2013 Siesta Scripture Memory Team: Verse 4!

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.

 

 

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  1. 4351
    Nichole from Eagle River, AK says:

    “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure…..” Hebrews 6:19 NIV

  2. 4352
    Michelle Killebrew says:

    Michelle Killebrew Edmond Ok. Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself in The Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. (NIV)

  3. 4353
    Tanya says:

    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)

  4. 4354
    LisaT says:

    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.

  5. 4355
    Brittany says:

    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

  6. 4356
    Lori says:

    Lori – Petal, MS
    Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
    Matthew 5:4 NAS

  7. 4357
    Bernadette says:

    bernadette, mtn home, ar Wives submit to your husbands as to the Lord. Eph. 5:22 NIV

  8. 4358
    Lauren Larsen says:

    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.”

  9. 4359
    Elizabeth says:

    Elizabeth – Raleigh, NC
    The Lord gives strength to His people. The Lord blesses His people with peace. Psalm 29:11 (NIV)

  10. 4360
    Pat says:

    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.

  11. 4361
    Wendy says:

    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

  12. 4362
    Stacy Currie says:

    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

  13. 4363
    Ruth says:

    Ruth, Austin, Texas

    Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness.

    1 John 3:4 NIV

  14. 4364
    Dawn says:

    Dawn-Jasper,IN: In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps. Proverbs 16:9 NIV

  15. 4365
    Jennifer Welby says:

    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

  16. 4366
    Leah says:

    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

  17. 4367
    G. Wilkerson says:

    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)

  18. 4368
    MaryJo Thomas says:

    MaryJo, Indianapolis
    God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 (NIV)

  19. 4369

    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

  20. 4370
    Laura says:

    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

  21. 4371
    Jackie Tabor says:

    Jackie from Lake Charles: “but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant being made in human likeness.” Phillipians 2:7 NIV

  22. 4372
    Donna PARRISH says:

    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

  23. 4373
    Tracie says:

    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

  24. 4374
    LeighAnn Gunter says:

    LeighAnn,
    Brentwood,TN

    When there are many words, sin is unavoidable, but the one who controls his lips is wise. Proverbs 10:19,HCSB

  25. 4375
    Kristen says:

    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)

  26. 4376
    Meg Ebba says:

    “Whom have I in heaven but you?
    And earth has nothing I desire besides you.”

    Ps. 73: 25 NIV

    Meg Ebba
    New Hampshire

  27. 4377
    Amy says:

    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)

  28. 4378
    Arminda says:

    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

  29. 4379
    Cathy says:

    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

  30. 4380
    Lauren says:

    “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

  31. 4381
    Tammy Behrman says:

    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.

  32. 4382
    Sandy says:

    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

  33. 4383
    Katie says:

    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

  34. 4384
    Karla says:

    Commit to the Lord whatever you do and he will establish your plans.
    Proverbs 16:3 NIV
    Our church focus for 2013

  35. 4385
    Stacey Dobesh says:

    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)

  36. 4386
    Alissa says:

    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)

  37. 4387
    Holly Moore says:

    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

  38. 4388
    Amanda Patton says:

    Amanda, Leawood, Kansas,

    “How precious are your thoughts to me, oh God. They cannot be numbered.” Psalm 139:17 NLT

  39. 4389
    Natalie Patton says:

    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

  40. 4390
    Crystal Clark says:

    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)

  41. 4391
    Shana Garner says:

    Shana Garner, Tifton GA John 17:17NKJV
    Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth. (John 17:17 NKJV)

  42. 4392
    Ruth Somers says:

    How blessed is the man whose strength in in You. In whose heart are the highways to Zion! Psalm 84:5

  43. 4393
    Tonya says:

    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;

  44. 4394
    Judy says:

    Judy, Lancaster

    I will boast only in the LORD; let all who are helpless take heart. Ps 34.2 nlt

  45. 4395
    Amanda Hurst says:

    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

  46. 4396
    Ashley Beth says:

    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

  47. 4397
    Teresa says:

    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.”

  48. 4398
    Kelly Huffman says:

    Kelly, cape girardeau, mo, NIV

    Matthew 6:27
    Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?

  49. 4399
    Brooke domek says:

    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

  50. 4400
    Suzy says:

    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)

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