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
2 Corinthians 4:3-4 NJKV
But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them.
Paulette P. Mays
Elmer, La
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 (NKJV)
Rebecca, Las Vegas, “perseverance must finish it’s work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.” James 1:4-5 (NIV)
Teri
Wayne, Mi
“This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come, Your will be done, in earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts as we have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’ Matthew 6:9-13 (NIV)
pamela t., Fairmont, NC Isaiah 42:6 (NLT)
“I, the LORD, have called you to demonstrate my righteousness. I will guard and support you, for I have given you to my people as the personal confirmation of my covenant with them. And you will be a light to guide all nations to me.
Ashley from Indianapolis, IN
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” Colossians 3:12 NIV
Maria – Macomb, Michigan
Isaiah 30:15 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.”
Ahvy
Olathe, Ks.
Luke 6:31. AMP
And as you would like and desire that men would do to you, do exactly so to them.
Mary-Clare Hill in Frisco, Texas
Oh our God, will you not judge them? For we have no power against this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you.
2 Chronicles 20:12 (NIV)
Michelle from Greenville, TX
Now I know the Lord saves his anointed; he will answer him from his holy heaven with the saving might of his right hand. Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.
Ps. 20:6-7 ESV
Kim
New Port Richey, FL
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
Donna, Deer Park.
Do not let any unwholesome talk come from your mouth, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29. NIV
Claire, Washington, D.C.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you. 1 Peter 1:3-4 (ESV)
Carmela, Forney TX: And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. (Romans 8:27 KJV)
Boerne, TX
Colossians 3:2-4 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.
Cindy, Tucson:
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and you staff, they comfort me. (Psalms 23:4 NIV84)
Terri Rubenstein, Morgantown, WV
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if something is excellent or praiseworthy, think about these things.” (Philippians 4:8 NET)
Dawn, Kansas City. “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.” Mark 1:35 NIV
Cara, Houston
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. Eph 4:29 (NIV)
Karen, Clarksville, “Love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.” Deuteronomy 6:5 HCSB
Beth, Story City, IA
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, NKJ
Shannon-Charlotte, NC: Great peace have those who love Your law; nothing can make them stumble. Psalm 119:165 ESV
Maly, Marysville, oh
Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. (Isaiah 41:10 NLT)
Tammy Grant, Jackson, TN. “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
Proverbs 31:17 HCSB She draws on her strength and reveals that her arms are strong.
Andrea, Gardendale
Isaiah 40:31 – but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. NIV
Faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ.
Romans 10:17 NIV
Karen Miller, Reading PA
My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest. Isaiah 32:18 NIV
Nicole Graves
Keller
Mark 1:31 ( HCSB)
 So He went to her, took her by the hand, and raised her up.
Tara – Fort Worth, TX
I can do all thing through Christ, who strengthens me. – Philippians 4:13 WEB
Andrea M, Okotoks, AB
Psalm 139:5 – You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me. (NIV)
Cindy, Roanoke, TX
Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.
Psalm 27:14 NIV84
Pam Kelly, Carrollton, TX “‘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 a hope and a future.'”
Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
Avayd Ann, KS City. But those who trust 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. Is. 40:31 NLT
Carol Hulin, Belleville, ON
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV
Christa, Denver, CO
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
Darcy, Pittsburgh
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5, NLT
Sarah, Tacoma WA
Matthew 6:6 (NIV)
But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father who is unseen. Then your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.
Lori Behrens, Granbury, Tx
Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm.
Ephesians 6:13 NASB
Joslin ~ Seminole, FL
Colossians 1:14 NLT
Who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins.
Irene
Clarksville, TN
“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord.”
1 Corinthians 15: 58 (NASB)
April, Magnolia
When you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing
Matthew 6:3 NKJV
Ashley P. , Colorado Springs: “For you make me glad by your deeds,O Lord; I sing for joy at the works of your hands. ” Psalms 92:4 NIV84
Emily Byrd; Baton Rouge, LA
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 3:17, NIV
Jill, Sterling Hts., MI
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 (ESV)
Peg, Naperville, IL
“It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High, Psalm 92: 1 (NIV)
Emily , Derby Ks
When my heart is overwhelmed lead me to the rock that is higher than I .
Psalms 61:2
Nicole VandeLinde, Trinity, FL:
“Be merciful to those who doubt” Jude 1:22 (NIV)
My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest.
Isaiah 32:18 NIV
Debbie from Universal City, TX
“The Lord is my strength and my shield, my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.” Psalm 28-7 NIV