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.
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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
Marianne from Carrollton, TX-
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. (2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV)
Connie, Tyler
6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, 7 for God gave us a spirit not of fear but if power and love and self control. 2 Tim 1:6-7 NKJ
Katelyn from Fort Worth, TX
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. (Galatians 5:22-23)
Galatians 5:22-23 NLT
Jacqui, lemoore, ca.., all scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong with our lives. It corrects when we are wrong and teaches to do what is right. 2timothy 4:16 NLT
Lori, Odessa, TX
Hebrews 4:16 (NIV)
Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Susan, Wynne
“but God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong.”1 Cor. 1:27 (NASB)
Kristin – Jacksonville, 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; (1 Corinthians 1:27 ESV)
Psalm 86:15 NIV
“But you Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.”
Susan Record
Chapel Hill NC
DeeDee. Katy,Tx
Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered, or you may learn their ways and get yourself ensnared.
Proverbs 22:24-25
NIV
Philippians 2:13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.(NIV)
Ashley Fisher
Collierville, TN
Psalm 34:5-7 NLT NIV
Blessed are those whose strength comes from the Lord, who have set their minds on the pilgrimage to heaven.
When they go through the Valley of Weeping,it will become a place of refreshing springs. The autumn rains will clothe it with blessings.
They will go from strength to strength and each of them will appear before God in heaven.
Lisa S., Plano TX
Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy. To God our Savior, Who alone is wise, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever. Amen.
Jude 24-25 NKJV
This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. (Psalms 118:24 NLT)
Wendy P., Cary NC:
“Oh, that we might know the LORD! Let us press on to know him. He will respond to us as surely as the arrival of dawn or the coming of rains in early spring.” (Hosea 6:3, NLT)
What version did you use for Proverbs 29:11? The two I am familiar with have “anger” in the place of the word quoted here as “spirit”. Thank you
Darla, Pittsburgh
“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children and walk in love, just as Christ loved you and gave Himself up for us as an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma.”
Ephesians 5:1-2 NASB
Tammy, Van, TX Philippians 2:13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose. Philippians 2:13 (NIV)
Ambur, Fulton, 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
Kim, from Duncan, SC:
The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” Psalm 14:1 NIV
Cari Brenek, Cypress TX
Rom 6:6-7 “knowing this, that our old self was crucified with Him, in order that our body of sin might be done away with, so that we would no longer be slaves to sin; for he who has died is freed from sin.”
Kim Baker, Louisville KY
1 Corinthians 16:13-14 ESV
13 Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.
14 Let all that you do be done in love.
Tara, Eustis
Psalm 37:4
Take delight in the Lord, (4) and he will give you the desires of your heart.
(NIV)
Allison, Cypress TX
Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. Psalm 34:14 NIV
Robin Freeman~Garland Tx: 2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away: behold, all things are become new.
Beth Mellinger
Lancaster PA
“In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your path straight.” Proverbs 3:6 NIV
Jill Hsieh, Aurora, IL – Psalm 27:3 “Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then I will be confident.”
Chella from Texas
“Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.” -James 1:19 (NIV)
Eileen
Lompoc, California
1 Peter 1:23 NIV
You have been born anew, not of perishable but of imperishable seed, through the living and enduring word of God.
Amanda, Lexington, KY
“Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.” Proverbs 16:3 NLT
Carter, Charlotte-“Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful. ” Col. 3:14,15 NLT
Kris, Lee’s Summit, MO
“Let your conversation be always full of grace,seasoned with salt,so that you may know how to answer everyone.” Colossians 4:6 NIV
Natalie from Lynchburg, VA
“Since God chose you to be the holy people He loves, you must clothe yourselves with tender-hearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.”
(Colossians 3:12)
Heather from Frisco, TX:
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believes in him shall not perish, but have everlasting life.
John 3:16, NIV
Laci, Albany, Ga
Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another.
Colossians 3:13 NIV
Monica
Cheyenne, WY
Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
Philippians 4:8 NRSV
Natalie, Grand Prairie, TX. It is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it.
Ecclesiastes 5:5, NIV
Katie Mayes, Kentucky- But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. (1 Corinthians 1:27 NIV)
Kim
Des Moines, IA
John 14:6 NIV
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
Amy, Snellville, Ga
“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.”
Gal. 2:20 (NIV)
Megan, Edina, MN
2 Corinthians 10:5. NIV
“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”
Kristi Riverside,ca
I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations. Psalm 89:1 NIV
Lezli. Oklahoma City, Ok
Guard my life and rescue me; do not let me be put to shame, for I take refuge in you. May integrity and uprightness protect me, because my hope, Lord, is in you. (Psalm 25:20, 21 NIV)
Psalm 40:1 NIV
I waited patiently for The Lord. He turned to me and heard my cry
Sheila, Splendora, TX
“Some trust in chariots and some in horses,but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.”
Psalm 20:7 (NIV)
Leslie G- Warner Robins, GA
“And the Lord will continually guide you,
And satisfy your desire in scorched places,
And give strength to your bones;
And you will be like a watered garden,
And like a spring of water whose waters do not fail.
Isaiah 58:11 NAS
Stephanie S. from Richardson, TX
“Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.”
Col.3:13 ESV
Terri, Papua New Guinea. “‘My food,’ said Jesus, ‘is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work.'” John 4:34, NIV.
Karen from NYC
I will be glad and rejoice in your love, for you saw my affliction and knew the anguish of my soul. Psalm 31:7 NIV 1984
Tracy, Lake St. Louis, Missouri
Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness,faith,love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
2 Timothy 2:22 NIV
Keaton Lovell McCurtain OK
“So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time He will lift you up in honor. Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares for you.”
1 Peter 5:6-7