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
Jenae B, Hawesville, Ky
Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. (Isaiah 43:19 ESV)
Terrie Waltrip
Grenville, Kentucky
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. James 1:2-3 NIV
Paige, Flowood, MS
Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win! 1 Corinthians 9:24 (NLT)
Karen Richter, Grand Prairie, TX
2 Timothy 1:7
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. NIV
Ronda from Tennessee: “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
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Philippians 4:6 NAS
Judy, Beaumont, California
So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you.
Colossians 3:12-13 NAS
Michelle W – Austin, TX – “Be doers of the Word and not
bearers only, deceiving yourselves.” James 1:22
Susan Bymaster, Ames, OK
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”
Phil. 4:4 NASB
Becky, The Woodlands, TX
This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.
1 John 4:10 (NIV)
Marilyn -Seattle
For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. (1 Corinthians 1:18 NIV)
“Evening, morning and at noon I will pray and cry aloud, and HE SHALL HEAR MY VOICE.” Psalm 55:17
Stacey from Boulder, CO
” For who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct him?” But we have the mind of Christ.
1 Corinthians 2:16
Jennifer Doucet
Sulphur, Louisiana
All your children will be taught by The Lord and great will be their peace.
Isaiah 54:13 NIV84
Nancy Engberg from Minneapolis
If you are willing and obedient,
you will eat the best in the land;
Isaiah 1:19 NIV
Philippians 4:13 (NIV). I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
Sandi from Morristown, TN
(My two verses for the month of April)
Galatians 5:25-26 (MSG)
Since this is the kind of life we have chosen, the life of the Spirit, let us make sure that we do not just hold it as an idea in our heads or a sentiment in our hearts, but work out its implications in every detail of our lives. That means we will not compare ourselves with each other as if one of us were better and another worse. We have far more interesting things to do with our lives. Each of us is an original.
Christy
Whiteland,In
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.”
Romans 1:16 NIV
Ellen
TN
“And so, as those who have been chosen by God,
holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion,
kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.”
Colossians 3:12 NASB
Jaclyn, Round Rock, TX
“Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from Him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.” Psalm 62:1-2 NIV
Diana – Indpls- Heb. 4:12 (NIV)
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2 (NIV)
Sally–Sour Lake, Texas
James 5:8 (HCSB)
You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near.
Jennifer, Nashville, TN
For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, ‘Abba, Father'” Romans 8:15 NIV
Janet – Edmond, OK
Colossians 1:9-10 (ESV)
9 And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.
Germantown, WI
Don’t be a fool and quickly lose your temper—
be sensible and patient.
Proverbs 29:11
Be energetic in your life of salvation, reverent and sensitive before God. That energy is God’s energy, an energy deep within you, God Himself willing and working at what will give Him the most pleasure. Phil. 2:13 (MSG)
Saige, Shreveport, LA
“You will keep him in perfect peace,
Whose mind is stayed on You,
Because he trusts in You.”
Isaiah 26:3 (NKJV)
Sarah, Rockwall, TX
Proverbs 3:5-6, NIV
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding, acknowledge Him in all your ways and He will direct your path.
Psalm 14:1 (NIV) The fool says in his heart “there is no God.” They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one that does good.
Plainfield, IN
And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19 (NIV)
Anne Marie, Woburn, MA: “If you’ll hold on to me for dear life,” says God, “I’ll get you out of any trouble. I’ll give you the best of care if you’ll only get to know and trust me.” Psalm 91:14-15 The Message
Blessed are those servants whom the Master, when He comes, will find watching. (NKJV)
Rachel ~ Nashville, TN
Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.
~Proverbs 19:21 (NIV)
Debbie Torkelson, Annandale, VA
“Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus”
Phil 2:5, NIV
“As the rain and snow come down from heaven and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth. It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” Isaiah 55:10,11
Temple, TX
Colossians 3:12 NIV
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”
Martha, Clearwater, FL
“Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands,you sinners,and purify your hearts,you double minded.”
James 2:8 NIV
Wendy, Amarillo, TX
For great is your love, higher than the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies.
Psalm 108:4 (NIV)
Pam, Apple Valley, MN
The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen.
Revelation 22:21 NIV
Kelley, Des Moines WA
Isaiah 60:5
Then you will look and be radiant, your heart will throb and swell with joy; the wealth on the seas will be brought to you, to you the riches of the nations will come.
Christa, Memphis TN
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, (Colossians 3:23 NIV)
Jeri- lynchburg, VA John 17:17. “Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.” NIV 84
Hannah, Fort Worth
“Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant” Galatians 1:10 NLT
Teresa Brown, Greer SC
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. NIV
SKay, Possum Kingdom Lake
Psalm 139:7 NIV
“Where can I go from Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence?”
Christen B, Denver
“And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.” Mark 12:30 ESV
Cindy, Largo, Florida
“I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say,’My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please’.” Isaiah 46:10 NIV
Ashley from Ann Arbor, Michigan
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. James 1:22 NIV
Abby, Van Alstyne–
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. (Psalms 19:14 ESV)