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
Mandy, Bastrop, La.
Phillipians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. KJV
Donna Jackson, Grant,AL
But you are the ones chosen by God, chosen for the high calling of priestly work, chosen to be a holy people, God’s instruments to do his work and speak out for him, to tell others of the night-and-day difference he made for you— from nothing to something, from rejected to accepted.
1 Peter 2:9-10, The Message
Psalm 92:4 For you oh Lord have mad me Happy by your work.
I will sing for joy because of what You have done.
Kathy Waco Tx
Brooke, Mobile, AL
“Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.”
Matthew 11:28-30 NLT
Mary
Houston, TX
2 Samuel 22:3 my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation. He is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior – from violet men you save me.
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Romans 12:12 (NIV)
Cindy, Fort Worth, TX
Jeremiah 29:7 NIV
Seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.
Crystal, San Antonio, TX
Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic,
love one another, be compassionate and humble.
1 Peter 3:8 (NIV)
Carolyn, Catonsville, MD: ” When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me?” Ps 56: 3-5 NIV
For he will rescue you from every trap
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He will cover you with his feathers.
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His faithful promises are your armor and protection.
Psalm 91: 3-4 NLT
Debbie, Nashville TN Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we wil reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especialy to those who belong to the family of believers. Gal. 6:9-10 NIV
Amber, Goshen, IN
For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. If you serve Christ with this attitude, you will please God, and others will approve of you, too. So then, let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up.
Romans 14:17-19, NLT
(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
Amanda Werneburg
Blanchard, OK
Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Romans 5:2 (ESV)
Greenacres, FL
Then He who sat on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” And He said to me, “Write, for these words are true and faithful.”
Revelation 21:5 NKJV
Sonya
Aurora, Colorado
You came to near when I called to you and you said, “Do not Fear”. O Lord, you took up my case; you redeemed my life.
Lamentations 3:57-58 (NIV)
Ashley from Amarillo…
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 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. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV)
Beth Cary, NC
Still others, like seed sown among thorns, hear the word; but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other things come in and choke the word, making it unfruitful.
Mark 4:18-19 (NIV)
Robin, Noblesville, Indiana
I Peter 5:10, “In his kindness, God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation.” NLT
Renee from Atlanta, “let the name of God be blessed forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him.” Daniel 2:20. NASB
Do not withhold Your mercy from me, O Lord;
may Your love and your truth always protect me.
Psalm 40-11
NIV
Andrea from Norman,OK
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destory, I have come that they may have life and have it to the full. John 10:10, NIV
Morgan Murphy, Muscle Shoals, AL
“We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God. God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”-2 Corinthians 5:20-21 NIV
Amy from columbus.
1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
For the life of a creature is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for yourselves on the altar; it is the blood that makes atonement for one’s life. Leviticus 17:11, NIV
Sharon. Lakeway,TX
“Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind.”
1Peter 2:1 NIV
Marilyn Brown, Albuquerque
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpasssing power is from God and not from us.
2 Cor. 4:7 NIV
Erica Hostetler, Chicago
Psalm 71:14 (NASB)
“But as for me, I will hope continually, and will praise you yet more and more.”
Geri
Deer Park, TX
John 1:10-11 NLT
He came into the very world he created, but the world didn’t recognize him. He came to his own people, and even they rejected him.
Leah from St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
Jude 1:24-25 (NIV) To Him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy – to the only God our Saviour be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen.
Teresa, Peoria, IL
Psalm 121:1-4, NIV
“I lift up my eyes to the hills–where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip–he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.”
Tina
Waxahachie, Texas
1 Peter 5:8-9 (NIV)
“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that a family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of suffering.”
Brea B. Gardendale, AL
Keep in mind that the Ultimate Master your serving is Christ.
Colossians 3:24 (The Message)
Kim
Mabank, TX
Psalms 1:2 But His delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. NIV
Kristy from Cedar Park, Texas: Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me. Psalm 103:2 (NLT)
Katie, Kentucky
Now the Lord spoke to Paul in the night by a vision, “Do not be afraid, but speak, and do not keep silent; for I am with you.” – Acts 18:9-10a NKJV
Amber from Manor, Texas: Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12 NIV
For you, O Lord, have made me happy by your work.
I will sing for joy because of what you have done.
Psalms 92:4 NET
Linda Peel Lexington KY
John 14:27 NIV
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
tonya in ks
philippians 4:8 (niv)
finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is prue, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things.
Carrie Hunter, Truckee, CA “For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength!” Phil 4:13 NLT
Emily Miller,
Greensburg,L.A.
Not to us, LORD, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness. Psalm 115:1 NIV
Heather Miller, Greensburg, LA
My lips will glorify You because Your faithful love is better than life. Psalms 63:3 HCSB
Carol, Littlestown- If there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Philippians 2: 1,2
So we fix our eyes not on what is seen but what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
I Corinthians 13:4 NIV
Katie Smith
Kansas
See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ.
Colossians 2:8
NASB
Tanya Applegate
Englewood, OH
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)
Bailey
Batavia, Ohio
Philippians 4:19
King James Version (KJV)
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Kathryn, Oceanside CA, “Do everything without complaining or arguing.” Philippians 2:14 NIV
Kristetta, Pineville, LA
Be sure you know the condition of your flocks,
give careful attention to your herds Proverbs 27:23 NIV