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
Tami, Palm Coast.
Lead me in your truth and teach me,for you are the God of my salvation;for you I wait all the day long. Remember your mercy, O Lord, and your steadfast love,for they have been from of old.
Psalm 25:5-6 (ESV)
DeAnne W., Bothell, WA
“I cried out, ‘I am slipping!’ but your unfailing love, O Lord, supported me. When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer.” Psalm 94:18-19 NLT
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)
Nancy, Grand Haven, MI
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
James 4:7 (KJV)
Kathy, Liverpool, NY
Deuteronomy 28:8 (The Message)
” God will order a blessing on your barns and workplaces; he’ll bless you in the land that God, your God, is giving you.”
Laura, Jefferson, ME
Psalm 25:8-9 esv
Good and upright is the Lord;
    therefore he instructs sinners in the way.
He leads the humble in what is right,
    and teaches the humble his way.
Springdale, Arkansas
Psalm 90:17
May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us, establish the work of our hands for us, yes establish the work of our hands.
Dawn
Silver Spring, MD
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if anyone has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
Col. 3:12-13 (NIV)
Mandeville, LA
For God demonstrates his love for us in this, while we were still sinners Christ died for us.
Romans 5:8 NIV
Hannah, Chesterland, OH
Jesus speaking:
“No one takes (my life) from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from my Father.”
John 10:10 ESV
Mistake: John 10:18 🙂
Lori, Toledo
Psalm 16:6 ESV
“The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.”
Susan, Decatur,IL
And my God will meet all your needs according to his riches in Christ Jesus
Phili[ppians 4:19 NIV
Teresa, Orange City. So we do not focus on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18 NET
Madeleine: Corrales: Let us hold on to the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23
Courtney, Houma, LA
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
James 1:17, TNIV
Deborah, olive branch, ms
Take delight in the LORD, and He will give you your heart’s desires. Psalms 37:4 HCSB
Scarlett, Round Rock, TX
“Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6, NIV
Melissa // Lancaster, PA
But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. (1 Corinthians 1:27 NIV)
Kerri , Lakeland FL
“Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” -Jeremiah 33:3 NIV
“Surrender yourself to the Lord, and wait patiently for him. Do not be preoccupied with an evildoer who succeeds in his way when he carries out his schemes.” (Psalm 37:7) God’s Word Translation
Kendall- Tulsa, OK
In that day they will say, “surely this is our God; we trusted in him, and he saved us. This is The Lord, we trusted in him, let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation.” Isaiah 25:9 (NIV)
Dawn from Jasper, IN
“A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man quietly holds it back.” Proverbs 29:11 RSV
Lindsey – Edmond, OK
Psalm 139:8
If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there!
Kaylin from Searcy, AR
“I press on towards the goal to win the prize for which Godhas called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”
Phil 3:14 NIV
Anna McCollister
New Palestine, IN
2 Corinthians 10:5 ESV
We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ.
Margie Allen, TX
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14. NIV
Traci Wood, Shreveport, LA
And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross.
(Colossians 2:13, 14 ESV)
“But from there you will seek the Lord your God and you will find him, if you search after him with all your heart and with all your soul.”
Deut. 4:29 ESV
Joey Lynn, Las Vegas, NV (NIV)
Psalm 11:7 Psalm 16:5 Lord, you alone are my portion and my cup; you make my lot secure.
For the Lord is righteous, he loves justice; the upright will see his face.
Cheryl, Pensacola, FL
Mark 6:31-32
New International Version (NIV)
31 Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” 32 So they went away by themselves in a boat to a solitary place.
Claire, Bangkok
“Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for you.” – Ps 9:10 NLT
Crystal Johnson, Columbia, SC~
Matthew 11:30 (ESV): “For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
Cat
San Antonio, Texas
1 Corinthians 1:27 ESV
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.
Taryn from Corinth, TX
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)
Kelsie from Searcy, AR
“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”
1 Peter 4:8 NIV
Beth, London ON
“The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.” Proverbs 14:1 NIV
Heather, Ooltewah, TN
When my anxious thoughts multiply within me, Your consolations delight my soul.
Psalms 94:19 NASB
Noreen
Calgary, AB
“Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”
Colossians 3:13 (NIV)
Ashley Taylor
Lawrenceville, GA
For God is not a God of confusion but of peace
1 Corinthians 14:33
jamie for ossian, IN
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, do not depend on your own understanding” Proverbs 3:5
Cindy, Uvalde, Texas
“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
-I Peter 5:6, 7 (KJV)
Carrollton, TX
I John 4:18-19 NIV
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. We love because he first loved us.
“And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus” – Philippians 4:19
Elvira, Grande Prairie, Alberta
Prov. 4:23 NIV
“Above all else guard your heart,
for it is the wellspring of life.”
Sadee
Celebration, Florida
Romans 4:7-8
New Living Translation (NLT)
7 “Oh, what joy for those
whose disobedience is forgiven,
whose sins are put out of sight.
8 Yes, what joy for those
whose record the Lord has cleared of sin.”
But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength;They shall mount up with wings like eagles. They shall run and not grow weary. They shall walk and not faint. Is 40:31 NKJV Michele S, Edmond Ok
Jan, Rockwall, TX
Proverbs 18:10 NIV
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”
Earlene from McKinney, Tx.
And the peace of God that transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Jesus Christ. Philippians 4:7
Vickie Henderson
Russellville arkansas
HCSB
Romans 12:21
Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good.
Jamie,Oakfield, ME I am joining a bit late but have come prepared. I have memorized Psalm 1Blessed is the one
who does not walk in step with the wicked
or stand in the way that sinners take
or sit in the company of mockers,
2 but whose delight is in the law of the Lord,
and who meditates on his law day and night.
3 That person is like a tree planted by streams of water,
which yields its fruit in season
and whose leaf does not wither—
whatever they do prospers.
4 Not so the wicked!
They are like chaff
that the wind blows away.
5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment,
nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.
6 For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous,
but the way of the wicked leads to destruction.
My verse for this time is Psalm 2:1 Why do the nations conspire[a]
and the peoples plot in vain?