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
Kimberly, Cypress
“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High
Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm 91:1 (NKJV)
Meg Ebba, New Hampshire
KJV
“Thy word have I hidden in mine heart that I might not sin against thee.”
Ps. 119:11
Alli Johnson
Beaufort, SC
The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:22-23
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalm 34:18
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21 HCSB
Donna, Plano: Yet those who wait for The Lord will gain new strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary. Is 40:31 NASB
“By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge it’s rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.” Proverbs 24:3-4 NIV
Alycia from Greenville, tx. “(Her) heart is secure, (she) will have no fear; in the end (she) will look in triumph on (her) does.” -Psalm 112:8 (NIV), emphasis added.
Grace,Chandler
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen
Eph. 3: 21 NIV
Kimberly
Houston, TX
“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 any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”
Colossians 3:12-13
Brooke,Dallas
“I lie down again and sleep; I wake again, because The Lord sustains me. ” psalm 3:5 NIV
Christine – Denham Springs, LA
Proverbs 1:7 NIV
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despice widsom and discipline
Kerre, Chattanooga
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged for The Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 NIV
Nancy, Idaho
But the Lord has become my fortress, and my God the rock in whom I take refuge. Psalm 94:22 NIV
Nahum1:7 The LORD is good. When trouble comes, He is a strong refuge and He knows everyone who trusts in Him.
NIV
Juliana
Livermore, CA
Hebrews 12:1 New Century Version
We are surrounded by a great cloud of people whose lives tell us what faith means. So let us run the race that is before us and never give up. We should remove from our lives anything that would get in the way and the sin that so easily holds us back.
Wendy from Abilene, TX
“The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” Psalms 18:2 (ESV)
April 1,2013
“God’s hands shaped me and made me.”
Job 10:8
NIV
Terri
Senoia, GA
“And whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple.”
Luke 14.27
NKJV
Christy, Texas
James 4:7 (NIV)
“Submit yourselves to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.”
If you keep your feet from breaking the Sabbath and from doing as you please on my holy day, if you call the Sabbath a delight and the LORD’s holy day honorable, and if you honor it by not going your own way and not doing as you please or speaking idle words, (…) Isaiah 58:13
Leah, Houston, TX
Therefore God gave them over in the sinful desires of their hearts to sexual impurity for the degrading of their bodies with one another. They exchanged the truth about God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator—who is forever praised. Amen.
Romans 1:24-25, NIV84
Christy: Ada Ok: “The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is in me, because The Lord has annoited me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the broken hearted, to proclaim freedom to the captives and release from darkness to the prisoners.” Isaiah 61:1 NIV
Granite Shoals, TX Psalms 25.5 NSAB Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; For You I wait all the day.
Katie, San Antonio
(1 John 3:16-17 NIV) “This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers. If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him?”
Crystal Buffalo,NY
Therefore, as God’s chosen people holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion,kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
Colossians 3:12
Cheya, Houston. Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. Romans 8:26 (ESV)
Meghan Crowder Sisters, OR
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9 NIV)
Debbie Forrester, Greenback, TN
Col. 3:14 NET
“And to all these virtues add love, which is the perfect bond.”
Romans 8:28 NLT “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.”
Katie G., Crawford – “This day is sacred to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10b (NIV84)
For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.
Matthew 12:50
Kristi, Scottsdale, AZ
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. (Psalm 143:8 NIV)
Laurel Tatum-Loop Tx
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.” 2nd Corinthians 4:17
Catrina, Clarksville. “From His abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another.” John 1:16 (NLT)
Leslie Tatum, Post, TX “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Matthew 6:33
Deb V – Ohio
Psalm 40:16 ESV
“But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation say continually, “Great is the Lord!”
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Lesley, Westminster, CO Psalm 43:3 (NLT) Send out your light and your truth; let them guide me. Let them lead me to your holy mountain, to the place where you live.
Cindy Schade, Stockbridge, Georgia
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith. For the joy set before him, he endured the cross, scorning its shame and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
Hebrews 12:1-3. NIV
Hannah from Lima, PERU
When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
Matthew 9:36 (NIV84)
Renee
Austin, TX
Isaiah 54:13
“All your children will be followers of the Lord, and your children will enjoy great prosperity.”
-NET
Miriam
Granby, CT
Romans 5:8 ESV
But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Christine Friend, Flagstaff, AZ
Jesus said to him: “‘Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.”‘ Luke 22:31-32
You shall therefore lay up these words of mine in your heart and in your soul, and you shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. Deuteronomy 11:18 ESV
Isaiah 48:17 (ESV)
Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you to profit, who leads you in the way you should go.”
Esther, Jonesborough, TN
Anna Beth Barnes
Hamburg, AR
Proverbs 19:18 (NLT)
Discipline your children while there is hope. Otherwise you will ruin their lives.
Rebecca, Hallsville, TX (formerly Kilgore)
Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me His own.
Phil. 3:12
Better late than never : )
Amanda, White Hall, AR
But if you fail to keep your word, then you will have sinned against the Lord, and you may be sure that your sin will find you out. (Numbers 32:23 NLT)