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
krystal
teague, tx
the Lord your God is with you,
He is mighty to save.
He will take great delight in you,
He will quiet you with his love,
He will rejoice over you with singing.
zephaniah 3:17 NIV
Mary beth , TN (today MO)
Philippians 2:5 in your relationships with one another have te same mindset as Christ Jesus.NIV
Sarah of Pueblo West, CO
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Psalm 51:10
NIV
Jill
Plano, TX
2 Corinthians 4:18
Amplified Bible (AMP)
18 Since we consider and look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen; for the things that are visible are temporal (brief and fleeting), but the things that are invisible are deathless and everlasting.
Karla K,
Broomfield, CO
“Though all the people’s each walk in the name of their gods, we will walk in the name of Yaweh our God forever and ever.”
Micah 4:5 (HCSB)
Pam, Cary, NC
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:22-23 NIV
It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High;
Psalm 92:1 ESV
Mandi from Oklahoma:
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. Galatians 6:9 KJV
Briana from OK: Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established. Proverbs 16:3(KJV)
Kati, Ocracoke Island NC
Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. (Romans 12:15 NIV)
Debbie- Kokomo, IN
Colossians 3:16
New International Version (NIV)
Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.
Olivia,West Sussex, UK. “Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said,’Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you”. Hebrews 13 v 5 NIV
Julianna, Gulf Shores. God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of it. Acts 2:32
From DFW
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. (Hebrews 4:15,16 NIV)
Barbara, New Orleans
You thrill me, Lord, with all you have done for me! I sing for you because of what you have done.
~ Psalm 92:4, NLT
Ginger Hawthorne Houston
Luke 23:44-46
It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed his last.
Leslie, Spartanburg, SC, Deuteronomy 6:13 “Fear the Lord your God, serve him only and take your oats in his name” NIV
Yen, Houston:
A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord determines his steps. – Proverbs 16:9 (HCSB)
Judy in Dumas, AR
“But my eyes are fixed on you, sovereign Lord.
In you I take refuge–do not give me over to death.
Keep me safe from the traps set by evildoers.
From the snares they have laid for me.
Let the wicked fall into their own nets,
while I pass by in safety.
Psalms 141: 8-10
Valerie M.
Evart, Mi
The Lord will work out his plans for my life- for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever. Don’t abandon me, for you made me.
Psalms 138:8 NLT
Bethany,Evart,Michigan For God did not call us to
uncleanness, but in holiness. I Thessalonians 4:7 NKJ
Pat, Birmingham, Al
Psalm 27:14 Wait for the Lord, be strong, & let your heart take courage; Wait for the Lord.
Allie, South Pasadena CA
“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
As the spirit of The Lord works within us,
we become more and more like him.
2 Corinthians 3:18
Tammy
Cincinnati, Ohio
1 Timothy 4:16 NIV: Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do,you will save both yourself and your hearers.
Proverbs 3: 7-8
Do not be wise in your estimation; fear the Lord and turn away from evil. This will bring healing to your body and refreshment to you inner self.
Bette, Bothell I am at rest in God alone; my salvation comes from Him. Psalm 62:1 HCSB
Deena, Corona, CA
However, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him.” 1st Corinthians 2:9. NIV
Sarah, Woodsboro MD
Friends love through all kinds of weather, and families stick together in all kinds of trouble.(Proverbs 17:17 MSG)
“I love the Lord because He hears my voice, my pleas for mercy. I will call on Him as long as I live because He turns His ear toward me.”
Psalm 116:1-2
“Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.” I Corinthians 10:7 ESV
Sandy Tate, Denver, CO
Nancy, Junction City, Ar.
“For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light.” Ephesians 5:8 NKJ
Lisa Christopher, Olympia, WA
“The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy making wise the simple.” (Psalm 19:7, NIV)
April Midland, Tx
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Philippian 2:3-4 (NIV)
(these next verses are verses 5 and 6 – I didn’t get them posted the last two times)
These commandments that I give you today are to be on our hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Deuteronomy 6:6-8 (NIV)
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy- think about such things. Philippians 4:8 (NIV)
Debbie from Lake Charles, LA
For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him.” Philippians 3:13 NLT
Wanda
North Canton, Ohio
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
Galatians 6:9-10 NIV
Donna from Cypress, TX
Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces. Psalm 34:5 (NLT)
Jennifer, Allendale MI
I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong- that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith. -Romans 1:11-12 NIV
Carolyn, Catonsville, MD: “Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” Proverbs 12: 18 NIV
Jennie F. from Long Creek, Oregon. “The path of the righteous is level; O Upright One, you make the way of the righteous smooth. Yes, LORD, walking in the way of Your laws, we wait for You. Your name and renown are the desire of our hearts.” Isaiah 26:7,8 NIV
Carol, Littlestown, PA- Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.- Philippians 2:4 (ESV)
Shannon, Springdale, AR
A fool’s way is right in his own eyes, but whoever listens to counsel is wise.
Proverbs 12:15 (HCSB)
Darcy, Edwardsville, IL
“Therefore, say to the Isrealites: ‘I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians. I will free you from being slaves to them, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with mighty acts of judgement. I will take you as my own people, and I will be your God.
(Exodus 6:6-7a NIV)
Laura, Greenville, NC: Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 (NIV)
Theresa, Taylorsville, KY: The tongue has the power of life and death. Proverbs 18:21 (NIV)
Sharice, Shelby, NC
Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness – without it no one will see The Lord.
Hebrews 12:14 (HCS)
Sammie, Flagstaff, AZ “knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, but with precious blood as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ” 1 Peter 1:18-19 NASB
Waylene Loma Linda: If thou, Lord shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord who shall stand? Ps. 130:3 KJV
Geri
Deer Park, TX
John 1:13 NLT
13 They are reborn—not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but a birth that comes from God.
Megan from Houston “My soul, wait in silence for God only, For my hope is from Him.” Psalm 62:5 NASB (memorizing verses 5-8 over the next four weeks!)
Denise, San Antonio –
For your steadfast love is before my eyes, and I walk in your faithfulness.
(Ps 26:3 ESV)