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
Kayla Morgantown, WV.
“Listening closely to wisdom and directing your heart to understanding; furthermore, if you call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding, if you seek it like silver and search for it like hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and discover the knowledge of God. (Proverbs 2:2-5 HCSB)
Suzy
Highland Village, Texas
Hebrews 12:11. NIV
No discipline seems plesant at the time. Later on however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.
“Flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.”
2 Timothy 2:22 NIV
Kristi, Bogota, Colombia
“to grant to those who mourn in Zion— to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit; that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord , that he may be glorified. (Isaiah 61:3 ESV)”
God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1, NIV
Lynne from Sedona, AZ
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, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
Ephesians 4:20,21 (NIV)
Jenny, Des Moines, IA
But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard but doing it-he will be blessed in what he does.
James 1:25 NIV
louise, atlanta, georgia,
He heals the broken-hearted and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3 NIV
Diane, Largo, Fl
And we know and believe the love God cherishes for us. God is love, and she who dwells and continues in love dwells and continues in God, and God dwells and continues in her.
1 John 4:16 AMP
Abbie, Omaha, NE
Isaiah 33:6 (NASB) “And He will be the stability of your times,
A wealth of salvation, wisdom and knowledge;
The fear of the Lord is his treasure.”
Debra, from Calgary Alberta
For the Word is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is nakes and exposed before his eyes, abd he is the one to whom we are accountable.
Hebrews 4:12-13 NLT
Kim, Pearland, TX
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of others.
Philippians 2:3-4 NIV
Blanche, Pearland, TX
God is my strength and power and He maketh my way perfect.
2 Samuel 22:33
Skeet from Monroe, GA.
I Cor. 13:1 (NIV)
If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.
Ashley B
Richmond, Va
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Romans 12:12 (NIV)
Bri Brazell Ardmore, AL
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold the new has come.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV
Rosa, Sulphur Springs, TX
“My child, pay attention to my words; listen attentively to my sayings. Do not let them depart from your sight, guard them with your heart; for they are life to those who find them and healing to one’s entire body.”
Proverbs 4:20-22,NET
Carol, Colorado Springs, Eph 3:20-21 (NIV)
Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.
Francesca, Melbourne, Australia. Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. (Colossians 4:2 NIVUK)
Susan from Cary NC
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
Heather, Ooltewah, TN
2 Corinthians 10:3-5 (NKJV)
3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ
Karen Miller, Reading PA
I would have lost heart, unless I had believed
That I would see the goodness of the Lord
In the land of the living.
Psalm 27:13 NKJV
Kiersten Griffith, Wake Forest, NC
But the one who peers into the perfect law of liberty and fixes his attention there, and does not become a forgetful listener but one who lives it out-he will be blessed in what he does.
James 1:25 (NET)
Alison, Richmond, VA
We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the Word of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.
2 Corinthians 10: 5 (NIV)
Jeremiah 33:3 NKJV
Call to Me, and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things which you do not know.
Tina from Chesapeake, VA – “Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.” Galatians 5:25(NIV84)
Kathy, Warsaw
Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides You, who acts on behalf of those who wait for Him. Isaiah 64:4, NIV
Sooo sad I missed yesterday! Don’t know what happened!! =/
Johannah, Alexandria, LA
“In that day he will be your sure foundation, providing a rich store of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the Lord will be your treasure.” Is. 33:6 nlt
Karen from Gainesville, TX
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9 NIV)
(Included with a prayer cloth given to my Marine son by a co-worker of my husband’s. SO sweet!!)
Laura, Boynton Beach, FL
Thise who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This I declare about the LORD: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him.
Psalm 91:1-2 (NLT)
For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transformed us to the kingdom of His beloved Son. . .
Colossians 1:13, NISB
Lori, Owasso, OK
New International Version (NIV)
45 Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!”
Emma Shappley Flowood, Mississippi
Psalm 33:4 NIV
“For the word of the Lord is right and true; he is faithful in all he does.”
Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This I declare about the LORD: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him.
Psalm 91:1-2 (NLT)
Alison Bourne England ‘if we claim to be without sin , we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.’ 1 John 1: 8 & 9 NIV
Sierra, Salt Lake City, UT
You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. (Hebrews 10:36 NIV84)
Flynn from rancho Santa fe:
For God has not given us a spirit if fear, but of power, love and a sound mind.
2 Timothy 1:7. Nkjv
Courtney, North Aurora, IL
Proverbs 31:17 NIV
She sets about her work vigorously;
her arms are strong for her tasks.
Holly Novak, Amarillo TX, “He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation’.” Mark 16:15, NIV
Mindy from Kimberly, AL – “a time to kill, a time to heal; a time to tear down and a time to build” – Ecclesiates 3:4
Amanda from Platte City, MO
The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.
Psalm 29:11 NIV
Lisa in Hurst
Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed. (1 Corinthians 1:7 NIV84)
Maureen, St. Clair Shores, “Who has believed our message, and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed”? (Isaiah 53:1 NIV)
Christy, Hahira, GA
For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength. 1 Cor 1:25 (NIV)
Jenifer Smith – Clearwater, FL
I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing. If anyone does not remain in Me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be My disciples.
John 15:5-8 NIV
Peggy, Indianapolis
Romans 12:12 NIV
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
Judy Pauley, Norfolk, Va.
He leads the humble in doing right, teaching them His way.
Ps. 25:9 NLT
Robin, Orange City, Psalm 40:4 “Blessed is the man who makes the LORD his trust, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods” Psalm 40:4 NIV
Poorna, Arlington, VA: Call to me and I will answer you. I’ll tell you marvelous and wondrous things that you could never figure out on your own. (Jeremiah 33:3 MSG)
Nancy, Sanger, TX
I am the true vine and my father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes that it may bear more fruit. Already you are clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Abide in me and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me. John 15:1-4 ESV
Reanna – Cypress, CA
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Psalm 51:10 – NIV
Holly, Dallas, TX “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding.” Ephesians 1:7-8 NIV