2011 Verse 5

Verse 5:
Finally, brothers and sisters,

whatever is true,

whatever is noble,

whatever is right,

whatever is pure,

whatever is lovely,

whatever is admirable—

if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—

think about such things.

Philippians 4:8

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Verse 4:
Finally, be strong in the Lord
and in his mighty power.
Put on the full armor of God,
so that you can take your stand
against the devil’s schemes.
Ephesians 6:10-11 NIV

Verse 3:
Do not conform any longer
to the pattern of this world,
but be transformed
by the renewing of your mind.
Then you will be able
to test and approve
what God's will is--
His good, pleasing
and perfect will.
Romans 12:2

Verse 2:
Those who know your name
will trust in you,
For you, LORD,
have never forsaken
those who seek you.
Psalm 9:10

Verse 1:
It is for freedom
that Christ has set us free.
Stand firm, then,
and do no let yourselves
be burdened again
by a yoke of slavery.
Galatians 5:1

2011 Verse 4

(I somehow landed on a different passage for Verse 3 last time around after I had already posted. So while this looks like a duplicate, it's not! The verse I actually memorized as Verse 3 is included below).

Verse 4:

Finally, be strong in the Lord

and in his mighty power.

Put on the full armor of God,

so that you can take your stand

against the devil’s schemes.

Ephesians 6:10-11 NIV

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Verse 3, from memory:

Do not conform any longer

to the pattern of this world,

but be transformed

by the renewing of your mind.

Then you will be able

to test and approve

what God's will is--

His good, pleasing

and perfect will.

Romans 12:2

Verse 2, from memory:

Those who know your name

will trust in you,

For you, LORD,

have never forsaken

those who seek you.

Psalm 9:10

Verse 1, from memory:

It is for freedom

that Christ has set us free.

Stand firm, then,

and do no let yourselves

be burdened again

by a yoke of slavery.

Galatians 5:1

2011 Verse 3

Finally, be strong in the Lord

and in his mighty power.

Put on the full armor of God,

so that you can take your stand

against the devil’s schemes.

Ephesians 6:10-11 NIV

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Verse 2, from memory:

Those who know your name

trust in you,

For you, LORD,

have never forsaken

those who seek you.

Psalm 9:10

Verse 1, from memory:

It is for freedom

that Christ has set us free.

Stand firm, then,

and do no let yourselves

be burdened again

by a yoke of slavery.

Galatians 5:1

The Year of Sticking With It

The title of this post isn't terribly spiritual-sounding, but it's really what I hope to do in many ways, some simple things, some deeper that no one else may ever even know. It's a new year offering (another) new start. Praise God His mercies are new every morning!

One of the simpler (but evasive to me) things I plan to stick with is scripture memorization. It was so powerful when I maintained that practice faithfully in the past, so I have no idea why I let it slip. I remember a quote from a Beth Moore study about Satan using fatigue and discouragement to keep us from fighting back with power... well, no more! (Okay, yes, I'm sure I'll face fatigue and discouragement, but I hope not to let it keep me from fighting effectively in the battle!)

Below is the first verse of 24 I hope to memorize this year, along with reading through the Bible--both goals I've attempted and failed repeatedly. By God's grace, this will be the year of completion!

It is for freedom

that Christ has set us free.

Stand firm, then,

and do not let yourselves

be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.

Galatians 5:1 NIV

So Christ has truly set us free.

Now make sure that you stay free,

and don’t get tied up again

in slavery to the law.

Galatians 5:1 NLT

May Scripture Memory 1

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ,

set your hearts on things above,

where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.

Set your minds on things above,

not on earthly things.

Colossians 3:1-2

April Scripture Memory 2

In my anguish I cried to the LORD,
and He answered me by setting me free.
The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid.
What can man do to me?
The LORD is with me; He is my helper.
I will look in triumph on my enemies.”
Psalm 118:5-7 (NIV)

April Scripture Memory 1

Just now getting around to posting this, but I have been working on it!

Rejoice in the Lord always.

I will say it again: Rejoice!

Let your gentleness be evident to all.

The Lord is near.

Do not be anxious about anything,

but in everything, by prayer and petition,

with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

And the peace of God,

which transcends all understanding,

will guard your hearts and your minds

in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:4-7 (NIV)

March Scripture Memory 2

Teach me your way, O LORD,

and I will walk in your truth;

give me an undivided heart,

that I may fear your name.

Psalm 86:11

March Scripture Memory 1

I love how the 2 scriptures I've already memorized come to mind so often, and especially how they've been so pertinent to the current state of my spiritual journey. Out of the entire Bible, the two verses to which He led me speak so powerfully, right here, right now, over and over again.... Only God.

This month I'm claiming the same passage that Beth Moore posted (along with dozens to hundreds of other women.) Seems to be just what the Lord had for me right now, too. Here it is:

So do not throw away your confidence;

it will be richly rewarded.

You need to persevere

so that when you have done the will of God,

you will receive what he has promised.

Hebrews 10:35-36 (NIV)

February Scripture Memory 2

It's not too late to join.... commit to memorize 2 scriptures a month for the year. (I'm sure you could even memorize a few extras to catch up if you're one of those for whom it wouldn't feel complete starting partway into the year!) I've got one down, 21 to go (I'm choosing to let good enough be good enough and not give up if it's not "perfect," so I'm going with 22 rather than 24 since I joined late.) Here's my second passage for February:

Let them praise the Lord for his great love

and for the wonderful things he has done for them.

For he satisfies the thirsty

and fills the hungry with good things.

Psalm 107:8-9 (New Living Translation)

February Scripture Memory 1

Beth Moore is "hosting" a scripture memory plan for 2009. Two verses a month, starting on the 1st and the 15th of each month. I hadn't signed up originally because I didn't want to jump on the bandwagon just because everyone else was and it was something I should do, but I've been convicted lately that I need to be filling my mind with truth, so I'm joining late. I'll be placing my verses here to keep track of all of them:

And my God will meet all your needs

according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:19