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! You have dominion and exalt Yourself as the ruler of all. 1 Chronicles 29:11 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 fitting 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
Krista from Midlothian, Virginia
Let [God] have all your worries and cares, for he is always thinking about you and watching everything that concerns you.
1 Peter 5:7 TLB
For he who said, “You shall not commit adultery,” also said, “You shall not murder.” If you do not commit adultery but do commit murder, you have become a lawbreaker.
James 2:11 NIV
“O Lord, you are great, mighty, majestic, magnificent, glorious,
Sovereign over all the sky and earth! You have dominion and
exalt yourself as the ruler of all.” 1 Chr 29:11/NET Bible
Lynn in Brandon, MS
For since the world began, no ear has heard and no eye has seen a God like you, who works for those that wait for him. Isaiah 64:4 (ESV)
Ronda from Murfreesboro, 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
MiChal in College Station, TX
“For the vision is yet for the appointed time;
It hastens toward the goal and it will not fail.
Though it tarries, wait for it;
For it will certainly come, it will not delay.”
Habakkuk 2:3 (NASB)
Mary Jane, Troy KS
“But I tell you that men will have to give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken.” Matthew 12:36 NIV
Alice, Dallas, TX: “And above all things have fervent love for one another, for love will cover a multitude of sins.”
I Peter 4:8 NKJV
Heather
Aberdeen SD
1 Chronicles 29:11 The NET Bible
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.
I am posting My 5-15 verse too.
Ephesians 4:32 NIV
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other just as Christ forgave you.
I have had this verse in my mind ever since Friday night!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for this weekend in Atlanta! Just when I thought God had revealed what he brought me to the event for, the ceremony just put things over the too. God is good! I am so ready to rise up to God’s calling on my life.
The Lord has done great things for us and we are filled with joy. Psalm 126:13 NIV
“Be joyful always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Ainslie, Columbia SC
“But their swords will pierce their own hearts, and their bows will be broken.” ~Psalm 37:15 NIV
Heidi, Littleton, CO
Search me God and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.
Ps 139:23 NIV
Carrie, San Angelo, Texas
We live by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7 nov
Psalm 119:28 NCV
I am sad and tired. Make me strong again as you have promised.
Colossians 3:15 (NIV)
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
Amber Moon,
Licolnton, NC
…He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. – Psalm 23:3 (NIV)
Daphne, AL
But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—
Ephesians 2:4-5 ESV
Alicia, chicago. Joining you& my hometown of Atlanta!
“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
Dana Nance
Blue Ridge, TX
For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; he will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.
Rev 7:17 NIV
‘Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me and know my thoughts’ Psalm 139:23 (KJV)
Valerie, Louisville KY
For it is He who delivers you from the snare of the trapper.
Ps 91:3 NASB
carrie, san angelo, texas
Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name. Hebrews 13:15 NKJV
MaryJo
Indianapolis, IN
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Psalms 119:105 (NIV)
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! 1 chronicles 29:11 net
Heflin al
But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me. Micah 7:7 (NIV)
Pat S., Lago Vista, 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
1 Peter 5:6 (NIV)
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.
Nicole, Bloomington, IL:
“All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.” Psalm 25:10 ESV
Andrea, New Brunswick, 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 NET
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” Matthew 5:6 (ESV)
Sandy from Cedar Rapids, Iowa
II Samuel 14:14
Like water spilled on the ground, which cannot be recovered,so we must die. But God does not take away life; instead, he devises ways so that a banished person may not remain estranged from him.
Melinda
Wichita, KS
But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and good deeds. It shows no favoritism and always sincere.
James 3:17
Lauren from Magee, MS
“Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another, be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble.”
~1 Peter 3:8 (NIV)
Barb, Crown Point, IN
To you, O God, belong the greatness and the might,
the glory, the victory, the majesty, the splendor;
Yes! Everything in heaven, everything on earth;
the kingdom all yours! You’ve raised yourself high over all. 1 Chronicles 29:11(MSG)
Julie, Alliance, NE
Psalm 32:7 NLT
For You are my hiding place. You protect me from trouble. You surround me with songs of victory.”
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)
Julia Stevens Hill — Anniston, Alabama
1 Chronicles 29:11 (NET)
O Lord, You are great, mighty, majestic, magnificent, glorious, and
sovereign over all the sky and earth!
You have dominion and exalt Yourself as ruler of all!
Roni – Demopolis, Alabama
“Do not remember the rebellious sins of my youth. Remember me in the light of your unfailing love, for you are merciful, O Lord.” NLT Psalms 25:7
Zephaniah 3:17 NASB
The Lord your God is in your midst, a victorious warrior. He will exalt over you with joy, he will be quiet in his love, he will rejoice over you with shouts of joy!
If we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, His Son, will purify us from all sin. 1 John 1:7 NIV
Decatur, IL
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
1 Peter 3:9
Sharron, Houston
Oh Lord, You are great, mighty, majestic, magnificent, glories and sovereign over all the sky & earth. You have dominion and exalt Yourself as the ruler of all.
1 Chronicles 29:11 NET
Sheila, Bethesda, MD. Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. Acts 4:29 (NIV)
Amanda Durham, NC
O righteous God, who searches minds and hearts, bringing to an end the violence of the wicked and make the righteous secure. My shield is God Most High, who saves the upright in heart. Psalm 7:9-10
Lisa from Sioux Falls, SD
Reach out and experience the breadth! Test it’s length! Plumb the depths! Rise to the heights! Live full lives, full in the fullness of God! ~Eph 3:19 (MSG)
Melissa, Boston
“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.”
I Chronicles 29:11 NET
Lisa Curtis Jackson, MO
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12(NIV)
Deb, Becker, MN
Only let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him. 1 Cor 17:7 (ESV)