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
Melissa Crutchfield
Bologna, Italy
Psalm 34:4 ESV “I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.”
Isaiah 50:4 NIV
The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being instructed.
Dawn Rowden, Astoria Oregon, Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religionis worthless. James 1:26(NIV)
Barbara, Fredericksburg, VA
God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 NIV
Sarah, West Monroe, La
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 (NIV)
Kelly, Colorado Springs, CO
“Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his face evermore!” Psalm 105:4 &
“He answered their prayers because they trusted in Him.” I Chronicles 5:20b NIV
Linda from Holland, OH
“I sought the Lord, and he answered me, he delivered me from all my fears.”
Psalm 34:4, NIV84
Tera Ferguson, Gardendale, AL, John 3:19-20 KJV
19 And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him.
20 For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.
Kate – Houston, TX
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 (ESV)
Jessica from Whitby, ON
“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.”
Isaiah 41:10 NIV
Kristin, Suwanee, GA ~ “I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them, I will turn the darkness into light before them and make smooth the rough places. These are the things I will do; I will not forsake them.” ~ Isaiah 42.16{NIV}
Sheila, Russellville, AR
Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win! All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize. 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 (NLT)
Cindy, Charleston, ESV
Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises! Ps 98:4
Vanessa from Anderson, SC – “Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10 (NLT)
Fynette Rooker Florida
Philippians 4:13 (KJV)
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
4. “I will call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from my enemies.”
2Samuel 22:4 KJV
Beth, Fountain Inn, Psalm 16:4 ESV
The sorrows of those who run after[a] another god shall multiply;
their drink offerings of blood I will not pour out
or take their names on my lips.
Amanda from Plano, TX
Romans 12:9-10 NLT – “Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.”
Shannon Thies from Pekin, IL
“Since God chose you to be the holy people He loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” -Colossians 3:12 (NLT)
ANNA, Huntington IN. Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.- Revelation 3:20 NLV
Debbie, Calgary, AB. Canada
Secret things belong to the Lord our God, but those that are revealed belong to us and our descendants forever, so that we might obey all the words of this law.
Deuteronomy 29:29 (NET)
Annette Reno, NV
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.
Acts 4:12 , NIV
Aubrey, Casper, WY
“Wait on the Lord;
Be of good courage,
And He shall strengthen your heart;
Wait, I say, On the Lord!”
Psalm 27:14 NKJV
Pat, Littlefield, TX
“Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished.”
Luke 1:45 NIV
Dori Cook
Spring Hill, TN
“Let your hearts therefore be blameless and wholly true to the Lord our God, to walk in His statutes and to keep His commandments, as today.” 1 Kings 8:61 Amplified
4. 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. (Philippians 4:8 NIV84)
Sydney – Houston, TX “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of the Lord, who gives to all liberally and without reproach.”James 1:5 NKJV
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of the Lord, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.” James 1:5 NKJV
Mel Ahart
Springdale, AR
And the God of all GRACE, who called you to His Eternal Glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will Himself restore you and make you perfect, firm, and steadfast.
I Peter 5:10, ASV
Isaiah 53:4-5 KJV Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.
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.
Denise 🙂
New Market, AL
Delight yourself in the Lord; and He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord,
Trust also in Him, and He will do it.
Psalm 37:4-5 (NASB)
One thing I ask from The Lord, this only do I seek; that I may dwell in the house of The Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of The Lord and to seek him in his temple. Psalm 27:4
Becky, Roswell, GA
“Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
Matthew 11:29, NIV
Jesus replied, “What is impossible with man is possible with God.” James 18:27
Elizabeth Kellett from Searcy, AR
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the FULL!!!!! John 10:10 NIV84
Tammy W., Bethlehem, GA., Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. Psalm 86:11, NIV
Keely, from Hermann, MO: Isaiah 54:13(NIV)
“All your children will be taught by the Lord,
and great will be their peace.”
Ellie from Fairfax, Va
for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:7 (ESV)
“He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what is in the darkness, and light dwells with Him. I offer thanks and praise to You, God of my fathers, because You have given me wisdom and power. And now You have let me know what we asked of You, for You have let us know the king’s mystery.”
Daniel 2: 22-23 HCS
Karen of Richmond, VA “We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.” Hebrews 2:1 (NIV)
Kelly Copelan Starr,SC
17Â But from everlasting to everlasting
    the Lord’s love is with those who fear him,
    and his righteousness with their children’s children—
18Â with those who keep his covenant
    and remember to obey his precepts.
Psalm 103:17-18 NIV
Sandy, San Antonio, TX
Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Psalm 126:2 NIV 84
“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago.” Ephesians 2:10 NLT
Rachel Wellington FL
He has showered down upon us the richness of his grace—for how well he understands us and knows what is best for us. (Ephesians 1:8 TLB)
Tiffany Rasor from Pearland Texas Zephaniah 3:17 “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.”
Edmond, OK Psalm 139:1-4 (ESV)
O Lord, you have searched me and known me! You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways. Even before a word is on my tongue, behold, O Lord, you know it altogether.
Careese, Amarillo TX
Take delight in the Lord,
and he will give you your heart’s desires.
Commit everything you do to the Lord.
Trust him, and he will help you.
Psalm 37:4-5 NLT
Linda, Bossier City, La
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in truth.
3 John 1:4 NIV
Psalm34:4 I sought the LORD and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. proverbs 3:5-6 NIV