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
Chrissy, Clemmons, NC
Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from troubles. Proverbs 21:23, NKJV
Barb, Phx, AZ, Prov. 29:11, ESV “A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.”
Jill, Chillicothe, MO
“Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.”
Romans 8:5, NIV
Beverly, Prosper, TX
Isaiah 41:10, 13
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you & help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
For I am The Lord your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you,
Beverly, do not fear; I will help you.
“A fool gives full vent to his spirt, but a wise man quietly holds it back.”
Proverbs 29:11
Charlotte, NC
Erin
Chippewa Falls, WI
“because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death.”
Romans 8:2 NIV
Mindy, Rowley IA
James 4:7 NKJV
Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
Dana, Houston – If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 ESV
Cindy, Biloxi, MS
You have shown me the way of life, and you will fill me with the joy of your presence.’
(Acts 2:28 NLT)
Lou Ann Smith, McAllen, TX
You go before me and follow me. You place your hand of blessing on my head.
Psalm 139:5 NLT
Liz, Geismar, LA
“Aliens will shepherd your flocks, foreignes will work your fields and vineyards,
And you will be called priests of the LORD, you will be named ministers of our God.
You will feed on the wealth of nations, and in their riches you will boast.” Isaiah 61:5-6, NIV 1984
Sandy Long Beach, CA.
My salvation and my honor depend on God;
he is my mighty rock, my refuge.
Psalm 62:7 NIV
Shellie, Modesto, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, and singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.” Colossians 3:16 KJV
Mickey, Blue Springs, MO
She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness
Proverbs 31:27 NIV
Tuscaloosa, AL Ephesians 4:1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. NIV
Dwan
Kings Mountain, NC
For we live by faith, not by sight.
2 Corinthians 5:7, NIV
Terry, Indianapolis, IN
Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my border and that your hand might be with me, and that you would keep me from harm so that it might not bring me pain.
1 Chronicles 4:10 ESV
Kim, Corning, NY “Then Jesus told him, ‘Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed'” (John 20:29 NIV).
Trish Lenz West Linn, Oregon
“Stay with God! Take heart. Don’t quit. I’ll say it again: Saty with God.
Psalm 27:14 The Message
Heidi Archer, Victoria, BC, Canada
Isaiah 40:28-31 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. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Cindy Gandy
Hazlehurst, MS
Matthew 5:8 (NIV)
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Robin, Scottsdale, AZ
Proverbs 16:9 (NIV)
“In his heart a man plans his course,
but the Lord determines his steps.”
I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:13 NIV
Kimberly,Virginia
Isaiah 33:2 Lord, be gracious to us! We wait for YOU. Be our strength every morning.
Jennifer Cooper; Greenville, TX
1 Peter 1:18-19 (ESV)
Knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot.
You have said, “Seek my face.”
My heart says to you,
“Your face, Lord, do I seek.”
Psalm 27:8 ESV
Tami,Decatur,Tx.
“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”
Colossians 3:13 (NIV)
Jamie, Holly Springs, NC
Exodus 34: 6
The LORD passed in front of Moses, calling out, “Yahweh! The LORD! I am the God of compassion and mercy! I am slow to anger and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness.”
debbie jo, greenwood, “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” Matthew 7:13-14 (NIV)
Romans 3:23 (NIV)
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
The Eungard family
Schweinfurt, Germany
Cheryl, Los Osos, CA: “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12 NIV
LaVonne, Peachtree City, GA
And not only that, but we also rejoice in our afflictions, because we know that affliction produces endurance, endurance produces proven character, and proven character produces hope.
Romans 5: 3 & 4 HCSB
Susan ~ Kearney, NE ~ Psalm 143:8 (NIV)
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love,
for I have put my trust in you.
Show me the way I should go,
for to you I entrust my life.
Vicki, Smithwick/Marble Falls, TX
We are human, but we don’t wage war with human plans and methods. 2 Corinthians 10:3 (NLT)
Maria Cristina Bruschi
Orlando, Florida
And you must show mercy to those whose faith is wavering.
Rescue others by snatching them from the flames of judgment. Show mercy to still others, but do so with great caution, hating the sins that contaminate their lives.
Jude 1:22-23 NLT
Jesus answered saying, ” Simon, I have something to say to you”. “Teacher, say it” , Simon answered . Luke 7:40. NKJV
Jolene, Suwanee, GA
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for The Lord, not for human masters. Colossians 3:23
Renee from Rural Hall, NC: “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)
Abby Kaufman
Vacaville CA
He will not forget your work and the love you have shown.
Hebrews 6:10
“Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the Lord and not for men…” Colossians 3:23
nancy
houston
Nicole, Ocean Springs, MS
“Make me to hear joy and gladness,
Let the bones which You have broken rejoice.”
~Psalm 51:8(NASB)
Kristin from Calgary, AB Canada
Romans 12:12 (TNIV)
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
Adele-Alys Spil from Matthews, NC
“My soul waits calmly for Elohim alone.
My salvation comes from him.
He alone is my rock and my savior- my stronghold.
I cannot be severely shaken.”
Psalm 62:1-2 Gods Word
Nicole Z. Del Norte, Colorado. ” My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.” John 15:12 NIV.
Caitlin Crowder
Gray Court, SC
Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse is from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water
Hebrews 10:22
NIV
Christie Crowder
Gray Court, SC
And whatever you do, whether in wind or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to the Father through him.
Colassians 3:17 NIV
For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power and love and of a sound mind.
2 Tim. 1:7
Kat-Τyler, TX
Hebrews 6:19 TGV The Greek Version
“Αυτή μας η ελπίδα μας ασφαλίζει και μας βεβαιώνει σαν άγκυρα, και μας οδηγεί στα ενδότερα του καταπετασματός, όπου μπήκε πριν από μας και για χάρη μας ο Ιησούς, αρχιερέας για πάντα όπως ο Μελχίσεδεκ.”
Cayla
Gray Court, SC
And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love.
2 John 1:6 NIV
“Praise be to God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy He gave us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade – kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by Gods Power until the coming of salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.” 1 Peter 1:3-5 NIV