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
Lindsey, Nacogdoches, TX. ‘A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things. ‘ Matthew 12:35
Carol, Cashion,OK “But one who looks intently at the perfect law, the law of liberty, and abides by it, not having become a forgetful hearer but an effectual doer, this man will be blessed in what he does.” James 1:25 NASU
Valerie, Loveland OH
If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.
Jeremiah 29:13 NLT
Dawn Highlands Ranch, CO
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. (James 1:2-4 ESV)
Sim – Frisco, TX:
Matthew 6:34 (NIV)
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Darcy, Pittsburgh
Be strong and courageous, for your work will be rewarded. 2 Chronicles 15:7, NLT
Laura, Prairieville, LA:
If they obey and serve Him, they will spend the rest of their days in prosperity and their years in contentment. Job 36:11 NIV
Lynne, Manakin-Sabot, VA.
I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire, he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. Psalm 40: 1-2
Joyce Lobmaster, St. Louis, MO “To be put into effect when the times will have reached their fulfillment-to bring all things in heaven and on earth together under one head, even Christ.” Ephesians 1:10 NIV
Matthew 7;1. “Judge and you too will be judged”
Tina, Knoxville – For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. (James 3:16 NIV)
Aimee, Houston, TX
“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done…” Genesis 50:20 NIV
Lisa, Flowery Branch, GA
Wives, submit to your own husbands,
as is fitting in The Lord.
Colossians 3:18 NKJV
Brenda A, Byhalia MS
Psalm 103: 19 (NIV) The Lord has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all.
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Galations 6:9 NIV
Karen, Houston, Col 1:12 Giving thanks to the father who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in light. NASB
Samantha from Texarkana, AR
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. (1 Peter 4:8 NIV)
Tammy, Lawrenceville,GA Psalm 71:20 NIV Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, You will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up. —-praise God!
Tina from Ohio
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:29-30 NIV
Mary Soisson, Barboursville, VA
And for this reason, He is the mediator of the new covenant, by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, that those who are called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance. ~Hebrews 9:15
Amy G- Clovis Ca
He did this so that the just requirement of the law would be fully satisfied for us, who no longer follow our sinful nature but instead follow the spirit.
Rom 8:4 NLT
michelle
Woodstock, VT
Psalm 3:5 nasb
I lay down and slept;
I awoke, for the LORD sustains me.
Lisa Drangsholt Aurora, CO
Romans 8:28 NIV
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Proverbs 29:11 — A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.
Jennifer, Knoxville, TN: Wait for the LORD and keep his way. He will exalt you to inherit the land; when the wicked are cut off, you will see it. Psalm 37:34 NIV
Jennifer from West Palm Beach, FL
“And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.”
Acts 2:42, ESV
Claire, Washington, D.C.
For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light. Ephesians 5:8, ESV
Holly Novak, Amarillo, TX “Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.” Proverbs 29:11 NIV
Mary, Frisco “Seek his will in all you do,and he will show you which path to take” Proverbs 3:6 (NLT)
WAYNE, PA
All praise to the God&Father of our Master, Jesus the Messiah! Father of all mercy! God of all healing counsel! He comes alongside us when we go through hard times, and before you know it, he brings us alongside someone else who is going through hard times so that we can be there for that person just as God was there for us. 2 Corn 1:3-4 The Message
Maury Jo, Argyle, Tx
Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge.
Psalm 16:1 ESV
Lori, Flower Mound, TX
Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. NASB
k.joy from Lancaster, PA
The LORD, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel says: “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you what is good and leads you along the paths you should follow. Oh, that you had listened to my commands! Then you would have had peace flowing like a gentle river and righteousness rolling like wave.
Isaiah 48:17-18 NLT
Tracey Moyers from Loganville, GA
“Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.”
Col. 4:6 NIV
Lauralee Courtney, Austin, TX
Such love has no fear because perfect
love expels all fear.
1 John 4:18, NLT
Barbara, Birmingham, Al
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.
Deuteronomy 31:6 NIV
Jean, Rubicon, WI
“Listen, my dear brothers: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him?”
James 2:5 NIV
Mandy, Bastrop
Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellow man has fulfilled the law. Romans 13:8 NIV
Beth W., Omaha NE, Mark 10:45 NIV
For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.
Brenda Lee’s Summit, MO Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 NIV 84
Emily Furda Psalm 52:9 (NIV) For what you have done I will always praise you in the presence of your faithful people. And I will hope in your name, for your name is good.
Jennifer Hand of Liberty, NC
He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less.
John 3:30 NLT
Shelley, Birmingham, AL “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 NKJV
Ruth, Plano, TX. “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:34 NIV
Mary, Lilburn, GA Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy,and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. col 3:12 NIV
Sarah P. Martinsburg, WV “My old self has been crucified with Christ. 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 *In honor of Resurrection Sunday <3 *
Deborah from Calgary, Alberta Canada – Ephesians 15:17b-18 (NIV)
“And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.”
2 Cor. 5:7 NIV
For we live by faith, not by sight.
Sherri from Galena, OH:
Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.
Hebrews 10:23 NIV
I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4