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
Angela, Wilmington, DE Deut. 31:6 NIV Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.
Kay Stambaugh, Plainview, TX. “May The Lord, the God of your ancestors, increase you a thousand times and bless you as He has promised!” Deuteronomy 1:11 NIV
Psalm 29:11 NIV, The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.
Courtney Williams, Knoxville, TN. “And so we know and rely on the love God has for us.” 1 John 4:16 (NIV)
“The world is passing away, and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of God lives forever.” 1 John 2:17
Kathryn, West Palm Beach, “That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.”James 1:7
But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. Galatians 5:16 NASB
Deborah , Burlington, NC Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit. (Psalm 147:5 NIV)
If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. John 15:7 NIV
Abbie, Omaha, NE
Jude 25 (NIV) “to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen. \”
Mary Lou,Forest City, Iowa
“May your mercy come quickly to meet us for we are in desperate need.” Psalm 79:8b (NIV)
Alicia from NYC
A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you. Proverbs 91:7 NIV 1984
Therefore my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of The Lord, knowing that in The Lord, your labor is not in vain. 1Corinthians 15:58 ESV
Melody
Myrtle Beach, SC
“The Lord delights in those who fear Him, who put their hope in His unfailing love.” Psalm 147:11 NIV
“But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves.” James 1:22
Emily Linhardt, Olathe, KS
“Truly my soul finds rest in God;
my salvation comes from him.” Psalm 62:1, NIV
Courtney Head, Little Rock, AR
Proverbs 29:11 ESV “A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.”
kathy, leesville, la Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. Because of these, the wrath of God is coming. Colossians 3:5-6
Michell’s Wynne, Frisco, TX
“But I trust in your unfailing love ; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing to the Lord for he has been good to me.”
Psalm 13:5-6 NIV
Julie, Newton, IA
“It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:20 NLT
For the sake of your name, LORD, forgive my inquity, though it is great.
Psalm 25:11
Kelly, Enid OK
Katie Melton from Loganville, GA
“For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”
2 Cor. 12:10 ESV
Michele Powell Nampa, ID
“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)
Emily, Derby KS
When you call out to me and come to me in prayer, I will hear your prayers.
When you seek me in prayer and worship, you will find me available to you. If you seek me with all your heart and soul .
Jeremiah 29:12-13 NET
Karen, Clarksville “The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace.” Romans 8:6 NIV
Heather, Round Lake, IL
Blessed is she who has believed that there would be a fulfillment of what had been spoken to her by the LORD.
Luke 1:45 NASB
Andi Crumrine
Rockwall, TX
“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.”
Psalm 100:4 NIV
Debra from Calgary Alberta,
Whom have I in heaven but you?
I desire you more than anything on earth.
My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak,
but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever.
Psalm 73 24-26 NLT
But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and we can take nothing out of it. I Timothy 6:6-7 NIV
Britney – Concord, NC
Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord. -Psalm 27:14 [NLT]
Lauren Larsen
Tulsa, Ok
2 Timothy 2:24 NASB
“The Lord’s bond servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged.”
John 14:1
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, trust also in me.” (NIV)
Sarah Wilkesboro NC
You are my hiding place you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. Psalm 32:7 NIV
Ephesians 4:4-6 NIV
4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called;5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism;6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
Buffi from Mission, TX
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19 ESV)
Elaine, McVeytown
Colossians 3:8 NLT
“But now is the time to get rid of anger, rage, malicious behavior, slander, and dirty language.”
Suzy, San Antonio, Tx “Stay alert. Stand firm in the faith. Show courage. Be strong.” 1 Cor 16:13 NET
from Muscle Shoals,
You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived. But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. (Colossians 3:7, 8 NIV)
Regina C. in Tallahassee, FL
There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
Proverbs 21:20 KJV
The Sunshine State
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. (Psalms 107:1 NLT)
Sydney, Arlington Virginia
Proverbs 23: (KJV)
7 For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he…
melanie
edina, mn
“If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise.” Galations 3:29 NIV
Liz, Hilliard, OH
“The Lord your God is with you,the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you;in his love he will no longer rebuke you,but will rejoice over you with singing.”
Zephaniah 3:17 NIV
Amy from Miamisburg, OH
Psalm 121:3 ESV
“He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber.”
Ashley, Lee’s Summit, MO
Psalm 1:1
Oh the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers.
Lisa Mobley, San Antonio, TX.
But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted! John 15:7 NLT
Melissa Davis
Grand Junction, CO
“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 NIV
Sally Reed, Bellaire, Texas, 2 Chronicles 7:14 NIV
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from Heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
Jamie from Suwanee, GA
Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back.
Proverbs 29:11, NLT
Susan, Charleston, SC
Psalm 51:10 NIV
Create in me a pure heart, O God,
and renew a steadfast spirit within me.