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
Terri — Staunton, VA
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love — Ephesians 4:2 NIV
Jan, Athens, Ga
“For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strenghten those whose hearts are fully committed to Him.” 2 Chronicles 16:9 NIV
Kim
Orange City
Jesus replied, “If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.”
John 14:23
NIV
Sally from Baton Rouge
Philippians 4:7 (NIV)
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Stephanie
Winder, GA
Lamentations 3:24-25 (ESV)
The Lord is my portion,” says my soul,
“therefore I will hope in him.”
The Lord is good to those who wait for him,
to the soul who seeks him.
Psalm 119:7
I will praise Thee with uprightness of heart when I
shall have learned Thy righteous judgments.
Pam, Columbus, 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 Cor. 1:27 ESV
Canyon Country, CA
You will keep in perfect peace
those whose minds are steadfast,
because they trust in you.
Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)
Candy, St. Louis, 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
Roxy~Riverton, UT
Phil 4:8 ESV
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
Katie Rider
Atlanta, GA
Psalm 46:1 (AMP)
God is our Refuge and Strength [mighty and impenetrable to temptation], a very present and well-proved help in trouble.
Amy, Sugar Land, Tx,
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11 NKJV)
Margo, Laramie WY
Isaiah 40:28,29 NIV
Do you not know? Have you not heard? the Lord is the everlasting God, the creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary, and increases the power of the weak.
Kristy, Cleveland, OH
“If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Rom 10:9 NIV
Gloria in Houston says:
Do not love or cherish the world or the things that are in the world; If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in him.
1John 2:15 (The Amplified Bible)
Kimberly in Madison, ME
“Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 5:1, NKJV
Soozi, Lexington. A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back. Proverbs 29:11 ESV
Natalie, Paragould AR
Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken. Psalm 55:22 (NIV)
Kate from Parker, CO
Isaiah 26:3-4 (ESV)
You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock.
Tanya, Charleston, SC:
Revelation 21:5, MSG
“The Enthroned continued, “Look! I’m making everything new. Write it all down- each word dependable and accurate.”
Then come, let us go up to Bethel, where I will build an altar to God, who answered me in the day of my distress and who has been with me wherever I have gone. Genesis 35:3 NIV
Lori, Georgetown, TX
We wait in hope for the Lord; He is our help and our shield.
Psalm 33:20 (NIV)
Tracey, Seminole, TX
But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.
Matthew 5:44
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.” -Psalm 19:14 NIV
Linda, Delray Beach, FL
“Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing.” Revelation 5:12 ESV
Julie, Houston. “They do no wrong but follow his ways. You have laid down precepts that are to be fully obeyed.” Psalm 119:3-4 (NIV).
Tina
Waxahachie, Texas
1 John 3:18 NIV)
“Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.”
Annette, Stouffville ON Canada
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
Be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my strength and my
Redeemer. Psalm 19:14 NKJV
Cathy Blount from Monroe says:
Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near. Isaiah 55:6 NIV
Luain, Amarillo, TX
A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult. Proverbs 12:16 NIV
“Jesus replied, ‘If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love you and we will come to him and make our home with him.'” John 14:23
~ Lisa, Enterprise, AL
— Perseverance must finish its work so that you may mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
–James 1:4-5 (NIV)
The LORD is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.
PSALM 117 v: 14 KJV
Patty, Shelton, WA
And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Philippians: 4:19, NIV
Dana, Ashland, KY “Therefore, if you have been raised with the Messiah, keep focusing on the things that are above, where the Messiah is seated at the right hand of God.”
Col. 3:1 ISV
lynn, Louisville,Ky
Therefore, I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them, and have been established in the truth which is present with you.
II Peter 1:12 (NASB)
Niki Carroll, Shelby, NC; “Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Colossians 3:13 (NIV)
Nancy Miller Greenville Ky.
April 1 Ecclesiates 7:21
Do not take to heart all the things that people say, leat you hear your servant cursing you.
ESV
1Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called… NIV
Deborah from Seward, Alaska
“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”
Psalms 46:10 NKJV
Colossians 3:12 (NIV)
Therefore as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourself with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Kelli Beavercreek OH
Michelle from Norman, OK. “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves in compassion,kindness, humility, gentleness and patience”. Colossians 3:12. NIV.
Gail-Tyler,TX
Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another. Romans 14:19 NKJV
Christie
Graham WA
“More than that, I count all things loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish so that I may gain Christ,”
Philipp. 3:8
NASB
Allison Haines
Charlotte, NC
He has told you, O man, what is good and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?
Micah 6:8 (ESV)
Dedra Vick
Weatherford, Texas
Proverbs 29:11
A Fool gives vent to his spirit, but a a wise man quietly holds it back.
Martha, Brevard NC
“Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, trust also in Me.” {John 14:1 NLT}
Linda – LPM – Galatians 6:3 (ERV) If you think you are too important to do this, you are only fooling yourself.
Debbie, Spartanburg SC
Psalm 141:3 Set a guard over my mouth, O LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips.
Psalm 141:3 NIV
Michelle J
Frisco, TX
Proverbs 31:25 NIV
She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come