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
Jill, Watertown
Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience,
Col. 3:12
ESV
Sara, Greenville, SC – “Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.” Ephesians 4:2 (NLT)
Connie
Greene, IA
Rejoice and exult in hope; be steadfast and patient in suffering and tribulation; be constant in prayer.
Romans 12:12
AMP
Melanie from Odessa, FL
The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.
Proverbs 22:7 (NIV)
Angie Simpson, Markham ON
Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters!
Let every person be quick to listen,
slow to speak,
slow to anger.
For human anger does not accomplish God’s righteousness.
So put away all filth and evil excess and humbly welcome the message implanted within you, which is able to save your souls. But be sure you live out the message and do not merely listen to it and so deceive yourselves.
James 1:19-22 NET
Ros Rock from Colbert, Ga
so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, (Ephesians 3:17, 18 NIV84)
Matthew 6:33 KJV:
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Jill – Sterling Heights, MI
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” ~ Matthew 11:28-30 (ESV)
Jenn, Mansfield, TX
Phil 4:6 NIV
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
Melissa, Denham Springs, La “do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will b able to test and approve what God’s will is His good, pleasing, perfect will. ” Romans 12:2 NIV
Colleen, Cape Town, South Africa
In Your unfailing love you will lead the people You have redeemed.
In Your strength You will guide them to Your holy dwelling.
Exodus 15:13
Danyelle, Dayton, OH
But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Matthew 6:33-34 (NIV)
Connie, Chariton, James 2:1 NKJV My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality.
Jolene, omaha : For You, O L ord , have made me glad by what You have done, I will sing for joy at the works of Your hands. (Psalms 92:4 NASB)
Nancy, St. Petersburg, “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song.”
Psalm 28:7 NIV
Delta from Lakeland, Florida
Job 29:13
New Living Translation (NLT)
13 I helped those without hope, and they blessed me.
And I caused the widows’ hearts to sing for joy.
Teresa, Obermohr, Germany ~ Eph. 6:17-18 (ESV)~ and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,
Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain. Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word. (Psalm 119:36, 37 NIV)
Katie Cincinnati Ohio
Chris, Cape Coral, FL
In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence,
And His children will have a place of refuge.
Proverbs 14:26 NKJV
Debbie – Ripley,Oh
Psalm 71:14
“As for me, I will always have hope. I will praise you more and more.”
Terri, Orange Tx
“Your word, O lord, is eternal. It stands firm in the heavens. Your faithfulness endures to all generations; you established the earth, and it endures.”
Psalm 119:89-90 NIV
Beth, Florida
Kind words heal and help; cutting words wound and maim. Proverbs 15:4
Houston, Texas
“that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God.” Romans 8:21 NIV
Chris, Yukon, OK: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will direct your path.
Proverbs 3: 5-6 (NIV)
“I will bless the Lord at all times , his praise shall continually be in my mouth” psalm 34
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
But when the goodness of God and His love for mankind appeared, He saved us – not by works of righteousness that we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit. He poured out this Spirit on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that having been justified by His grace, we may become heirs with the hope of eternal life. Titus 3:4-7 HCSB
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You are altogether beautiful, my love there is no flaw in you . Song of Songs 4:7
Jane, Nazareth,PA Psalm 150:6 NIV “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.”
Jamie, Roanoke VA
“Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, 2 when they see your respectful and pure conduct. 3 Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— 4 but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious.”
1 Peter 3:1-4 ESV
Memphis, TN
“He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.” Luke 1:53 KJV
Connie, Shorewood, IL
God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. (Psalms 46:1 NLT)
Greta, Greenville 2 Kings 17:41, NIV
Even while these people were worshiping The Lord, they were serving their idols. To this day their children and grandchildren continue to do as their fathers did.
Jennifer, Tahlequah, OK- “Commit your actions to theLord, and your plans will succeed.” Proverbs 16:3 NLT
Jennifer, Tomball, TX “Therefore, submit to God. But resist the Devil, and he will flee from you.” James 4:7 HCSB
Jackson, WI: The law of truth was in his mouth, And injustice was not found on his lips. He walked with Me in peace and equity, And turned many away from iniquity. ~ Malachi 2:6 NKJV
Matthew 12:30 ESV
And you shall love the Lord you God with all your heart and all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.
Roxanne , NY, NY
Take control of what I say, O Lord, and guard my lips. Don’t let me drift toward evil or take part in acts of wickedness. Don’t let me share in the delicacies of those who do wrong. Psalm 141:3,4 NLT
Tanya Keeth from West Monroe, LA
Matthew 4:19,20
19 “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men”
20 At once they left their nets and followed Him”
Tanya Keeth
From NIV
Matthew 12:30 ESV
And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.
Kaitlin, Mound, MN
“Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.” Psalm 34:5 NIV84
Adrienne, Overland Park, KS
1 Peter 3:15 KJV
But sanctify The Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
Cindy
Columbia, MO
“I will cry out to God Most High, to God who accomplishes all things for me.”
Psalm 57:2 (NASB)
Lone Star, Texas
“All your children shall be taught by the LORD, and great shall be the peace of your children.” Isaiah 54:13 ESV
Shelby Flowe from Athens, GA – “I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them.” John 17:26 NIV
Tami, DS, LA
James 1:27 NIV
Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.
Colossians 3:9-10
Common English Bible
Don’t lie to each other. Take off the old human nature with it’s practices and put on the new nature which is renewed in knowledge by conforming to the image of the one who created it.
My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.
–John 15:12 [NIV]
Nancy, Missouri. “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12 NIV
Carrie
Minneapolis, Mn
1 Corinthians 13:9-10 ESV
For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when the perfect comes, the partial will pass away.