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
Kelly, Auburn, AL – But thanks be to God, who always leads us in His triumph in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place. 2 Corinthians 2:14 NASB
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. (Proverbs 3:5, 6 NLT)
For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God.
Romans1:20 NLT
Nicole, Tucson: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 (NIV)
Sherry Winston-Salem, NC
The Lord is good to everyone; His compassion rests on all He has made.
Psalm 145:9 HCSB
Tonya from Eucha, OK “I am at rest in God alone; my salvation comes from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold; I will never be shaken.” Psalms 62:1-2 HCS
Wendi, Kathleen, GA
Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others.
Proverbs 12:15 (NLT)
Alesa: Malvern, AR:
Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord. Lamentations 3:40 (not sure which translation, I am on a business trip and wrote my memory verse in spiral and did not bring the translation with me. I have my NET New Testament! Maybe I need to examine my ways with the instructions!!!!)
Amy, Jacksonville
For we live by believing and not by seeing. (2 Corinthians 5:7 NLT)
Shannon, Buda,Texas,
Who redeems your life from the pit,
And crowns you with love compassion.
Psalm 103:4 NIV
…so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge– and that you may be filled to the measure of all the fulness of God.
Ephesians 3:17-19 NIV
Kelli,Dover
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.
Colossians 2:15 ESV
Caitlin
Demopolis, AL
For the flesh sets its desire against the spirit and the spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do things you please.
Galations 5:17 NASB
Sara from Virginia – “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those are crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18, NIV)
Kristi, Fayetteville, AR “Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God?” 1 Corinthians 6:19 (ESV)
Melanie Greenbrier,TN
Psalm 28:7 (NIV)
The Lord is my strength and my shield;
my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.
My heart leaps for joy,
and with my song I praise him.
Angela; Covington, GA
O Sovereign Lord! You made the heavens and earth by your strong hand and powerful arm. Norhing is too hard for you!
Jeremiah 32:17 NLT
Mary Beth, Richmond, Ky
For He performs what is appointed for me,
And many such things are with Him.
–Job 23:14 (NKJV)
Joan (Coppell, TX): Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created. My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you. James 1:16-21 NIV
Alyson; Longmont, CO
But all who listen to me will live in peace, untroubled by fear of harm.” (Proverbs 1:33 NLT)
Laney from Tulsa, OK
Ephesians 3:20 “Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.” (NASB)
Marilyn, Mission Viejo, CA
Romans 5:8 ESV
But God proves His own love for us in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us!
Bryan, TX
“Here’s what I want: Give me a God-listening heart so I can lead Your people well, discerning the difference between good and evil. For who on their own is capable of leading Your glorious people?”
1 Kings 3:9 MSG
Diana—San Patricio, TX. “A generous person will prosper;
whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” Proverbs 11:25 (NIV)
Melissa, Nashville, TN
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
NIV
Laurie Chester
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
Romans 5:8
NIV
have I not commanded you? be strong and courageous. do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 NIV
Lindsay, Albion, IL “These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart.”(Deuteronomy 6:6 NASB)
Bethany from Chillicothe, MO:
“A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.” Proverbs 29:11 ESV
Heather—Corpus Christi, TX. ” Do not let your adornment be merely outward—arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel—” I Peter 3:3 (NKJV)
Amy from fairport ny
for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. (Psalm 107:9 NIV)
Cadence from Chillicothe, MO:
“A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.” Proverbs 29:11 ESV
Aleta Indianapolis, IN. NIV Proverba 21:21 He who pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.
Kim from Cincinnati
Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord and He will exalt you.
Do not speak against one another brethren. He who speaks against a brother, or judges his brother, judges the law and is not a doer of the law but a judge of it.
This is not correct…I accidentally sent it before checking it and adding the scripture reference. I will start over. Sorry about that.
Kim
Melissa Droegemueller, San Antonio, TX
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.
1 Peter 5:10 NLT
Carrie, Atlanta, GA. “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” Colossians 3:12 (NIV 1984).
Jane, Gulfport, MS – “Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father is in Me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on My own initiative, but the Father abiding in Me does His works.” John 14:10 (NASB)
Satisfy us in the morning with Your unfailing love,
That we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.
Psalm 90:14 NIV
Dana, Atlanta:
“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.”
Isaiah 41:13 (NIV)
“Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.” -John 14:1 (NLT)
Megan, St. Louis, “You have kept count of my tossings; put my tears in your bottle. Are they not in your book?”
Psalm 56:8, ESV
Chris
Canton, NC
“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
Lisa, West Columbia, Texas
“Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with it’s practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of it’s Creator.
Colossians 3:9-10 (NIV)
Lisa, Andalusia AL
A [self-confident] fool utters all his anger, but a wise man holds it back and stills it. (Proverbs 29:11 AMP)
James 1:25 (NIV)
But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it – he will be blessed in what he does.
Liz, Jacksonville
So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. (1 Peter 5:6 NLT)
Andrea Nicholson, McKinney, TX
“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.”
2 Corinthians 4:8-9, NIV
Kim from Cincinnati
Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you.
Do not speak against one another, brethren. He who speaks against a brother, or judges his brother, speaks against the law, and judges the law; but if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law, but a judge of it.
James 4:10-11 (NASB)
Rayleigh Sun Edmond, OK
So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. 1 Peter 5:6 NLT
Hannah from Bolingbrook,IL
Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger. James 1:19 ESV