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
Kim Cliatt
Loganville, GA
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
Philippians 4:6 NIV
Brenda S, Pewaukee, WI – Luke 6:19, ESV: “And all the crowd sought to touch Him, for power came out from Him and healed them all.”
Tanya, Killen, “but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.” James 3:8 ESV
Julie
Holland, Michigan
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.
James 1:22 TNIV
Megan, Goodlettsville, TN “Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord.” Proverbs 23:17 (NIV)
I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.” Psalm 32:8 NAS
Lizz M., Brick NJ
Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thess 5:16-18
Sarah, Elkhart, IN. The Lord will fight for you, you need only to be still. Exodus 14:14
Concord Twp., Oh
NIV
Psalm 19:14
“May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be pleasing in your sight,
O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.”
Hannah from Winter Haven, FL
Psalm 139:17-20 (NKJV)
17-Deal bountifully with Your servant, that I may live and keep Your word. 18-Open my eyes that I may see wondrous things from Your law. 19-I am a stranger in the earth; Do not hide Your commandments from me. 20-My soul breaks with longing for Your judgments at all times.
That was supposed to be Psalm 119:17-20, not Psalm 139. Sorry!!
Mary, Chandler
The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.
Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV84
Kris
Medina, WA
Romans 8:6
The mind of a sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace.
Kimberly Moore, Lawrenceburg, KY. “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice.” Proverbs 31:8-9, NLT
Deanna, Houston (FINALLY!!!)
Psalm 42:11 (NIV) Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.
Paula, Moorefield WV
2 John 1:5 NIV
And now, dear lady, I am not writing you a new command but one we have had from the beginning. I ask that we love one another.
Linda, Holts Summit, MO
continuing with Psalm 63- NIV
They will be given over to the sword and become food for jackals.
Psalm 63:10
Lindsay, West Point, NE
As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:9 NIV
Holly
Ramona, CA
“Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things.” Philippians 4:8
Cynthia, Massanutten, VA
They said with a loud voice:
The Lamb who was slaughtered is worthy
to receive power and riches
and wisdom and strength
and honor and glory and blessing!
Rev 5:12 (HCSB)
Kristina, Huntsville, AL : 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.
I Cor. 1:27 ESV
Jessica Belrose from Center, TX
His lord said unto him, Well done my good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
Matthew 25:23
Joy G., Platte City, MO
“Do not cast me off in the time of old age,
Do not forsake me when my strength fails.”
Psalm 71:9
Amy, Leonardtown, MD
Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Proverbs 12:18 (NIV)
Gina Neamtu, Red Deer, Alberta
“I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God: in Him I will trust.”
Psalm 91:2 NIV
Cyndy, Huntingdon, PA
He made known His ways to Moses, His deeds to the people of Israel Psalm 103:7 NIV
Michelle, West Des Moines, IA
I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called – and the rich and glorious inheritance he has given his holy people.
Ephesians 1:18 NLT
Connie – Fulton, KY
The Lord gives strength to his people, the Lord blesses his people with peace. Psalm 29:11 NIV
Jones Creek,Texas
4-1-13
For God so loved the world that He gave His
one and only son, that whoever believes in Him
shall not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:16
“I delight to do your will, O my God. Your law is within my heart.”
Psalm 40:8
ESV
Amy, Seattle, WA – “Pray continually” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 NIV
Karla – Cedarburg, WI
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. For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Ephesians 2:8-10 NIV
Linda, Birmingham, Al
” Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request 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
Mary from Brookfield, CT
Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
2 Corinthians 3:17 NIV
Laura T. Hudson, IL
Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy.
Micah 7:18 NIV
Lisa Diaz, Houston “…bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if someone happens to have a complaint against anyone else. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also forgive others.” Colossians 3:13 (The Net Bible)
Sandi, Drayden. “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” Psalm 119:11, NIV
Haley
Conway, AR
Acts 24:14 NIV
“However, I admit that I worship the God of our fathers as a follower of the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that agrees with the Law and that is written in the prophets.”
Erica, Chicago IL
“The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes.”
Psalm 19:8 (NIV)
Sherri, Marietta, GA. “They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:23 NIV
Linda, Lincoln NE “I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore, choose life that you and your offspring my live, loving the LORD your God, obeying his voice and holding fast to him, for he is your life and length of days, that you may dwell in the land that the LORD swore to your fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them” Deuteronomy 30:19-20 ESV
Jane Mattox from Lubbock,Texas: And Jesus said to them, I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.” John 6:35 NKJV
Lesley, Cypress, TX, “God, create a clean heart for me and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” Psalms 51:10, HCSB
But I have trusted in your mercy.
My heart shall rejoice in your salvation.
I will sing to The Lord because He has dealt bountifully with me. (Psalm 13:5-6 NIV)
Erika from Gadsden, Al
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,not looking to your own interests by each of you to the interests of others.”
Phillipians 2:3-4 NIV
Cheri, Savage, MN Proverbs 31:26 ESV
She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
Trish Price
Paintsville KY
saying. The Son of man must be delivered into the hands
of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise
again.
Luke 24:7 KJV
Mckenzie from New Orleans,
“Then he continued, “Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them.” Daniel 10:12 NIV
Sherilyn R., Warsaw, IN
Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. Hebrews 10:23 NLT
Nicole, Bloomington, IL:
“Remember your mercy, O Lord, and your steadfast love, for they have been from of old.” Psalm 25:6 ESV
Karla Dumal Gulfport MS
Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that
even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives,
1st Peter
3:1 KJV