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.
Tags: Scripture Memory 2013
Janie Nichols – Warner Robins, GA
You discern my going out and my lying down;
You are familiar with all my ways.
Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, Oh Lord.
PS 139:3-4, NIV
Arlington, TX
1 Thessalonians 5:15-18 NIV
15 Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else. 16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Bev Flynn Barberton, Ohio
His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness.
2 Peter 1:3 NIV
Christine, SLC
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine dresser. Every branch in me that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit.”
John 15:1,2 ESV
Christine Seminole Florida,
Isaiah 41:10 (NIV 1984) So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed; for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Kim Archey, Union City, OH
1 John 3:11
For this is the message you heard from the beginning: We should love one another.
NIV
My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word. ā Psalm 119:28 (NIV)
Christine Seminole Florida,
Isaiah 41:10 (NIV 1984)
He humbled himself becoming obediant to death, even death on a cross. Because of this God greatly bestowed on him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend.
Philippians 2:8-10 The New American Bible
Leverett, MA
I sought the Lord, and He answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.
Psalm 34:4 NASB
The path of life leads upward for the wise [prudent];
they leave the grave behind.
Proverbs 15:24, NLT
Joy, Iowa “People like that should not expect to receive anything from God. They can’t make up their minds. They waver back and forth in everything they do.” James 1:7-8 NLV
Mary McBee,Orange TX
My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word. ā Psalm 119:28 (NIV)
Rev. 2:10 KJV
Be thou faithful unto death and I will give thee a crown of life.
Cindy Freda
Columbus, OH
“For I know the plans I have for you,” decares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
Jessica Stone
Nicaragua
Isaiah 41:10 NIV
” Do not fear, for I am with you, do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Debbie, Atascocita “Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me. He who loves me will be loved by my Father and I too will love him and some myself to him.” John 14:21 NIV
Judy, Beaumont, CA.
Phillipians 4:6-7 NAS
Be anxious for nothing but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Exodus 14:14 (NIV)
Lori – Waxhaw, NC
May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord , my Rock and my Redeemer. (Psalm 19:14 NIV)
Philippians 2:13-15 NLT
For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him. Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people.
Alyse Tucker, Woodstock, GA
“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is–his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:2 NIV
Debbie, Simi Valley, CA: Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord. Ephesians 5:21-22 NIV
Heather, London ON, Canada
Praise be to the name of God forever and ever; wisdom and power are his. He changes times and seasons, he desposes kings and raises up others, He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. Daniel 2:20-21 NIV
āI 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.ā (John 16:33 NIV)
Frisco Texas
Brenda Scott
Michaela from Overland Park, KS
So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death. Romans 8:1-2 NLT
Nikki, Houston, TX
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.
Galatians 5:22-26
Carol Costello, Billings, MT
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
Jamed 1:12 NIV
Tabitha, Raleigh NC
Matthew 6:25 (ESV)
That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday lifeāwhether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isnāt life more than food, and your body more than clothing?
Erica T. Austin, TX
“The Lord is gracious and righteous;our God is full of compassion. The Lord protects the simplehearted; when I was in great need, he saved me.”
Psalm 116:5-6 NIV
Laura Hall, Dalton,GA
For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
II Corinthians 5:21 NKJV
Sheila–Guyton
“For it is not the one commending himself who is approved, but the one the Lord commends.” 2 Cor 10:18
Kathy, Denison,TX
My son, do not despise the LORD’S discipline, do not restent the his rebuke,Proverbs 3:11 (NIV)
Kathy, Grants Pass OR He leads the humble in doing right, teaching them his way. Psalm 25:9, NLT
Connie Willis, Knoxville, TN
He who has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me; and he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and will disclose myself to him.
John 14:21 NASB
“Let your gentleness be evident to all.”
Philippians 4:5 (NIV)
Kim from Euless, TX
Psalm 28:7 NIV
TheĀ Ā LordĀ Ā is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.Ā Ā Ā Ā
Natie from Charlotte, NC:
“And this is eternal life,
that they know you
the only true God,
and Jesus Christ
whom you have sent.”
John 17:3 ESV
Christina Brown
Louisville, KY
Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him.
Psalm 61:5 NIV
gayla martin, Benbrook, TX,
Eph1:4- “Before the creation of the world, He chose us through Christ to be holy and perfect in His presence.” (God’s Word Translation)
Kerry, Houston, TX:
“I love Thee, O Lord, my strength.”
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.
I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised…
Psalm 18:1-3
NASB!
Kristen, San Jose, Costa Rica,
Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake shall find it.” Matthew 16:24-25 (NASB)
Allyson, Summerville SC
“and endurance produces character, and character produces hope” Romans 5:4, ESV
Abbigail, Rochester, wa- “Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” Romans 5:3,4 NIV
Christy from Omaha:
“But you must always return to your God; maintain love and justice, and wait for your God always.”
Hosea 12:6 NIV
Stacey, Madison, GA:
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galations 5:22-23 NIV
Reeder
Auburn, AL
For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7 NLT
Stormy, Utah
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
-1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (ESV)
Amy, Noble,OK
Deuteronomy 4:29 NIV
But if from there you seek the LORD your God, you will find him if you seek him with all your heart and with all your soul.
Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations.
Psalm 90:1 ESV