Hey, Everybody! I am jotting this post several days in advance because I’ll be at a Living Proof Live in Atlanta, Georgia the day this goes up. In fact, if you read this before 11:15 CST (12:15 Atlanta time) on Saturday, we’d be incredibly blessed if you’d pray for our remaining time to be so flooded with the presence of God that we can hardly bear the glory.
I’m so proud of you for making it this far in our Scripture memory process! Sisters, you have worked hard. Let yourself feel the holy nod of God. He has tremendous joy in seeing His children esteem His Word highly enough to store it like treasures in the vault of their hearts. We’ve arrived at a milestone of sorts in this journey. June is tremendously significant for our team because this is the month we come to the halfway marker. Once we get into July and August we have less memorization in front of us than we have behind us. That’s a big deal.
This time around I’m choosing a verse that I’ll be challenging the attendees to memorize at the Atlanta Living Proof Live. I’m not sure a verse could be more fitting for the pure act of praise. I love Scriptures that not only speak about God but speak straight to God. Get a load of this one:
Beth, Houston. O Lord, You are great, mighty, majestic, magnificent, glorious, and sovereign over all the sky and earth!Ā You have dominion and exalt Yourself as the ruler of all. 1 Chronicles 29:11Ā The NET Bible
Any of us who memorize a fair amount of Scripture have certain go-to approaches that have helped us along. If you’ve got a method that is working, by all means, go with it! But, if you’re interested in memorizing the same verse and would like some suggestions about how to tackle it, I’ll share what works for me. Keep in mind that the methods of Blonder Than She Pays To Be could be madness to someone else so take this or leave it depending on your learning style.
With any verse, I start looking almost immediately for how I can reason out the word order. The first thing I’m going to notice in 1 Chronicles 29:11 is that there are 6 rapid-fire descriptions of God in the first sentence. In this verse, I’d reason that it’s fittingĀ for the word “great” to be first among the descriptions because many of us are accustomed to using the terminology that God (or the Lord, in this case) is great. It’s an easy, accessible word. The next three descriptions all begin with “M”: mighty, majestic, magnificent. As I prepare for Atlanta, I’ll be saying those three words over and over in that order so that they’ll get ingrained in my thinking. They have an amplifying rhythm to them, too, because the first one (mighty) is two syllables, the second one (majestic) is three syllables, and the third one (magnificent) is four syllables. Does that help at all with the word order and how they roll off your tongue? Say them until you feel the syllables build and you might latch onto them pretty quickly.
After the beginning “G” (great) and the 3 “M’s”, we have another “G.” This time it stands for “glorious.” That’s a word I love to say so I’m hoping I can remember it pretty easily. G-M-M-M-G. Are you beginning to catch on? (I think I just heard somebody yell “NO!” Was that you?? I tried to warn you that I can make things harder than they have to be. Laughing. You might need to be the one telling your sisters here how to tackle a wordy verse. Just give me an “E” for effort here and maybe an “A” for affection. I do so seriously love you.)
The last of the 6 descriptions is “sovereign.” To me, that’s always the final word on anything that has to do with God. If I’m confused or I can’t fit in my brain why this happened or why God approached a particular thing a particular way, I finally come to a measure of peace by stating this biblical truth: He is sovereign over all things. In the exact words of 1 Chronicles 29:11, “over all the sky and earth.” I love visual language and that, Sister, is plenty visual. Span the galaxies in the universe with your imagination then put your scope on our planet and zero in. (I know I’m really pushing it right now with some of you but the way I’d keep it straight that “sky” comes before “earth” is that it starts with an “S” like “sovereign” right before it. If I’m getting on your last nerve, never mind.)
Then put the finishing touches on the verse with this: You have dominion and exalt Yourself as the ruler of all!
Now, don’t get me wrong. I’m not expecting that we’d have it down pat in the brief amount of time it’s taken us to walk through those few paragraphs but what about 15 days? That’s how long we’d have to get those words steeped into our souls. Could we get them down over the course of two weeks? Yes, ma’am, I do believe we can! And, if not word-for-word, just think how much we’ve meditated on descriptions of our God! That is time NEVER wasted. Let’s ask God to give us the supernatural unction to accomplish this memorization and remind Him how much glory He could receive from our being able to extol His preeminence like that over and over while we’re…
praying…
driving…
walking through our neighborhoods…
on our treadmills…
rocking our babies…
getting chemotherapy…
getting physical therapy…
sitting with an elderly loved one…
healing from a heartbreak…
or so happy that we need some way to tell Him how marvelous we think He is before we burst.
Of course, most of you have your own Scripture selections and I have just put you through the wringer for nothing! So, whether you’re sharing 1 Chronicles 29:11 or bringing your own verse to the table, let’s see them! I’m blessed almost out of my bleached blond mind to get to do this with you, Sister. You are a tremendous joy to me.
Tags: Scripture Memory 2013
Lezli. Oklahoma City
For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7 NLT
Diane from Cypress, TX
Isaiah 58:6 ESV
Is not this the fast that I choose: to lose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the straps of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke?
Martha from Corpus Christi
Submit to God and be at peace with him; in this way prosperity will come to you.
Job 22:21
Kathy, from Aiea:
In God, whose word I praiseā
in God I trust and am not afraid.
What can mere mortals do to me?
(Ps. 56:4 NIV)
Suzanne, Tenaha, TX
Proverbs 16:9(NKJV)
A manās heart plans his way,
But the Lord directs his steps.
Kristin, Carlsbad, CA “Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs.” Jonah 2:8 (NIV)
Brandy A., Cross Anchor, SC
” When she speaks, her words are wise, and kindness is the rule when she gives instructions.” Proverbs 31:26 NLT
Jenna, Cedar Park, tx
O Lord, You are great, mighty, majestic, magnificent, glorious, and sovereign over all the sky and earth!? You have dominion and exalt Yourself as the ruler of all. 1 Chronicles 29:11? The NET Bible
Paula, Maine
I’m with Beth for these two weeks.
Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him.
Psalms 62:1 (NIV)
Jill, Fort Ashby, WV “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 NKJV
Nancy Knoxville, TN
O Lord, You are great, mighty, majestic, magnificent, glorious, and sovereign over all the sky and earth! You have dominion and exalt Yourself as the ruler of all
1 Chronicles 29:11 The NET Bible
Jean from Princeton Maine
Both riches and honor come from you, and you rule over all. In your hand are power and might, and in your hand it is to make great and to give strength to all. And now we thank you, our God, and praise your glorious name.
1 Chronicles 29:12&13 ESV
Diana, North Attleboro, MA
Nothing in all creation is hidden from Godās sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. Hebrews 4:13 (NIV)
Beth! I was at the Living Proof live in Atlanta. It was amazing. Thank you so much, God has used you to show His love to me in a mighty way. I plan to Arise and Build!
-Melissa
Kathy, Shattuck, OK
Psalm 139:11 (NIV)
If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me
and the light become night around me,”
Lisa Friedrichs, Frisco Tx – It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. (1 Corinthians 13:6 NLT)
Sandi, Lewiston, ID…..Philippians 2:21 NIV
For everyone looks out for their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.
Sally, Columbus, OH
“May God be gracious to us and bless us and make His face shine upon us; may Your ways be known on earth, your salvation among the nations.”
Psalm 67:1-3 NIV
Shannon, Mandeville
2 Cor. 12:9 (TNIV) 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”.
Elsie – Scottsbluff, NE
Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD.
Psalm 31:24 NIV
Jennifer, Fort Worth
“Who can understand his errors? Cleanse me from secret faults. Keep back Your servant also from presumptuous sins; Let them not have dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless, And I shall be innocent of great transgression.” Psalm 19:12-13 NKJV
Kim Cliatt, Loganville, GA
“O Lord, You are great, mighty, majestic, magnificent, glorious, and sovereign over all the sky and the earth! You have dominion and exalt Yourself as the ruler of all.”
1Chronicles 29:11 (NET)
*Living Proof Atlanta was awesome!!!!:-)
Barbara, Birmingham Al
“The bricks have fallen down,
but we will rebuild with dressed stone;
The fig trees have been felled,
But we will replace them with cedars.”
Isaiah 9:10. NIV
Fenton, Ashburn, VA, Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation. (Habakkuk 3:18 NKJV)
Jill
Plano, TX
Lord, You are great, mighty, majestic, magnificent, glorious, and sovereign over all the sky and earth! You have dominion and exalt Yourself as the ruler of all. 1 Chronicles 29:11 The NET Bible
love it~~
Meagan, Valleyview, AB, Canada
“For You are my lamp O LORD, and the LORD illumines my darkness”.
2 Samuel 22:29 NASB
Vicki from Lake Jackson, TX
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way! The Lord be with all of you.
2 Thess. 3:16 (NIV)
That they may know that you alone, whose name is the LORD, are the Most High over all the earth.
Psalm 83:18 ESV
Lindsay from Sugar Land, Israel, put your hope in the Lord, for with the Lord is unfailing love and with him is full redemption. Psalm 130:7 NIV
Proverbs 3:5. ESV
Trust in The Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding.
When you draw close to God, God will draw close to you.
James 4:8
Vicki, Indianapolis
Isaiah 41:13 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.
Amen!!!!
Worship Christ as Lord of your life. If someone asks about your Christian hope, ALWAYS be ready to explain it.
1 Peter 3:25 NLT
Karen H., Stephenville, TX
Romans 12:8 (NASB)
or he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
Nell, Gallatin Isaiah 43:1-3a this is what The Lord says– he who created you , Jacob, he who formed you Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are mine. 2) when you pass through the water, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers; they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am The Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.
Cheryl, Le Chesnay France
The LORD keeps you from all harm and watches over your life. The LORD keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever. Psalm 121:7-8 NLT
Sherry
Indianapolis
“The LORD speaks; many, many women spread the good news.”. Psalm 68:11 (net)
Joan G, Allentown, PA It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no records of wrongs. 1 Corinthians 13:5 NIV
Peggy, Indianapolis
Colossians 3:2 NIV
“Set your mind on things above, not on earthly things.”
Suzy Myers
Bay Springs, MS
“This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
Psalm 118:24 KJV
GJ
Hawkinsville, GA
Psalm 103:11 (NKJV)
For as the heavens are high above the earth, So great is His mercy toward those who fear Him;
Cindy
Houston
Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, O Lord, is the kingdom; You are exalted as head over all.
1 Chronicles 29:11 NIV
Suzanne Morton, Decatur,Texas
“and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:7 ESV
Suzanne, Houston
“. . .the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, neither faints nor is weary. His understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength.” Isaiah 40:28-29
Clancie, Elizabethtown, KY. My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods; With singing lips my mouth will praise You. Psalm 63:5 (NIV ’84)
Trina, Summerton. O Lord, You are great, mighty, majestic, magnificent, glorious, and sovereign over all the sky and earth! You have dominion and exalt Yourself as the ruler of all. 1 Chronicles 29:11 The NET Bible
T. Nutt, Mansfield, Tx.
Do not let yourself be overcome with evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21 NIV
Sheila Miller, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada, “O Lord, You are great, mighty, majestic, magnificent, glorious, and sovereign over all the sky and earth! You have dominion and exalt Yourself as the ruler of all.” 1 Chronicles 29:11 The NET Bible
And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart.
Ezekiel 36:26 NLT
Heather, Mt Pleasant.
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 NIV