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
Tamara, Katy, “I say then: Walk by the Spirit and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.” Galatians 5:16 NKJV
Tina, Cincinnati, Romans 12:2 (NIV)
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.
Liz, Michigan
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.
Ephesians 3:20 NIV
Pam, Sioux Falls, SD
“I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being,”
Ephesians 3:16
NIV
Allie, south pasadena ca
Rather clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh. romans 13:14 nrsv
Crystal, San Antonio
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 1984)
Ashley from Ann Arbor, Michigan
I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.
Psalm 9:1 NIV 84
Pam.. Campbellsburg In.
Oh Lord our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth ! Psalm 8;9
NSFL NKJ
Kayla – MedellĂn, Colombia
Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered
Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord does not count against him
and in whose spirit is no deceit
When I kept silent my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long
For day and night your hand was heavy upon me
my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer
Then I acknowledged my sin to you
and did not cover up my iniquity
I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord”
and you forgave the guilt of my sin
Therefore let everyone who is godly pray to you while you may be found
Surely when the mighty waters rise they will not reach him
You are my hiding place
You will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance
Psalm 32:1-7 (NIV)
Maria from Louisville
I sought the LORD, and He answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.
Psalm 34:4, NASB
Loretta
Murrayville, Ga
I put all my hope in the Lord. He leaned down to me;he listened to my cry for help.
Psalm 40: 1 CEB
Katalla from Fairbanks, AK
And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insigh,
Philippians 1:9 NIV
Kimberly, Bloomburg TX.
I sought The Lord, and he answered me;
He delivered me from my fears. Psalm 34: 4 NIV
Driftwood, TX
My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.
2 Corinthians 12:9, NIV
Karen from Chandler, AZ
“You are the God who performs miracles, you display your power among the peoples.”
Philippians 2:2 NIV complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.
Stacy from Searcy, Arkansas
“Be strong and courageous; don’t be terrified or afraid of them. For it is The Lord your God who goes with you; He will not leave you or forsake you”
Deut 31:6 (HCSB)
Karina in Independence,MO
“For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.” Isaiah 41:13
Sarnia ON Canada
“Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!” Luke 1:45 NIV
Barb, Prescott Valley, AZ Isaiah 54:13 (ESV) (Beth’s verse 1/15/13):
“All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the *peace of your children.”
*Peace > Shalom > Restored Relationship
Cori Maffett, West Palm Beach, FL
Isaiah 33 NIV
LORD, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress.
Don’t be like the people of this world, but let God change the way you think. Then you will know how to do everything that is good and pleasing to him.
Romans 12:2
Suzy, Wheelersburg, OH – “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.” Deuteronomy 6:5 NIV
Barb, Kentwood MI
“Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill His promises to her”
Luke 1:45 NIV
Susan Knowles,Bradenton, FL
But blessed are those who trust in the LORD and have made the LORD their hope and confidence.
Jeremiah 17:7 NLT
Emily Miller, Greensburg, LA
I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me.
Proverbs 8:17 NIV
Heather Miller, Greensburg, LA
Then Jesus spoke to them again: “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows Me will never walk in the darkness but will have the light of life.” John 8:12
Jennifer Miller, Greensburg, LA
They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness! Lamentations 3:23
Stephanie Warren
Chesapeake, VA
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” (Proverbs 15:1 NIV)
Debbie, Gastonia
Prov 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 –
Tajuana ~ Texas
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
Cheney
Lawrenceburg, TN
“Be devoted to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving.”
Col 4:2
(LEB)
Kati, Ocracoke Island, NC
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. (Romans 12:12 NIV)
Stephanie – Atlanta GA
Isaiah 43:25 (NKJV): “I, even I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake; And I will not remember your sins.”
Molly, Gainesville GA
“All Your works shall give thanks to You, O Lord, and Your godly ones shall bless You. They shall speak of the glory of Your kingdom and talk of Your power;”
Psalm 145:10-11 NASB
Caron, The Woodlands, TX
God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. (2 Timothy 1:7 ESV)
Karen H Conway AR
I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. 12 I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. 13 I can do all things [i]through Him who strengthens me. Phillipians 4:11-13 NAS
Kacy, Ft. Wayne, IN “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:20 NIV
1 Peter3:10-12
NIV
Whoever would love life and see good days,
must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech. They must turn from evil and do good;
they must seek peace and pursue it.For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer,but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.
Jacki Blaylock, McCurtain, ok
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope. (Romans 15:13 NIV)
Alicia from League City, TX
You have said, “Seek my face.” My heart says to you, “Your face, LORD, do I seek.”
Psalms 27:8
Alicia from League City, TX
You have said, “Seek my face.” My heart says to you, “Your face, LORD, do I seek.”
Psalms 27:8 ESV
Sandy – Waupun, WI
Joshua 1:8-9 (NIV)
Do not let this book of the law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Have I not commanded you? BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS. (my emphasis) Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
Stephanie Kilper, Stow, OH
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crown of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.”
Hebrews 12:1 NLT
Rebecca
Boise, ID
“Let your roots grow down into Him, and let your lives be built on Him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness. ”
Colossians 2: 7 NLT
Jennifer Nicole, Houston
Who has believed our message? To whom has the LORD revealed his powerful arm?
Isaiah 53:1 New Living Translation
Beth S. from LaGrange, GA
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
Isaiah 26:3 KJV
Lori from Kemptville, On, Canada
“Let your hope make you glad. Be patient in times of trouble and never stop praying.”
Romans 12:12. (CEV)
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in your weakness.”
2 Corinthians 12:9
Cathy Hogan, Akron, OH
May God give you more and more grace and peace as you grow in your knowledge of God and Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 1:2
verse 3
Carliann Conner
Urbandale, IA
“But let all those who take refuge in you rejoice; let them sing joyful praises forever. Spread your protection over them, that all who love your name may be filler with joy.”
Psalm 5:11 NLT
Cathy Hogan, Akron, OH
By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself my means of his marvelous glory and excellence. 2 Peter 1: 3 NLT
v. 4