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
Ephesians 2:13 NKJV
But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.
Paulette P. Mays
Elmer, La
Janie, Sarah and Anna Phillips
Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Matthew 15:18 NIV
But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these make a man “unclean”.
Jodie D Keller, TX
“For I know the plans I have for you”, declares The Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
Carol Taylor, The Woodlands, TX
But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. James l:6 NIV
Kathy Willis, Huntington WV
Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him, my salvation and my God. ~ Psalm 42:11 ESV
Lisa
York, PA
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
Romans 12:12 (ESV)
Kym from Morrison, CO
Psalm 19:14 KJV
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.
Bethany, Pittsburgh
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
Katie Davila, Tomball, TX
For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you. Isaiah 54:10
Cheryl Williams, Little Rock, Arkansas
“Do not judge others, and you will not be judged…And why worry about a speck in your friend’s eye when you have a log in your own?”
Matthew 7:1&3 NLT
Billie Galyen, Greenville, KY “How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! If I would count them, they are more than the sand. I awake, and I am still with you.” Psalm 139: 17-18 ESV
Wanda, Houston, Colossians3:12 NAS: “And so, as those who have been chosen by God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility,gentleness and patience.”
Lisa from Denver
Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV version
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.
Need this one about now!
Abby B. Oakland, TN
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.
James 5:16
Caitlin
Demopolis, AL
It is the spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing: the words that I have spoken to you are the spirit and are life.
John 6:63 NASB
Wanda
North Canton, Ohio
With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father and with it we curse men who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be. Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? My brothers, can a fig tree bear olives or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water.
James 3:9-12 NIV
Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant.
Galatians 1:10
Laura Humphreys, Savannah, GA
“Each of you should look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” (Philippians 2:4) NIV
NIV Matthew 6:14-15
For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins,your Father will not forgive your sins.
Patricia, Russellville, AR. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalms 73:26 NIV
Ashley Black from Memphis, TN
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2 IISB
Dawn in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
“James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes in the dispersion. Greetings. Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.”
James 1:1-5 ESV
“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
NIV
Dawne~Nampa, ID
Psalm 111:2 NLT
How amazing are the deeds of the LORD!
All who delight in him should ponder them.
Heather Armstrong, Headland, AL
Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the body of peace.
Ephesians 4:1-3, NASB
Angie, Aberdeen, SD: Do not be anxious about anything, 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 understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 (ESV)
Gloria, Martinsburg, PA. “rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer”
Romans 12:12 (NASB)
Doris, Whiteville, NC
The final portion of the passage I’m learning for Jan and Feb.
Ephesians 5:20-21 ESV
“giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.”
Matt 5:44 KJV
But I say to you, love your enemies.
Bless those who curse you.
Do good to those who hate you
And pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.
Shannon Costanzo Kissimmee, Florida
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Philippians 2:3 (NIV)
Elaine, Baltimore
Oh, give thanks to the Lord,for He is good!
For His mercy endures forever.
Psalm 136:1 NKJV
Jeani Webster Texas
John 3:15 ( NET)
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son. That who so ever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life”
Susan High, Inman, SC
I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go: I will guide you with my eye.
Psalm 32.8 KJV
Christy Segars, Monroe, GA
“Yes, Lord, walking in the way of your laws, we wait for you; your name and rewnown are the desire of our hearts. My soul yearns for you in the night; in the morning my spirit longs for you…” Isaiah 26:8, 9a (NIV)
Susan, Littleton, CO
Blessed are the poor in spirit,for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3 NIV 2011
Jennifer, Fairfax, VA
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
1Corinthians13:4(NIV)
Lisa Christopher,
Olympia, WA
“Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens He has pitched a tent for the sun,” (Psalm 19:4, NIV)
Gina in Ruston, LA
She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness.
Proverbs 31:25-26 (NLT)
Kim, from Duncan, SC
The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still. Exodus 14:14 NIV
Reba from Russellville, AR. Psalms 63:1. Oh God, You are my God; Early will I seek you; My soul thirsts for you; my flesh longs for you in a dry & thirsty land where there is no water.
Kelly, Glenwood, MD– The Lord is my strength and my shield;
My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped;
Therefore my heart greatly rejoices,
And with my song I will praise Him. Psalm 28:7, NKJV
Nicole
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Romans 8:4 ESV
In order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the law but according to the Spirit.
Tori, Dickinson
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
Aleta Woodburn Oregon Psalms 20:7 (NIV) Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.
Michelle from Tulsa, OK
Ephesians 4:29 NIV “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.”
Kelly Gregory, Laurens, SC
11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
12 Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.
13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
Jeremiah 29:11-13
Debbie Torkelson, Annandale, VA
“being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Phil 1:6, NIV
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12, NIV
Lela
Livonia, MI
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 understanding will guard your hearts and minds through Jesus Christ.
Philippians 4:6,7 NKJV
Dutchess of Winterville, NC
Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees! Then I would not be put to shame when I consider all your commands. Psalm 119: 5-6 NIV84