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.
December 1 verse–verse 23
Psalm 36: 5-7– The Message
God’s love is meteoric,
His loyalty astronomic,
His purpose titanic,
His verdicts oceanic.
Yet in His largeness nothing gets lost;
Not a man, not a mouse slips through the cracks.
Peggyann Calderwood, Crestview, Florida
WE ARE GOD’S MASTERPIECE.
Ephesians 2:10 NLT
Beth you have so blessed me and Arelis, age 15, my sponsored child from Colombia with Compassion. She has sent me some of the verses for us to learn and I have sent her some. It has brought us much closer. Always remember Jesus Loves You and I love you. Thank you.
So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12 NKJV
How do I wrap up my first year in the Lord’s word? How do I describe the new feeling of being a part of the family of God?
Simply, “For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.” 1 Corinthians 2:2
Thank you Siestas for letting me share with you this year and I hope, if the Lord wills it, to meet you face to face in January.
Light of Christ,
Chris Billingsly, Keller, TX
Rachel, Mt. Carmel, PA
John 1:14, NIV – “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.”
Leanne from Eden Prairie, MN
For the Mighty One is holy, and he has done great things for me. (Luke 1:49 NLT)
What a blessing hiding his word in my heart has been to this young mama. I didn’t know when I started that I would be battling cancer again while caring for my young son but what solace and strength I have found in my memory verses! Praising God for each great think he has done and will do for me!
Mary Jane, Troy KS
“Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim You, who walk in the light of Your presence, O Lord. They rejoice in Your Name all day long; they exult in Your righteousness. For You are their glory and strength.” Psalm 89:15-17a NIV
As I look back over my scripture memory verses, they remind me of what has happened over the last year and what the Lord and I were going through. From stress at work, to a mission trip, dieting, Priscilla Shirer conference I attended, Bible studies, and a family member with a very sad diagnosis. But God is faithful and His Word brings such comfort and peace. Thanks for challenging us once again to persevere. Hugs! 🙂
Susan Sarver, St. George, UT
“The Lord is my light and my salvation-whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life-of whom shall I be afraid?” Psalm 27:1
This was the first year for me to participate in the SSMT blog. This has been a life-line for me over the past year. I recently moved to Utah from Virginia-from the Bible Belt to an area that is in desperate need of the gospel. In Virginia, there was ALWAYS a Beth Moore study somewhere close by to attend….not so much in Utah!
Diane J., Wood River, IL
Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels.
Hebrews 13:2 (NKJV)
Dawn in Monett, MO
Proverbs 23:23 NIV
Buy the truth and do not sell it; get wisdom, discipline and understanding.
Sarah, Colorado Springs, CO
Psalm 46:10 NIV
Be still and know I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” John 1:1 (NASB)
Ouida in Trenton, TX
The young lions do lack and suffer hunger;
But they who seek the LORD shall not be in want of any good thing.
Psalm 34:10 NASB
So grateful for these life-giving verses and so hope and pray that I can learn them better before I get to Houston!
Judy, Littleton, NC
Foe what if some did not believe! Shall their unbelief make the faith of God of no effect?
Romans 3:3
My verses have been about healing since I had ovarian cancer, surgery and chemotherapy last year I wanted to focus upon getting well by believing God could cure me. It has been a wild ride and I cherish every healthy feeling-good day I am having now to His great glory!
See you all in Houston!
Sue M in Grand Rapids, MI
Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift!
2 Corinthians 9:15 ESV
Loved the challenge of memorizing the WORD and the fruit that has come from it. Thanks so much for facilitating! Christmas blessings to you all, Siestas! 🙂
So Jehoiachin put off his prison garments. And every day of his life he dined regularly at the king’s table, and for his allowance, a regular allowance was given him by the king, according to his daily needs, as long as he lived.
(2 Kings 25:29-30 ESV)
Most of my verses my four year old daughter has memorized too. It has been wonderful to do it together. I am amazed at how her mind soaks it up, and saying it over and over to help her has made it much easier for me!
Psalms 106:1 NIV
Praise the Lord.
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
his love endures forever.
Mary Soisson, Barboursville, VA
No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.
Luke 16:13, NIV
Karen, Lynnwood, WA
“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.” Psalm 27:13-14 (NIV)
This year has been a little more difficult for me to memorize but I am so glad I did it! Two years ago my mom and I came to Houston for the celebration from Seattle (two of only a few to make it because of bad weather). Unfortunately we won’t be able to come this year, but I would recommend to anyone who can make it to go. You will be blessed! Thank you, Beth, and team for doing this, I hope to do it again next time.
Dayla, Springfield, MO
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6 NIV
Memorizing scriptures has been a wonderful tool for me to keep God’s word active in my life. I love how memorizing scriptures makes me so much more aware of God’s word–as I read my Bible or hear a sermon I will jot down verses that I think would good to memorize. I’ve been able to share a verse when someone needs an encouraging word not just say “somewhere in the Bible I think it says. . .”
Fear not, I have redeemed you. I have called you by your name. You are mine. When you pass through the waters I will be there. They will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire youu will not be burned. For I am the Lord you God, the Holy One of Israel.
Isaiah 43:1-3
Jaton from Longview
Zechariah 10:12 TLB
“The Lord says,’I will make my people strong with power from Me!…Wherever they go, they will be under My personal care.'”
Cheryl Couperus, Redlands, CA: John 21:25 (NIV)
“Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.”
Brenda from Southern Maryland
“Glory to God in highest heaven,and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.”
Luke 2:14 NLT
I’m actually going to miss this special time. This is the first time I have ever committed to memorizing scripture. I carried my little spiral note cards with me everywhere I went whether at home (where my puppy really did chew on the scriptures), in my purse (where my 3 year old granddaughter added her drawings – everytime she could get it) or at work when on my lunch hour I would clutch it close to me. It’s almost like a special friend I’m going to miss. After reading your post Beth I did cry, but happy tears for I look forward to the next time we will do this again.
Kate K.
Lafayette, IN
“The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever.”
Isaiah 40:8
NLT
Kathy from Lake Jackson, Texas
Let my cry reach You, Lord;
give me understanding according to Your Word.
Psalm 119:169. HCSB
Gena Gilbert, Rowlett, Texas
You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me.
Psalm 139:5 NIV
Charlene, Waterloo, ON
But thank God! He has made us his captives and continues to lead us along in Christ’s triumphal procession. Now he uses us to spread the knowledge of Christ everywhere, like a sweet perfume.
2 Corinthians 2:14-17 (NLT)
1Cor.16:13 Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be of courage; be strong. Do everything in love.
Susan,Fairhope,AL – And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. Philippians 4:19-20 (NIV)
” This is my command – be strong and couragious” Do not be afraid or discouraged . For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9 NLT
Jan, Marion IA,
“Great is our Lord and abundant in strength, His understanding is infinite.” Psalm 147:5 NASB
Colossians 1:9-10 (NASB)
9 For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
10 so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;
Thank you for this challenge! The accountability makes all the difference for me! Why is that! Blessings to you!
MaryJo, Chandler, Az
Be joyful always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
1Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV
Thank you Beth and team! This experience has been a wonderful blessing!
Marilyn Wirsz Odessa, FL
Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.
Luke 2:14 NIV
Karen, Dover, NH “Take heart, my child, your sins are forgiven.” Matt. 9:2 (NIV)
Every verse this year, except the first, had the word “heart” in it. God gave me the idea to do this, I believe, because He wanted to teach me about my heart and how important it is to Him. It has been a very rewarding time! Although this last verse is fairly easy to memorize, I couldn’t pass it up as it sums up everything my relationship with my Savior means to me.
Cathy, Richmond, VA
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afrais. John 14:27 NIV’84
I have used the verses I have memorized this year over and over as this has not been an easy year for me and I am relying on God to get me thru and be please with how I endured as His child.
Sue ~ Hartland, MI
Seek good and not evil , that you may live;
And thus may the Lord God of hosts be with you, Just
as you have said!
Amos 5:14 NASB
Carrie Gill, Tyler, TX. “You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday.”
Psalm 91:5-6 NIV
Crystal, Phoenix
Luke 2:16-18 NIV
So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen Him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.
The Lord blessed our family with baby #2 this summer, and having His Word in my heart and mind was the best preparation for childbirth and adjusting to life with two little ones at home. Praise God from whom all blessings flow!
Midland, TX
and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. James 1:24 (NIV)
Ellen, Spring,TX
Oh taste and see that the Lord is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him. Psalm 34:8 (ESV)
Canyon L., VA
Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Colossians 2:2b-3 ESV
I loved this so much I had to add it to my list. Thank you for an awesome year-these scriptures have carried me through so challenges and victories this year. God is sooo good!
Christine, Chandler, AZ:
If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.
1 Peter 4:11 NIV
Mindy Seekford Shreveport, La
He casteth forth his ice like morsels, who can stand before his cold. Ps 147:15!!!
Praise God. I know that is a funny verse, but I stumbled across it the other day, and thought it fit this time of year:) What a blessing this memorization and blog community has been to me this year. After four kids I didn’t think I would ever be able to memorize anything again. I prayed and asked God to help me memorize verses, and then I somehow found this wonderful blog and memory team. How I have loved every minute of it. What wonderful verses I have discovered this year, and how His word has ministered to my thirsty soul!! Love ya’ll so much.
But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times. Micah 5:2 NIV
Karen J from Westminster, MD
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
I Thessalonians 5: 16-18 NIV
This year I’ve been learning my verses with a friend. When we get together to practice there is always a time of sharing ~~how a verse has come to mind in a particular circumstance or how the Spirit has prompted one of us to share a verse with another person. It’s been a wonderful, faith-building year!
Susan, Houston, Just checking in. I’ve already posted 32 verses, so for December, I’m reviewing.
It is so rewarding and comforting to have God’s word hidden in my heart. There have been many times I’ve used one of my verses when praying with someone or as a devotional in class. God’s timing and His promptings are perfect.
Show me your ways Lord,
teach me your paths.
Psalms 25:4 NIV
Lilburn, GA
For nothing will be impossible with God.” (Luke 1:37 NASB)