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
Tracy – Andice, TX
“If I then, your Lord and Teacher,
have washed your feet,
you also ought to wash another’s feet.”
John 13:14 NKJV
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
My new memory verse for the next 2 weeks God gave me is ( James 4:17 – Anyone than, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins.)
this is a great reminder of how God changed my desires over the year’s of what not to do that was sin in my life, but also the desires of what to do, and when I choose not to ask for HIs help to do so….. it is still sin. I think lately He has ask me to do some things like forgive, show kindness to others that I didn’t feel like doing at the time, So this scripture was given to me personally for my own conviction. I pray for His help to be more obedient to do what He has ask me to do, because it’s never going to feel like what my flesh wants to do.
I also wanted to share one thing I’ve been doing that seem to help me, after I know the verse God puts on my heart.
I go to pinterest type in the verse under search and click on the photo with the verse there usually are many versions to choose from with pretty picture background. then I copy and make it my cover photo on my FB page and also my wallscreen on my computer for those 2 weeks. So when I am on -line it’s always in front of me. and all I have to do is pull up the picture in my mind and then I can remember all the other scriptures I already memorized.
Patti, Phoenix AZ Psalm 100:5 [ERV]
“The Lord is good! There is no end to his faithful love. We can trust him forever and ever!
Monica
Cheyenne WY
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.
Psalm 139:14 NIV
donna huneycutt, Mt. Pleasant, NC
My dearly loved brothers, understand this: Everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
James 1:19 HCSB
Lorri, Fort Worth, TX
NIV
Blessed are those whose strength is in You, who have set their hearts on pilgrimage. Psalm 84:5
Bombey Bellaire, TX
Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thes 5:18 NIV84
SSMT #11 Judy Littleton, NC
Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning, great is your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:21,22,23 (NIV)
Karen, Lynnwood, WA – “For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God.” Colossians 1:9-10 (NIV) – My verse for my two daughters!!
Ruth, Westetville OH
The fruit of that righteousness will be peace; its effect will be quietness and confidence forever. (Isaiah 32:17 NIV)
Jane Mattox from Lubbock, Texas: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Phillippians 4:13 NKJV
Susan, Greensburg, Indiana.
This is my command – be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 NLT
Elaine, Powder Springs – If I say, “Surely the darkness shall cover me, and the light about me be night,” even the darkness is not dark to you; the night is bright as the day, for darkness is as light with you.
Psalm 139:11&12 ESV
Haylee. Atlanta, GA. “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
LPL was incredible, Beth. Thanks be to God for anointing you in bringing the WORD. Arise & Build! God Bless you and keep you.
Romans 12:17-19
Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to what is honourable in the sight of all.
If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceablywith all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written “Vengeance is mine, I will repay says the Lord” ESV
Karen Di from Martinsville, NJ
“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!”
~1 Chronicles 28:11 (NET)
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
Revelation 21:4 KJV
Corinne in Chehalis, Washington
Christine, St. Louis Park, MN Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Eph 4:32 NIV
Rhonda, Niles, MI,
“Who is like you, O LORD, among the gods? Who is like you, majestic in holiness, awesome in glorious deeds, doing wonders?” Exodus 15:11 ESV
Susan Miles, Jonesboro, Arkansas
Romans 8:15b-17a NLT
Now we call Him, “Abba, Father.” For His Spirit joins with our spirit to affirm that we are His children. And since we are His children we are His heirs. In fact, together with Christ we are heirs of God’s glory.
Kelly Snodgrass
Rogersville TN
Psalm 51:12 NET
Let me again experience the joy of your deliverance!Sustain me by giving me the desire to obey!
1 Chronicles 29.11 was my first verse this year :)!!
Kim, Huntington, WV
For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ. 2 Corinthians 4:6 NIV
Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear. Isiah 65:24 NIV Also I want to memorize Beth’s. 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. 1st Chronicles 29:11 The Net Bible. Twyla McAmis, Cleveland,Tennessee.
Nicole from Newton, Iowa
But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one. (II Thessalonians 3:3 NKJV)
San Ramon, CA
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” ~ Col. 3:15 NIV
Ali C., Pleasanton, CA-Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. (1 Peter 5:8 ESV)
Lu, Garner, 2Timothy 4:7
(ESV) I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
(GNT) I have done my best in the race, I have run the full distance, and I have kept the faith.
Eileen
Lompoc, CA
Psalm 16:8
I have set the Lord always before me, because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved.
Laura Hagedorn, Wausau, WI., And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. — Ephesians 3:17-19 NIV
Christy, Zionsville, IN:
Colossians 1:10-12
And we pray this in order that you might live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing good fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might, so that you might have great endurance and patience, and joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light.
Kelly Gorbold, Longmont Co. “Finally brothers whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.” Philippians 4:8 NIV
Melanie, Pensacola,FL
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.
1Chronicles 29:11 (NET)
Diana – Indpls. – Zeph. 3:17 NIV
The LORD your God is with you,
he is mighty to save.
He will take great delight in you,
he will quiet you with his love,
he will rejoice over you with singing.”
Chrissy
San Tan Valley, Arizona
Thank you for such a timely Word, Beth!
“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. Both riches and honor come from you, and you rule over all. In your hand are power and might, and in your hand is to make great and give strength to all. And now we thank you, our God, and praise your glorious name”
1 Chronicles 29:11-13 ESV
NLT Psalm 25:16-17
Turn to me and have mercy, for I am alone and in deep distress. My problems go from bad to worse. Oh, save me from them all!
Ashlie McDonald, SLC, UT
Continuing on in my memorization of Psalm 91.
For he will command his angels concerning you
to guard you in all your ways. (Psalm 91:11, ESV)
Linda W. from Tomball, TX
“Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”
I Corinthians 15:58 NIV
Camille Taylor, Starkville, MS. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corithians 4:18 NIV
Maureen, St. Clair Shores, “Keep vigilant watch over your heart; that’s where life starts.” (Proverbs 4:23 MSG)
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. Isaiah 60:1 NIV
Susan, Durango, “Watch and pray that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Matthew 26:41, NIV
Courtney Head, Little Rock AR
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
Beth, Wynnewood, OK
Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light. Micah 7:8 NIV
I’m going with Beth on this one. I have all the G-M down pat;)
“Oh LORD, You are great, mighty, majestic, magnificient, glorious, and sovereign over all the sky and earth. You have dominion and exalt yourself as ruler of all.”
1 Chronicles 29:11
Patti San Rafael, Ca
” Both riches and honor come from You,and You rule over all, and in Your hand is power and might: and it lies in Your hand to make great and to strengthen everyone.”
NASB
Jeanine, Toronto, Canada -“Know therefore, that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commands.” Deuteronomy 7:9 NIV
Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear.Isiah 65:24(NIV) Also I want to memorize Beth’s. 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. 1st Chronicles 29:11 The Net Bible. Twyla McAmis, Cleveland, Tennessee.
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
Carolyn
Oceanside,Ca
Open my eyes that I may see
wonderful things in your law.
Psalm 119:18 NIV