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
Mariposa Sivage, Albuquerque New Mexico
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard you heards and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Phil. 4:6-7 NIV
Julie/Deer Park,TX/Romans 7:22 For in my inner being I delight in God’s law.
Leah from Bloomington, IN: God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God. Matthew 5:8 NLT
Cottonwood, CA
“Bless the LORD, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name!”
Psalm 103:1 NKJV
Amy; Milton, WA
“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”
Matt. 26:41, NIV
Julie, Texarkana- “Since ancient times no one has heard or perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who intervenes for those who wait for him.” (Isaiah 64:4 NET)
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)
Cindy, Hazlehurst, MS
Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV
Trust in the Lord with all your heart,and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.
Shannon, Tyler Tx You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you,
because he trusts in you. Isaiah 26:3 ESV
Lisa, West Des Moines, IA “The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.” Proverbs 27:12 (NIV)
Donna D, Sarnia, Ontario
“For where you have envy and selfish ambition there you find disorder and every evil practice. But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.”
James 3:16-17 NIV
Stacy B. Detroit MI
“She sees that her trading is profitable and her lamp does not go out at night.” Proverbs 31:18 (NIV)
Kristin, Panama City, FL
“I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing!” (Galatians 2:21 NIV)
Jones Creek, Texas
You are my witnesses and chosen servants declares the Lord;so that you may know before ME no god was formed,
nor will be any after.
Isaiah 43:10
(NIV)
christina, Plano, TX~
“Be very careful, then, how you live– not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil” (Ephesians 5:15-16, NIV1984).
1Corinthians 13:4-8, 13 ESV
Nell, Gallatin
4)Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant 5) or rude. It does not insist on its owns way; it is not irritable or resentful; 6) it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. 7) Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 8) Love never ends. 13) So now faith, hope and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.
Raleigh, NC
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
Lori Behrens, Granbury, Tx
Isaiah 54:10 NASB
“For the mountains may be removed and the hills may shake, But My lovingkindness will not be removed from you, And My covenant of peace will not be shaken,” Says the LORD who has compassion on you.
Cherie – Pocatello, ID “God has said, ‘Never will I leave your; never will I forsake you.'” (Hebrews 13:5, NIV)
Suzy, Wheelersburg, OH – So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in Him, NIV Colossians 2;6
Amanda, Van Buren, AR
Know that the Lord Himself is God; it is He who has made us, and not we ourselves, we are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Psalm 100:3 NASB
Lisa Curtis
Jackson, MO
This is the Lord’s declaration. “Just like clay in the potter’s hand, so are you in My hand. Jeremiah 18:6 HCSB
Heather from Hayden,AL: He has shown you, O mortal, 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
Pamela New Bern, NC
Therefore the LORD is waiting to show you mercy,
and is rising up to show you compassion,
for the LORD is a just God.
All who wait patiently for Him are happy.
Isaiah HCSB
Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are His. He changes times and seasons; he sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in the darkness, and light dwells with Him. I thank and praise you, O God of my fathers: You have given me wisdom and power. You have shown me what we asked of you. You have made known to us the king’s dream. Daniel 2:20–23, (NIV 84)
Jan Horne
Bossier City, LA
Psalm 9:10 NIV
Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.
Annie
Dallas, Texas
“For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he already has?”
Romans 8:24
NIV
Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. Proverbs 3:7 (NIV)
Cyndi from Sterling, VA
Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.
1 Timothy 6:17 (NIV)
Anna McCollister
Deuteronomy 32:3 ESV
“For I will proclaim the name of The Lord; ascribe greatness to our God!”
Patti from Tampa:
Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds.
Proverbs 27:23 (NIV)
Barbara, Tomball,TX
1 Cor 6:12 NIV
“I have the right to do anything” you say-but not everything is beneficial.
“I have the right to do anything” but I will not be mastered by anything.
As God’s chosen people, holy & dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you and over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
Colossians 3:12-14
Patrice, Elm Grove
You will show me the path that leads to life; your resence fills me with joy and brings me pleasure forever.
Psalm 16:11
Sheila Johnson, Beckley, WV But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children.
James 3:17
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. (NIV)
James 1:5
If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
Shelley–Birmingham, AL–In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. (Psalms 62:7 KJV)
Jaton from Longview Texas
Praise be to the name of God forever and ever; wisdom and power are His. He changes times and seasons; He disposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. Daniel 2:20-21
Heather W, Nederland, TX
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. (Deuteronomy 6:5 NIV)
Jeremiah 38:4
Then the officials said to the king, “This man should be put to death. He is discouraging the soldiers who are left in this city, as well as the people, by the things he is saying to them. This man is not seeking the good of these people but their ruin.”
Hmmm…death penalty for speaking the truth of God?! Sounds like Jeremiah was intolerant! Sounds like today.
Holly, Spruce Pine NC (formerly Colorado Springs, formerly Charlotte) (I know y’all wish I’d stay in one place. But it looks like I’m here to stay in Spruce Pine!)
“Lord, you have assigned me my portion and my cup, you have made my lot secure. The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance.”
Psalm 16:5-6 NIV
Mary
Silver Spring, MD
Isaiah 58:11 (NIV)
The LORD will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.
Ganise, Ottawa, Canada.
Ephesians 1:18 NIV
‘I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people’
Lindsey, Scenery Hill, PA
Galatians 2:20esv
I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the SOn of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Amy – Custer SD
He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for his name’s sake.
Psalm 23:3 ESV
Kesley from Rome, GA
“Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” James 4:8 ESV
Andrea, Cartersville, GA: “For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” 1 Peter 3:12 ESV
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)
I forgot my name and town! Oops!
Judy Sommerville
Fairmont, MN
Stacey in Mount Pleasant
Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment.”
Matthew 22:37-38