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
Shannon, Warner Robins
“Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.” Psalm 105:4 (NIV)
Tara from Fort Worth, Texas
As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy. – James 5:11 NIV
Kiah, Ada, OK “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.” NIV. 2 Timothy 3:16
Anna Gibbany, Harrison, AR
If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
2 Corinthians 7:14 (NKJV)
Vanessa from Victoria, TX
But He brought us out from there to bring us in and give us the land He promised on oath to our ancestors. Deuteronomy 6:23 NIV
Alice, Dallas, TX: “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10 NKJV
Lindsey, Nacogdoches TX. Brood of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. (Matthew 12:34 NKJV)
Sheila from Florida
By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.
Proverbs 24: 3-4, NIV
Mendy – Cary,NC
When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers,
they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire,
you will not be burned;
the flames will not set you ablaze.
Isaiah 43:2 NIV
Lindsay, Austin, TX: “She is clothed with strength and dignity; and she laughs with no fear of the future.” Prov 31:25 NLT
Sheri, Fort Worth, Tx
“I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.” Ps 77:11 NIV
Meagan Williams, Dallas, TX
Colossians 4:6, ESV
Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.
Jennifer Grayson
Wilmington DE
“Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.”
1 Thessalonians 4: 11-12 (NIV)
Anna Beth Barnes
Hamburg, AR
Psalm 37:4 (NLT)
Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart’s desires.
With friend Phyllis, we picked Psalm 40:3
He put a new song in my mouth,
a song of praise to our God.
Many people will see this and worship Him.
Then they will trust the Lord. (NCV)
Susan from Clinton, MS
But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds.
Psalm 73:28 NIV
Heidi, Littleton, CO
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:27-29 NRS
Kathy, Elon, NC
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)
Hear, O Israel! The Lord is our God, The Lord is One! And you shall love The Lord your God with all your soul and with all your might. And these words which I am commanding you today shall be on your heart and you shall teach them diligently to your sons and shall talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way and when you lie down and when you rise up.
Deuteronomy 6:4-9 NASB
Judy – Maple Valley, Washington
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:13 NIV
Fredericksburg, VA
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 ESV
1 Kings 5:4
But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side, and there is no adversary or disaster
Susanna, Greenville, Tx
Verse 3. ( yes, I am late)
Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourself. Romans 12:10 NIV
Verse 4.
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving The Lord . Romans 12:11 NIV
Nicole Hudnall, Lynchburg, VA
Psalms 34:14 NLT
Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it.
Psalm 46:10-11 (NKJV)
10 Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth!
11 The Lord of hosts is with us;
The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah
Helen, Dearborn, MI
“And all of us, with unveiled faces, seeing the glory of the Lord as though reflected in a mirror, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another; for this comes from the Lord, the Spirit.” 2 Corinthains 3:18 (NRSV)
“Sons are a heritage from the Lord, children a reward from him: Psalm 127:3
Shawna in Virginia , “But for you,O LORD,do I wait; it is You,O LORD my God, who will answer.” Psalm 39:15 ESV
Megan
Richmond
“Learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow.” Isaiah 1:17 NIV
He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber. Indeed, the Protector of Israel does not slumber or sleep.
Psalm 121:3-4 (HCSB)
Maria Dickerson
Whitmire, SC
Beckie Potterfield, Florence, SC
Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus:
Philippians 2:5 NIV
Sherie
The Woodlands, TX
It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect. Psalm 18:32 NIV
Kathy Anniston AL
Verse # 3.
Micah 6:8. 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. (NIV)
Verse #4.
Revelation 17:4. They will make war against the Lamb but the Lamb will overcome them because He is The Lord of lords and King of kings- and with Him will be should called, chosen and faithful followers. (NIV)
Elizabeth – Moore, OK
“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”
2 Corinthians 3:17 NIV
Joelle, Agawam
My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you.
Psalms 63:5 (NIV)
if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. (2 Chronicles 7:14 NIV84)
DeeDee. Katy, Tx
It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
1 Cor. 13:5
NIV
Janene, Sibley,LA
It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High.
Psalms 92:1 KJV
Julia Stevens Hill — Anniston, Alabama
Revelation 17:14 (NIV)
They will make war against the Lamb
But the Lamb will overcome them
Because He is The Lord of lords
And the King of kings —
And with Him will be His called, chosen,
and Faithful followers.
Carolyn, Catonsville, MD: “But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.” 2 Tim 4: 5 NIV
Amy, Chattanooga, TN. Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of those things which were told her from The Lord. Luke 1:45, NKJV
Shirleen, Greenville, SC
Ephesians 2:8-9 (NKJV) For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.
Marianne from Carrollton, Texas-
“I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten— the great locust and the young locust, the other locusts and the locust swarm — my great army that I sent among you. (Joel 2:25 NIV)
Linda from Lincoln NE; Hosea 6:1, ESV. “Come, let us return to the LORD; for he has torn us, that he may heal us; he has struck us down, and he will bind us up.”
James 2:18 NIV
But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.”
Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds.
Cathy from Loxahatchee, Florida
Psalm 90:12 NLT
Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom.
Angela from Florence, SC
Isaiah 40:8 NIV
The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.
Susie
Littleton, CO
NIV
Psalms 37:4
Take delight in The Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.
Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God;trust also in Me. John 14:1 NIV
Traci, Colonial Heights, VA
Romans 8:1 ESV
“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”