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
Billie, Greenville, KY
“Jesus Christ our Lord,
through Whom we have received
grace and apostleship
to bring about the obedience of faith
for the sake of His name
among all the nations…”
Romans 1:4a-5 ESV
Marilyn Brown, Albuquerque
Bit if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, His Son, purifies us from all sin.
1Jn.1:7 NIV
Deb, Pelzer, SC
Romans 12:21 (NIV) “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”
Psalm 66:20
Praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld His love for me..
Dianne Walters – Hartselle, AL
O Lord, teach me how you want me to live! Then I will obey your commands. Make me wholeheartedly committed to you!
Psalm 86:11 (NET)
Mary Ellen in Laurel, MT
“….filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ – to the glory and praise of God.”
Phil. 1:11 NIV
Jenna Lupo
Huntsville, AL
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.
Seek HIS will in all you do, and HE will show you which path to take.”
Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT)
Suzy, Highland Village , Texas
Hebrews 11:1 NIV
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
Karen ~ Greer, SC…
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NLT)
“Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.”
Kelly Collett, Buckhannon, WV
Isiah 61:3 NLT
To all who mourn in Isreal, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the LORD has planted for his own glory.
Luke 1:49
For the Mighty One has done great things for me – Holy is His name.
Belinda, Blacklick, Ohio
Romans 12:3 For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. (ESV)
Katy from Snellville, GA:
1 Samuel 16:7 (NIV)
“The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
Marcia B., Salem IN
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10 NIV
He is also head of the body, the church; and He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that He Himself will come to have first place in everything.
Colossians 1:18 (NASB)
Nan, Greenville, SC
Psalms 69:30 NIV
I will praise the Lord’s name with song and glorify him with thanksgiving.
Linda in Billings, MT
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” Gal. 5:22 NIV
“To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassingly great revelations, there was given me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. 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. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” 2 Cor. 12: 7-10 NIV
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Is. 41:10
NIV
“For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.” Is. 41:13 NIV
Marel from Waukesha, Wisconsin
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, o’Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
Psalm 19:14 NLT
Ellen, Houston. ‘In the morning, Oh Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.’ Psalm 5:3 (NIV)
Julie H., Corpus Christi, TX
John 13:35 “By this all men will know that you are my disciples if you love one another.” NIV
2 Corinthians 4:17 NIV
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.
Debbie, Norfolk, VA
Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.
Psalm 119:18 NIV
Audrey Lenz
Dickinson ND
Psalm 113:3 ESV
From the rising of the sun to its setting,
the name of the Lord is to be praised!
Carrie, San Angelo 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, according to his power that is at work within us Ephesians 3:20 NIV
Isaiah 40:31
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 40:30-31
Virginia from Elgin:
He is my constant source of stability (my rock). Isaiah 33:6a-NET
Kim Safina, California
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
Christine L.A./CA
Psalm 27:13 NIV
I remain confident of this:I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.
Carrie, San Angelo Pray continually, Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 NIV
Lindsay from Austin, TX: “He covers the sky with clouds; he supplies the earth with rain and makes grass grow on the hills.” Psalm 147:8
1st Corinthians 2:9 KJV
But as it is written,EYE HATH NOT SEEN NOR EAR
HEARD, NEITHER HAVE ENTERED INTO THE HEART OF MAN,
THE THINGS WHICH GOD HATH PREPARED FOR THEM THAT
LOVE HIM.
Kathi spartanburg sc.
For the Lord your God is living among you.
He is a mighty savior.
He will take delight in you with gladness.
With his love, he will calm all your fears.
He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.”Zephaniah 3:17 NLT
Ali S., Midwest City, OK
Colossians 3:13 (NIV)
Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
Valerie, Taylors SC
And if we know that He hears us – whatever we ask – we know that we have what we asked of Him.
I John 5:15 NIV
Regina – Birmingham, AL
The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer and my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
PS 18:2 ESV
Donalda Reimer, Osler SK
Psalms 62:1-2 NIV
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.
Rebecca – Tacoma, WA
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love and self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV)
Laura – Morgantown, WV
“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” – Revelation 21:4
Erica G, Denver
Hebrews 13:1-2, NIV “Keep on loving each other as brothers. Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.”
“It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” I Cor 13:7 NIV
Brenda-Houston,TX
The name of the Lord is a strong tower;
The righteous run to it and are safe.Proverbs 18:10(NKJV)
“So show your love for the alien, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt.”
Deuteronomy 10:19, NAS
Show me thy ways, O LORD;teach me thy paths. Psalm 25.4 KJV
Nancilea, The Woodlands, TX
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.” Ps 32:8 ESV
Michelle, Alberta, Canada
“You who belong to Christ are Abraham’s seed. You will receive what God has promised.”
– Galatians 3:29 NIRV
Gail Jones
Decatur TX
Psalm 51:8 NIV
Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones you have crushed rejoice.
Paige Atlanta Isaiah 54:10 NIV
Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed, says The Lord, Who has compassion on you
Heb.13:5 Let your conversation be without covetousness and be content with what you have, for he has said he will never leave nor forsake you. KJV
Michelle
Greenville, TX
There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known. Luke 12:2 NIV
Mandy, Watkinsville, GA
Proverbs 18:10 NKJV- “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous rn to it and are safe.”