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
Donna, Arlington, Texas “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” Psalm51:10. NIV
Misty, North Charleston
Above all else, guard your heart, for
everything you do flows from it.
Proverbs 4:23 NIV
Be joyful In hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12 NIV
Madison, Ms
“The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.”
Nahum 1:7, NIV
Rachel, Austin TX
For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it. (Mark 8:35 NIV)
Betsy, Maryville, TN
“In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials,” 1 Peter 1:6 NASB
Debbie, San Antonio, TX
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.
Proverbs 12:15 ESV
Valerie, Nashville, TN, “So teach us to number our days, That we may present to You a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 NASB
Kim from Dimmitt, Texas for Luke
Luke 4:10 NIV
“For it is written: “He will command his angels concerning you to guard you carefully:”
Betty Stephens Austin, Texas Remember not the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to your love remember me, for you are good, O Lord. Psalm 25:7 NIV
For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.
2 Timothy 1:7
NLT
Darlene – Nampa Idaho
Philippians 4:8 NIV
8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.
Jennifer, Kodak, TN
Now to Him who is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us. Ephesians 3:20 NASB
Gail, Houston.”Turn, Lord, and deliver me; save me because of your unfailing love.” Psalm 6:4
Whitney Laramore, Ames, OK
“The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life.” Psalms 121:7, ESV
Marcia A. – Huntsville, AL
Create a pure heart in me, O God; and put a new and loyal spirit in me.
Psalm 51:10 NIV
Joan, Dousman, WI
For in Him we live and move and have our being.
Acts 17:28 NIV
“Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace,
that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in
the time of need.”
Hebrews 4:16 NKJ
Nahum 1:7 NKJV
The Lord is good,a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust in Him.
Mimi, Versailles, KY
“The weapons we fight with are not of the world. On the contrary, they have Divine power to DEMOLISH strongholds.”
2 Cor 10:4
AMEN! Just sayin’.
Kelley, Olive Branch, MS
A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back. Proverbs 29:11 NIV ( I think!)
Lesley V., Newbury Park, CA
The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17 (NIV)
Becky, Fairfax, VA:
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness. Galatians 5:22
Jodi, Perth, Australia
Romans 15:13 NIRV
May the God who gives hope fill you with great joy. May you have perfect peace as you trust in him. May the power of the Holy Spirit fill you with hope.
Amber Bowers; Houston, TX; James 1:22 NIV, “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”
verse 6
Psalms 118:8 (KJV)
It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.
Verse 7 April 1, 2013
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
Valerie
Sparks, Nevada
And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. Colossians 3:15a NLT
Amy
Oklahoma
‘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
Charlene, Waterloo, ON
GOD, the Master, The Holy of Israel, has this solemn counsel:
“Your salvation requires you to turn back to me
and stop your silly efforts to save yourselves.
Your strength will come from settling down
in complete dependence on me.”
Isaiah 30:15 , The Message
Patty, Ada, OK
“Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.” I Corinthians 6:19 ESV
Tori DeClue; Bolivar, MO
“My flesh and heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
Psalm 73:26
NIV
Sherie
The Woodlands, TX
You hem me in-behind and before; you have laid your hand upon me. Psalm 139:5 NIV
Beth, Lititz, PA
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
Clancie Speck, Elizabethtown, KY, “Even when you are old, I will be the same. Even when your hair has turned gray, I will take care of you. I made you and will take care of you. I will carry you and save you.”
Isaiah 46:4, NCV
“Make allowances for each others faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. “. Collossians 3:13
Anne – Marion, Indiana
“For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, ‘Abba, Father.'” Romans 8:15 NIV84
Linda, Greene NY
A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back. Proverbs 29:11 ESV
MacKenzie, St Louis
James 2:14 (ESV)
What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him?
As for God, His ways are perfect. The word of The Lord is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in Him. Psalm 18:10 NIV
Jill from Sterling Hts, MI
The steadfast love of The Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. ~ Lamentations 3:22-23
Melissa, Boston, MA
“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes but a wise man listens to advice.” Proverbs 12:15 ESV
Shirley from Rockwall, TX
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths.
Proverbs 3:6 NKJV
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-7 (NIV)
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. James 1:19b-20 (NIV)
Gina, Bolivar, MO
“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
Psalm 46:10 (NIV)
Angel, Knoxville Tn.
Ephesians 1:18
The eyes of your understanding being enlightened, that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints.
KJV
Carol Hulin, Belleville, ON: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation, the old has gone, the new has come.” 2 Cor 5:17 NIV
Amy, Hood River, OR, No one will be able to resist you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not abandon you or leave you alone. Be strong and brave! You must lead these people in the conquest of this land that I solemnly promised their ancestors I would hand over to them. Make sure you are very strong and brave!
Joshua 1:5-7a, New English Translation (NET)
Alyssa, Tom Bean, TX
“He is before all things and in him all things hold together.”
Colossians 1:17, NIV
Pamela,Mechanicsville,VA.
In everything give thanks. For this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NET