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
Sherree from Mansfield
Isaiah 48:17 NIV
This is what the Lord says-Your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go.”
Judy, Maple Valley, Wa.
Trust in The Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.
In all ways submit to Him and He will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5 NIV
John 16:9 (NIV)
The worlds sin is that they refuse to believe in me.
Vickie, Spokane, WA.
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Colossians 3:12 NIV
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)
John 15:17-18, NLT
This is my command: Love each other.
If the world hates you, remember that it hated me first.
Ashley Skinta, Frisco, TX
And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today. Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up. Deuteronomy 6:5-7 NLT
Katherine; Nipomo, CA
That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does. James 1:7,8 NIV
Lindsay Argo from Nashville, “let brotherly love continue. Don’t neglect to show hospitality, for by doing this some have have welcomed angels as guests without knowing it.” Hebrews 13:1-2 hcsb
Ps. 86:12 (NIV)
I will praise you, O Lord my God,
with all my heart;
I will glorify your name forever.
Ellen TN
Therefore we do not lose heart,
but though our outer man is decaying,
yet our inner man is being renewed day by day.
II Cor. 4:16 NASB
Sara, Sioux City ~ For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb. Psalm 139:13 NKJV
Alesa, Malvern, AR
“Look, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too difficult for me?” Jeremiah 32:27 HCSB
This is so important for me to remember in this season of my life. 9 months and one day have passed since my dear grandson, Aiden, was killed in an ATV accident. My God is able! Even in this most horrible sad place and time, I pray that HE is glorified!
Brenda, Southern Maryland; Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, to whom belong wisdom and might. Daniel 2:20. ESV
Tracy, Tangent, OR
NKJV Psalm 139:14 14 I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well.
Amy
Oklahoma
Psalm 16:9 (NKJV)
Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices;
My flesh also will rest in hope.
Michelle, New Richmond – And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of age.” Matthew 28: 18-20 ESV
Janet,Longmont,CO,
Nathan replied to the King,”Whatever you have in mind,
go ahead and do it, for the LORD is with you.”
II Samuel 7:3 NIV
Katie- Kentucky
“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, (James 1:19 NIV)
Ashley from CO.
John 14:23
“If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.” (ESV)
“I am the vine, you [are] the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 NKJV
Robbie Borders, Baker City, “But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one” 2 Thes. 3:3 esv
Psalm 6:9 KJV
Allison Dalke, Edmond, OK
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
CORRECTION of Verse:
Ashley from CO.
John 14:23 – “Jesus answered him, ‘If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.’ ” (ESV)
Rosemary,Forney,Tx And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.John1:5 Kjv.
Nina
Moore, OK
It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. Lamentations 3:22 KJV
Tracy
Andice, Texas
God is in the midst of her,
She will not be moved;
God will help her when morning dawns.
Psalm 46:5
Moreen, Sydney, Australia
“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 MSG)
Rachel Garces
Huntsville, AL
He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength.
Isaiah 40:29, ESV
Paola, Pinellas Park Fl
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy.
James 3:17 NKJV
Karen from Gainesville, TX
May he give you the desire of your heart
and make all your plans succeed.
May we shout for joy over your victory
and lift up our banners in the name of our God.
Psalm 20:4-5 NIV
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 NIV
Psalm 37:3 ESV – Trust in the LORD, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness.
Tammy
Woodstock GA
from Gainesville, TX:
May he give you the desire of your heart
and make all your plans succeed.
May we shout for joy over your victory
and lift up our banners in the name of our God.
Psalm 20:4-5 NIV
Jennifer, North Charleston, SC:
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10, NIV
Houton, TX
2Timothy 1:9 NIV
“God, who has saved us and called us to a holy life-not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time,”
Lou Ann Smith, McAllen, TX
Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10 ESV
My small group and I are going to memorize this:
And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
2 Corinthians 9:8
Maria Oxford, MS
But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 5:8 NIV
Debbie, San Antonio, TX
The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:2 ESV
kerry
Sheridan, Wy
Names of God bible
IS. 60:Then you will see this and rejoice and your hearts will be filled with joy. Because the riches of the sea will be brought to you. The wealth of the nations will come to you
kerry
Sheridan, Wy
Names of God bible
Is. 60:5 Then you will see this and rejoice and your hearts will be filled with joy. Because the riches of the sea will be brought to you. The wealth of the nations will come to you
Brenda Hayden, Auburn, Washington
Keep your life free from the love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said,
“I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Hebrews 13:5
ESV
Lou Ann Smith, McAllen, TX
For the LORD is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.
Psalm 100:5 ESV
Sandy Malone, Macon, MS- Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. James 1:12 NIV84
Ashley Fisher. I just moved from Marysville Oh to Memphis, TN
Isaiah 61:7-8 NLT
Instead of shame and dishonor you will receive a double share of honor. You will possess a double portion of prosperity in your land and everlasting joy will be yours. For I The Lord love justice. I hate robbery and wrongdoing. I will faithfully reward my people for their suffering and make an everlasting covenant with them!
Megan, Grants Pass
For I am the Lord your God, who upholds your right hand. Who says to you, “Do not fear, I will help you.” Isaiah 41:13 (NASB)
Beth, Morristown,Tn-“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Exodus 14:14 NIV
Deborah, Markham, VA
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
– 1 John 1:9 NIV