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
Debbie, San Antonio, TX
You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Isaiah 26:3 ESV
Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O Lord.
Debbie, Houston
Eph. 3:16 NAS …that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man;
Sorry for delay…Valentine’s Day Weekend Getaway. 🙂
“Search for them as you would for lost money or hidden treasure.” Proverbs 2:4. NIV
Sarah B. from Gainesville, Ga
“May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.” Psalm 19:14
Mary Ellen Lister, Trenton GA ~ “Commit to The Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” Proverbs 16:3 NIV
Carrie, Jupiter, Fl. 2 Chronicles 16:9
For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward Him.
Kay,Tucson AZ.
James 1:12. (ESV)
“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 1:27
Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself unstained by the world.
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the holy spirit you may abound in hope.” Romans 15:13
From Sinclair. Always be ready to give a reason for the hope that is within you. 1 Peter 3:16 hcsb
Caroline from Rio,WI
“Therefore humble yourselves (demote, lower yourselves in your estimation) under the mighty hand of God, that in due time He may exalt you,” 1Peter 5:6 AMP
Tammie from Ferris, TX: “For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.” Hebrews 12:11 ESV
But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,
1 Peter 3:15 NIV
Kali. Valrico, FL. Isaiah 61:1-2. NLT
The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is upon me, for the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to proclaim that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed. He has sent me to tell those who mourn that the time of the LORD’s favor has come, and with it, the day of God’s anger against their enemies.
Ginger, Ellijay, GA
Isaiah 45:3
New International Version 1984
3 I will give you the treasures of darkness,
riches stored in secret places,
so that you may know that I am the Lord,
the God of Israel, who summons you by name.
Shannon, Buda, TX
Praise The Lord my soul, all my inmost being, praise His holy name.
Psalm 103:1 NI V
“And I pray that Christ will be more and more at home in your hearts as you trust in him. May your roots go down deep into the soil of God’s marvelous love. 18 And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love really is.” Ephesians 3:17&18 NLT
“Blessed and Holy is he who has part in the first resurrection. Over such the second death has no power: but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with Him a thousand years.” Revelation 20:6 NKJ
For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. James 3:16 NIV
Vanessa from Calgary, Canada
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 3:17b-18. NIV
Allison Little, Tulsa, OK
This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and steadfast and one which enters within the veil…
Hebrews 6:19
NASB
And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered for a little while, will himself restore you and make you to be strong, firm and steadfast. To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen
1 Peter 5:10-11 NIV
Elaine, Jefferson, GA
For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God.
By faith Abraham, even though he was past age – and Sarah herself was barren – was enabled to become a father because he considered him faithful who had made the promise.
And so from this one man, and he was as good as dead, came descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as countless as the sand on the seashore.
Heb 11:10-12 NIV
Elaine – Jefferson, GA
For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God.
By faith Abraham, even though he was past age – and Sarah herself was barren – was enabled to become a father because he considered him faithful who had made the promise.
And so from this one man, and he was as good as dead, came descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as countless as the sand on the seashore.
Heb 11:10-12 NIV
Sandy Jane
Long Beach, CA.
I form the light and create darkness’
I bring prosperity and create disaster;
I, the Lord, do all these things.
Isaiah 45:7 NIV
Troy, Oh
Leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift. Matthew 5:24 NIV
Lord you bless those who do what is right, you protect them like a soldiers shield.
Lord you bless those who do what is right, you protect them like a soldiers shield. Psalms 5:12(ncv)
Sarah, Phoenix AZ
Isaiah 43:1 (NIV)~ But now, this is what the LORD says–he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.
Psalms 139:4-6
4 Even before there is a word on my tongue, behold, O Lord, you know it all.
5 You have enclosed me behind and before, and laid your hands upon me.
6 Such knowledge is too much for me; it is too high, I cannot attain to it.
Bernadette Berens, Huntsville, AL:
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV
Rayelene from Port Arthur,TX
Honor Christ and let him be Lord of your life. Always be ready to give an answer when someone asks you about your hope.
1 Peter 3:15
Contemporary English Version
Vickie Henderson
Russellville, Ar
James 4:17, HCSB
So it is sin for the person who knows to do what is good and doesn’t do it.
Dana from Clarksville, TN.
John 1:16 Amplified
“For out of His fullness we have all received
one grace after another and spiritual blessing
upon spiritual and even favor upon favor and
gift upon gift.
Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James,
To those who have been called, who are loved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ: Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance.
Jude 1-2 Today’s New International Version
Heather from Atlanta, GA
Psalm 143:8 TNIV
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love,for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.
Donna,Fort Wayne,IN
Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. (Ephesians 4:1-3 NASB)
Psalm 34:4-5 NLT
I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me.
He freed me from all my fears.
Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy;
no shadow of shame will darken their faces.
Natalie from Springfield, MO
“The steadfast of mind YOU will keep in perfect peace, because he trusts in YOU.”
Isaiah 26:3 NASB
White House, TN
And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love surpasses knowledge – that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
(Eph 3:17-19 NIV)
Jennifer B
Plano, TX
Psalm 62:5-6 NIV
5 Yes, my soul, find rest in God;
my hope comes from him.
6 Truly he is my rock and my salvation;
he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2 NIV
Jenny, st Charles, il
2 Timothy 1:7 NIV 84
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, love and self-discipline.
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests by made known to God: and the peace of God which surpasses understanding will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus, Phil : 6-7 (NKJV)
Erin, Alabaster, AL
“For he satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul he fills with good things.”
Psalm 107:9 ESV
Katie Swaney (McDonough, GA) – For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants. (Isaiah 44:3 NIV)
Becca ~ Oceanside, CA.
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.”
Ephesians 4:2 (NIV)
He leads the humble in doing right, teaching them His way.
psalm 25:9 NLT
Laurie from Oklahoma City. “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord , “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” (Psalms 91:1, 2 ESV)
Tracey N., Seminole, TX
He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.
Revelation 21:4
NIV