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
Andrea, Gardendale
Psalm 27:1 NIV
The Lord is my light and my salvation—
whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life—
of whom shall I be afraid?
Aimmi Adams, LaRussell, MO
For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.
Romans 5:6 ESV
Deanna – Safford, AZ
Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.
1 Chronicles 16:11 (NIV84)
Cindy L., Madison, AL
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
1Thessalonians 5:16-18 ESV
Maria Bennett Oxford, MS
That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Philippians 2:10-11
“For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son,
that He might be the first born among many brethern.”
Romans 8:29
Leslie, Sand Springs, OK, And those who know your name
put their trust in you, for you, O Lord have not forsaken those who seek you.
Psalm 9:10 (ESV)
Susan, Carbondale, IL
We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; (Romans 12:6 NIV)
Tamara
Kelowna, BC, Canada
Everything is permissable for me – but not everything is beneficial. Everything is permissable for me – but I will not be mastered by anything.
1 Corinthians 6:12, NIV
Shannon- Charlotte,NC: For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1 ESV
Linda Francia, Mobile, AL “In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.” Ephesians 6:16
Melissa, Walla Walla Wa
Sow for yourselves righteousness, reap the fruit of unfailing love, and break up your unplowed ground; for it is time to seek the Lord, until He comes and showers righteousness on you. -Hosea 10:12 NASB
Lynn Leaming-Colorado Springs, Colorado
“May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.”
I Thessalonians 5:23-24 (NIV)
Odessa, TX
Ephesians 5:1-2 NIV
“Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ love us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.”
Polly Helling
Inola, OK
“bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if someone happens to have a complaint against someone else. Just as The Lord has forgiven you, so you also forgive others.” Col 3:13 NET
Jill Woods, DeLand, FL “Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Romans 8:1 NIV
Kelly Garcia, Perris, CA, “Most assuredly, I say to you, you seek Me not because you saw the signs, but because you ate of the loaves and were filled.” John 6:26, NKJV
Connie J., Mountain House, CA
Oh sing to the Lord a new song;
sing to the Lord, all the earth!
Sing to the Lord, bless his name;
tell of his salvation from day to day.
Declare his glory among the nations,
his marvelous works among all the peoples!
Psalm 96:1-3
“Do not tremble; do not be afraid. Did I not proclaim my purposes for you long ago? You are my witnesses—is there any other God? No! There is no other Rock—not one!”
Isaiah 44:8 Â Â NLT
Marta, Anchorage
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13, NIV
Jennifer, Kailua, HI:
Romans 8:7-The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so.
And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us.
1John 3:23 NIV
Carolyn
Oceanside Ca
“Though a thousand fall at your side,
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though ten thousand are dying around you,
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these evils will not touch you.”
Psalm 91:7 NLT
Kay from Deer Park
“…because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake.”
1st Thessalonians 1:5 NIV
Celeste Hill, Laguna Niguel, CA
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV
Alison Peyton, Peers, AB, Canada
Father please bring strong believers ibto my life so that we may be mutually encoiraged by each other’s faith.
Romans 1:12 NIV
into, encouraged
Because we just celebrated Jesus’ resurrection, my Bible study group is memorizing John 20:29 (NIV):
“Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
Linda Hammett from Wake Forest,N.C.
I Corinthians 10:13(NIV)
“No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.”
julie, perris california
“o ephraim, what shall I do to you? O Judah, what shall I do to you? For your faithfulness is like a morning cloud, and like the early dew it goes away.” Hosea 6:4 (NKJV)
Jessica, San Diego, CA
2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 ESV
“Now may out Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts and establish them in every good work and word”
“But He said, “The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.” Luke 18:27 NKJV
Lisa W. from Seward, Alaska:: so you also, when you have done everything you were told to do, should say, ‘we are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty.'” Luke 17:10, NIV
Amy in Waipahu, Hawaii
“Too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT.” Proverbs 10:19 NLT
Myra, London, England
“I thank Crist Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful,appointing me to his service” I Timothy 1:12 NIV
MaryD in PhxAZ
Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us
Eph 3:20 NIV
Karen from Dallas,
“How long will this wicked community grumble against me?
I have heard the complaints of these grumbling Israelites.”
Numbers 14:27 NIV
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
John 3:16 NIV
Sally, St. Paul, MN “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Col 3:13 NIV
Paula, Houston, TX
Proverbs 4:23, NIV:
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.
Bonnie Port Orchard, WA
Philippians 4:13 NRSV
I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.
Lisa S.
Kinston,NC
Colossians 1:13 & 14 ESV
(13)He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, (14) in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
Titus 2:3-5 NAS
“Older women likewise are to be reverent in their behavior, not malicious gossips nor enslaved to much wine, teaching what is good, so that they may encourage the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.”
Carolyn
Wheaton, IL
Robyn, Brooklyn, CT Take the helmut of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, Ephesians 6:17 NIV
Tava in Malaysia 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. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me- put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. Phil. 4:8-9. NIV
Penny Pikaart, Norcross GA
Instead, God chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise. And he chose things that are powerless to shame those who are powerful.
Corinthians 1:27 NLT
John 5:19 “Jesus gave them this answer: ‘I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by Himself; He can do only what He sees His Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does.'” John 5:19 NIV
Canfield, Ohio
Lamentations 3:25-26 (NET)
The Lord is good to those who trust in Him. It is good to wait patiently for deliverance from the Lord.
Traci
Knoxville, TN
Betty from Waveland, IN: “For I cried to Him for help, with praises on my tongue. He would not have listened if I had not confessed my sins. But he listened! He heard my prayer! He paid attention to it!” Psalm 66:17-18 TLB
Stacy, New York. “Which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight” Ephesians 1:8 ESV
Carla Harrod Hampton, Indianapolis, IN
“Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord”
Hebrews 12:14 NIV