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
Ashley (Dallas, Ga)
He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. The true light that gives light to every man was coming into the world.
John 1:8-9 (NIV)
Kristina from Duluth, MN “I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” Lamentations 3:24 NIV
Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs. Jonah 2:8 NIV84
Tammy,
Lusby, MD
“Seek good, not evil, that you may live. Then The Lord God Almighty will be with you, just as you say he is.”
Amos 5:14
NIV
Robin, Bradenton, Fl. My dear brothers and sisters, take note everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. James 1:19
Fair Oaks Ranch, TX
The humble will see their God at work and be glad. Let all who seek God’s help be encouraged.~ Psalm 69:32, NLT
Katie from Sharpsburg, GA
So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. [2 Timothy 2.22 esv]
Leanne, Georgetown TN, Proverbs 5:21…” The ways of a man are before the eyes of the LORD, and He watches all his paths.” (NASB)
Kelly from Manassas:
“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God.”
-Romans 5:1-2 (NIV)
Michelle in Fort Belvoir, VA
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
Romans 12:12 ESV
“Thou art my hiding place; Thou shall preserve me from trouble; Thou shall compass me about with songs of deliverance.” Psalm 32:7 NAS
Sharon in Florien: Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God wll be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 (NIV)
Janey, Naples, FL: The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. (Deuteronomy 31:8) NIV
Lisa, Austin TX
Mark 14:38 (NIV)
Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
Brandi, Fayetteville, NC
“For nothing is impossible with God.”
—Luke 1:37
Cathy from Kokomo, In
I beseech you therefore, brethren,by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Romans 12:1&2 NKJV
Port Neches, TX
Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
April M
Midland, TX
Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. Deuteronomy 6:4-5
Angela, Katy TX
“If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing right. But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers. Yet whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it. For he who said, “You shall not commit adultery” also said, “You shall not murder.” If you do not commit adultery, but you do murder, you have become a lawbreaker.
“Speak and act like those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.”
James 2:8-13, NIV
Melissa from West Chester, OH:
“The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”
Psalm 18:2, NIV
Ellen
Santa Maria, CA
2 Timothy 1:7 “for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” ESV
Philippians 4:19
And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Betty Stephens, Austin, Texas Psalm 25 4 NIV
Show me your ways O Lord, teach me your paths.
Elisa from Columbus, TX
“Let your eyes look straight ahead, fix your gaze directly before you. Make level paths for your feet and take only ways that are firm.
Proverbs 4:25-26 (NIV)
kathy from leesville Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Colossians 3:13-14 NIV
Darcy, Clermont,Fl.
But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. Jeremiah 17:17 NIV84
oops…Jeremiah 17:7 (not 17)
Debi, Alva, FL – Luke 6:37 Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. (NKJV)
paula from denver numbers 6:24-26 n.i.v. the Lord bless you and keep you. the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.
Rachel, Frankfort, IL
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
Philippians 4:4-5 NIV
Marie from Mancelona Michigan
Psalm 19:13: NIV
Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then will I be blameless, innocent of great transgression.
Rachelle from Ann Arbor, MI
Isaiah 40:28
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.
Del from Clarksboro, NJ “The Lord’s servant must not quarrel; instead he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.” 2 Timothy 2:24 (NIV)
Tara
Greensboro, NC
And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you. It is better for you to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes, to be cast into hell fire.
Matthew 18:9
NKJV
Kaci; Moultrie
“We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God: those who are called according to His purpose.”
Romans 8:28 HCSB
Maurina from Lake Charles: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by Him; and without Him was not any thing made that was made. John 1:1-3 KJV
Kaylenn, Temple, Tx
Throw your burden upon the Lord, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the godly to be upended. Psalm 55:22 NET
Juleann, Wayne, 2 Corinthians 4:17 (ESV)For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison
Jule, Bowmansville, PA, II Corinthians 4:17 (ESV)
For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison.
Ruth, New Hampshire.
Hear my cry, O God;
listen to my prayer.
From the ends of the earth I call to You,
I call as my heart grows faint;
lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
For You have been my refuge,
a strong tower against the foe.
Psalm 61:1-3 (NIV)
Fonda, Biloxi, MS
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3 ESV
Summer, Crystal, MN
“Oh Sing to the Lord a new song, for He has done marvelous things!” Psalm 98:1a, ESV
Aly from Arlington, TX
Let all that you do be done in love.
1 Corinthians 16:14
ESV
Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God. Heb 3:12
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 KJV
How blessed is the man who does not wal;k in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand in thepath of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers! 2 But his delight is in the law os the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night. Psalms 1:1-2 NAS
Amy, Greensboro, NC
Psalm 139:13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. (NIV)
Mary
Houston, TX
2 Samuel 22:2 He said: “The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer (NIV)
Cathy, Warsaw, IN
Long ago the Lord said to Israel: “I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love I have drawn you to myself. I will rebuild you, my virgin Israel. You will again be happy and dance merrily with your tambourines.”
Jeremiah 31:3-4 NIV
Ann H
Carrollton, Texas
“for the Lord will be at your side and keep your foot from being snared.”
Proverbs 3:26
NIV
Gloria, Cleveland
For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith The Lord; I will put my laws into their mind and write them in their hearts and I will be to them a God and they shall be to me a people.
Hebrews 8:10 KJV