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
In conclusion, my brothers [and sisters], fill your minds
With those things that are good and that deserve praise:
things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and honorable.
Philippians 4:8
Christi Cary, NC. God our savior wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all men(1 Timothy 2:4-6aNIV84)
Lisa from El Dorado,AR:
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of selfâdiscipline. (2 Timothy 1:7 NIV84)
Jennifer, Monroe
Psalm 19:14 NLT
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to You, oh Lord, my rock and my redeemer
Jeri, Stillwater, Ok
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
John 3:16 (KJV)
Julia, Whidbey Island, WA: “Put into practice what you learned from me, what you heard and saw and realized. Do that, and God, who makes everything work together, will work you into His most excellent harmonies.” Phil 4:9 MSG
Lori, San Angelo, Texas
Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him. Psalms 62:5
Staci – Fayetteville, NC
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not be afraid.”
John 14:27 (NIV)
Hellena, Pittsburgh, pa
A good tree can’t produce bad fruit, and a bad tree can’t produce good fruit. (NLT) ( Luke 6:43 )
To me this is means that we all need to watch our words and actions: children see all.
Susan, Houston, 2 Cor. 7:1 – Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God. ESV
Ashley from Amarillo, Texas
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
James 4:7(NIV)
Victoria Marshall – Salt Lake City, UT – Galatians 5:5 (ESV)
“For through the Spirit, by faith, we ourselves eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness.”
Lisa, Washington NJ
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.
Do not be wise in your own eyes;
  fear the Lord and shun evil.
This will bring health to your body
  and nourishment to your bones.
Honor the Lord with your wealth,
  with the firstfruits of all your crops;
Proverbs 3:5-9 NIV
A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Proverb 31:10 NIV
Jane, Van Buren, AR
“Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind let each of you regard one another as more important than himself;do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.” (NAS)
*Philippians 2:3-4
All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation.
2 Cor. 5:18 (NIV)
Jan, Troy,AL “A pretentious, showy life is an empty life a plain and simple life is a full life.” Proverbs 13:7 The Message
Jennifer Londeree
Huntington, WV
“Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:2 ESV
Theresa
Midlothian TX
Mark 12:30-31 And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. This is the first commandment. And the second, like it, is this: âYou shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these.â NKJV
Marrissa, Orlando FL
Luke 8:21
“Jesus replied, ‘my mother and brothers are those who hear God’s word and obey it”
NLT
Lynn ~ Orlando, Florida
“My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” ~ James 1:19 (NIV 1984)
Heidi, Snohomish WA
Matthew 5:6 NIV84
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Kristi Tomlinson, Athens, TX “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirableâif anything is excellent or praiseworthyâthink about such things.” Philippians 4:8 NIV
Renee from Rural Hall, NC: “He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.” Colossians 1:17 (NIV)
Lauren, Chicago, IL, “The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The ordinances of the LORD are sure and altogether righteous. They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb. By them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.” Psalm 19:7-11 (NIV)
Donna, Arab, AL ~ And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain. (1 Corinthians 15:14 ESV)
Mary Beth, St. Louis, MO
“And hope will never fail to satisfy our deepest need because the Holy Spirit that was given to us has flooded our hearts with Godâs love.”
Romans 5:5
The Voice
Kim, Fredericksburg, VA
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.
James 4:10, NIV
Jerrianne, Lakewood. CO Isaiah 41:10 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. NIV
My small group and I will be memorizing:
1 Corinthians 15:58
So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.
And now, children, stay with Christ. Live deeply in Christ. (1 John 2:28 Message)
Rebecca, Kilgore
“and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith– ” Phil. 3:9 ESV
Sandra, Chiang Mai, Thailand
“My suffering was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees.” Psalm 119:71 NLT
Merrie, Orlando, Mark 1:14-15
After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. 15 âThe time has come,â he said. âThe kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!â
Jessica, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
For who makes you different from anyone else? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not? 1 Chorintians 4:7 (NIV)
Traci from chandler, az
Romans 8:1-2
So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death. (NLT)
Dianna
Moneta, Virginia
I will life my eyes to the hills
From whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord
Who made heaven and earth.
Psalms 121: 1 and 2
NKJV
Kathi Johnson Spartanburg SC
So be content with who you are, and don’t put on airs. God’s strong hand is on you; he’ll promote you at the right time. Live carefree before God; He is most careful with you. 1Peter 5:6 MSG
Guard your heart above all else for it determines the course of your life. Proverbs 4:23 NLT
Melanie, from Griffin
“And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.”
I John 2:28
KJV
Catherine ~ Grants Pass, Oregon
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” James 1:2-4 NIV
Michele, Waco Tx
MRK 11:24 NIV
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
Gwen, from Crowley, LA
Jeremiah 9:24 (NIV)… but let him who boasts boast about this: that he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord, who exercises kindness, justice, and righteousness on earth for in these I delight, declares the Lord.
James 2:5 (NIV)
Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: 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?
Cyndi, Lexington Ky, The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17 NIV
1 John 4:19 We love because he first loved us. NIV
Mallory, College Station, Tx
“Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.” (1 Peter 3:4 NIV)
Christina Armentrout, Lancaster, CA
I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.
Philippians 4:13 ESV
Central, LA
Lamentations 3:24
The Lord is my portion says my soul, therefore I hope in Him!