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
Anne, Topsham ME
Colossians 3:12 (NIV) Therefore,as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
Jill- Rochester, MI
Romans 12:1-2 (NASB)
Therefor I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.
Delaney, Plano, TX – Psalm 91:2 (ESV) I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress,my God, in whom I trust.”
Skeet – Monroe, GA.
I Cor. 13:2 (NIV)
If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.
1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 NIV
May God Himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.
Janey Palmer Naples FL
“As soon as I pray, you answer me; you encourage me by giving me strength.”
Psalm 138:3 NLT
Paula from Denver—-John 14:27 The Living Bible———-I am leaving you with a gift-peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give isnt fragile like the peace the world gives. So, dont be troubled or afraid.
Psalm 62.5 KJV
My soul, wait thou only upon God; my expectation is from Him.
Bree. Newport, KY.
Psalm 92:1-2 (NIV)
It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High, [2] proclaiming your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night,
Kim Edmond,OK
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
Ephesians 4:29 NIV
Lake Wylie, SC
Ephesians 1:4 (NIV)
4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight.
Carolyn R.
Houston, TX
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17 NIV
Brenda. Greenville sc
Dan. 2:23. NIV
I thank and praise you O God of my fathers. You have given me wisdom and power, you have made known to me what we asked of you. You have made known to us the dream of the king.
Pam, El Cerrito, CA, 1John 3:16 (NLT)
We know what real love is because Christ gave up his life for us. And so we also ought to give up our lives for our Christian Brothers and Sisters.
Gretchen in Warsaw, IN
3 You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Isaiah 26:3 NIV
Diane, Corbin, KY
For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. (Romans 8:29 ESV)
Sarah B.
Portales, NM
Psalm 77:11-14 ESV
“I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your wonders of old. I will ponder all your work, and meditate on your mighty deeds. Your way, O God, is holy. What god is great like our God? You are the God who works wonders; you have made known your might among the peoples.”
Brenna from Chatham, IL
Deuteronomy 6:12 (NLT)
“Be careful not to forget the Lord, who rescued you from slavery in the land of Israel.”
Romans 10:9 KJV
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Jami Holland
Fayetteville, NC
For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light…
Ephesians 5:8 NIV
Tina
Mason, Ohio
And he began to teach them.
God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Matt. 5:2-4 NLT
Mary Beth Abilene, TX
Romans 4:20 NIV
Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God.
Sorry I am so late!
JJ, Oviedo, FL
Psalm 29:11
The LORD gives strength to his people;
the LORS blesses his people with peace.
Jessica Cochranville, PA
The rain and snow come down from the heavens and stay on the ground to water the earth. They cause the grain to grow, producing seed for the farmer and bread for the hungry. It is the same with my word. I send it out, and it always produces fruit. It will accomplish all I want it to, and it will prosper everywhere I send it.
Isaiah 55:10-11 NLT
9 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 Cor 12:9 NIV
Tami. DS, LA
HCSB
Don’t be afraid,little flock, because your Father delights to give you the kingdom. Luke 12:32
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” ’ (Numbers 6:24-26 NIV)
Lisa, Richmond, BC
John 14:21(b), NIV
“He who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love him and show myself to him.”
Christy, Zionsville, IN
Proverbs 3:5, NIV
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.
Maria from Duvall, WA.
Show me the path where I should walk, O Lord; point out the right road for me to follow. lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you.
Psalm 25:4-5, New Living Translation
Jessy from Houston, TX:
“For you make me glad by your deeds, Lord; I sing for joy at what your hands have done.”
~Psalm 92:4~ (NIV)
Jennifer from El Dorado, Arkansas:
Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful, he will surely do it.
1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 (NIV)
Joelle, Agawam
In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.
Psalm 5:3 (NIV)
He saved us, not because of the good things we did, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins and gave us new life through the Holy Spirit. Titus 3:5 NLT
“for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones.”
Proverbs 2:8 NIV
~Paula K, Muskegon, Michigan~
Kate from Cheney, WA
…and let the wife see that she respects and reverences her husband [[a]that she notices him, regards him, honors him, prefers him, venerates, and esteems him; and [b]that she defers to him, praises him, and loves and admires him exceedingly]. Ephesians 5:33b Lord, help me! 🙂
Vickie in Louisville,
Let us come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16 NKJV
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord , my strength and my Redeemer. (Psalms 19:14 NKJV)
Mountain Home, Ar
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in Psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to The Lord.
Colossians 3:16. NKJV
“Don’t be selfish; don’t live to make a good impression on others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourself.” Philippians 2:3 NLT
Brenda S, Chicago – “when I remember you upon my bed, and meditate on you in the watches of the night;” (Psalms 63:6 ESV)
Kathi Sitek -Detroit
Strength and dignity are her clothing and her position is strong and secure she rejoices over the future.
Proverbs 32:35
Debra, Many, La.
“Why am I depressed? Why this turmoil within me? Put your hope in God, for I will still praise Him my Savior and my God.” Psalm 42:11 (HCSB)
Jenea – Houston, TX
The Lord is good, a stronghold in a day of distress; He cares for those who take refuge in Him. (Nahum 1:7 HCSB)
Robin, Birmingham
Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. Romans 12:11 NLT
Michelle, Carver, MA
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.”
Ephesians 4:2 NIV
Vilma Thomas Rancho Cucamonga, CA
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! (Galatians 5:22, 23 NLT)
Kirsten H. From Schaumburg IL
“These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.”
Deuteronomy 6:6-7
Auneca from Donalsonville, GA
Be merciful to those who doubt Jude 1:22 NIV
“Therefore since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.”
Hebrews 12:1 (NASB)
RUN WITH ENDURANCE!!!