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
Chere from Milner, GA (a few days late!)
I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore, I will wait for him.”
Lamentations 3:24 (NIV)
A gift opens the way for the giver. Prov. 18:16
NKJV Psalm 31:3-5
“For YOU are my rock and my fortress;
Therefore, for YOUR name’s sake,
Lead me and guide me.
Pull me out of the net which they have secretly laid for me,
For YOU are my strength.
Into YOUR hand I commit my spirit;
YOU have redeemed me, O LORD GOD of truth.”
Jessy from Houston, TX:
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.”
~Isaiah 43:1-2 (ESV)
Mary Beth ~Abilene TX
As for ma I know that my redeemer lives and in the end he will stand upon the earth. Job 19:25
Barbara, Fredericksburg, VA
Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7 NIV
Amy from Noble, OK
Proverbs 29:11 A fool gives full vent to his anger,
but a wise man holds it in check.
(Holman)
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 4:15b, 16 NIV)
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust”. ESV
Joyce, Wahpeton, ND
I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodess of the Lord in the land of the living.
Psalm 27:13 NASB
Lisa in Moyock, NC is memorizing:
Tremble before Him, all the Earth. The world is firmly established, it cannot be moved.
1 Chronicles 16:30. NIV
Deanna, Oklahoma
I will praise The Lord at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.
Psalm 34:1 Holman Christian Standard Bible
Marisa, Michigan
Psalm 141:3 NLT
Take control of what I say, O Lord,
and guard my lips.
Michelle, Fort Belvoir, VA
Since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”
1 Perer 1:16 (ESV)
Beckie Potterfield, Florence, SC
Philippians 2:8 (NIV)
And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death – even death on a cross.
Annette, San Diego
James 3:6a “But he gives us more grace.” (NIV)
Carrie, Pueblo CO
“Then you will know that I am the LORD. Those who hope in me will not be disappointed.”
Isaiah 49:23 (NIV)
Natalie-Austin, TX
God is the blessed controller of all things today.
1Tim 6:15 (NIV)
Bonnie
Victoria Tx
Psalm 37:5 Commit your way to the Lord;trust in him and he will do this
NIV
anna, kansas city, mo
“Now to Him who is ABLE to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,” (Eph 3:20 NKJV)
Austin, TX
Psalm 51:12 NIVR
12 Give me back the joy that comes from being saved by you.
Give me a spirit that obeys you. That will keep me going.
I’m in a funk… Clinging to This word to get back 🙂
Leah from Rochester, NY
“Sow righteousness for yourselves, reap the fruit of unfailing love, and break up your unplowed ground; for it is time to seek the LORD, until he comes and showers his righteousness on you.” Hosea 10:12, NIV
Can I post this late? Sorry!
Jennifer, Pickering ON
“You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.”
Jer 29:13, ESV
Amanda from Clinton, MS
You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
Jeremiah 29:13 NIV
Sherry
Oklahoma
Psalm 34:1 NLT
“I will praise the Lord at all times. I will constantly speak kiss praises.”
Stephanie, Austin, “and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.” 2 Timothy 2:26, NIV
Jennifer, Denham Springs, LA
In the same way, “Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of his faith.” Galatians 3:6, NLT
Linda Peel Lexington, KY
Words kill, words give life; they’re either poison or fruit-you choose. Proverbs 18:21 The Message
Anna Gibbany, Harrison, AR
“He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins.” Ephesians 1:7 (NLT)
Shelley
Springfield, MO
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, (Ephesians 1:3 ESV)
Tami, Mansfield, TX
For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. (Philippians 4:13 NLT)
Nora, Shreveport, LA
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Romans 12:12 NIV
Kitty
Fishers, IN
Matthew 25:21 (NIV)
His Master replied, “well done good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your Master’s happiness!”
Cindy, Rochester, MN. [Love] is not conceited (arrogant and inflated with pride); it is not rude (unmannerly) and does not act unbecomingly. Love (God’s love in us) does not insist on its own rights or its own way, for it is not self-seeking; it is not touchy or fretful or resentful; it takes no account of the evil done to it [it pays no attention to a suffered wrong]. (1 Corinthians 13:5 AMP)
Becky, Stromsburg, NE
James 1:19-20 NIV
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.
“Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear – not by heaven or by earth or by anthing else. All you need to say is a simple “yes” or “no”. Otherwise you will be condemned”. James 5:12 (NIV)
Kim, Nashville, TN
A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,
Loving favor rather than silver and gold.
Proverbs 22:1 (NKJ)
Sam, Hanscom AFB, MA
“The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.”
Romans 8:6, NIV
Rachel, Winchester, KY
Bless the Lord, o my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name.
Psalm 103:1, NKJV
Jessica, Carlsbad, CA, “And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.” Colossians 2:6-7 (NLT)
Jennifer, Houston, TX
“I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the word of God in its fullness—the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the Lord’s people. To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ. To this end I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me.” Colossians 1:25-29 (NIV)
Tracy, Kountze, Tx.
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 NKJV
Abbigail, Rochester WA. “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 1:5
Nancy Standiford, Vancouver, WA
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
Dana
Clarksville, TN
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”
Ephesians 6:10-11/NIV
I’ve been working on it, but just realized I never posted it! Ooops…
“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.” – Philippians 4:8 (ESV)
Courtney, Georgetown, Tx
And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you shall heed my ordinances and do them.
Ezekiel 36:27
Amplified Bible
Erica, Huntington, IN
“Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes.” 1 Peter 3:3 (NIV)
Paula, Russell KY
“Daughter, you took a chance trusting Me, and now you’re healed and whole. Live well, live blessed!”
Luke8:48 The Message
Stephanie Parrish
Lynchburg, VA
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” -Psalm 76:23 ESV