Verse 11

Yikes... Only 4 comments on the Verse 10 post. Isn't it ironic how Scripture memory seemed like a daunting task for some of us, and yet one of the greater challenges has been the busy-ness of our schedules and the difficulty in remembering to just log on to the blog! You know, some of these weeks have been easier than others. There have been months where I just "got it" a little more than other months. I'm glad that my heavenly Father's love for me is not conditional on my performance or my memory... He is not more pleased with me on a day when I remember to post my verse without the need for a gentle reminder from a friend.

And I'm thankful that He is understanding that my newest selection may be more for meditation than memorization!

Jamey - Morris, AL
"For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldy passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works."
Titus 2:11-14 (ESV)

Love y'all! :)

Verse 10

Jamey - Morris, AL
"And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work."
2 Corinthians 9:8 (ESV)

Verse 9

My new verse is in response to the tragedy and devastation all around us here in Alabama...


Jamey - Morris, AL
"He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning nor crying nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away."
Revelation 21:4 (ESV)

Also, I just made a list of all the lovely ladies who have commented in our community. We definitely don't have as many now as in the very beginning. I'm going to try to reach out to the ones who haven't been participating lately, but I also want to recognize the ones who have been most consistent:
Charli
Twana
Megan
Jenny
Angela

I just want you to know that I am praising the Lord today for your faithfulness and I know He is doing a good work in all of us through His word! :)

Verse 8

It's the middle of April, and we're on verse 8 out of 24... Doesn't that mean the year is 1/3 over already? WOW.

I'm still loving this process even though it's been full of ups and downs over these four months. Some weeks, I'm dedicated and disciplined and can't get enough of the Word. Some weeks, I'm distracted.

I'm glad God is faithful even when we're not...

You know what else? Last week, my roommate and I chose the same verse... (Actually, they weren't exactly the same, but they overlapped. Close enough.) Isn't that awesome?!?! I love knowing that my life doesn't happen by coincidence. :)

Jamey - Morris, AL
"Whoever keeps a command will know no evil thing, and the wise heart will know the proper time and the just way."
Ecclesiastes 8:5 (ESV)

Verse 7

Failure!

I chose my newest verse earlier this week, but the post totally slipped my mind until tonight... I'm sorry friends! :)

Jamey - Morris, AL
"But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. 'The Lord is my portion,' says my soul, 'therefore I will hope in him.'"
Lamentations 3:21-24

Verse 6

I'm going to Honduras tomorrow. For anyone who did not really know me or follow my journey last year, it is probably hard to understand the weight of this visit. I am overjoyed at the thought of being reconnected with friends and students. However, I am also anxious for various reasons. That's why I chose this verse... (I thought about doing Philippians 4:6, but I feel like I already know that one, and I've been slacking with some easy ones lately...)

Jamey - Morris, AL
"Fear not, for I am with you;
be not dismayed, for I am your God;
I will strengthen you, I will help you,
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
Isaiah 41:10 ESV

Verse 5

Hello, and welcome to March... :)

Jamey - Morris, AL
"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."
Psalm 73:26 (ESV)

I could use some suggestions on the best ways to remember to study these consistently. When do y'all do it? Do you have notecards on the bathroom mirror or just pull out your notebook with your quiet time stuff? Have you been working diligently on this? Or has it been a struggle?