Girls, WE ARE ALMOST THERE!!! In fact, if you set your sights on our celebration in January and you’ve memorized all your verses so far, you have everything you need to qualify. HOWEVER, don’t quit now! If you can memorize 20 verses, you can memorize 24!
I think Lindsee told you in the previous post that I did a video blog for you guys on Tuesday as soon as I came into work after my LPL trip and that thing took until Wednesday night to download. I had missed y’all so much and was so in the mood to spend time with you in the Scriptures. At that point, however, we felt like it should wait until Monday since we had our SSMT post coming up right away. In between, we were ecstatic to extend to you a guest post from a dear sister in the faith, Crista Merrell, who leads women at Bayou City Fellowship where Lindsee and I serve. I hope it blessed you.
I will love Crista forever because she is one of the best friends my daughter Amanda has in the entire world. Pastors’ wives desperately need girlfriends that are trustworthy. And girlfriends that are fun. Crista is both. Crista is also a mighty woman of God. A warrior. She is a servant to the bone and has one of the neatest, most colorful families I’ve ever had the privilege to know. Jesus is gorgeous on them.
OK! On to our task! I’ve not memorized out of the HCSB before but it’s the version LifeWay (my Bible study publisher) asks its authors to use in our curriculum so I spend a great deal of time in it when I’m writing a study. I really love it. I just got in the habit of memorizing out of the ESV or NET. I came upon this verse today as I was cross referencing something for Children of the Day and I adored the translation. I’ll let the pictures do the talking.
You better believe He is. In case my scribbling is too hard to read, it’s Deuteronomy 10:21 HCSB.
Ok, Sisters, I’m ready to hear yours! I love you so much. If you can carve out about 23 minutes toward the first of next week, we’ll get into the Scriptures together in the Monday post.
Tags: Scripture Memory 2013
Proverbs 12:14, NIV
From the fruit of his lips a man is filled
with good things
as surely as the works of his hands
rewards him.
Kay, Tucson, AZ Jeremiah 16:19 NIV
“Lord, you are my strength and my protection, my safe place in times of trouble.”
Kristi, from Rowlett, TX
Isaiah 61:10-11 (ESV)
I will greatly rejoice in the Lord; my soul shall exult in my God, for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation; he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself like a priest with a beautiful headdress,and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. For as the earth brings forth its sprouts,and as a garden causes what is sown in it to sprout up, so the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise to sprout up before all the nations.
Carolyn, Orofino, ID
He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
Micah 6:8 NIV
A quick note of a “double dose”: I saw this a few days ago in a “verse of the day” on one of the sites I visit daily and added it to my list of possible one to memorize, and yesterday on Good Morning America, an engaged couple who met via Instagram mentioned the same verse.
Elaine, New Orleans, Louisiana
The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.
Psalm 126:3 NIV
Glennell Buda, Tx.
Micah 7:8 NIV)
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.
And to know this love that surpasses knowledge – that you maybe filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Eph 3:19 NIV
Misti, from Kingwood, TX:
“Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for The Lord.”
Psalm 27:14 NIV
Rachel D., Meridian, “For you, Lord, have delivered me from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before the Lord in the land of the living.” (Psalm 116:8-9, NIV)
Tina from Chesapeake, VA – “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up. James 4:10(NIV84)
Shaci- Aztec, New Mexico
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. (Colossians 3:12 NIV)
Vickie C, Baytown, Texas
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Romans 15:13 ESV
NIV Galations 5:25 “Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.”
And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.
— Acts 2:42 [ESV]
“And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, ‘The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.'”
Jenny, Tyler
Proverbs 27:1
New Life Version (NLV)
Do not talk much about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day will bring.
We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 NIV
“Don’t you know that your body is a sanctuary of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought at a price. Therefore, glorify God in your body.”
I Cor. 16:19-20 (HCSB)
Tracy from Aurora, CO
Philippians 4:19=And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. (NIV)
CHRISTIE – Graham WA
“And He was saying to them all,’If anyone wishes to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me.”
Luke 9:23
NASB
Jacqui Lemoore ca make thankfulness your sacrifice to GOD AND KEEP THE VOWS YOU MADE TO THE MOST HIGH PSALMS 50:14
Barb Wisconsin
Ps 34:21 Affliction will slay the wicked, and those who hate the righteous will be condemned. ESV
Connie from Carterville, IL
Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but steadfast love surrounds the one who trusts in the Lord.
Psalm 32:10 ESV
Sara: Middleburg, Fl.
Romans 12:2 KJV
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable and perfect, will of God.
Carolyn, Austin, TX
The faithless will be fully repaid for their ways, and the good rewarded for theirs.
Proverbs 14:14 NIV
SSMT 21: O Lord, shouldn’t I hate those who hate you? Shouldn’t I despise those who oppose you? Psalm 139:21 of 24 NIV
Lea from Granger, IN: “From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of The Lord is to be praised!” Psalm 113:3 (ESV)
Robin; Orange City, Iowa……Psalm 42:1 NIV “As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for YOU, O God”
Jennifer, Fairfax VA
James 4:6 (NIV)
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:
“God opposes the proud
but shows favor to the humble.”
Ps. 119:133
Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me.
Karie-Phoenix
Charm is deceptive and beauty does not last, but a women who fears the LORD will be greatly praised. Proverbs 31:30 NLT
Jennifer from Wilmington, DE
The brother in humble circumstances ought to take pride in his high position. But the one who is rich should take pride in his low position, because he will pass away like a wildflower. For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich man will fade away even while he goes about his business.
– James 1:9-11 (NIV/84)
Kathy Leamington Ontario Canada
“My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me.”
Psalm 63:8
Beth R Liberty Lake, WA
James 1:21 NIV
Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.
Galatians 5:25 The Message
Since this is the kind of life we have chosen, the life of the Spirit, let us make sure that we do not just hold it as an idea in our heads or as a sentiment in our hearts but work out its implications in every detail of our lives.
But sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you,with gentleness and reverence. I Peter 3:15 NASB
For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment.
And ye have respect to him that wears the gay clothing and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool:
Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?
James 2:2-4 KJV
Syneva from Topeka, KS
Colossians 3:1
Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. NASB
Janice from Abbeville
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”
Romans 12:21 NKJV
Mary Jane, Wilmington, DE
“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7 NIV
Janell ~ Frisco, TX Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. 8 You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. James 5:7-8 ESV
Sharron, Spring, TX
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
Sam Rowley, IA
Luke 6:45 NKJV
A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.
Kristy from Cedar Park, Texas: Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me. Ps. 119:133 NIV
Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us with our time of need. Hebrews 4:16 NIV
Sherree from Mansfield, TX
John 6:37 NCV
The Father gives me the people that are mine. Every one of them will come to me, and I will always accept them.
Riverton, UT
But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God. (Acts 20:24 NLT)
Teresa, Austin, TX
Romans 6:8 NLT
And since we died with Christ, we know we will also live with him.
April, Lake Charles, LA
“He gives strength to those who are tired; to the ones who lack power, He gives renewed energy.” Isaiah 40:29 (NET)
Diera – Austin, TX
“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.”
James 4:10 NIV