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
Exodus 14:14 NIV
The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”
Lauren Robbins
Saraland, AL
Beth Love from Warminster,PA
Proverbs 3:7-8 (ESV)
“Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones.”
Kelly, Auburn, Al – In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NASB
Hannah from Mt. Holly, North Carolina
1 John 3:19, The Message
[Practicing real love] is also the way to shut down debilitating self-criticism, even when there is something to it. For God is greater than our worried hearts and knows more about us than we do ourselves.
Georgana, Leo, IN,
“That power is like the working of his mighty strength, Which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.”
Ephesians 1:19b-23
Louise,Atlanta. Sit still my daughter, until you know how the matter will turn out. Ruth 3:18 nkjv
Susan, Houston. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work. 2 Cor. 9:8
Donna from Chesapeake, Virginia
Matt 11:30 ESV
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Helena, Highlands Ranch, CO
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. (Isaiah 26:3 NIV)
Annette, Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Colossians 1:12 NIV:
“…and joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light.”
Jan Provence Huntsville, Ontario Canada
Proverbs 16:9 NAS
The mind of man plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.
Kelly Robison, Niles MICHIGAN
And so we are transfigured much like the Messiah, our lives gradually becoming brighter and more beautiful as God enters our lives and we become like Him.
2 Cor 3:18(The Message)
Beth, Ypsilanti MI
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 about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV)
Those who love me I will deliver. I will protect those who know my name.
Psalm 91:14 (NSRV)
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
Sibley,LA
As for me, I will call upon God; and the Lord shall save me.
Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud;
And He shall hear my voice.
Psalm 55:16-17
KJV
Nancy, Dallas
Every knee shall bow to Me, and every tongue shall confess to God.
-Romans 14:11, (KJV)
Nia Stivers
Bridgeport, AL
” to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.”–Titus 3:2 ESV
Britt, Burlington, NC. Do not let this Book of Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Joshua 1:8 NIV 84
Heidi, Littleton, CO
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
Col 3:15 NIV
Psalm 25:4-5 (NIV)
Show me your ways, O Lord,
teach me your paths;
guide me in your truth and teach me,
for you are God, my Savior,
and my hope is in You all day long.
John 11:25
Jesus said to her, I am the resurrection and the life he who believes in me will live even though he dies.
NIV
“Be still and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. Psalm 46:10 (KJV)
Jeni Michener
Trophy Club, Texas
“‘Everything is permissible for me,’ – but not everything is beneficial. ‘Everything is permissible for me,’ – but I will not be mastered by anything.”
1 Corinthians 6:12
NIV
April from Xenia Ohio ” Let the message about the Messiah dwell richly among you, admonishing one another in all wisdom and singing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs, with gratitude in your hearts to God. ” Col 3:16 HCSB
Brooke, French Lick, IN
It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to Your name, O most HIGH! Psalm 92:1
Thanks Beth for the easy one…needed it!
Buffi from Mission, TX:
So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves. (Galatians 5:16 NLT)
Heather from Atlanta, GA
Philippians 4:12 (TNIV) I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.
Teri S. Gadsden, AL
So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. I Cor. 3:7 NIV
Elske, the Netherlands.
“Your salvation requires to turn back to Me and stop your silly efforts to save yourselves. Your strength will come from settling down in complete dependance on Me.”
Isaiah 30:15 (The Message)
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Philippians 4:4 NIV
Kendra Green, College Station, Tx
For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.
2 Tim 1:7 NLT
Caitlin, McKinney, Texas
“Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.”
Matthew 7:7-8, NLT
5. Millie from Huntsville, AL. Luke 6:37
Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive and ye shall be forgiven:
Luke 6:37 KJV
Lincoln Park, Mi.
See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. Hebrews 12:15
Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing
1 Thes. 5:11 ESV
Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her. Luke 1:45, NIV. Cathy, Houston, TX.
Nicole, Manitoba, Canada
Romans 8:6 ESV
For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.
Livia
Wick, Scotland
Psalm 27:8 (NIV UK)
“My heart says of you, ‘Seek his face!’
Your face, Lord, I will seek.”
and in Hungarian:
Zsoltárok 27:8
Hungarian Károli (KAR)
“Helyetted mondja a szĂvem: Az Ă©n orczámat keressĂ©tek! A te orczádat keresem, oh Uram!”
Sue
St. Louis
Which He lavished on us. In all wisdom and insight
Ephesians 1:8
NASB
April Nelson from Xenia, Oh
1 Cor 9:27 HCSB
Instead I discipline my body and bring it under strict control, so that after preaching to others, I myself will not be disqualified.
Lonnie – Omaha, NE:
They will wage war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will triumph over them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings—and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers.” (Revelation 17:14 NIV)
Pamela from La Ceiba, Honduras
Psalm 112:7-8
He will not be afraid of evil tidings;
His heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.
His heart is estalished;
He will not be afraid
Christine Friend, Flagstaff
A soft answer turns away wrath,

but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15 ESV
Jill
Plano, TX
Psalm 128:2
New International Version (NIV)
You will eat the fruit of your labor;
blessings and prosperity will be yours
Jamie, Suwanee, GA
Summing it all up, friends, I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse. Put into practice what you learned from me, what you heard and saw and realized. Do that, and God, who makes everything work together, will work you into his most excellent harmonies. (Philippians 4:8, 9 MSG)
Summer C, Fuquay Varina, NC
It is good to give thanks to the LORD, to sing praises to Your name, O Most High; Psalm 92:1
Columbus, Ohio 1 Corinthians 7:23 KJV ” Ye are bought with a price; be not ye servants of men.”
Jamie in Katy, TX Psalm 109:21-22 ESV
But You, O GOD my Lord, deal on my behalf for Your Name’s sake; because Your steadfast love is good, deliver me! For I am poor and needy, and my heart is stricken within me.
Pamela from La Ceiba, Honduras
“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
Thank you Beth!