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
Rosharon, TX
“It shall come to pass
That before they call, I will
answer;
And while they are still speaking, I
will hear.
Isaiah 65:24 (NKJV)
Bev Goodman
Morristown, Tn
Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky.
Philippians 2:14-15 NIV
Caroline, Aiea. “Every day I will bless You, And I will praise Your name forever and ever.” Psalm 145:2, NASB
Bless: to adore with bended knees.
Traci from chandler, az
1 Corinthians 13:4-5
4.Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud 5. Or rude. It does not demand it’s own way. It is not irritable and keeps no record of being wronged (NLT)
Shari Valdez says:
Shari from Long Beach, California
Get wisdom! Get understanding! Do not forget, nor turn away from the words of my mouth.
Proverbs 4:5 (NKJV)
Jennifer Pearson: Nesbit, MS
1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
2 When evildoers assail me to eat up my flesh, my adversaries and foes, it is they who stumble and fall.
3 Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident.
4 One thing have I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to inquire in his temple.
5 For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the cover of his tent; he will lift me high upon a rock.
6 And now my head shall be lifted up above my enemies all around me, and I will offer in his tent sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make melody to the LORD.
7 Hear, O LORD, when I cry aloud; be gracious to me and answer me!
8 You have said, “Seek my face.” My heart says to you, “Your face, LORD, do I seek.” Psalm 27:1-8 (ESV)
Rachel- Thousand oaks, Ca
And God has given us his Spirit as proof that we live in him and he in us. (1 John 4:13 NLT)
I am the daughter of a KING
Who is not moved by the world
For MY GOD goes before me
IS with me
I do not fear because I AM HIS
I saw this on easy with many verses….
can’t remember which this is….
I LOVE IT and feel like SHOUTING it
on ETSY not EASY
Melissa, Sulphur, LA
Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23 (NIV)
Laura, Huntsville, AL “For You oh Lord have made me happy by Your work. I will sing for joy because of what You have done.” – Psalms 92:4, The NET Bible
Proverbs 21 2
Every man’s way is right in his own eyes,
But the Lord weighs the hearts.
New American Standard Version
Denise Ferrell, Stillwater OK
I’ll take that one, thanks!
“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
Bonnie from Jacksonville, FL
I lift my eyes to the hills–where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth.
Psalm 121:1-2
NIV
Rachel ~ Athens, GA
“I will set nothing wicked* before my eyes; I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me.”
Psalm 101:3 NKJV
Dana, Cimarron Ks — And have mercy on those who doubt; Jude 1:22 ESV
Christine from Laurel, MD
Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the Lord and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers. Psalm 1:1-3 NIV
Leslie Crawley, Flagstaff, AZ. “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.
Linda, Johnstown, Pa.
2 Peter 1:3 (NIV)
His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness.
John 3:19-20
KJV
19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
Keri
Little Rock, Arkansas
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:6-7, NIV
Lisa M., Davidsville, PA
But he who is noble plans noble things, and on noble things he stands.
Isaiah 32:8 ESV
Debbi
Littleton CO
Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Colossians 4:6 (NIV)
Becca, Camp Pendleton (Oceanside), CA
And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”
Matthew 3:17 (NIV)
From the end of the earth I will cry to You, when my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. Psalms 61:2…NKJV
Mandy from Imperial, CA
Commit everything you do to The Lord. Trust him, and he will help you. Psalm 37:5 NLT
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:8-9 NIV
Kari, Charlottesville, VA
She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. (Proverbs 31:25, 26 NIV)
Amber from Columbus, OH
“Look at the nations and watch – and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told.”
Habakkuk 1:5 NIV
Job 22:28. NKJ
You will also declare a thing and it will be established for you so light will shine on your ways.
Katelyn Chalker
Highland California
1 Peter 3:3-4
Do not be concerned about the outward beauty of fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry or beautiful clothes. You should clothe yourself instead with the beauty that comes from with in, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God!
Michelle from Seattle, WA.
“Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us. ” 1 Peter 2:12 (NIV)
Dutchess of Winterville, NC
I am the Lord your God, who brought you up out of Egypt. Open wide your mouth and I will fill it. Psalm 81:10 NIV
Cindy from Clute, TX. – “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
Kim, Yorktown,VA
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)
Lizz M., Brick NJ
Do not let kindness and truth leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.
Prv 3:3, NASB
Cynthia, Benbrook, TX, Micah 6:8 (NIV) …And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk h
umbly with your God.
Sally, Oklahoma
“Love does no wrong to others, so love fulfills the requirements of God’s law.” Romans 13:10
James 3:17 NIV
“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.”
Jennifer, Cape Coral, Florida
Achara, Jacksonville
But as for you, be strong and courageous, for your work will be rewarded.
2 Chronicles 15:7 NLT
Ellen, Aurora, OH
2 Corinthians 4:16-17 NLT
That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. For our present troubles are small and won’t last long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever!
Rachel from Sedley, Virginia
And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony, and they did not love their life even when faced with death. (Revelation 12:11 NASB)
Hebrews 13:15-16 (NIV)
Through Him, then, let us continually offer up a scarifice of praise to God that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name. And do not neglect doing good and sharing; for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
Anita
Ponder, TX
Colleen ~ Frisco, TX
Love one another warmly as Christians, and be eager to show respect for one another.
Romans 12:10, Good News Translation
Exodus 15:2 (NLT)
The Lord is my strength and my song; He has given me victory. This is my God, and I will praise Him- my fathers God, and I will exalt Him.
Donna
Ponder, TX
Adrienne, Willow Grove, PA
Psalm 92 : 3-4 esv
to declare Your steadfast love in the morning and Your faithfulness by night.
Jody, Marietta, GA: “Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying ‘This is the way; walk in it.” Isaiah 30:21 NIV
Mary Lisa, Glenwood, MN – For Jehovah is a great God, and a King above all gods. Psalm 95:3 (ASV)
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Philippians 4:6 (NIV)
Stephanie, Mammoth Lakes, Ca
Now be fruitful and multiply, and repopulate the earth.” (Genesis 9:7 NLT)