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
Meredith, Dahlonega
“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.” 2 Corinthians 4:17 NIV
Johanna
Carlsbad, CA
2 John 1:8 ESV
“Watch yourselves, so that you may not lose what you have worked for but may win a full reward.”
Lisa Snyder
Montgomery,TX
Ezekiel 36:26 NIV
I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.
John 14:26 NIV
“But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.”
Tracy
Fort Mill, SC
Bonnie, Alexandria, LA
1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18 NLT
“Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.”
*I am very sorry to be entering this late.
Candi, Hewitt, TX
Romans 1:16. “For I am not ashamed of the gospel,because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes; first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.” NIV
Michelle, Walland TN
But even the archangel Michael, when he was disputing with the devil about the body of Moses, did not dare to bring slanderous accusation against him, but said, “The Lord rebuke you!” Jude 1:9 (NIV)
Jenni, Gillette, WY
John 17:15 NIV “My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one.”
Summer C, Fuquay Varina, NC
Deut 6:6-7 ESV
6 And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. 7 You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.
Christy L., Royal Palm Beach, FL. – “And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.” (Hebrews 11:6 NLT)
Mary Grace, Bolivar MO
I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile.
Romans 1:16 (NIV)
Kathryn, Austin, Texas
Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.
Proverbs 4:23, NLT
Elizabeth Harris, Bolivar, MO
Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world
to save sinners—of whom I am the worst.
1 Timothy 1:15 NIV
Tracie, Grand Prairie. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.1 Corinthians 13:7 NLT
Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:16 NASB)
Jessica, York, PA. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps not record of wrongs. I Corinthians 13:4-5 (NIV)
Jennifer Cooper; Greenvile, TX
Hebrews 4:12 NKJV
For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Traci
Vadnais Heights, MN
Isaiah 41:13 (ESV)
For I, the Lord your God,
Hold your right hand;
It is I who say to you,
“Fear not, I am the one who helps you.”
Kate, Abilene, TX: “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 (NIV)
Erin, Lolo, MT “Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.” Ephesians 4:29
Marisa, Michigan
2 Corinthians 12:9
My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.
Psalms 71:15 But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more. KJV
Janet/Edmond, Ok
Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.
Proverbs 30:5
Kim Dyck Saskatoon
Psalm 63:1-4 NIV
1)Oh God You are my God, earnestly I seek You. My soul thirsts for You, my body longs for You in a dry and weary land where there is no water. 2) I have seen You in the sanctuary and beheld Your power and Your glory. 3) Because Your love is better than life, my lips will glorify You. 4) I will praise You as long as I live and in Your name I will lift up my hands.
Be still and know that I am god, I will be exalted in the earth. Psalm 46:10 NIV
LK, Chinle, AZ
Galatians 5:1 NIV It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
Amanda from Clinton, MS
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Hebrew 12:1 NIV
Kim, Wadena, MN
For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1Cor1:18NIV
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life which GOD has promised to those who love Him
James 1:12 EST
Alesa – Malvern, Arkansas
For your steadfast love is great to the heavens,
your faithfulness to the clouds. Psalm 57:10 ESV
Sorry I am late but I had grandbabies to watch!
Jen Dancy, Antioch
Joshua 1:9 NLT
This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the L ord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Mt 7:7
Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. NIV
Stephanie Beattie, Sugar Grove, IL. “May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord , my Rock and my Redeemer.” (Psalm 19:14 NIV)
Melissa G., Concord, CA
Psalm 62:5 NIV
Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.
The Message
Psalm 27:4 I’m asking God for one thing,
only one thing:
To live with him in his house
my whole life long.
I’ll contemplate his beauty;
I’ll study at his feet.
Spokane
May He give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed. Psalm 20:4 NIV
Emily, Elk Grove, CA
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31 NIV
Lesley from Westminster, CO
Eph 6:17 (ESV) In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one;
Leesville, LA
Jesus replied, “What is impossible with man is possible with God.”
Luke 18:27 NIV
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 (ESV)
Fran, Gulf Shores, AL
Luke 12:12 (NIV)
for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say
Glenda, Newcastle, Australia: Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God acceptable worship with reverence and awe. Hebrews 12.28 New American Standard Bible
Kim, Salem, OR
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Gal 5:22-23 NET
Danae, Escondido, CA:
“How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand. When I awake, I am still with you.” Psalm 139:17-18, NIV84
Ida, Glenwood,
“But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;” 1 Peter 2:9 (NKJV)
Stephanie – Red Deer, Alberta
His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. (2 Peter 1:3, 4 NIV84)
Nichol from Houston, Texas
“Rejoice always” 1 Thessalonians 5:16 ESV
Abby from Van Alstyne–
Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity. (1 Timothy 4:12 NLT)
Stephanie from Carmichael, CA
“The ungodly are not so, but are like the chaff which the wind drives away. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.” Psalm 1:4-5 (NKJV)
Sarah Barker, Greensboro, NC
1 Corinthians 13:4-5
Love is always patient and kind. It is never jealous. Love is never boastful or conceited. It is never rude or selfish. It does not take offense and is not resentful.