jeanne from Lake Worth, FL
As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.
James 2:26 (NIV1984)
Lyn ~ Spartanburg, SC
2 Corinthians 12:9-10 NIV
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
Linda, Delray Beach, FL
“You did not choose me, but I chose you
and appointed you to go and bear fruit–
fruit that will last. Then the Father will
give you whatever you ask in my name.
This is my command: Love each other.”
John 15: 16-17 (NIV)
Jana, Wilmington, Ohio
Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
Linda Peel Lexington KY
Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”
Isaiah 30:21 NIV
Rhonda- Houston
But He knows the way that I take; when He has tried me, I shall come out as gold. Job 23:10 ESV
Kim Megow, Valdosta, GA
Rise up, O Lord! Let Your enemies be scattered, and let those who hate You flee before You. Numbers 10:35, NKJV
7 If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must master it.” Genesis 4:7 NIV
Mechelle Williams- Kingsport,TN
1 Corinthians 4:20 NIV84
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power.
Lauren Robbins
Saraland, AL
Naomi, Colorado Springs, CO
“My eyes are ever toward the Lord,for he will pluck my feet out of the net” Psalm 25:15 ESV.
from Berea, KY
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15:1 NIV
Linda Sanbornville But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 NIV
Dadeville, Alabama
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
This is good!
Karen in Norfolk, VA: Before a word is on my tongue, you know it completely, O Lord. Psalm 139:4 (NIV)
Jenea, Houston, TX
Restore the joy of Your salvation to me, and give me a willing spirit. (Psalms 51:12 HCSB)
Dawn Dragonette Holbrook, NY
But God demonstates His own love for us in this: while we were yet sinners,Christ died for us. Rom 5:8 NIV
Elske, the Netherlands:
“Listen to me, O house of Jacob, all the remnant of the house of Israel, who have been borne by me from before your birth, carried from the womb; even to your old age I am he, and to gray hairs I will carry you. I have made, and I will bear; I will carry and will save.”
Isaiah 46:3-4. NRSV
Jody, Huntsville AL Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 NIV
Carmela from Canton, OH
‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” (Revelation 21:4 NIV)
Karessa, Peoria, IL: and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance; making supplication for all the saints. Ephesians 6:17-18 ESV
Bonny, Angle Inlet, MN Galatians 5:22-23. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Casey, Ooltewah, TN, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness” 2 Corinthians 12:9