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
Kimberly – Houston, TX
“Stand firm then, with the belt of Truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of Righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the Gospel of Peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of Faith, which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.”
Ephesians 6:14-18
Cynthia, Russellville, AR
“For we are God’s fellow workers. You are God’s field, God’s building.” 1 Corinthians 3:9 ESV
Janet
Springfield MO
“For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead.” – James 2:26 ESV
Misti Wolfe
Carthage, TX
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. (Romans12:18 NIV)
Kristetta, Pineville, LA
No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. Hebrews 12:11 (NIV)
Becky Scherle
Waddell,AZ
But the LORD watches over those who fear him,
those who rely on his unfailing love. (Psalm 33:18 NLT)
Lisa from Cary, NC: “Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in Him. Your roots will grown down into God’s love & keep you strong.” Eph 3:17 (NLT)
Diane Archibald, Phoenix, Arizona
Proverbs 4:22 “For they are life to those who find them and health to all their whole body.” NASB
Rhonda, Jonesboro, AR
Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in Him. Psalm 62:5 NLT
1 Thessalonians 5:6 (NLT)
So be on your guard, not asleep like the others. Stay alert and be clearheaded.
Rene, College Station, TX: “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.” Psalm 19:14 RSV
Shelby from Indiana …”So if you’re serious about living this new resurrection life with Christ, act like it. Pursue the things over which Christ presides” Colossians 3:1 MSG
Susan, Houston
He chose to give birth to us by giving us his true word. And we, out of all creation, became his prized possession.
James 1:18 NLT
Alicia Dutton, Houston, TX
Matthew 6:21 NIV
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Lindsay Argo from Nashville, TN “Then He said to them, “If anyone wants to come with Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life because of Me will save it. What is a man benefited if he gains the whole world, yet loses or forfeits himself?” Luke 9:23-25 HCSB
Marina, Kansas City
(the arrival of our first baby has me late, but still coming to the party!)
James 1:5 ESV
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. (James 1:5 NIV)
Lindsey H., Gulfport, MS
“May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer”
Psalm 19:14
NIV
Melissa Vevay, Indiana
For you were formerly darkness, but now you are Light in the Lord, walk as children of light. Ephesians 5:8 NAS
Lori D., Georgetown, TX
The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.
Lamentations 3:25-26 (NIV)
Kadie- Tinley Park, 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
Jennifer, Otisville. 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
Melanie, Armuchee, GA
“And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 (HCSB)
Sarah, Eagle River, AK
“Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.” Proverbs 31:30
“do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.”
Letha. Mountain Home, Arkansas. Let’s keep focused on the goal, those of us who want everything God has for us…Now that we’re on the right track, let’s stay on it!
Philippians 3:15 (MSG)
Amanda, Huntington WV
“And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow – not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love.” Romans 8:38 (NLT)
Jennifer, Birmingham , AL
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews12:2 (NIV)
Michelle in Seattle, WA
“But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior.”
Titus 3:4-6 NIV
Heather, Clemmons, NC
The Lord your God is with you,
the Mighty Warrior who saves.
He will take great delight in you;
in his love he will no longer rebuke you,
but will rejoice over you with singing.
Zephaniah 3:17 (NIV)
Sarah Cox from Jay, Ok
“Praise be to the name of God forever and ever, wisdom and power are His. He changes times and seasons; He deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. He reveals deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him. I thank and praise you God of my ancestors; You have given me wisdom and power; You have made known to me what we asked of You. You have made known to us the dream of the king.” Daniel 2:20-23 (NIV)
Because we have these promises dear friends let us cleanse ourselves from everything that can defile our body and spirit and work toward complete purity because we fear God.
2 Cor 7:1 NLT
Heather G
Charlotte NC
Chatsworth, Georgia
“I am the Alpha and the Omega—the beginning and the end,” says the Lord God. “I am the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come—the Almighty One.”
Revelation 1:8 NLT
John 14:6 NIV
I am the way, the truth and the life. No one come to the Father except through me.
Jan Horne
Bossier City, LA
Melanie G. Norman, OK “who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.” 2 Corinthians 1:4 ESV
Lamentations 3:22-23
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
Andrea, from Spring Branch, Texas:
“I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear;
what can man do to me?”
Hebrews 13:5-6 ESV
Phoebe, Concord, Ephesians 5:17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. NIV
Diane Wadsworth, Pleasant Grove, Alabama
“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
Sandi, Duluth, MN
1 Peter 5:7 (TNIV)
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed. In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling. Exodus 15:13 (NIV1984)
Philippians 4:13
New King James Version (NKJV)
13 I can do all things through Christ[a] who strengthens me.
The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. Psalm 19: 7 (KJV)
Sally, Muskogee, OK – The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. Psalm 19: 7 (KJV)
Debbie, Rochester, MN James 1:19-21 NLT Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires. So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls.
Jill Springdale AR
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting: but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
Proverbs 31:30 (NIV)
Isaiah 41:10 ESV
“do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.”
This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety;
He is my God, and I trust him.
Psalm 91:2 NLT
Boise, Idaho.
“I am the true grapevine and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch of mine that does not produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more.” John 15:1,2 NLT
Melisa-Waco, Tx
“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord my strength, and my redeemer.” Psalms 19:14 KJV