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
Jamie, Coupeville
Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.
Ephesians 6:10-11, NASB
Diana, North Attleboro, MA
The Lord looks down from heaven;
He observes everyone. Psalm 33:13 HCSB
Sue – Troy, Michigan – “Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. You, too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. Don’t grumble against each other, brothers, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door.” James 5:7-9(NIV)
Susan Miles, Jonesboro, Arkansas
Psalm 25:14-15 niv
The Lord confides in those who fear Him; He makes His covenant known to them. My eyes are ever on The Lord, for only He will release my feet from the snare.
Niki Carroll; Shelby, NC: “This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.” John 15:8 (NIV)
Jeri, Draper UT
The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.
2 Corinthians 10:4 NIV
T.Nutt, Mansfield, TX.
Jude 1:24 “Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy…” (KJV)
Stacy Carmel, IN The heart of man plans his way but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9 ESV
Tanya, Raleigh,NC
He is your praise and He is your God, who has done these great and awesome things for you which your eyes have seen. (Deuteronomy 10:21 NASB)
“But now in Christ Jesus you who formerly were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.”
Eph 2:13, NASB
Ronda, Tulsa, OK: “And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.” Romans 5:5 NIV
So true about Crista. Love her like a spiritual mother
Ally, Houston.
“Now those who say such things make it clear that they are seeking a homeland. If they were thinking about where they came from, they would have had an opportunity to return. But they now desire a better place- a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them.”
Hebrews 11:14-16 HCSB
Laura Berg in Carlsbad, CA
”Search me, O God, and know my heart;
test me and know my anxious thoughts.
See if there is any offensive way in me,
and lead me in the way everlasting. ”
Psalm 139:23-24 NIV
Beth, I love the verse you chose!
He is your praise and He is your God, who has done for you these great and awesome works your eyes have seen.
Deuteronomy 10:21 (HCSB)
Beth, West Des Moines, IA
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all He created. My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry, for a man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.”
James 1:17-20 NIV 1984
Diane from Cypress, TX
16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 NIV
Michelle K., Warner Robins, GA
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!
Phil. 4:4 NASB
Durant, OK
Colossians 2:6-7NIV
So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lird, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
Debbie ~ Alice, TX
So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
Colossians 2:6-7
Beth, Fountain Inn, Ephesians 1:12 ESV
so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of His glory.
Leigh, Montgomery: You’re blessed when you care. At the moment of being, “care-full,” you find yourselves cared for. Matthew 5:7 MSG
Stephanie, Irvine
When I am afraid, I will trust in You. (Psalm 56:3.)
Ali C., Pleasanton, CA-Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. (Psalm 37:3- 4 ESV)
Rachel Owasso, OK
Isaiah 41:8 Message
But you Israel are my servant you’re Jacob, my first choice, descendants of my good friend Abraham.
Haley
Conway, AR
And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19 NIV)
Ruth Hency from Oran, MO. “Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. 1 Corinthians 13:12 NIV
Diane from Littleton CO
2 Corinthians 10:4. NIV
The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.
Melanie of Greenbrier,TN
Psalm 27:13-14(NIV)
I remain confident of this:
I will see the goodness of the Lord
in the land of the living.
Wait for the Lord;
be strong and take heart
and wait for the Lord.
Kim from Mansfield, TX Psalm 25:14 NIV The Lord confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known to them.
Peggy, Yorktown, VA
Therefore I counsel you to buy from me gold refined by fire so that you may be rich and white robes to clothe you and to keep the shame of your nakedness from being seen; and salve to anoint your eyes so that you may see.
Rev 3:8 NRSV
Sandi from Morristown, Tennessee
2 Corinthians 4:16 MSG
So we’re not giving up. How could we! Even though on the outside it often looks like things are falling apart on us, on the inside, where God is making new life, not a day goes by without his unfolding grace.
Monica
Cheyenne, WY
He redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies.
Psalm 103:4 NLT
Lynette – Aurora, CO – Jeremiah 10:23
Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
I know, Lord, that a man’s way of life is not his own;
no one who walks determines his own steps.
Keri Lee Robbins in Las Vegas, NV.
11 See, we count as blessed those who have endured. You have heard of Job’s endurance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is very compassionate and merciful.
12 Now above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath. Your “yes” must be “yes,” and your “no” must be “no,” so that you won’t fall under judgment. (James 5:11-12 NKJV)
Wow…I can’t believe I posted the wrong version!!
Keri Lee Robbins in Las Vegas, NV
11 Indeed we count them blessed who endure. You have heard of the perseverance of Job and seen the end intended by the Lord—that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful.
12 But above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath. But let your “Yes” be “Yes,” and your “No,” “No,” lest you fall into judgment.
James 5:11-12 NKJV
May integrity and uprightness protect me, because my hope is in you.
Psalm 25:21 NIV84
Sharon from Van, TX
The Lord redeems His servants; no one who takes refuge in Him will be condemned.
Psalm 34:22 NIV
Tammy from Fort Myers, FL “The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.” Proverbs 14:27 HCSB
Beverly Pearland,TX Psalm 86:11 HCSB
Teach me Your way, LORD, and I will live by Your truth. Give me an undivided mind to fear Your name.
Diane, Longmont, CO
Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires. Gal. 5:24 NIV
Heather, from Frisco, TX:
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.
Ephesians 3:16-17a (NIV)
Kimberly, Fresno, CA
Psalm 139:23-24 (NIV)
23 Search me, God, and know my heart;
test me and know my anxious thoughts.
24 See if there is any offensive way in me,
and lead me in the way everlasting.
Karen, Redmond. Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. 2 Timothy 2:23 NIV
Jeanine, Toronto, Canada
And endurance develops strength of character in us, and character strengthens our confident expectation of salvation. Romans 5:4 NLT
Cheryl Barker, Coffeyville, KS
“I will sing of the LORD’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations.” Psalm 89:1 NIV84
Ohio
You should live in a way that proves you belong to the God who calls you into His kingdom and glory.
1 Thes. 2:12
San Ramon, CA
“The LORD is close to everyone who prays to Him, to all who truly pray to Him.” ~ Psalm 145:18 (NIV)
Isaiah 54:10 (NLT)
For the mountains may move and the hills disappear but even then my faithful love for you will remain. My covenant of blessing will never be broken, says the Lord, who has mercy on you.
Amanda, Chandler AZ
And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.
Luke 18:1 (ESV)
Betty M ND
Col 3:23 “What ever you do, do it heartily as to the Lord and not to men.” NKJV
Marilyn –Seattle
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” (John 14:27 ESV)