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
Michelle, Chesapeake, VA
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.
Psalm 143:8 (NIV)
Beth, Morristown-
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.
Galatians 6:9 ESV
Karen from Norfolk, VA: Where can I go from your Spirit; where can I flee from your presence? Psalm 139:7 (NIV)
And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you. (Romans 8:11 NIV)
Tilley Hawkins from Franklin, TN
“Do not let sin have power over you. Let good have power over sin!”
Romans 12:21 (NLV)
Cindy, Kearney NE
Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns. See if there is any offensive way in me; lead me in the everlasting way. (Psalms 139:23, 24 HCSB)
Anne, Simpsonville, SC “For He will order His angels to protect you wherever you go. They will hold you up with their hands so you won’t even hurt your foot on a stone.You will trample upon lions and cobras; you will crush fierce lions and serpents under your feet!” Psalm 91:11-13 NLT
Jariza, Alburtis Pa
James 1:19 NIV
Dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to anger.
Sue, Wellington.
I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11 NIV84
Barb – Kentwood MI
“I am the Lord, the God of Mankind.
Is anything too hard for Me?”
Jer 32:27 NIV84
Jill
Springdale, AR
Create in me a pure heart, O God. And renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Psalm51:10. NIV
Melissa, Denver: Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. (Proverbs 29:11 NIV)
Joy, Fayette, 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
Susan, Cary NC
“I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
Psalm 91:2 NIV
Rebecca
Owasso OK
Isaiah 30:15 NIV
“In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it.”
Jackie Platte City
Psalm 139:4-6 NIV
Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely. 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.
Gulfport, MS If God is for us who can be against us? Romans 8:31
Kristin from Kentucky, “Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Matthew 6:33 ESV
Valerie
Clinton, Me
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourself with a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,” Colossians 3:12 (NIV)
Barbara, Spring Hill, FL
God’s way and work is perfect; He is faithful to me. Deuteronomy 32:4 NIV
Linda R. Springfield, MO
My eyes are ever looking to the LORD for help, for He alone can rescue me.
Psalms 25:15 Living Bible
Jill, Midland, TX
Do everything in Love. 1 Corinthians 16:14 NIV
Jennifer, San Antonio,TX, For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel-not with wisdome and eloquence, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. 1 Corinthians 1:17 NIV
Laura from Cartersville, GA
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
Shawna – Boise, Idaho
I raise my eyes toward the mountains. Where will my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2 HCSB
Shawna Dazey Kent, WA
Proverbs 29:11 “A Fool gives full vent to her anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.” NIV
Brandy, Ashland City, TN
Psalms 51:10-12
10 Create in me a clean heart, O God,
and renew a right spirit within me.
11 Cast me not away from your presence,
and take not your Holy Spirit from me.
12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation,
and uphold me with a willing spirit.
Katie, Amarillo. “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.”
Proverbs 31:25 NIV
Kelly Snodgrass
Rogersville TN
Colossians 3:12-13 NET
Therefore,as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another if someone happens to have a complaint against anyone else. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also forgive others.
Suzanne, Centreville,VA
“Rest in God alone, my soul, for my hope comes from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold; I will not be shaken.” Psalm 62:5,6 HCSB
Donna Strange La Verne, CA
“So David came to Baal-perazim and defeated them there; and he said, ” The Lord has broken through my enemies before me like the breakthrough of waters.” Then he named the place Baal-perazim. 2 Samuel 5:20
Tammie – Ferris, TX
“But you, beloved, building yourselves up in you most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life.”
Jude 20-21 ESV
Lea Ann McFarland – McKinney TX
“The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.” Psalm 126:3 NIV
Carrie, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
Let your conversation always be full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Colossians 4:6 NIV
Wynell, Athens, GA
But those who wait on the Lord
Shall renew their strength;
They shall mount up with wings like eagles,
They shall run and not be weary,
They shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31(NKJV)
Vicki – Lake Jackson, TX
Psalm 34:4 NIV
I sought the Lord, and He answered me; He delivered me from ALL my fears!
“But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do”. Galatians 5:16-17 ESV
Kelley Mansfield, Sharpsburg, GA, Proverbs 15:1, NIV
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Becky, Roswell, GA
“So take a new grip with your tired hands and strengthen your weak knees.”
Heb. 12:12, NLT
Susan, Houston, 2 Cor. 10:5, ESV, We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ.
James 4: 7-8a NAS
Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draaw near to God and he will draw near to you.
Christy- Jonesboro, AR
2 Corinthians 3:17 NIV- Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
Praise His Risen Name!
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Collosians 3:12 NIV
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. ESV
Psalm 19:14 NIV
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight. O Lord my rock and my Redeemer.
Krista from Midlothian, Virginia:
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
Cindy, Nashville, TN “Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time.” 1 Peter 5:6 (NIV)
Kim Smith – Senatobia, MS – But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. Acts 20:24 ESV
Diane, Longmont, CO
Your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me werre written in your book before one of them came to be. Psalm 139:16 NIV
Michele
North Oaks MN
Heb 10:38 But my righteous one will live by faith. And if he shrinks back, I will not be pleased with him.