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
Mollyanne, Athens, Ga – Memorizing Psalm 139 in honor of my baby girl, born 5/9/13.
“If I say, ‘surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me,’ even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you.” Psalm 139:11-12 NIV
Amber Comeaux
Katy, TX
Psalms 146:2 ESV
I will praise The Lord as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.
Joan (Coppell, TX): What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action is dead. But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by what I do. You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that–and shudder. You foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless? James 2:14-20 NIV 84
Jennifer B
Plano, TX
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 the ruler of all.
Debbie Gentry, Poplarville, MS
Psalm 119:28 (NIV)
My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.
Cherie, Pocatello, ID – “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1, NRSV)
Julie in Carlsbad, CA
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9 (NIV)
Beth, Fountain Inn
You make known to me the path of life;
in your presence there is fullness of joy;
at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Psalm 16:11 ESV
Kim, Cincinnati
O Lord, You are great, might, majestic,magnificent,glorious and sovereign over all the sky and earth! You have dominion and exalt Yourself as the ruler of all.
1 Chron. 29:11 NET
Traci from Evansdale, IA
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
Hebrews 4:13 NIV
Oops! Reference is verse 12, Hebrews 4:12.
Gena Gilbert, Rowlett, Texas
Hebrews 4:12 NIV
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
CoraLee Kearney, Nebraska
1Chronicles 29:11 NLT
Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the Majesty. Everything in the heavens and on earth is yours, O Lord, and this is your kingdom. We adore ou s the one who is over all things.
Elvira, Grande Prairie, Alberta
Exodus 23:25,26. NIV
” Worship the Lord your God,
and His Blessing will be on your food and water.
I will take away sickness from among you,
and none will miscarry or be barren in your land.
I will give you a long life span.”
Lorene, Lafayette, LA
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. Isaiah 41:13 (NIV)
Christy, Summit, MS; ” The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” Psalm 19:1 NIV
Loveland, CO
Proverbs 10:19 When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise. (NIV)
Sacramento CA
Oh 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
Terri, Pleasant Hope, MO
For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die—but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:7-8 (ESV)
Melissa, Augusta, GA
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
Hammond, LA
John 3:30 NLT
He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less.
Pushkala, Louisville,
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 NLT
Catherine S. ~ Grants Pass, OR
“You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:6-8 (NIV)
“Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.” John 15:4 NIV
Joni, Littleton CO
“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.
1Chronicles 29:11 The NET Bible
Ann, SC
When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your sinful nature, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins . . . . Col 2:13 NIV
Kerry from Houston, TX:
Listen! The Lord’s arm is not too weak to save you, nor is His ear too deaf to hear you call.
Isaiah 59:1 (NLT)
Cheryl, Coffeyville, KS
“A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.” Prov.22: NIV84
Fort Worth, TX:
“The Lord himself watches over you! The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade.” Psalm 121:5 NLT
“My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.” James 5:19-20 ESV
Kim Emmerich
Dickinson, ND
Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.
Hebrews 12:14 (NIV)
DO EVERYTHING IN LOVE.
1 cORINTHIANS 16:14
Denise, Davis,IL.”And they all ate and were satisfied”-Mark 6:42 ESV
Emily Mechanicsville, VA
Watch your words and hold your tongue; you’ll save yourself a lot of grief. Proverbs 21:23 MSG
Jane, Milton, GA. Bear with one another and forgive whatever grievances you have against one another. Forgive as The Lord forgave you. Colossians 3:13 NIV
Julia, Flower Mound, TX
For light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far out weighs them all. So, we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
2 Cornth 4:17-18 NIV
Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault, in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe.
Phil 2:14-15 NIV
Susan,Fairhope,AL- Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. Philippians 2:6-7 (NIV)
Angela A., Shelbyville
What do you want me to do for you? (Matthew 20:32, NLT)
Erica, Kalona, Iowa
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 the ruler of all.”
Leslie G- Warner Robins
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
Lethbridge, AB
Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty. Everything in the heavens and on earth is yours, O Lord, and this is your kingdom. We adore you as the one who is over all things.
1 Chronicles 29:11 NLT
Leslie, Central Asia
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, fools despise wisdom and instruction.” Proverbs 1:7, ESV
Psalm 16:11. ESV
“You make known to me the path of life;
In Your presence there is fullness of joy;
At Your right hand are pleasures for ever more.”
Kristi- Blair, WI
“The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self controlled so that you can pray. Above all, love each other deeply because love covers a multitude of sin. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.” 1 Peter 4:7-9
Helen Crystal City, Manitoba, Canada
1 John 2:1 (ESV)
My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does not sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.
Debbie – Keller, TX
“But the Lord is faithful; He will strengthen and guard you from the evil one.” 2 Thess. 3:3 (HCSB)
Stephanie. Danville. Ky
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
Hebrews11:1. NIV
Kristy from Tallahassee, FL
“and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy 3:15 (NIV)
Susan,Tallahassee, Fla.
See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. Hebrews 12:15 (NIV)
Mary, Atlanta (just left the awesome #LProof13 event-woot!woot!) – This is slightly different version of our memory verse this weekend.
Everything in the heavens and earth are yours, O Lord, and this is your kingdom. We adore you as being in control of everything. Riches and honor come from you alone, and you are the Ruler of all mankind; your hand controls power and might, and it is at your discretion that men are made great and given strength. 1 Chronicles 29:11,12 (NIV)
Sandra, Rock Hill, SC
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.
Isaiah 12:2 NIV