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
“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure…..” Hebrews 6:19 NIV
Michelle Killebrew Edmond Ok. Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself in The Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. (NIV)
Tanya from Lorton, VA: Do not grieve the Holy Spirit with whom you have been sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with any form of malice. Ephesians 4: 30-31 (NIV)
Lisa from Boonsboro, Md.
Matthew 7:19-20 NIV1984
Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them.
Brittany, Norfolk, NE…He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 NIV
Lori – Petal, MS
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Matthew 5:4 NAS
bernadette, mtn home, ar Wives submit to your husbands as to the Lord. Eph. 5:22 NIV
Lauren
Tulsa, OK
Psalm 37:3-4 (NASB)
“Trust in the Lord and do good;dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. Delight yourself in the Lord; and He will give you the desires of your heart.”
Elizabeth – Raleigh, NC
The Lord gives strength to His people. The Lord blesses His people with peace. Psalm 29:11 (NIV)
Pat, Birmingham, Al
Deuteronomy 1:21 HCSB
See, the Lord your God has set the land before you. Go up and take possession of it as Yahweh, the God of your fathers, has told you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.
Wendy, Plano “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 lift up my soul.” Ps 143:8 NIV
STACY, CHAPIN SC
A new command I give you: LOVE ONE ANOTHER. AS I HAVE LOVED YOU, SO YOU MUST LOVE ONE ANOTHER.
JOHN 13:34
Ruth, Austin, Texas
Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness.
1 John 3:4 NIV
Dawn-Jasper,IN: In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps. Proverbs 16:9 NIV
Jennifer from Nashville:
“Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me.” Matthew 16:24 NASB
Leah
Brandon, MS
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Loed, not for human masters.
Colossians 3:2 NIV
Lord, not Loed!
Gloria in houston saids:
Cast your burdens on the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be moved.
Psalm 55:22 (The Amplied Bible)
MaryJo, Indianapolis
God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 (NIV)
Kristin, Durban, South Africa
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother – which is the first commandment with a promise – so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth. Ephesians 6:1-3
Laura , Nederland, Texas
Cast your cares upon The Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.Psalms 55:22 NIV 84
Jackie from Lake Charles: “but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant being made in human likeness.” Phillipians 2:7 NIV
I am strong, courgeous, and firm; I fear not and am not in terror, for it is the Lord Who goes with me;He will not fail me or forsake me. Deut. 31:6
Tracie, Albuquerque, NM
You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.
Hebrews 10:36 NIV
LeighAnn,
Brentwood,TN
When there are many words, sin is unavoidable, but the one who controls his lips is wise. Proverbs 10:19,HCSB
Kristen from Allen, TX
“Submit to God and be at peace with him; in this way prosperity will come to you. Accept instruction from his mouth and lay up his words in your heart. (Job 22:21, 22 NIV)
“Whom have I in heaven but you?
And earth has nothing I desire besides you.”
Ps. 73: 25 NIV
Meg Ebba
New Hampshire
Amy
Birmingham, AL
Lord, when doubt fills my mind, when my heart is in turmoil, quiet me and give me renewed hope and cheer.
Psalms 94:19 (LB)
Arminda of Salt Lake City, Utah
The Lord your God in your midst,
The Mighty One, will save;
He will rejoice over you with gladness
He will quiet you with His love,
He will rejoice over you with singing.
Zephaniah 3:17 NKJV
Cathy: Jackman, ME: “No, O people, The Lord has told you what is good, and that is what He requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with our God.” Micah 6:8 NLT
“But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong” -1 Corinthians 1:27
Tammy, Greenville
John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he sent his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Sandy Shiflett, Deming, NM
In Him dwells the fullness of the Godhead bodily; and you are complete in HIm who is the head of all principality and power. Col 2:9,10 NKJV
Katie, Madison – “Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear.”
Ephesians 4:29 NAS
Commit to the Lord whatever you do and he will establish your plans.
Proverbs 16:3 NIV
Our church focus for 2013
Stacey, Emily (age 12), Ally (age 11) from Omaha,NE:
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; (Proverbs 3:5 NIV)
Alissa, Spring, TX
Why, my soul, are you downcast?
Why so disturbed within me?
Put your hope in God,
for I will yet praise him,
my Savior and my God.
-Psalm 43:5 NIV)
Holly from Alpharetta
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. Romans 12:2 NLT
Amanda, Leawood, Kansas,
“How precious are your thoughts to me, oh God. They cannot be numbered.” Psalm 139:17 NLT
Natalie, Leawood, Kansas.
“To him who overcomes I will Grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.” Revelation 3:21 NKJV
Crystal Clark, Omaha, NE
I have not hidden your deliverance within my heart; I have spoken of your faithfulness and your salvation; I have not concealed your steadfast love and your faithfulness from the great congregation. Psalm 40:10 (esv)
Shana Garner, Tifton GA John 17:17NKJV
Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth. (John 17:17 NKJV)
How blessed is the man whose strength in in You. In whose heart are the highways to Zion! Psalm 84:5
Tonya from Campbellton
2 Corinthians 10:3-5 KJV
3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:
4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
Judy, Lancaster
I will boast only in the LORD; let all who are helpless take heart. Ps 34.2 nlt
Amanda Van Buren, AR
“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.”
John 14:27 NLT
Ashley, Grand Junction Colorado
Because we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that can defile our body or spirit. And let us work toward complete holiness because we fear God.
2Corinthians 7:1, NLT
Teresa, Peoria, IL
Hebrews 10:28-29, NIV
Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our “God is a consuming fire.”
Oops, Hebrews 12:28-29
Kelly, cape girardeau, mo, NIV
Matthew 6:27
Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry
James 1:19 NIV
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)