I AM SO PROUD OF YOU I COULD DO TEN CARTWHEELS!!!!!
LET YOURSELF FEEL THE HOLY NOD OF GOD THIS WONDERFUL DAY, MY BELOVED SISTER.
YOU HAVE DONE SOMETHING THAT HE ESTEEMS AS TREASURE BEYOND PRICE.
HE HAS LISTENED INTENTLY EVERY TIME YOU’VE SAID A VERSE OUT LOUD AND RECOGNIZED THE SOUND OF YOUR VOICE WITH DEEP AFFECTION.
HE HAS BEHELD YOUR RADIANT FACE, DAUGHTER OF GOD, AND FOUND YOU SO LOVELY.
LET YOURSELF HEAR HIS COMMENDATION THIS DAY.
LET HIM SAY “WELL DONE” TO YOU.
Oh, Jesus was so worthy of all this work, wasn’t He, Sister???
You have been a stellar group and you’ve kept to the exact instructions with every single entry, limiting them to the verse alone. This time when you leave your verse, you get to leave a comment with it. Testify! Boast in the Lord! Tell us a specific way God used this year of Scripture memory in your priceless life.
THEN, click this!
Beth, Houston. Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Colossians 2:2b-3 ESV
I love you so much I could cry. Thank you for the privilege to serve you.
Kara C, Aurora, Il
Isaiah 40:30-31 (NIV)
30 Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall;
31 but those who hope in the LORD
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
Carole, Imperial, CA: A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. Proverbs 31:10-12 NIV
Kelly, Charlotte, NC
I will open rivers on the bare heights, and fountains in the midst of the valleys. I will make the wilderness a pool of water, and the dry land springs of water.
Isaiah 41:18 ESV
Praise you God for the power of your Word, and thank You for transforming me by it!
Julie/Deer Park/Pride only brings quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice. Proverbs 13:10 NIV
Having these verses stored in my mind and heart help me each day at work and home. Also this song from Jaime Grace called “Beautiful Day” can truly jump start any day. Get your worship on! I love what Living Proof has done for my spiritual growth. I am blessed to be able to attend the Houston Bible studies in the spring! Sincerely, Julie Berg
Sacha, Midland, TX
Colossians 3:17 (ESV)
“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.”
Lu, Garner NC, Colossians 2:6 (NET)
Therefore, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in Him.
Kimberly, Fresno, CA
“Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God.”
Psalm 42:5. (NIV)
Sandra, Rock Hill, SC
As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love.
John 15:9 NIV
These verses have held me together during a difficult year. They have become my heart and soul. Praise be to God!
Mary
Silver Spring, MD
Psalm 34:3 (ESV)
Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together!
Julie, Texarkana,”Lord, be merciful to us! We wait for you. Give us strength each morning! Deliver us when distress comes.” (Isaiah 33:2 NET)
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”
Luke 2:10-11NASB
Elise–Newark
Peggy, Corpus Christi, TX
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11 (ESV)
Elaine, Jefferson, GA
Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. All of us who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you. Only let us live up to what we have already attained.
Philippians 3:12-16 NIV
Wow! It blows my mind how God has used these scriptures to renew my mind this year. I started off doing good, but in early February things went terribly wrong. The chronic illness that I had been battling (now for almost two and a half years) increased in intensity and caused such a strain on me physically that I forgot all the scriptures I had memorized in January and was struggling to retain a single word.
I was about to give up when I decided I would put my faith into action. I was memorizing Hebrews 11, the roll call of the faithful. I was determined to be faithful, figuring that God would use these holy words to transform me, even if I couldn’t retain a single word. And through The Spirit, retain I did! Not to toot my own horn, but He placed on my heart to memorize a total of 74 verses this year. And through Him, I’m doing it! He proved to me that while I am weak, He is strong! When I’m failing, He remains faithful. When my mind is overwhelmed, He renews it day by day. Despite the challenges of this year, He has shown me what can happen when I truly immerse myself in His Word. This is a definite habit that I will continue. All the glory goes to God!
And to my dear Sister who gets to listen to me fire off these 74 verses next month in Houston: I’ve been praying that you will be richly blessed by the fruit He has grown in me. I can’t wait to see you next month!!!
Sissy- Waycross “But the angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for look, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:[g] 11 Today a Savior, who is Messiah the Lord, was born for you in the city of David.”
Luke 2:10-11 HCSB
Fareen
Las Vegas, NV
“Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,
To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ who are at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father.
We give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and the love which you have for all the saints”
Colossians 1:1-4 NASB
I do not think I can express how much this has changed my life. I do not think I can ever have a time that I cannot be memorizing anything or doing something like this! I now need this in my life and will forever be changed. Thank you for showing me how and re purposing me for the Kingdom.
Shannon, Warner Robins, GA
“and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 (King James)
Desiree, Calgary, Alberta,
On the glorious splendor of Thy majesty,
And on Thy wonderful works, I will meditate.
Psalm 145:5 NASB
Shelley, Birmingham, AL–“For unto us a Child is born,
Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called
Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 NKJV
Mary Columbia, PA,
Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Colossians 2:2b-3 ESV
Thank you, Beth for your commitment to Christ and through Him to US! We treasure your knowledge and wisdom as your words pour into our hearts and mind. Love you so much!!
Laura, Englewood. See if there is any offensive way in me and lead me in your way everlasting. Psalm 139:24(NIV)
ROBIN…..ORANGE CITY, IOWA
Phil. 4:7 “AND THE PEACE OF GOD, WHICH TRANSCENDS ALL
UNDERSTANDING, WILL GAURD YOUR HEARTS & YOUR MINDS IN
CHRIST JESUS” NIV Praise Him for His mercy and grace over my life an those I love…..
Pam New Bern, NC
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father but by me.
John 14:6 KJV
I have learned through all my memory verses just how true this last verse is. My life has changed dramatically this last year. Finding my verse was so powerful in so many ways. Looking forward to continuing on into 2014. Thank you,
Tilley Hawkins from Franklin, TN
“I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in Him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13 (NLT)
Tara G.
Sherwood, AR
Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it. And when Jesus finished these sayings, the crowds were astonished at his teaching,29 for he was teaching them as one who had authority, and not as their scribes.
Matthew 7:24-28 (ESV)
Our pastor preached through the Sermon on the Mount this year and challenged us to memorize it in its entirety. I asked two ladies I didn’t know very well to join me and we met monthly to say our verses to one another. We just recited these last few this morning. I am so proud of them and so excited that we all did it!
Judy, Panama City, Luke 2:14 (NKJV)
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men.
Tina, Zalma, MO For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16 (KJV)
God is so good! I am so excited to have made it and look forward to attending your conference with my mother, daughter, sister and nieces. Last Christmas we decided to do this together as a family. That has made it even more precious! Thank You!
Barb, Medina Oh
This is the one I esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, and trembles at my word.
Isa 66:2 NIV
Christina Fort Worth TX
Have you never heard?
Have you never understood?
The Lord is the everlasting God,
the Creator of all the earth.
He never grows weak or weary.
No one can measure the depths of his understanding.
Isaiah 40:28 NLT
God has shown me how alive His word is. When He says He is faithful, He has shown me His faithfulness. When He says He loves me, boy did He ever show it to me. When He says for me to trust Him. He has shown me that I can trust Him. Who am I for God to prove Himself to me. But He has! And when the times come when I don’t hear Him so clear. I will know that GOD IS FOR ME! And I am for Him! Always!
“Yet The Lord longs to be gracious to you. He rises to show you compassion. For The Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for Him.” Isaiah 30:18 NIV
He continues to be gracious, compassionate….to be my strength and my peace…celebrating Him…the great harvest of His Word in our lives, through our lives!….yay siestas….The Hallelujah Chorus…the ultimate happy dance!….I’m doing 2014 too, got most of my verses already picked out:). SandyT/kc
Revelation 12:11 (NASB)
And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony, and they did not love their life even when faced with death.
2013 has been a God-marked year! I have experienced God’s healing of things in my past – things I didn’t even know needed “healing”. He is also working a miracle in my relationship with my husband. We will celebrate our 25th anniversary in two weeks, and can only give credit to God for getting us this far!
Jodell, Frankfort, “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all.” Phil. 4:4-5a NIV
Vicki
Murfreesboro, TN
Psalm 16:11 (HCSB)
“You reveal the path of life to me; in your presence is abundant joy; in your right hand are eternal pleasures.”
His Word sustained me during a difficult time and was only source of true peace!!
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13 NIV
Missy, Andersonville, TN NKJV Lamentations 3:22-23 Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
Jody from Traverse City, MI
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 (NIV)
Jessica from Clare, MI
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 (NIV)
Judy from Gladwin, MI
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 (NIV)
Jennifer
Lexington, Kentucky
John 11:35 (KJV)
“Jesus wept.”
Cassia from Spring, TX
For you shall go out with joy, and be led out with peace.
The mountains and the hills shall break forth into singing before you,
And all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. Instead of the thorn shall come up the cypress tree,
And instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree.
And it shall be to the Lord for a name, for an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off.
Is 55:12-13
This God of ours is so real, so personal, so big, so mighty. IMMANUEL!
Cheryl, Coffeyville, KS
“For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him;” Psalm 103:11 NIV84
God always blesses as I memorize scripture. This year I’ve been led to memorize several verses about how much God loves me. I sometimes have trouble remembering that. His Word is powerful and oh so ministering. Always a blessing!
Gretchen, Gahanna, Ohio–I lift my eyes up to the hills–where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. The Lord will keep you from all harm–He will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.
Psalm 121:1-2, 7-8 NIV
This year of scripture memory has been a gift from God. My 28 year old daughter has done this with me and boy have we grown!!! It was such a blessing to do this together. She painted every verse on a canvas and has them hanging on her living room wall! What a testimony to God’s Word. I am so very proud of her! Can’t wait to share the celebration together!!
Beth P, Roswell, GA
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed.”
Psalm 34:18 NLT
He has used this exercise to remind me to draw near to & be mindful of Him all throughout the day.
I never expected this verse to be the last one, but the Lord is in the process of calling my friend Kathleen Home as I type. We are brokenhearted that she will no longer be here for her husband, 3 young daughters, family & friends, but must rejoice that we will see her again. We are leaning on Him for comfort & trusting that His plan & timing are perfect. Thanks to LPM for praying for her & continuing to lift up her family.
Jenna, Cedar Park, tx
For the Mighty One has done great things for me — Holy is His Name.
Luke 1:49 (NIV)
Jenna, cedar park, tx
For the Mighty One has done great things for me — Holy is His Name.
Luke 1:49 (NIV)
romans 15:13 niv
may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
for this year I chose verses which I had never memorized before and which were from my daily devotions. God’s word is more precious than gold, silver and diamonds and is a treasure to me! I think of the many believers in times past (& some in today’s world like in china & north korea & other countries in which the Bible is forbidden or other languages in which it has not yet been translated) and I stand in utter thanksgiving that God has allowed me to be blessed with His living word. and then I think about how careless I am with this privilege of access to God’s very words and how many saints through the ages gave their lives for His Holy Word to be passed down….thank You LORD for Your love and Your Word and thank You for Your servants like beth who encourage me to hide Your word in my heart that I may know You and obey You and be used of You. amen
Peggy, Queen Creek, “Faithful is He who calls you, and He also will bring it to pass.” 1 Thess 5:24 NASB
Angie
Albertville AL
When the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, that is the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify about Me, and you will testify also, because you have been with Me from the beginning. John 15:26-27 NASB
Thank you for leading the way, Mrs. Beth. Absolutely transforms my mind!! May you have a very Merry Christmas. God’s blessings to you and your family.
Robbie
Michigan
For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6 NLT)
Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! 2 Corinthians 9:15, NIV
Lisa, Houston. “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” NLT