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
Julie Tanti Oakland Ca
Revelation 21:5 NKJV
“Then He who sat on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” And He said to me, “Write, for these words are true and faithful.”
Isaiah 61: 1 The Spirit of the Lord [a]God is upon me,
Because the Lord has anointed me
To bring good news to the [b]afflicted;
He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,
To proclaim liberty to captives
And [c]freedom to prisoners; NASB
Syneva Mullins, Topeka, Kansas
Rana, Whitehouse, Tx: “So whatever you say or whatever you do, remember that you will be judged by the law that sets you free. There will be no mercy for those who have not shown mercy to others. But if you have been merciful, God will be merciful when he judges you.” James 2:12-13 NLT
Stephanie Jo
Corvallis OR
Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.
Psalm 90:14 NIV
Tensie, Los Angeles, 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
Becky Akana, Suwanee, GA
Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord ; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun. (Psalms 37:3-6 NIV84)
Natalie, Houston
Every scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the person dedicated to God may be capable and equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16, 17 NET)
Beth, Story City, IA
“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy–meditate on these things.”
Philippians 4:8, NKJ
Grace, Attica MI
Hebrews 13:6 ESV
So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?”
Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, “Let me take the speck out of your eye,” when there is the log in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye. (Matthew 7:3-5 ESV)
Julie Tanti, Oaklland Ca.
Rev 21:4 NKJV
“And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.”
Diane Barr Baton Rouge, LA
NLT Psalm 43:5
Why I am discouraged why so sad? I will put my hope in God. I will praise Him again, my Savior and my God.
Lisa
Blue Ridge, VA
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform 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 12:1-2
Katelyn from Fort Worth, TX
So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever. (2 Corinthians 4:18 NLT)
Annette, Tomball. 11 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7, NKJV
Amber from Columbus
“The Lord will not allow the righteous to hunger, but He will reject the craving of the wicked.”
Psalm 10:3 NASB
*Proverbs 10:3, NOT Psalm
Dawnya
Corpus Christi, TX
Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.
1 John 3:18 NIV
Sarah, Dallas
“I am content and at peace. As a child lies quietly in its mother’s arms, so my heart is quiet within me.”–Psalm 131:2 GNT
Psa 19:8 The precepts of the Lord are Right,giving joy to the heart.The commands of the Lord are radiant,giving light to the eyes.
Blair from Harrisburg, NC
And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes from Jesus Christ – to the glory and praise of God. – Philippians 1:9-11 NIV
Elizabeth Falls Church, VA
Proverbs 2:1-2 NIV
“My son, if you accept my words
and store up my commands within you,
turning your ear to wisdom
and applying your heart to understanding,
and if you look for it as silver
and search for it as hidden treasure,
THEN you will understand the fear of the Lord
and find the knowledge of God.
Thank you, Lord.
Lauralee Courtney, Austin, TX
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 5:25-26 NIV
Paige, Flowood, MS
I seriously considered dumping my anger on them, right there in the desert. But I thought better of it and acted out of who I was, not by what I felt, so that I might be honored and not blasphemed by the nations who had seen me bring them out.
Ezekiel 20:21b-22 (MSG)
Fran, Jackson TN
“Come, he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus.” Matthew 14:29 NIV
Heidi~Lindale, Texas
Psalms 37:30-31
“The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks what is just. The law of His God is in his heart; his feet do not slip.”
Heidi ~ Oak Harbor, Wa.
I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. ~ Phil. 3:8 NIV
Molly – Santa Paula, CA
It is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, like a champion rejoicing to run his course. It rises at one end of the heavens and makes its circuit to the other; nothing is deprived of its warmth. Psalm 19:5-6 (NIV)
Deb, Lansdale, PA,
“Blessed is she who has believed that The Lord would fulfill his promise to her!”
Luke 1:45 (NIV)
Lea Ann McFarland from McKinney, TX
“The mind controled by the Spirit is life and peace.”
Romans 8:6 NIV
Barb, Phx, AZ
Romans 14:19 NASB
“So then let us pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of one another.”
Christy from Holland, MI:
“Because of the oppression of the weak and the groaning of the needy, I will now arise,” says the Lord. “I will protect them from those who malign them.” Psalm 12:5 NIV
Leslie, Simpsonville, SC
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, 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
“You can throw the whole weight of your anxieties upon Him for you are His personal concern.”
1 Peter 5:7
Phillips Bible
Wendy Chinn, Blacksburg, VA
“Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” – Psalm 27:14 NIV
Emily
Aurora, MO
I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. (Ephesians 1:17 NIV84)
Anne Marie, Woburn, MA: “So don’t try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well-developed, not deficient in any way.” James 1:4 (The Message)
Kelli Beavercreek, OH
1Corinthians 10:31 (NASB)
Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
Lori, Fort Wayne, “Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are my God and Savior, my hope is in you all day long.” Ps 25:5 (NIV)
W.Richland
but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.
Isaiah 40:31 NIV
Beth R
Liberty Lake Wa
NIV James 1:4
Let perseverance finish it s work so that you may be mature and complete not lacking anything.
Brenda, Midlothian, VA “But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ.” Philippians 3:7, ESV
Joelle Roibal, Abilene
Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will not be shaken. My victory and honor come from God alone. He is my refuge, a rock where no enemy can reach me.
Psalm 62:5-7(NLT)
Monique Dozer, Elizabethtown, KY
Hebrews 10:23 NIV
Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised his faithful.
Eileen, Lompoc, CA Psalm 105 1-4 NIV Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name, make known among the nations what he has done. Sing to him, sing praise to him, tell of his wonderful acts. Glory in his holy name. Let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. Look to the Lord and his strength, seek his face always.
Nancy, Newport News, Va
For I am the Lord, your God who takes hold of your right hand. Do not fdear, I will help you.
Is. 41.13 NIV
Waynesboro, MS
I Thessalonians 5:17-18 (NLT)
Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
Sandy from Anaheim, CA
And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.
Jeremiah 29:13 NKJV
Rachel, Fort Smith, AR
“You are good and do only good; teach me your decrees.” (Psalm 119:68 NLT)
Kelli, Apex NC
Teach me Your way O Lord, that I may walk in Your truth ; unite my heart to fear Your name.
Psalm 86:11 ESV
Jamie, Phoenix AZ
Romans 12:21 NLT
“Don’t let evil get the best of you, but conquer evil by doing good.”