Hey, Everyone!
Praise God, He is still risen on Monday! I trust that your Resurrection Sunday was so full of Jesus. This was our second Easter as a church at Bayou City Fellowship and all of our services were filled to the brim, not only with people but also with hope. I love this time of year so much. I cannot think of anything in existence that exceeds the implications of the empty tomb: not the heavens above you, not the earth beneath your feet, not a single school or workplace, nor the blackest heart or most broken mind. No power nor principality can roll that stone back over the mouth of that tomb. Come one, come all. Come while there is still time. Come to Jesus.
I only have a few minutes on here today because Jackson and Annabeth are at my house, each playing within feet of me. (Right where I want them, needless to say.) Annabeth just put her baby doll in my lap and said, “Bibby, you need to change her diaper. She pottied in her pants.” So, there you go. As much as I’d like to linger on here with you today, obviously this is not the time. Diapers need changing around this place.
In the meantime, you and I have arrived at Verse 7! Our Scripture memory year is rolling like a freight train. We’re starting to flip those spirals now, Sisters! Don’t you grow weary. We have a lot ahead to celebrate! In case you like seasonal verses, these might be a few options this time around. (I’m grinning while writing these but if there’s anything we don’t want to be, Sister, it’s the Old Testament’s take on a fool. Today or ever.)
Psalm 14:1 — The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.”
and
Proverbs 12:15 — The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.
and
Proverbs 29:11 — A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.
Then again, the New Testament gives a whole new twist to the idea of foolishness. This is the verse I’m selecting this time around.
Beth, Houston. But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong. 1 Corinthians 1:27 ESV
And that’s the only reason I have the privilege to serve you.
Merciful One, You turned the world upside down.
Let’s hear your 7th verses, Sisters!
Tags: Scripture Memory 2013
Worcester, England, UK
Psalm 118:6 NLT
[6] The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?
Natasha, Pearland, TX
The Lord is my portion or share, says my living being (my inner self); therefore will I hope in Him and wait expectantly for Him. (Lamentations 3:24 AMP)
The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil. He shall preserve thy soul. The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even forevermore. Ps. 121:7-8
These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: For He is Lord of lords, and King of kings, and they that are with Him are called, chosen, and faithful.
Rev. 17:14
The Lord is in my midst and sings over me with joy.
Zephaniah 3:17
He has told you, O man, what is good and what doeth the Lord require of you: to act justly, lot love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8
Give thanks in all things, for this is the will of Christ Jesus for you. I Thess. 5:18
My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness,
And my mouth shall praise You with joyful lips.
Psalm 63:5 nkjv
They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the Lord to care for them. They are confident and fearless and can face their foes triumphantly
Psalm 112:7-8
Savannah, Arkadelphia AR
Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
Matt 5:8, NIV
“In Christ we who are many form one body and each member belongs to all the others.” Romans 12;5 NIV
Shannon Houston, TX
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek. Heb 6:19-20 NIV
Ashley, Kingwood (version revision)
“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
Ruth, Odin, IL
“the sinful mind is hostile to God. It does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so.”
-Romans 8:7 (NIV84)
1John 1:7 “If walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, His Son, purifies us from all sin.”
And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. (Romans 8:38 NLT)
Selina, Aberdeen. ” For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 6:23 KJV
Stacy, Greenfield, Indiana “As water reflects the face, so ones’ life reflects the heart.” Proverbs 27:19 NIV
But I will sing of your strength in the morning I will sing of our love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. Psalm 59:16 NIV
Mechanicsville, VA
‘Whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe.’
Proverbs 29:25 NIV
Emilie Eaton, IN
Romans 3:23-24 NIV
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.
Hebrews10:24-25 “Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. let us not give up meeting together as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” NIV
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help
in trouble.
Psalms 46:1 KJ
Roxy
Riverton, Utah
Phil 4:8
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
ESV
give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. I Thessalonians 5:18
Holly from Alpharetta, GA
The Lord gives righteousness and justice to all who are treated unfairly.
Psalm 103: 7 NLT
Matthew 5:16 “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” NIV
Whitney from Russellville, TN
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:8. TNIV
Isaiah 40:28 NKJ
Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the universe neither faints nor is weary. His understanding is unsearchable.
Tiffany
Muskogee, OK
This I declare about the Lord : He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him. (Psalms 91:2 NLT)
2 Corinthians4:16 NIV “Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.”
BECKY PEURIFOY – LONGVIEW TX – JOHN 15:9 LEB “JUST AS THE FATHER HAS LOVED ME, I ALSO HAVE LOVED YOU. REMAIN IN MY LOVE.”
Angela Greenville Oh
Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him. Isaiah 64:4 NIV
Colossians3:1-2 “Since,then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” NIV
stephanie, houston
Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from you presence?
Psalm 139:7 NIV
Psalm 73:26 (NIV) “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
Stephanie Knight
Waynesboro, MS
” Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness-without it no one will see the Lord” Hebrews 12:14 HCSB
Sara, Plymouth, IN
And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!
Romans 10:15
Matthew 6:25 (NLT)
“That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing?
Prov 29:11- “Fools give full vent to their rage but the wise bring calm in the end”
Debbie, Orlando ” O Lord, You have searched me and You know me. You know when I sit and when I rise. You perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down. You ate familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue You know it completely, O Lord.”
Psalm 139:1-4
Sara, Missouri City TX
Who do I have in heaven but You? And I desire nothing on earth but you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart, my portion forever.
Psalm 73:25-26, HCSB