Hey, Darling Things! I was so happy to catch up with many of you yesterday! I was seriously thirsty for some time with you. If you didn’t tune in to the livestream but want to catch up, check the previous post. The video will stay up for a little while. It’s not at all too late to watch it and leave a comment with your 5-song playlist (on that post, not this one please!). That post is about trading in a spirit of despair for a garment of praise! If you’re game for that, jump back to the previous entry after you’ve left your memory verse here.
Man, oh, man, I was tested all day long yesterday on whether or not I’d permit Jesus to cover me with a garment of praise. Anybody else? The day wasn’t complete until I had car trouble. Oh, and I almost forgot to throw in here that Star and Geli were bound and determined to have my raccoon for supper. I screamed to high heaven and Keith ran out in the sticks barefooted in his maroon Texas A&M pajama pants and called them off. Why the police didn’t drive up to see if there had been domestic violence, I’ll never know. Laughing. Oh, mercy, ladies. We live real lives, don’t we? The kind where you unload a dishwater that was crammed full of dishes only to realize late into the massive unloading that they were still dirty. Blast it.
I’m praising our glorious God this morning while it is still dark outside, anticipating that over the next half hour the sun will rise on a brand new day and it will be a great one. A great one, indeed, Lord Jesus. Bring it. And show Your beautiful self to us in its course.
SO, SISTERS, IT’S TIME FOR OUR 5TH VERSE! You are jotted in my prayer journal this morning where I asked God to keep you steadfastly at the process and to give you joy and victory in it and to keep your soul alive and healthy in His Word. Do not grow weary in your well doing! Always keep in mind that we’re wearing our obsessive minds out on SOMETHING. It may as well be the Word of God with the power to build it back up! Your God did not give you a spirit of fear, Sweet Thing, but of…
POWER.
LOVE.
SELF CONTROL.
I thought maybe some of you could use some fresh ideas this round so I’m going to put a few extras in here today. Two of these are from the Psalm I read to you at the conclusion of the livestream yesterday. The beauty of the first selection is that it would count for both your Scriptures this month since it’s two verses. Now, mind you, you’d still have to document the second half of it on March 15th but that’s easy to do. Right? I felt like God put a word on my heart yesterday that some of us who are really struggling with the memorization process might be making it a bit harder than it has to be in some of our selections. Try to avoid over-complicating it when possible. Only choose a really complex portion when you feel like your life and sanity depend on it and, in that case, go for it with all your might and ask God to empower you to absorb it. OK, here goes:
(1) It is good to give thanks to the LORD, to sing praises to Your name, O Most High; (v.2) to declare Your steadfast love in the morning, and Your faithfulness by night. Psalm 92:1-4 ESV (See how easy those two would be, Sisters? And it would knock out your whole month of March!)
I’ll go ahead and choose the second one (out of the same Psalm) for my selection this March 1st. I’m choosing The NET Bible for my translation on this one because it makes me happy to use the word happy in a Bible verse. Thank you, Miss Shameless Sanguine.
Beth, Houston. “For You, O Lord, have made me HAPPY by Your work. I will sing for joy because of what You have done.” Psalm 92:4 The NET Bible
I’ll throw in one more because I jotted it down on an index card several months ago and set it on my desk at home where I can see it everyday while I’m having my quiet time. It hasn’t finished its work in me yet so, while it’s still on my mind, I’ll offer it up as one more possibility for some of you. I love, love, love this verse in The Message.
GOD, the Master, The Holy of Israel,
has this solemn counsel:
“Your salvation requires you to turn back to me
and stop your silly efforts to save yourselves.
Your strength will come from settling down
in complete dependence on me.” Isaiah 30:15 The Message
Well, amen to that.
I love you guys so much! That sun is just beginning to peak through the trees. It’s going to be a great day.
Tags: Scripture Memory 2013
Dianne Walters – Hartselle, AL
Celebrate God. Sing together – everyone! All you honest hearts, raise the roof!
Psalm 32:11 The Message
DeeDee Katy, Tx
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
1 Cor 13:6
NIV
And the Lord shall guide you continually and satisfy you in drought and in dry places and make strong your bones. And you shall be like a watered garden and like a spring of water whose waters fail not. Isaiah 58:11 (Amp.)
The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving/
Psalm 28:7 NLT
Laura from Mount Dora,FL
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:38, 39 NIV)
Janet
Charleston, SC
“A wise person is hungry for truth, while the fool feeds on trash.”
Proverbs 15:14, NLT
Kelly Haigler, Wingate, NC
But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 NLT
Cathryne
Fayetteville, NC
Whom have I in heaven but You? And besides You, I desire nothing on earth.
Psalm 73:25 New American Standard Bible
Phil. 4:8
…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.
Jessie
New Palestine IN
Psalm 121:1-2 (nkjv)
I will lift up my eyes to the hills.
From where comes my help?
My help comes from The Lord,
Who made heaven and Earth.
Marie from Mancelona Michigan.
Psalm 118:5: NIV Out of my distress I called on the LORD, the LORD answered me and set me free.
Shaunna Sturgeon, New Strawn, KS
“For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” (2 Corinthians 5:21 ESV)
Rachel, Surprise, AZ
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” ~Colossians 3:12
Kim from Denver, PA
“Or who has first given to Him
And it shall be repaid to him?” Romans 11:35 NKJV
1 Peter 2:9 (NKJ) You are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness and into His marvelous light
Clancie, Elizabethtown, KY
Teach me to do Your will,
For You are my God;
Let Your good Spirit lead me on level ground. Psalm 143:10, NASB
Amy, Seattle, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:2 NIV
Rene
Acworth, GA
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28 NIV)
Psalm 61:2 “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.”
Michelle W, Austin, TX
“And have mercy on those who doubt” Jude 1:22 ESV
Dixie, Santa Monica
Hosea 2:15 AMP
There I will give her her vineyards and make the Valley of Achor (troubling) to be for her a door of hope and expectation. And she shall sing there and respond as in the days of her youth
Andrea, Saskatchewan Canada
Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Psalm 100:3, NIV
Teri~ Corpus Christi, TX
Hebrews 12:2 (New Life Version)
Let us keep looking to Jesus. Our faith comes from Him and He is the One Who makes it perfect.
Romona, RoseWood Heights,
And so we know and rely on the love God has for us.
God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. 1 John 4:16 (NIV)
Cathi – Morristown, TN
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 (NIV84)
Melissa, Locust Grove, GA. “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Cor 12:9 (ESV)
McKinney, Tx
Consider it pure joy my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds.
James 1:2 (NIV)
Erin from Chicago
“Depart from evil and do good. Seek peace and pursue it.” –Psalm 34:14 (NASB)
Mia from Burlington, Vermont
“…He said, ‘The things which are impossible
with men are possible with God.’ ”
Luke 18:27 NKJV
Emily Furda, Windber PA Matthew 11:28-30 (NET). 28 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke on you and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy to bear, and my load is not hard to carry.”
Proverbs 16:9 (MSG)
We plan the way we want to live, but only God makes us able to live it.
Kristen, Round Rick.
For You, O Lord, have made me happy by Your work. I will sing for joy because of what You have done.” Psalm 92:4
The NET Bible
Tracy Fahs, Lake St. Louis, Missouri
Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and fautless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. James 1:27 NIV
Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.
Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV
Katelyn P
Arlington, TX
“Love does not delight in evil but rejoices in the truth.”
1 Corinthians 13:6
NIV
Jeannie from Charlotte, NC
You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.
Isaiah 26:3 ESV
Connie from Carterville, IL
Therefore, as one trespass led to condemnation for all men, so one act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all men.
Romans 5:18 ESV
Andrea, Montgomery, IN
I love you, O LORD, my strength. Psalm 18:1 NIV
Numbers 6:24-26 NLT
May the Lord bless you and protect you
May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you.
May the Lord show you His favor and and give you His peace.
Loris, SC
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you, I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27, NIV
Rejoice always, Pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV
LaVonne, Peachtree City, GA
The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.
Zephaniah 3:16 NIV 84
Jennifer, Fort Worth
“And Elijah came to all the people, and said, “How long will you falter between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow Him; but if Baal, follow him.” But the people answered him not a word.” 1 Kings 18:21, NKJV
Kimberly Solberg in Madison, ME: Trust in God at all times, you people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Selah. Psalm 62:8, NKJV
Lisa, Kathleen, GA
NIV Ephesians 4:30
“And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.”
Carole from Webb City, MO: Be serious! Be alert! Your adversary the Devil is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour. Resist him and be firm in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are being experienced by your fellow believers throughout the world. 1 Peter 5:8-9 HCSB
Debbie, Katy, Tx
Psalm 13:5 But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. NIV
Heidi McClure :: Locust Grove, GA
How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.” Isaiah 52:7 ESV
Teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12. NLT
Candace, Houston, Tx
Psalm 13:5 But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. NIV