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. 4501
    Teri Schultz says:

    Teri Schultz, Aledo, Texas
    “Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.” 2 Corinthians 2:14 (NKJV)

  2. 4502
    Moreen says:

    Moreen, Sydney, Australia
    And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:32 NLT)
    *submitting as my chosen verse 4, sorry for earlier submission—finally arriving at the truth that this Word is what I need now-ha ;), so exciting, & thank you for this SSMT xo

  3. 4503
    Lauren L. says:

    Lauren, Malvern, PA

    16 But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. 17 Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried. May the Lord deal with me, be it ever so severely, if even death separates you and me.” Ruth 1:16-17 (NIV)

  4. 4504
    Chrisrtine Caine says:

    Lamentations 3:33 (NIV)
    33 For he does not willingly bring affliction
    or grief to anyone.

  5. 4505
    Mary from Livonia, Michigan (NIV) says:

    Isaiah 41:9-10
    I said: ‘you are my servant.’ I have chosen you and not rejected you.
    So do not fear, for I am with you!
    Do not be dismayed, for I AM your God!
    I will strengthen you and help you,
    I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

  6. 4506
    Rebecca S., Hewitt, TX says:

    Philippians 4:6 NIV
    Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

  7. 4507
    Cher says:

    Cher in Toledo, Ohio

    Psalm 139:23-24 Search me, God, and know my heart;
    test me and know my anxious thoughts.See if there is any offensive way in me,and lead me in the way everlasting.

  8. 4508
    Muriel says:

    Muriel, Ontario:
    “I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope He has given to those He called – His holy people who are His rich and glorious inheritence.”
    Ephesians 1:18 (NLT)

  9. 4509
    Meredith Barr says:

    Be concerned above everything else with the Kingdom of God and what he requires of you, and he will provide you with all the other things.

    Matthew 6:33 (TEV)

  10. 4510
    Amy says:

    Amy, Washington DC: “A man may order his thoughts, but the Lord inspires the Word he utters.” Proverbs 16:1 (NEB)

  11. 4511
    Deb H says:

    Deb H from Pittsburgh

    Daniel 2:22-23 NIV

    He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness and light dwells in him. I thank and praise you, O God of my fathers: You have given me widsom and power, you have made known to me what we asked of you, you have made known to us the dream of the king.

    (previously was Daniel 2:20-21)

  12. 4512
    Karen says:

    Karen, Springdale, Arkansas

    Psalm 9:10 KJV

    And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.

  13. 4513
    Darlene says:

    Darlene, Yonges Island, SC

    “No weapon formed against you shall prosper” Isaiah 54:17a

    New King James Version

  14. 4514
    Linda Unruh says:

    Linda from Mishawaka,In says,
    For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace. Rom.8:6

  15. 4515

    Suzanne, Houston

    “Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content.” Philippians 4:11 NKJV

  16. 4516
    Ann Hanna says:

    Ann, Murrells Inlet SC

    From birth I have relied on you; you brought me forth from my mother’s womb. I will ever praise you.

    Psalm 71:6 NIV

  17. 4517
    Rita Quinlan says:

    Rita – Alva, Florida

    “Do not judge and you will not be judged. Do not condemn and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.”

    Luke 6:37 – NLT

  18. 4518
    D'Anne McMillen says:

    D’Anne, Loganville, GA The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail. (Isaiah 58:11 NIV)

  19. 4519
    Kelly says:

    Pearland, TX

    They will rebuild the ancient ruins and RESTORE the places long devastated; they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations. (IS 61:4 NIV)

  20. 4520
    Sheila Miller says:

    Sheila from Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:16 NIV

  21. 4521
    phyllis says:

    Phyllis, Gilmer, Tx
    “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Psalm 73:26 NIV

  22. 4522
    Sherree says:

    Sherree from Mansfield, TX

    “Arise, for it is your task, and we are with you; be strong and do it.” Ezra 10:4 ESV

  23. 4523
    Heather says:

    Heather G. Willow Grove, PA “Lord my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me.” Psalm 30:2 TNIV

  24. 4524
    Geri Patterson says:

    Geri
    John 1:8-9 NLT
    John himself was not the light; he was simply a witness to tell about the light. The One who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.

  25. 4525
    Alison Peyton says:

    Alison Peyton, Peers AB, Canada
    A wife who is noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.
    Proverbs 31:10
    NIV

  26. 4526
    Dana Strake says:

    Dana, Houston :
    so is my word that goes out from my mouth:
    It will not return to me empty,
    but will accomplish what I desire
    and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.
    Isaiah 55:11 NIV

  27. 4527
    Jessica says:

    Jessica from Bryant Ar.
    Psalm 51:1 NLT

    Have mercy on me, O God,
    because of your unfailing love.
    Because of your great compassion,
    blot out the stain of my sins.

  28. 4528
    Debbie, Cameron,MO says:

    And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

    Phil. 4:7 KJV

  29. 4529
    Jo Ann, Folsom says:

    “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure,. whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.” Phil 4:8 NIV

  30. 4530
    Brenda says:

    Brenda from Southern Maryland
    Lamentations 3:22-23 NIV
    Because of the Lords great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; Great is your faithfulness.

  31. 4531
    Carrie Aaron says:

    Carrie, Cary, NC “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” Ephesians 2:10 (NLT)

  32. 4532
    Kirsten Hitchcock says:

    Kirsten H. Schaumburg IL

    “She is clothed with strength and dignity;
    she can laugh at the days to come.
    She speaks with wisdom,
    and faithful instruction is on her tongue.”
    Proverbs 31:25-26 (NIV)

  33. 4533
    Amy Hulsey says:

    Amy, Clarkesville GA
    Psalm 19:14 NIV
    May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and Redeemer.

  34. 4534
    Stephanie Charles says:

    Stephanie, Edmond, OK
    May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed. Psalms 20:4 NIV84

  35. 4535
    Jennifer says:

    Jennifer-Allendale, MI
    “Through him and for his name’s sake, we received grace and apostleship to call people from among all the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith. And you also are among those who are called to belong to Jesus Christ.”
    Romans 1:5-6 NIV

  36. 4536
    Jessica Bellows says:

    Jessica- Trenton TX

    Romans 1:16 NIV
    I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God
    that brings salvation to all that believe: first the Jews, then to the Gentile.

  37. 4537
    Hannah says:

    Hannah H., Branch, AR, John 3:30
    He must increase, but I must decrease.

  38. 4538
    Rose says:

    Rose, Kansas City: “I urge you, brothers, to watch out for
    those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them.” ROM. 16:17 NIV

  39. 4539
    Kate Posthuma says:

    Kate from Cheney, WA
    The Lord your God will circumcise your hearts and the hearts of your descendants so that you will love him with all your heart and all your soul and live.

    Deueteronomy 30:6 NIV

  40. 4540
    Shannan says:

    Shannan, Dallas, Georgia

    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

  41. 4541
    Dawn says:

    Dawn, Dubuque, Iowa
    “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13 NIV

  42. 4542

    “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.” Philippians 4:8-9

  43. 4543
    Alanna says:

    Alanna, Frisco
    Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. (2 Thessalonians 3:16 NIV)

  44. 4544
    Carrie says:

    Carrie D, Boonville, IN
    “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,” ~Hebrews 12:1 ESV

  45. 4545
    Kelly Tootle says:

    Trust in the LORD, and do good; Dwell in the land and feed on His faithfulness. Delight yourself also in the LORD, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass. Psalm 37:3-5. NKJV

  46. 4546
    Cindy L says:

    Cindy L. Brooklyn Park, MN
    Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
    1 Cor. 15:58 (NIV)

  47. 4547
    Brenda says:

    Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me.

    Psalms 51:10 NAS

  48. 4548
    Elizabeth Pack says:

    Elizabeth, Charleston, WV

    Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails.
    I Corinthian 13:4-8a (NKJ)

  49. 4549
    Brenda says:

    Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, And sustain me with a willing spirit.

    Psalms 51:12

  50. 4550
    Kirby Ray says:

    Kirby from Parsons, KS “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” John 13:34 NIV

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