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
Cindy Franklin, Graceville, FL
Matt 6:34 NIV
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Kathy Carenza
New Port Richey Florida
Isaiah 53:9 (NIV 84)
He was assigned a grave with the wicked,
and with the rich in his death,
though he had done no violence,
nor was any deceit in his mouth.
Helen Crystal City, Manitoba, Canada
1 John 2:23 ESV
“No one who has the Son denies the Father. Whoever confesses the Son has the Father also.”
Heather, Louisville
“If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and us ungrudgingly, and it will be given you. But ask in faith never doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind.”
James 1:5-7 (NRSV)
Monica Pribe, Blacklick, Ohio. ” My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me. I give them eternal life and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand” John 10:27-28 ESV
Maria – Macomb, MI
Philippians 4:8 (NKJV)
8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Col. 4:1 (NIV)
Ramona, Pasadena, TX
Matthew 4:4 NIV
Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’
Teresa, Tyler TX
Let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not loose heart.
Galations 6:9 nlt
Gwyn Tidwell of Haslet, Texas
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23 (NIV84)
You have granted me life and favor, and Your providence has preserved my spirit. Job 10:12 AMP
Mary Nelle in Youngstown, OH
You have granted me life and favor, and Your providence has preserved my spirit. Job 10:12 AMP (and it’s not even wordy or as long as some other translations that don’t amplify). Jennifer in Canfield, OH
Muriel in Ontario, Proverbs 28:26 (NIV)
Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.
Paula, OKC, OK:
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.”
Matthew 5:7-8 NIV
1 Thessalonians 5:18
Living Bible (TLB)
18 No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
Kansas City
“Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.” (Psalm 143:8)
Madelin, Thousand Oaks, CA
Tina, Cincinnati, OH – John 14:15 – If you love me, you will obey what I command. (NIV)
Andrea, Louisville
“I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise,
and I have been saved from my enemies.”
Psalms 18:3
Katie Swaney (McDonough, GA) –
No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him.
I Corinthians 2:9 (NIV)
Amy G, Clovis Ca
Psa 94:19- NLT
When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer.
Joelle, Abilene
Give unto the Lord the glory due to His name;
Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.
(Psalms 29:2 NKJV)
Crystal, San Antonio
Give unto the Lord the glory due to His name;
Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.
(Psalms 29:2 NKJV)
Maureen, Utah
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!
Psalm 150:6 NET
Shawn in AZ
This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all.
I John 1:5 NKJV
Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage;
do not be afraid, nor dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.
Peggy – Bangor, Maine
Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from Him. Psalm 62:1 NIV
Jodi, Sundown TX, This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and steadfast and one which enters within the veil, Hebrews 6:19 NASB
Amanda from Plano, TX
Hebrews 12:1-3 “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.”
Lindsey from Dubach, LA…”The Lord is my shepherd. I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside quiet waters. He refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through life’s darkest valley, I will fear no evil. For you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” -Psalm 23:1-4 (NIV)
Heather, London, ON
“The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance” Psalm 16:6 NIV
2 Corinthians 7:1 NIV
…let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.
Cindy/Midland
Jennifer, Tomball, TX “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, as God in Christ forgave you.” Eph 4:32 (ESV)
Tara
Greensboro, NC
As it is written: I have made you the father of many nations. He believed in God, who gives life to the dead and calls things into existence that do not exist.
Romans 4:17
HCSB
And now, brothers, as I close this letter, let me say one more thing: Fix your thoughts on what is true and good and right. Think about things that are pure and lovely, and dwell on the fine, good things in others. Think about all you can praise God for and be glad about.
Phillipians 4:8 TLB
Pat
Crawfordsville, IN
Ange & Bitsy Girl, Idaho. “Give thanks in all circumstances for this is God’s will for you.” 1 Thess 5:18
1 Thessalonians 5:18
Living Bible (TLB)
18 No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
Fran, Opelika, AL
Ana, Tampa Florida
Micah 7:18-19 (NIV)
Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance?
You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy.
You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea
Brittnie, Sugar Land, Texas
Psalm 116:7 NIV “Be at rest once more, O my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.”
For you are great and do marvelous deeds, you alone are God.
Psalm 86:10 (NIV)
Mary Anne, Osler,Canada
Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others.
Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.
Phil 2:3 NLT
Lou Ann Smith, McAllen, TX
Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, handling accurately the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 NASB
Caryn- Grand Prairie, TX
“Through the power of the Holy Spirit who lives within us, carefully guard the precious truth that has been entrusted to you.”
2 Timothy 1:14 (NLT)
Beth, Robinson
“Since the eyes of your heart have been enlightened–so that you may know what is the hope of His glorious inheritance in the saints, and what is the incomparable greatness of His power toward us who believe, as displayed in the exercise of His immense strength.”
Ephesians 1:18-19 NET
Tori, Robinson
“Since the eyes of your heart have been enlightened–so that you may know what is the hope of His glorious inheritance in the saints, and what is the incomparable greatness of His power toward us who believe, as displayed in the exercise of His immense strength.”
Ephesians 1:18-19 NET
Karen from Unionville, PA
Proverbs 17:27-28 (GNT)
Those who are sure of themselves do not talk all the time. People who stay calm have real insight. After all, even fools may be thought wise and intelligent if they stay quiet and keep their mouths shut.
Ruth, Providence
…πληρωθῆτε τὴν ἐπίγνωσιν τοῦ θελήματος αὐτοῦ ἐν πάσῃ σοφίᾳ καὶ συνέσει πνευματικῇ
… plerothete ten epignosin tou thelematos autou en pase sophia kai sunesei pneumatike
…filled with the full knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding
Colossians 1:9b (Greek)
Nadine Fry, Morton, UK
I can do everything through him
who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:13 NIV
Nadine Fry, Morton, UK
Philippians 4:13 NIV
I can do everything through him
who gives me strength.
Lisa, Simsboro, LA
” Do I not hate those who hate you, O LORD, and abhor those who rise up against you?” Psalms 139:21 NIV
Christine, SLC
James 3:17 ESV
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.