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
Jennifer from Springfield, Mo.
2 Corinthians 9:8 ESV:
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.
Becky Jackson, Seminole, FL That I would be filled with the goodness of God. Ephesians 6:18
Becky from Colorado:
Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. Col 4:5-6, ESV
Lori in Vivian,LA
Psalm 23:3 NKJV
He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.
Shelley from San Angelo
Ephesians 3:20 NIV
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine,
according to his power that is at work within us.
Sheri, Portland, Oregon
“Instead, you ought to say, ‘If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.’” James 4:15 NIV84
Christa, Memphis TN
Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end. (Ecclesiastes 3:11 NLT)
Elizabeth
Wilmette, IL
Trust in him at all times, O people;
pour out your hearts to him,
for God is our refuge.
Psalm 62:8 NIV
Christina Frailey Modesto Ca
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
I Thes 5:16-18 NKJV
Courtney Cherest
LaPlata, MD
1 Peter 1:22-2:5 (ESV)
22 Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart,
23 since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God;
24 for “All flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers, and the flower falls,
25 but the word of the Lord remains forever.” And this word is the good news that was preached to you.
1 So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander.
2 Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation—
3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.
4 As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious,
5 you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
Robin, Tracy CA
Proverbs 17:28 NIV
Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent,
and discerning if they hold their tongues.
Christine, Wichita, KS
“Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.”
1 John 3:18 (NIV)
Angela Monroe, LA
Keep on loving each other as brothers. Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by doing so some people have entertained angels without knowing it. Remember those in prisons as if you were their fellow prisoners. And those who are mistreated as if you yourself were suffering. Hebrews 13:1-3 NIV
Katie Bandelin, San Antonio, TX
“Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.”
Galatians 6:7-10 (ESV)
Tracy, Ava Grace, and Abby from Wichita falls, Psalm 140:4 “Keep me Oh Lord from the hands of the wicked. Protect me from the men of violence who plan to trip my feet. NIV.
Christy Waco, TX
Hebrews 10:14 ESV
For by a single offering He has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified.
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.” Matthew 5:14 (NAS)
Carolyn
Wheaton, IL
Emily Bravenec from Glenn Heights, TX
“You intended to harm me, BUT GOD intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, saving many lives.”
Genesis 50:20 NIV (emphasis mine)
Tyler, TX
Psalm 139:23-25
God, examine me and know my heart, test me and know my nervous thoughts. See if there is anything bad in me. Lead me on the lad to everlasting light. NCV
SSMT # 4: You know what I am going to say even before I say it, Lord. Psalm 139:4 NLT
Lisa Lucas, Indianapolis, IN
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you Oh Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
Psalm 19:14 nlt
Sandy Tate, Denver, CO
1 Corinthians 13:4 “Love is patient and Kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant…”
Kelsey Jones
Houston
“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”
Romans 8:1 NIV
Meagan, Valleyview
“For if you cry for discernment, lift your voice for understanding; if you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasure; then you will discern the fear of the Lord and discover the knowledge of God.” Prov 2:3-5 NASB
Christina Harroun, Gridley, IL
Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. 2 Timothy 2:22 NASB
But godliness with contentment is great gain. 1Timothy 6:6 (NLT)
Fort Worth, TX
Your adornment must not be merely external — braiding the hair, and wearing gold jewelry, or putting on dresses; but let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God. I Peter 3:3-4 (NASB)
Kathleen, Tallahassee, FL
“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord
And whose trust is the Lord.
For he will be like a tree planted by the water,
That extends its roots by a stream
And will not fear when the heat comes;
But its leaves will be green,
And it will not be anxious in a year of drought
Nor cease to yield fruit.”
Jeremiah 17:7-8 (NASB)
Fort Worth, Texas
Your adornment must not be merely external — braiding the hair, and wearing gold jewelry, or putting on dresses; but let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God. I Peter 3:3-4 (NASB).
Rosemary,Forney,Tx In Him was life;and the life was the light of men.John 1:4kjv
Michelle from Louisville, KY
Jeremiah 20:9 But if I say, “I will not mention him or speak any more in his name,” his word is in my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones. I am weary of holding it in; indeed, I cannot.
Susan Marie from Houston, TX
“God is our refuge and strength,
an ever-present help in trouble.”
Psalm 46:1 NIV
Kristie
Queen City, TX
“For there is not a word on my tongue, but behold, O Lord, You know it altogether.”
Psalm 139:4 NKJV
Merredith Champaign IL. “for the whole law is fulfilled in one word: you shall love your neighbor as yourself. Gal 5:14 NIV
Chris Floyd, Kokomo, IN
Isaiah 61:3
New International Version (NIV)
3
and provide for those who grieve in Zion—
to bestow on them a crown of beauty
instead of ashes,
the oil of joy
instead of mourning,
and a garment of praise
instead of a spirit of despair.
They will be called oaks of righteousness,
a planting of the Lord
for the display of his splendor.
“For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks”
~Matthew 12:34b NIV
Donna from Cypress
The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever. – Isaiah 40:8 (ESV)
Tawni, Oregon
As the water reflects the face, so the heart reflects the person.
Psalm 27:17 HCSB
Tasha, Malvern, AR
1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Autumn, Wetumpka. “I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for He is right beside me.” Psalm 16:8
Jen Terzo SLC UT
1John 4:4 NKJV
You are of God, little children, and have overcome them because He who is in you is greater then he who is in the world.
Andrea, Greeley CO, “The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit. You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God. Psalm 51:17 NLT
Marion
Royse City, TX
Hebrews 11:1 (NIV 1984)
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
Janet, North Vancouver, BC: When you were buried with him in baptism, you were also raised with him through faith in the power of God, who raised him from the dead. Colossians 2:12 NRSV
Patty, Shelton,WA
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Philippians 2:3-4 NIV
Charlene, Waterloo, ON
No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day.
John 6:44, NIV
Shellie P.
Spokane, WA
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
Psalm 139:14 NIV
P.S. Trying to convince myself I really am worth something.
Kaziah, Prairieville LA
“and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power and authority.”(Colossians 2:10 NIV)
Melissa, living in Gruitrode, Belgium
3 But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 NKJV
M.J. in Lovington, NM
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
Colossians 3:15 NIV