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
1Samuel 2:2a ESV
“For this child I prayed . . .”
This touched my heart. I am praying for your child, too!
Susan,
I love that verse – it was on the baby announcement of my only child, Hannah.
Love this.
“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death.” Romans 8:1-2 (NIV’84)
Kathy
St. Louis, MO
Fareen
Las Vegas, NV
“We count those blessed who endured. You have heard of the endurance of Job and have seen the outcome of the Lord’s dealings, that the Lord is full of compassion and is merciful. But above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath; but your yes is to be yes and your no, no, so that you may not fall under judgement.”
James 5:11-12 NASB
Karlys, La Place, LA
Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,
when it is in your power to do it.
Proverbs 3:27 ESV
Gina, Waynesville, NC
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)
Alexis, Salem OR
“In all their suffering He also suffered and He personally rescued them. In His love and mercy He redeemed them. He lifted them up and carried them through all the years. ”
Isaiah 63:9 NLT
Jordin, Albuquerque
“Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, 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.”
1 Corinthians 15:58, NIV
Norfolk, VA
Isaiah 41:13
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.
NIV
Beautiful. I think it was one of the verses I memorized this year.
Dorinda, O’Fallon, MO
Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.(NIV)James 1:4
Anita; Purcellville,VA
Call to me and I will answer you
and tell you great and unsearchable things
you do not know.
Jeremiah 33:3 NIV84
“I (you) can do everything through Christ who gladly gives you His strength.” Philippians 4:13 NIV
“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
“My soul, wait silently for God alone,
For my expectation is from Him.
He only is my rock and my salvation;
He is my defense;
I shall not be moved.”
Psalm 62: 5-6 NKJV
Caty from Stockbridge, GA – Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. ~ Psalm 100:4 KJV
Marilyn Wirsz Odessa, FL
Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.
Luke 6:37 NIV
Peggy, Queen Creek, Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thess 5:16-18 NASB
Carla, LaFayette, Al.
Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth. Psalm 73:25.
Karen H., Stephenville, TX
Romans 12:18 (NASB)
If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men.
Sue ~ Hartland, MI
Nahum 1:7 NASB
The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble,
And He knows those who take refuge in Him.
Phyllis
Gilmer, Tx
Exodus 14:14 The Lord will fight for you, you need only be still. NIV
Psalm 139 The Message
Stacie M. Gerathy
Livonia, MI 48150
Can’t wait for SSMT!!!
Melissa, Sacramento, CA
“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 Amen!
I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4 (NIV)
Jeanette Dahm, Tualatin, OR
Eph.3:17-18
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…
Susan, Tallahassee, Fla.
You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13 NIV
Jean Herrick Princeton Maine
And he came and took her by the hand and lifted her up, and the fever left her, and she began to serve them.
Mark 1:31 (ESV)
Kim, Colonial Heights, VA
“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
Pat, Seffner, Florida
Romans 8:2 The Message
The Spirit of life in Christ, like a strong wind, has magnificently cleared the air, freeing you and me from a fated lifetime of brutal tyranny at the hands of sin and death.
Stephanie Volkmer, Tulsa Ok.
*Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be the glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. (Eph. 3:20-21, nkjv)
Proverbs 18:24
New International Version (NIV)
24 One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin,
but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Shelly Elston, Portland, OR
The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love. – Zephaniah 3:17 (ESV)
Kendra Husband from Charlotte, NC:
“The LORD replied, “My Presence will go with you and I will give you rest.” (Then Moses said to Him), “If Your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here.”
Exodus 33:14-15
Jane Mattox from Lubbock, Texas: “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:34 NIV
Cara from Houston
He has given us the privilege, since we have been rescued from our enemies’ clutches, to serve Him without fear in holiness and righteousness in His presence all our days.
Luke 1:74-75 HCSB
Kelly from Denver..
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
Philippians 4:6
NASB
Shelly, Rochester MN
Do not withhold good from those who deserve it when it’s in your power to help them. Proverbs 3:27 NLT
Cynthia, Virginia
For we know that our old self was crucified with Him in order that sin’s dominion over the body[b] may be abolished, so that we may no longer be enslaved to sin, 7 since a person who has died is freed from sin’s claims.
Romans 6:6-7, Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
Elisabeth
Houston, TX
Lord, I have heard of your fame. I stand in awe of your deeds, O Lord.
Renew them in our day, in our time make them known.
Habakkuk 2:1
Nancy from Knoxville, TN
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7 ESV Thank you Lord…
Playing catch up on my posting!
June 15
“Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips.”
Psalm 141:3
July 1
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.”
Isaiah 43:18 NIV
July 15
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
Psalm 46:1 KJV
Aug 1
“With him is an arm of flesh, but with us is the Lord our God, to help us and to fight our battles.”
2 Chron 32:8 ESV
Aug 15
“If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
1 John 1:9 NIV
Sept 1
“Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.”
Psalm 105:4 ESV
Sept 15
“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.”
Heb 6:19a NIV
Oct 1
“Blessed are those whose strength is in you, in whose heart are the highways to Zion.”
Psalm 84:5
Oct 15
“They go from strength to strength.”
Psalm 84:7a
Nov 1
“Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me and I shall be saved, for you are my praise.”
Jer 17:14 ESV
From Conyers, GA-
Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord is the one who goes before you. He will be with you, he will neither fail you nor forsake you.
Deuteronomy 31:8 NLT
Linda, Bartelso, IL
For it is God who is working in you, enabling you both to will and to act for His good purpose. Philippians 2:13 HCSB
Carolyn, St. Catharine’s, ON
Then He said to me, prophecy to these bones and say to them, dry bones, hear the word of The Lord.
Ezekiel 37:4 (NIV)
Beth, Wynnewood, OK
And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19 NIV
Jennifer, Otisville, MI
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy, I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10 NIV
“The Spirit of the LORD GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me to bring good news to the poor, he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound.” Isaiah 61:1 ESV
Kathy, Aiea, HI:
“How lovely are Your dwelling places, O Lord of hosts!
My soul longed and even yearned for the courts of the Lord;
My heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God.”
Psalm 84:1-2 NASB
Susan, Overland Park, KS
“Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge.” Ps 19:2 NIV84
Shannon, Columbia, SC
“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.”
– Zephaniah 3:17 (NIV)
Sandra, Rock Hill, SC
The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it.
1 Thess. 5:24 NIV