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
Jenn G., Washington, DC. “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV
Jill, Lewisville 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18(ESV)
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
2 Corinthians 12:9 (ESV)
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 the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Linde, Dallas
“If any if you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him” James 1:5
Sharon from Arlington, Texas
“one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.”
Ephesians 4:6
Shelley from San Angelo
Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others,
faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.
1 Peter 4:10 NIV
Mika, Dallas: “Do not fear, for I am with you;
Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you, surely I will help you,
Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand” Isaiah 41:10, NASB
Johnna, Bulverde, TX
The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed, and will bring me safely to His heavenly kingdom; to Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
2 Timothy 4:18 – NASB
Jenny
Corona, Ca
“Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see”.
Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)
Raven, Atlanta, Ga
“Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.”
Galatians 1:10 NIV
“Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.”
Psalm 25: 4&5, ESV
Tava
Wedowee, AL
For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. Is. 41:13 NIV
“Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” Genesis 28:15 (ESV)
Keli from Talihina, OK
“Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold with My righteous right hand.”
Isaiah 41:10 NKJV
Julie H, Corpus Christi
Psalms 51:10 ” Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” NIV
Breanna Dennis, Belle Vernon PA
But if you are bitterly jealous and there is selfish ambition in your heart, don’t cover up the truth with boasting and lying. James 3:14  NLTÂ
Hey, I’m Becky Venhaus from McKinney, TX. “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)
Holly from Benton, AR
“Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binging yourselves together with peace.”
Ephesians 4:3 NLT
Carolina Buford, GA
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7 NLT
Leigh
Houston
Habakkuk 3:17-18 GNT
“Even tho the fig trees have no fruit,
and no grapes grow on the vines,
even tho the olive crop fails
and the fields produce no grain,
even tho the sheep all die
and the cattle stalls are empty,
I will still be joyful and glad,
because the Lord God is my Savior”.
For all have sinned, and come shot of the glory of god.
KJV Romans 3:23
Carol, Burlington, MI
Kim
Blair, NE
For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God. Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come. (2 Corinthians 1:20-22 NIV)
Turkesshia Moore from Greensboro, NC
Do not let your heart envy sinners,But be zealous for the fear of the Lord all the day;
For surely there is a hereafter,And your hope will not be cut off.
Proverbs 23:17-18 NKJV
Jolinda Ross
Yukon, Oklahoma
May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us–yes, establish the work of our hands. Psalms 90:17 NIV
Tracy, Medicine Lodge, Ks
Psalms 103:1-6 NCV
All that I am, praise the L ord ; everything in me, praise his holy name. My whole being, praise the L ord and do not forget all his kindnesses. He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. He saves my life from the grave and loads me with love and mercy. He satisfies me with good things and makes me young again, like the eagle. The L ord does what is right and fair for all who are wronged by others.
Jennifer; Chattanooga
How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called the children of God! And that is what we are! 1 John 3:1 NIV
“Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know suffering produces perseverance, perseverance, character and character, hope.” Rom 5:3-4(NIV)
Renada Sedalia, co
Happy are all who search for God and always do his will.
rejecting compromise with evil and walking only in his paths.
Psalms 119:2-3 the living bible
N Fort Myers, Florida
All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children.
ISAIAH 54:13 NKJV
Always be joyful. Never stop praying. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17 NLT
Jan Moser Albuquerque, NM
Amy
Tyler, TX
My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism.
James 2:1 (NIV)
Suzanne, Houston
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NKJV)
Cody
Lufkin, TX
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.
Romans 12:1 NIV
Katherine
Grandville, MI
“And me? I’m a mess. I’m nothing and have nothing; make something of me. You can do it; you’ve got what it takes-but God, don’t put it off.”
Psalm 40:17 (MSG)
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:3
Stacey Masterson, Albuquerque, NM-The Lord gives strength to his people; The Lord blesses his people with peace. Psalm 29:11 NIV
Phillipians 2:13, NLT
“For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.”
Nancy D.
Round Rock, TX
The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you by His love; He will exult over you with loud singing.
Zephaniah 3:17 (ESV)
Lindsay, Austin, TX: “Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”
Kimberly from Houston
“And have mercy on those who doubt.”
Jude 1:22
Janna Hoving
Frisco, TX
Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Colossians 3:13 NIV
So do not fear for I am with you; Do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 NIV
Karla K, Broomfield
Jesus answered them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.”
John 6:29. ESV
Annette Reno, NV
Your kingdom come,
Your will be done
On earth as it is in heaven.
Matthew 6:10 NIV
Caryn from Fort Worth, TX
“They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated; they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations.”
Isaiah 61:4 (NIV 84)
Cindy
Chandler, OK
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast.
Ephesians 2:8-9 NIV
Heidi from Nampa, ID
Isaiah 41:31 (NKJV)
31 But those who wait on the Lord
Shall renew their strength;
They shall mount up with wings like eagles,
They shall run and not be weary,
They shall walk and not faint.
Abilene, TX
Zephaniah 3:17
The Lord your God is with you,
he is mighty to save.
He will take great delight in you,
he will quiet you with his love,
he will rejoice over you with singing.
NIV84
Crystal, Livonia, Michigan
“Now unto him that able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power worketh in US, unto him be glory”
Ephesians 3:10 KJV
Marlise from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
“I am the Lord, the God of all humankind. There is, indeed, nothing too difficult for me.”
Jeremiah 32:27 (NET Bible)