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
Rhonda, Foley, AL. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Phil.4:13 NKJ
Rebecca, Bath, MI
because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved
Romans 10:9 ESV
Sacramento, CA
He restores my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousness
for his names sake. Psalm 23:3 NIV
Heather Aberdeen SD
“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 Thank you Beth!
Kristin, Searcy. But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. James 1:22 (NLT)
As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness. When I awake, I will be satisfied with your likeness.
Psalm 17:15-ESV
Kristi from Lee’s Summit, MO
Gwen Burdine. Jacksonville Beach FL “You gave me life and showed me kindness, and in your providence watched over my spirit.” (Job 10:12 NIV)
Nicole Powell in Tahoka, Texas
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. -Romans 12:2 NIV
Angela, San Diego
“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
Stafford, Texas
James 1:2-3 “Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.” (NAS)
Crystal from Phoenix (see you in a couple weeks! 🙂
Romans 8:1-2 NIV
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death.
Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me.
Psalm 103:2 NLT
Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; his understanding is beyond measure. Psalms 147:5, Esv
Carol Kirby Amarillo TX
Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” Luke1:45 NIV
Psalm 100:5 NIV
For The Lord is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations.
Natalie from Lynchburg, VA
“Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.”
Ephesians 3:17 NLT
Shannon, Springdale, AR
Have mercy on some who doubt.
Jude 1:22 (HCSB)
Kelley from Houston, TX. “O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive, so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help.” Psalm 86:5 (NLT)
Marcia A. – Huntsville, AL
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Philippians 4:4 NIV
Pam, Sioux Falls, SD
“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the Truth.”
III John 1:4, NIV
In memory of Jim, Julie, Alyssa, and Caleb Vollmer, walking with Jesus as of February 23, 2013; and in honor of Brittany Vollmer, still walking arm in arm with us in this world. We love you, Brittany!
Laci, Albany, Ga
Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.
Psalms 52:5,6. NIV
Jennifer Dove in Roanoke Va
“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
Deanna, Novi, MI
It is good to give thanks to the L ord , to sing praises to the Most High. It is good to proclaim your unfailing love in the morning, your faithfulness in the evening, (Psalms 92:1, 2 NLT)
Krista, Chicago IL
17 Though the fig tree does not bud
and there are no grapes on the vines,
though the olive crop fails
and the fields produce no food,
though there are no sheep in the pen
and no cattle in the stalls,
18 yet I will rejoice in the Lord,
I will be joyful in God my Savior. Habakkuk 3:17-18 (NIV)
Brandy reed; Raceland,LA
A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control. Prov. 29:11 NIV
Brenda, from Byhalia, MS
6 The Lord works righteousness
and justice for all the oppressed.
7 He made known his ways to Moses,
his deeds to the people of Israel:
8 The Lord is compassionate and gracious,
slow to anger, abounding in love.
9 He will not always accuse,
nor will he harbor his anger forever;
10 he does not treat us as our sins deserve
or repay us according to our iniquities.
11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth,
so great is his love for those who fear him;
12 as far as the east is from the west,
so far has he removed our transgressions from us.
Psalm 103:6-12 (NIV)
Abby, Van Alstyne
But I trust in your unfailing love. I will rejoice because you have rescued me. (Psalms 13:5 NLT)
PerryLove from Gallatin, TN
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.” Phil 4:6 NIV
Karen, Lynnwood, WA
“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.” Hebrews 12:2 (NIV)
Sue, Texarkana,TX Ephesians 3:20-21 “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, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen. NIV
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. (Ephesians 4:29 NIV)
Megan from Potlatch, Idaho
Psalm 16:8- I have set the LORD always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. NIV
Carol Kirby Amarillo, TX
being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6
Sorry put wrong verse down
But whatever I am now, it is all because God poured out his special favor on me- and not without results. 1 Cor. 15:10a NLT
Beth, Lititz, PA
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
Sara from Virginia – “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11, NIV)
Tiffany
Salisbury, MD
Jesus replied, I am the bread of Life. He who comes to Me will never be hungry, and he who believes in and cleaves to and trusts in and relies on Me will never thirst anymore.
John 6:35 AMP
Carol Costello Billings, MT
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather in humility value others above yourselves.
Philippians 2:3
Galatians 6:9-10 NLT
9 So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.10 Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith.
Mary, Shreveport, Louisiana
For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.’
Isaiah 41:13. NKJV
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 NLT
Jennifer from (near Memphis) Collierville, TN
James 1:2~4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (NIV 1984)
Ann. Centerville.
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
Dena K. from Columbus ,OH
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. (II Timothy 1:7 NKJV)
Gina, Bolivar, MO
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”
Proverbs 4:23 (NIV)
Alicia, Chicago
“March on, my soul; BE STRONG!” Judges 5:21b niv
Marlene. Lemoore, ca Now this I say lest anyone should deceive you with persuasive words. For though I am absent in the flesh yet I am with you in the spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ. Colossians 2: 4-5
“I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, ‘I will confess my transgressions to the Lord’ — and you forgave the guilt of my sin.” Psalm 32:5 NIV
Nedrea Haley
Hoover, Alabama
My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry. James 1:19 NIV
Holly Longmont, CO
With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.
Isaiah 12:3 NIV