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
Nicole, Tucson: “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over.” Psalm 23:5
Vanessa, Houston, TX
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be equipped for every good work.
Rachel from Sedley, Virginia:
Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. ~James 1:2-4 (NAS)
Ashley, Nashville, TN “She is clothed with strength and dignity, and laughs without fear of the future.” Proverbs 31:25 (NLT)
Lisa Malstrom, Spring, TX
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)
“Jesus replied:”Love The Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” This is the first and greatest commandment.”
Matthew 22;37-38, NIV
I trust in you; do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me.
Psalm 25:2 NIV
Colima, Klamath Falls, OR
Lauren, College Station, TX
Job 15:13, ESV: “Though he slay me, I will hope in him; yet I will argue my ways to his face.”
Hannah, Lake Charles, LA
“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 the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus thought out all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.”
Ephesians 3:20-21 NIV
Hannah K.; Maryland;
Psalm 27:8 ESV
“You have said, “Seek my face.” My heart says to you, “Your face, LORD, do I seek.”
Tilley Hawkins from Franklin, TN
“In the darkness a light shines for the godly, for each one who is merciful, compassionate, and just.”
Psalm 112:4 (NET)
Tracy Baker, Kountze, Texas
Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father. Colossians 3:17 NASB
Val from Snohomish, WA
Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation. Isaiah 12:2 ESV
Auburndale, FL
Midge, Decatur,GA 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)
Auburndale, FL
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
1 Peter 5:7 NIV
Canton
Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.”
James 4:13-15
Amanda The Colony,TX
Proverbs 31:25 She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.
Janice, Bakersfield, CA
I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. Psalm 63:2 NIV
Jen from Fredericksburg, VA
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Psalm 75:26 NIV
Philippians 4:19 (NIV)
My God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
Elisca Roller, Alexandria, LA
For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding
proverbs 2:6,KJV
Kelly, West Richland,
Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him?
James 2:5 ESV
John 6:32 NASB
Jesus then said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, it is not Moses who has given you the bread out of heaven, but it is My Father who gives you the true bread out of heaven.
Debbie. Los Angeles
Tracee, Morristown, TN
But when the archangel Michael, contending with the devil, was disputing with about the body of Moses, he did not presume to pronounce a blasphemous judgment, but said, “The Lord rebuke you.” Jude 1:9 ESV
Stephanie from St. Catharines, ON
Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins. James 4:17 NIV
Jill, Oswego, NY
The Lord is my Strength and my [impenetrable] Shield; my heart trusts in, relies on, and confidently leans on Him, and I am helped; therefore my heart greatly rejoices, and with my song will I praise Him. Psalm 28:7 AMP
Teresa, Bessemer, Al- Surely God is my help, The Lord is the one who sustains me. Psalm 54:4 NIV
Marie from North Richland Hills, Texas
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 3:20, 21 NIV84)
Pushkala, Louisville, KY:
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me and lead me in the way everlasting.
Psalm 139: 23-24
Cheryl, Concord, NC:
“Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth.”
Matthew 5.5 ESV
Kristin, Archbold, OH
For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; NO GOOD THING does He withhold from those whose walk is blameless. Psalm 84:11 NIV
Nan, Greenville, SC, Isaiah 58:11 NIV
The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.
Anne, Simpsonville, SC
“For He will rescue you from every trap and protect you from deadly disease. He will cover you with His feathers. He will shelter you with His wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection.” Psalm 91:3-4 NLT
Judy, Oswego, NY
Psalm 91:11-12 Amplified
‘For He will give His angels (especial) charge over you to accompany and defend and preserve you in all your ways (of obedience and service). They shall bear you up on their hands, lest you dash your foot against a stone.’
Noreen
Calgary, AB
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-disciple.” 2 Timothy 1:7 (NLT)
Tracey, Encinitas, CA:
…for a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him. 2 Peter 2:19
Michelle, New Richmond: “And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.” 1 John 5:20 ESV
Amie, Honolulu, HI
Galatians 5:6
“For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything, but only faith working through love.” (ESV)
Heidi, Victoria, BC, Canada
Ephesians 6:12-13 NIV
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms, Therefore put on the full armour of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Romans 12:12
NIV
Lorel, Tomball, TX: Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
Ephesians 4:2,3 NIV
Susan from Beverly, MA
Praise the Lord all nations! Glorify Him all peoples! For His faithful love to us is great; The Lord’s faithfulness endures forever. Hallelujah! (Psalm 117 HCSB)
Retha Pierce, Arlington, TX
“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.”
Proverbs 37:8
Amber from Manor, Texas: The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it. 1 Thessalonians 5:24 NIV
Valerie, Smithfield, NC
“I pray that from His glorious, unlimited resources He will empower you with inner strength through His Spirit. Then Christ will make His home in your hearts as you trust in Him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.” Ephesians 3:16-17 NLT
1 Cor 10:23 NIV
“Everything is permissable” – but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissable” – but not everything is constructive.
Kristy
Princeton, NC
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 1 Cor. 13:4-5
Martha, Clearwater, FL
” Listen, my dear brothers: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him?”
JAMES 2:5 NIV
My new verse is Proverbs 22:4 in NKJV By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches and honor and life.