4. 24 Scriptures in 12 Months ~ Memory Monday Tuesday

4. Do 24 Scriptures in 12 Months with Beth Moore



My April 15-30 passage is Lamentations 3:21-24

from memory:

Yet this I call to mind,
and therefore I have hope:

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.

I say to myself, "The Lord is my portion,
therefore I will wait for him."

4. 24 Scriptures in 12 Months ~ Memory Monday Tuesday

4. Do 24 Scriptures in 12 Months with Beth Moore



I finished Psalm 19 (a couple days late) which was my Feb 1-15 passage (from memory):

Psalm 19
The heavens declare the glory of God;
the skies proclaim the work of his hands.

Day after day they pour forth speech;
night after night they display knowledge.

There is no speech or language
where their voice is not heard.

Their voice goes out into all the earth,
their words to the end of the world.

In the heavens he has pitched a tent for the sun,
which is like a bridegroom coming forth from his
pavilion, like a champion rejoicing to run his course.

It rises at one end of the heavens
and makes its circuit to the other;
nothing is hidden from its heat.

The law of the Lord is perfect,
reviving the soul.
The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy,
making wise the simple.
The precepts of the Lord are right,
giving joy to the heart.
The commands of the Lord are radiant,
giving light to the eyes.
The fear of the Lord is pure,
enduring forever.
The ordinances of the Lord are sure and altogether righteous.

They are more precious than gold,
than much pure gold.
They are sweeter than honey,
than honey from the comb.

By them is your servant warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.

Who can discern his errors?
Forgive my hidden faults.

Keep your servant also from willful sins;
may they not rule over me.

Then I will be blameless;
innocent of great transgression.

May the words of my mouth
and the meditation of my heart
be pleasing in your sight,
O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.

My passage for Feb 15-28 is 1 Peter 1:1-12

For this week, I have verses 1-3 (from memory):

1 Peter 1:1-3
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to God’s elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Asia, and Bithynia, who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by his blood:

Grace and peace be yours in abundance.

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

4. 24 Scriptures in 12 Months ~ Memory Monday

4. Do 24 Scriptures in 12 Months with Beth Moore



Colossians 3:1-22

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 mind on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.

Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. Because of these, the wrath of God is coming. You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived. bBut now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all.

Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with one another and forgive whatever grievances you may have against each one other. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.

Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.

Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.

Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.

Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to win their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord.

Well, I had a couple little punctuation errors, and said each when I should have said one in one place, but all in all not bad :) - For next week I'll work on finishing the chapter + 4:1, then move on to something else - yet to be determined :)

4. 24 Scriptures in 12 Months ~ Memory Monday

My passage for this week was Job 23:10-12:

But he knows the way that I take;
when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold.

My feet have closely followed his steps;
I have kept to his way without turning aside.

I have not departed from the commands of his lips;
I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread.

AWESOME!!! This is the first time that I have been able to memorize scriptures so quickly and retain them!!! If you haven't, I would highly recommend checking out Beth Moore's Scripture Memorization Mini-Tutorial on her blog!!! It's fantastic!

4. 24 Scriptures in 12 Months ~ January 15-31

4. Do 24 Scriptures in 12 Months with Beth Moore

Job 23:10-12 (NIV)

10 But he knows the way that I take;
when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold.

11 My feet have closely followed his steps;
I have kept to his way without turning aside.

12 I have not departed from the commands of his lips;
I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread.

4. 24 Scriptures in 12 Months Memory Monday Wednesday!

I'm a little late this week because I just now put two and two together that I should work on my 24 in 12 by participating in the Memory Monday Game! :) Sometimes I'm a dork.

Here goes:

I desire to do your will, O my God;
your law is within my heart.

I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly;
I do not seal my lips,
as you know, O Lord.

I do not hide your righteousness in my heart;
I speak of your faithfulness and salvation.
I do not conceal your love and your truth
from the great assembly.

Psalm 40:8-10 (NIV)

Woohoo! Only missing 1 comma! (My line ending was a little off, too, but that's hard to show on here.)

I will be working on Job 23:10-12 for next week! :)

4. 24 Scriptures in 12 Months ~ January 1-15th

4. Do 24 Scriptures in 12 Months with Beth Moore

Psalm 40:8-10

8 I desire to do your will, O my God;
your law is within my heart."

9 I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly;
I do not seal my lips,
as you know, O LORD.

10 I do not hide your righteousness in my heart;
I speak of your faithfulness and salvation.
I do not conceal your love and your truth
from the great assembly.

4. 24 Scriptures in 12 Months

4. Do 24 Scriptures in 12 Months with Beth Moore

I have been a sporadic reader of the LPM (Living Proof Ministries) blog for several months, and have enjoyed a couple of Beth Moore's Bible studies in the past; however, thanks to the lovely Janell of the 5:16 club, I found this challenge for 2009.

Not only has Beth encouraged us to memorize 2 scriptures this year, she has also provided a very helpful tutorial on memorization!

I'm so excited about this, I've moved a couple of things around on my list, and added it as #4! :)

1. The 5:16 Club

“I earnestly recommend that it be in the early morning, unless there are some extenuating circumstances. Entering the day without a serious meeting with God, over his Word and in prayer, is like entering the battle without tending to your weapons. The human heart does not replenish itself with sleep. The body does, but not the heart. We replenish our hearts not with sleep, but with the Word of God and prayer.”

John Piper


(source)

Sarah Mae at Like a Warm Cup of Coffee started the 5AM Club. The purpose of our little group is to intentionally set aside a time every day, first thing in the morning, to spend some quality time with the Lord. Sarah Mae linked to girl talk whose "Habits of Highly Effective Women" begin with she rises early. Sarah Mae changed our chapter of the club to the 5:16 club when she found this verse:

Ephesians 5:16
making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil

Getting up at 5:16AM every morning to read my Bible and pray is one way that I intend to "make the mmost of every opportunity." And the reason that I put on my goal "for 21 days straight" is because they say that in order to make something a habit, you have to do it every day for 21 days.

Lisa over at Stop and Smell the Chocolates posted the following poem in one of her Motivate Me Monday posts, and I think it is a very appropriate explantion of what I hope to gain from these times.


"In the early morning hours,
'Twixt the night and day,
While from earth the darkness passes
Silently away;

Then it's sweet to talk with Jesus
In your bedroom still--
For the coming day and duties
Ask to know His will.

Then He'll lead the way before you,
Laying mountains low;
Making desert places blossom,
Sweet'ning sorrow's flow.

Do you want a life of triumph,
Victory all the way?
Then put God in the beginning
Of each coming day."

(From Charles E Cowman Devotionals - Streams in the Desert)

7. A Christian Woman's Reading List

A Christian Woman’s Reading List

1. A Place of Quiet Rest: Finding Intimacy With God Through a Daily Devotional Life by Nancy Leigh DeMoss
2. Disciplines of a Godly Woman by Barbara Hughes
3. When Life and Beliefs Collide by Carolyn Custis James
4. Lies Women Believe: And the Truth That Sets Them Free by Nancy Leigh DeMoss
5. Beautiful in God's Eyes by Elizabeth George
6. A Woman After God's Own Heart® by Elizabeth George
7. Idols of the Heart: Learning to Long for God Alone by Elyse Fitzpatrick
8. Loving God With All Your Mind by Elizabeth George
9. Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: A Response to Evangelical Feminism by John Piper
10. Liberated Through Submission by P. B. Wilson
11. A RETURN TO MODESTY: Discovering the Lost Virtue by Wendy Shalit
12. Feminine Appeal by Carolyn Mahaney
13. Biblical Womanhood in the Home (Foundations for the Family Series) by Mary A. Kassian
14. Girl Talk: Mother-Daughter Conversations on Biblical Womanhood by Carolyn Mahaney
15. Does Christianity Squash Women?: A Christian Looks at Womanhood by Rebecca Jones
16. Attitudes of a Transformed Heart by Martha Peace
17. Biblical Foundations for Manhood and Womanhood (Foundations for the Family Series) by Wayne Grudem
18. Evangelical Feminism and Biblical Truth: An Analysis of More Than 100 Disputed Questions by Wayne Grudem
19. Becoming a Titus 2 Woman; A Bible Study with Martha Peace by Martha Peace
20. Women Helping Women: A Biblical Guide to Major Issues Women Face by Elyse Fitzpatrick
21. Faithful Women and Their Extraordinary God by Noel Piper
22. The True Woman: The Beauty and Strength of a Godly Woman by Susan Hunt
23. Sex and the Supremacy of Christ by John Piper

15. The Best Christian Marriage Books

1. The Mystery of Marriage: Meditations on the Miracle by Mike Mason
2. Each for the Other: Marriage As It's Meant to Be by Bryan Chapell
3. Most Important Year in a Woman's Life, The/The Most Important Year in a Man's Life by Robert Wolgemuth
4. Letters to Philip by Charlie W. Shedd/Letters to Karen by Charlie W. Shedd
5. A Severe Mercy by Sheldon Vanauken
6. The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate by Gary Chapman
7. His Needs, Her Needs: Building an Affair-Proof Marriage by Willard F. Harley Jr.
8. Sacred Marriage by Gary L. Thomas
9. Getting Your Sex Life Off to a Great Start - A Guide for Engaged and Newlywed Couples by Clifford L. and Penner, Joyce J. Penner
10. A Celebration of Sex: A Guide to Enjoying God's Gift of Sexual Intimacy by Douglas E. Rosenau
11. Intimate Allies: Rediscovering God's Design for Marriage and Becoming Soul Mates for Life by Dan B. Allender
12. The Four Loves by C.S. Lewis
13. Every Man's Battle: Winning the War on Sexual Temptation One Victory at a Time (The Every Man Series) by Stephen Arterburn
14. Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts: Seven Questions to Ask Before (and After) You Marry by Leslie Parrott
15. Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs by Emerson Eggerichs

52. Books on Christian Parenting

Books on Christian Parenting

1. Praise Her in the Gates: The Calling of Christian Motherhood by Nancy Wilson
2. Standing on the Promises: A Handbook of Biblical Childrearing by Douglas Wilson
3. Future Men by Douglas Wilson
4. Teach Them Diligently: How To Use The Scriptures In Child Training by Louis Paul Priolo
5. The Heart of Anger by Lou Priolo
6. What The Bible Says About Parenting Biblical Principle For Raising Godly Children by John MacArthur
7. Bringing Up Boys: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Men by James C. Dobson
8. The New Dare to Discipline by James C. Dobson
9. New Hide or Seek, The: Building Confidence in Your Child by James Dobson
10. Parenting Isn't for Cowards by James C. Dobson
11. The Strong-Willed Child by James C. Dobson