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
Luke 22:42 (NIV)
“Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.”
Vanessa from Calgary
Trust in The Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)
Caitlin
Demopolis, AL
It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to the yoke of slavery.
Galatians 5:1 NASB
Paula Jones
Maryville, TN
Romans 8:38-39 (NIV)
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Michele K., Waco TX
“It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.”
2 Samuel 22:33
Jodell, Frankfort, “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His wounds we are healed.”. Isaiah 53:5 NIV
Karen, Cheyenne, WY. “Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10 (NIV)
Sarah Farish
Champaign, IL
“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.” Colossians 3:15 (ESV)
Jeannie, Nashville, Tn.
“Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” 1John 3:18 NIV
Megan–Kansas City, KS
Psalm 141:3 NIV
Set a guard over my mouth, O LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips.
Becky, Chattanooga, TN
“Oh LORD, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts even when I’m far away.”
Psalm 139:1-2 NLT
Jolene, Suwanee GA
Rejoice in The Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Philippians 4:4
Janet
Springfield MO
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”.
Eunice Odenton
“Thou dost prepare a table before me in the presennce of my enemies. Thou hast annointed my head with oil. My cup overflows.”
Psalm 23:5
NAS
Dayna Vaczi, Overland Park, Kansas
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. I Peter 5:7 (NIV)
Mary, Marshfield WI
Do not throw me far away from your presence, and do not remove your Holy Spirit from me.
Psalm 51:11. The Voice
Tami Mansfield, TX
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)
Beth, London, U.K. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9, NIV)
Lora
Mooresburg
“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” James 1:22 NIV
Monika
Shamong, NJ
All scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.
2 Timothy 3:16 ESV
Robin from Tulsa
“For from him and thru him and for him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen.” Romans 11:36 NIV
Dickinson, ND
But he knows the way that I take; when he has tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
Job 23:10 ESV
MaryJo, Indianapolis
Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. Proverbs 4:23 NIV
Bethany Mowat, Evart, Michigan, For we are to God the fragrance of Christ among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing. II Corinthians 2:15(NKJ)
Joni Leahy, Littleton CO
Psalm 92:1 NIV
“It is good to give thanks to the LORD; to sing praises to your name O Most High.”
Mary, Palm Beach Gardens
“It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; 1 Corinthians 13:5 (ESV)
Jenn, Lakeland:
Psalm 92:4 (NLT)
“You thrill me, Lord, with all you have done for me! I sing for joy because of what you have done.”
Leah from Rochester, NY
“As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:14-16, NIV
John 15:Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in teh vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine,you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and i in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. ESV
Cindy from Fort Worth, TX
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9 NIV
Ephesians 1:17
New Living Translation (NLT)
17 I keep asking God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to give you spiritual wisdom and insight so that you might grow in your knowledge of God.
Michelle, Alberta, Canada
“It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High, to proclaim your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night.”
– Psalm 92:1-2 NIV
Jennifer, Frederick CO
When anxiety was great within me,
your consolation brought joy to my soul.
Psalm 94:19 NIV
Penny G from Coweta, OK
“Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matt 11:29 (NIV)
Becky, Vicksburg, MS
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26 (NIV).
Bowie, MD
“And our hope of you is stedfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers for the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation.” II Cor 1:7 (KJV)
2 Timothy 1:7 NAS
“For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline.”
Carrie, Jupiter, Fl– Kjv
Colossians 4:17…Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in The Lord, that thou fulfill it.
Ephesians 4:29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
Merissa, Calgary, AB: “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.” John14:27 NIV
Sharon, Barrington
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12 NIV
Jeannette Z. from Mission, TX
Proverbs 4:23(NIV)
Above all else, guard your heart,
for everything you do flows from it.
Kathleen, Tallahassee,FL
“The heart is more deceitful than all else
And is desparately sick;
Who can understand it?
I, the LORD, search the heart,
I test the mind,
Even to give to each man according to his ways,
According to the results of his deeds.”
Jeremiah 17:9-10 (NASB)
Lauren, Asheville, NC 1 John 4:16 NIV
“And so we know and rely on the love God has for us.”
Annie, Nebraska
Galatians 1:10 ESV
For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.
Ps. 37:7-9 NAS
Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him; fret not yourself because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who carries out wicked schemes. Cease from anger and forsake wrath; for evildoers will be cut off, but those who wait for the Lord , they will inherit the land.
Betty Stephens, Austin, Texas
Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.
Psalm 25:5 NIV
Kerry Buell, St. Louis, MO
“I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them;
I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do;
I will not forsake them.”
Isaiah 42:16
NIV
Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me. He who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love him and show myself to him.
John 14:21, NIV
Sam from Tampa, FL
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.
Hebrews 6:19 NIV
I’m late but still want to memorize! Yes I need a short one this time, thank you! It is good to give thanks to the LORD, to sing praises to Your name, O Most High Psalm 92:1 ESV