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
“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain.”
–Hebrews 6:19, NIV
Maddie from Flagstaff, AZ
Nancy, Lufkin, TX. Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesian 4:29 (NIV)
Amy from Fairport.. James 3:17
New International Version (NIV)
17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.
Sorry i as so late…the app wasnt working on my phone…
Erin from Bella Vista, AR
“You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.” Isaiah 26:3
Colleen ~ Frisco, TX
I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name.
Revelation 3:8 NKJV
Jackie Carson, Newton, IA
” God blesses those who patiently endure testing & temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him”. James 1:12 NLT
Jaclyn, Round Rock, TX
“Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.” John 14:21 NIV
Michelle from Chesapeake, VA:
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Philippians 4:6 (NIV)
Jamie, Coupeville, WA
to stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD, and likewise at evening.
1 Chronicles 23:30, NKJV
Candace
Jefferson City, TN
Phil.3:9
I consider them garbage that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ – the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith.
Bette, Bothell 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
Cindy Gandy
Hazlehurst, MS
Matthew 5:12 NIV
Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Hello! My name is Lexy. I am 17 years old and am a junior at Dallas High School, Oregon. My family and I have been watching your James video bible studies for a week now. I wanted to tell you how blessed I am! Your life and everything you are teaching has truly saved my life. I’ve been dealing with so many struggles and hurts through the hardships that have happened in my life that I have forgotten all about God and his amazing mercy and love. Thanks to you and our Lord Jesus Christ working through you I am once again believing in our Lord.
Kathy, Liverpool NY
Psalm 91:1 (NIV)
“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.”
Cody – Houston, TX
“As for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more. My mouth will tell of your righteous deeds, of your saving acts all day long— though I know not how to relate them all.” Psalm 71:14-15, NIV
Catherine, Mill Creek WA
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
Thank you Beth!!!! Because The LORD was present… what a great, mighty, majestic, magnificent, glorious conference exalting a Great Mighty Majestic Magnificent Creator with HIS PRESENCE IN US AND AROUND US AND HIS WORD PROCLAIMED GREATLY BY HIS MIGHTY. MAJESTIC, MAGNIFICENT ANOINTING! ARISE AND BUILD O LIVING STONES OF THE HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL! HIS NEW COVENANT BLUEPRINT IS HIS MERCY FOUNDATION in us IN CHRIST!!!! PRAISE YOU JEHOVAH! Amen
Loved this verse of worship we learned… Thank you for: GMMMG.. 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.
Loved the shofar blowing!!!!
Loved the 7 parallels! esp 5: Our temples also rests its weight upon the HOLY GROUND OF MERCY! I yelled “AMEN” as it so touched deep within me! Mercy has triumphed in my life, I should have been slaughtered and HE HAS BEEN SO GOOD TO ME! Thank you JESUS! Your BLOOD ALONE ON THE MERCY SEAT has made the way for us in heaven. Thank you JESUS for being the ONLY WORTHY ONE! For being our HIGH PRIEST and living to intercede for us! SO AWESOME!
Loved the questions posed to us, especially the one about fractured hearts….I am so glad that THE LORD gave you that about someone being ready to move on but GOD has not moved them! That is me! Resonated so mightily for me!!! Like the LORD Himself spoke that to me! Thank you. Loved the part on Exodus 33:15 as without the LORD presence we, what we build= really is dead…whatever we build on our own for our name is worthless,,,but what HE BUILDS by HIS PRESENCE and SPIRIT is LIFE Abundant and GOOD and builds HIS CHURCH….loved the ROCK stacks, not rock stars. Loved the build together not alone…standing stone alone is like a tombstone/ cemetery stone.
Loved the parts on David and his relentless belief that GOD has not given up on him despite his sin! Hope soared in me through this! Thank you. Love the part about Paul paying his own way in Acts 28:30-31…Love the COMMISSIONING and the participatory vows and written segments! SO THE LORD and SO MEANT SO MUCH TO ME! This whole conference was THE LORD pursuing me and preparing me and doing in me what I have needed for so long. Even how HE got me there..I just felt compelled to share the incredible ways The LORD blessed me through the whole conference! I just gave the highlights but I hope that they encourage BETH! She mightily impacted my life by her obedience, sacrifices and allowing The LORD to work through and in her!!! I had such a burden to pray for her Friday eve…for her protection! Glad she is safe. As she commissioned us to build, I felt THE LORD encouraged me to pray for her not to be harmed. I was so glad she was escorted out Saturday. I pray for her to continue to be safe and under HIS WINGS! The power of one Christ like life is having an incredible GODLY impact on so many…thank you Beth. Thank you for your authenticity, your modeling a yielded to HIS SPIRIT life, your inspiration, energy, vitality and especially YOUR LOVE AND DEVOTION AND LOYALTY TO JESUS AND FOR HIS GLORY!
Thank you SINCERELY.
IN CHRIST and HIS ABUNDANCE of MERCY,
Deb Mott
Luann, Grand Junction CO, Romans 8:5 NIV
Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.
susan oak ridge tn
For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then we will see face to face.
1 Corinthians 13:12
NRSV
Susan B, Ames OK.
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouth, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benfit those who listen.
Eph. 4:29
NIV
All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the Lord weighs the heart.
Proverbs 21:2
Meggie, Winnipeg, Canada
“When I discovered your words, I devoured them. They are my joy and my heart’s delight, for I bear your name, O LORD God of Heaven’s Armies.” Jeremiah 15:16 NLT
Peggy, Cheyenne, WY
“Be still in the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.”
Psalm 37:7
Fran, Eden Prairie, MN
And so I am sure that God, who began this good work in you, will carry it on until it is finished on the Day of Christ Jesus. (Philippians 1:6 GNT)
Jodi, Sundown TX, Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever. As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people both now and forevermore. (Psalm 125:1, 2 NIV)
Jennifer, Tomball, TX “Praise the LORD, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all his benefits . . . ” Ps 103:1-2 (NIV)
Sophie – Birmngham, AL
“I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you. Again I will build you, and you shall be built…” Jeremiah 31:3b-4a
Beth R
Liberty lake, WA
TNIV
James 1:11
For the sunrises with scorching heat
And Withers the plant;
It’s blossom falls and it’s beauty is destroyed. In the same way,
the rich will fade away even while they go about their business.
Jenna, Kansas City, my next set for Proverbs 31:
She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come.
She speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Connie
Pine Level, NC
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
I Chron 28:9 As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father and serve Him with a loyal heart and with a willing mind; for the Lord Searches all hearts and understands all the intent of the thoughts; If you seek Him , He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will cast you off forever.
Becky, Roswell, GA
“What joy for those whose strength comes from the Lord, who have set their minds on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem.”
Psalm 84:5, NLT
Vlerie, Taylors, SC
May my tongue sing of your Word, for all your commands are righteous. Psalm 119:172 NIV
Kim-Hickory, N.C.
I didn’t realize I didn’t post my verse until today.
Hebrews 4:16 NIV
Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
“For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength.”
1 Corinthians 1:25 (NIV)
Christina, Lancaster CA
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.
John 10:10
ESV
Mandy
Tallahassee, FL
“To the woman he said, ‘I will greatly increase your pains in childbearing. With pain you will give birth to children.”
Genesis 3:16A NIV
(due in 4 weeks, can you tell?) 🙂
Yolanda, Lumberton. 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
Wendy, Wilson
. 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
Mandee from Gilbert, AZ
For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.
1 Timothy 4:8 (NIV84)
Heather K. Mosinee, WI
Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.
John 15:13
Good and upright is the LORD; therefore will he teach sinners in the way. Psalm 25.9 KJV
Jessica, Carlsbad, CA “So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive His mercy and will find grace to help us when we need it most.” Hebrews 4:16 (NLT)
Andrea, Okotoks, AB
Psalm 139:11 – If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me
and the light become night around me,” (NIV)
Andrea – Norman, OK
Philippians 2:3, NIV
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.
Jaclyn from Naperville, IL
“Lift your hands in the sanctuary and praise the Lord” Psalm 134:2, NIV
Mildred,Montserrat
For You are great and do marvelous deeds; You alone are God. Psalms 86:10 (NIV)
Julie Boerne TX
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer.”
Romans 12:12 NIV
SSMT: #11. I could ask the darkness to hide me and the light around me to become night psalm 139:11 of 24 NLT
Stefanie, Moses Lake, WA
1 Chronicles 29:11
Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as head above all.