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
Kristin Cho; Northville, Michigan
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”
Amen
Ecclesiastes 3:1 NIV
Susie Bloomington, IN
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. Romans 8:37 NIV
Sharon, Hallsville, TX. For God’s wrath is revealed from heaven against all godlessness and unrighteousness of people who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth, (Romans 1:18 HCSB)
Boston, Argyle, TX
for God so loved the world that he gave his only son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 ESV
Marie-Franklin, TN
For the word of the Lord is right and true;
He is faithful in all he does.
Psalm 33:4 NIV
Alicia, Orlando, FL – “Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.” 2 Timothy 2:7, ESV
Barbara
Midland,Texas
Hebrews 12:1 (ESV)
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,
Cheryl, Austin: Proverbs 31:12 “She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life.” ESV
Nicole in Tahoka, TX
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:7 NIV)
Sheri, Milwaukee, WI
“You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did. And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called God’s friend.”
James 2:22-23 NIV
T. Nutt, Mansfield, TX.
“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of Hosts; the whole earth is full of His glory!” Isaiah 6:3 Amplified Version
Mary Beth Allegood
2 Corinthians 5:17 HCSB
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, [he is] a new creation; old things have passed away, and look, new things have come.
Cindy – Mount Gilead
Phillipians 2:3-4 NET
3) Instead of being motivated by selfish ambition or vanity, each of you should, in humility, be moved to treat one another as more important than yourself.
4) Each of you should be concerned not only about your own interests, but about the interests of others as well
Psalm 38:21
New American Standard Bible (NASB)
21 Do not forsake me, O Lord;
O my God, do not be far from me!
Katie from Mount Dora, FL
She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night
Proverbs 31:18 (NIV)
Portland, Texas
Trust in The Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make straight your paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Heather
Little Rock, AR
The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.” (Exodus 14:14 NLT)
Lorene, Lafayette, LA. Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6 (NIV)
Elizabeth Blakeley. Escalon, CA. “Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart.” -Psalm 37:4(NIV)
Jennifer, Dry Ridge, KY
“Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes.”
Matthew 6:34. MSG
Julia from Cincinnati, Ohio
Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, if anything is excellent or praiseworthy, think about such things.
Philippians 4:8 (NIV)
Stephanie King – Richardson, TX
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Ephesians 4:32 NIV
Christi from Cary, NC
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. (II Timothy 1:7 NKJV)
Linda, Longview: Be gracious in your speech. The goal is to bring out the best in others in a conversation, not put them down, not cut them
out. Colossians 4:6 MSG
Val
Ann Arbor, MI
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” James 1:5 NIV
Teresa Landreth, Chadron, NE “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 NIV
Kerry Buell, St. Louis, MO
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
Philippians 4:4-6, NIV
You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me.
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.
Psalms 139:5-6 NIV
Alicia, Gulfport, MS
Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? (Psalm 139:7 NIV)
Bath, MI
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. Romans 8:28 (NIV)
Amy Gossen
Carthage, MO
“I will bless my people and their homes around my holy hill. And in the proper season I will send the showers they need. There will be showers of blessing.” Ezekiel 34:26 NLT
Rebecca, corpus Christi, Tx
But now, O Jacob, listen to the Lord who created you.
O Israel, the one who formed you says,
“Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you.
I have called you by name; you are mine.
Isaiah 43:1
Casey from Frisco, Texas: Psalm 62:5 “Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.” NIV
The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you or forsake you. Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged.
Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV
Tessie El Dorado Springs, MO. “I have told you these things,so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33NIV
Kelly West Richland,
‘Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.’ Jeremiah 33:3 NIV
Melissa Grayson, Ga
Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” John 20:29
Kortney, Des plaines
Let us hold unswervingle to the hope we profess for he who promised is faithful- Hebrews 10:23 NIV82
Kate K., Lafayette, Indiana:
“The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.”
I Peter 4:7 NIV2008
Julie.. Hanford, ca…..so Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law. Galatians 5:1 NLT
The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you or forsake you. Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged.
Deuteronomy 31:8
Shannon, Tyler, Tx.
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 Corinthians 1:27 ESV
Charmaine McLeod
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
Ann, Centerville. Because Your love is better than life, I will praise you as long as I live.
Psalm 63:3 NIV
Lara Taeuber Frisco/McKinney Texas Ephesians 6:18 with all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints, NASB
Dawn Ozark, MO–
Don’t worry about anything; instead pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Phillipians 4:6 (NLT)
Paola, Pinellas Park, Fl.
All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves; for the battle is the Lord ’s, and he will give all of you into our hands.”
1 Samuel 17:47 GWT
Julie/Deer Park,TX Ephesians 3:19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. NIV
In Him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace… Ephesians 1:7. NKJV
Anne, Frisco, TX: For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Eph 2:10 (NIV)