2011 Siesta Scripture Memory Team: Verse 13!

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**Siesta Celebration is January 20-21, 2012**

Hey, you Scripture memory freaks!

Your mama needs a hall pass in the worst way for a while regarding lengths of posts. We are now only about 6 weeks from the LifeWay deadline for all things James. To say that Melissa and I are under the gun is an understatement and, of course, so are all our friends on the publishing side. It’s stressful for everyone concerned this close to rolling the press. You will not waste a prayer on us, or on any member of our family, for that matter. Amanda and Curtis are finding out what kind of warfare you sign up for when you determine to get out there where the wind of the Spirit is blowing and dare to fulfill your calling. It’s hard to watch your children go through it. I tell them all the time (and they don’t need convincing) that enduring is so worth it but, man oh man, as many of you know, the fire is hot. And it’s often very personal, don’t you think? Satan goes for the psychological jugular.

I have had a great – almost life-stopping – time poring over James for well over the last year and I will miss the process so much. I love the intensity an in-depth journey demands and I genuinely fight a wave of depression when it’s over.  (I’ll ask for your prayers about that at the time.) But, the fact is, push is about to come to shove. I no longer have the luxury of taking all the time I want. This baby is almost due. Thank you for any spare prayers! I am not in a bad way or in a contentious state. I’m just wide-eyed and aware that a very loud clock is ticking. So is my baby girl. I know some of you must be getting so tired of hearing about it! Stand with me a little longer, in hopes that Jesus may be glorified.

In my memory work, I’m still choosing verses out of 2 Timothy. I couldn’t split these four verses up without shortchanging the context so I’m posting the whole segment.

Beth, Houston. “And the Lord’s slave must not engage in heated disputes but be kind toward all, an apt teacher, patient, correcting opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance and then knowledge of the truth and they will come to their senses and escape the devil’s trap where they are held captive to do his will.” 2 Timothy 2:24-26 The NET Bible

This portion of Scripture and others like it seem altogether ignored or dismissed in a culture where believers stay embroiled in one heated dispute after another. Scripture tells us how to differ without ripping the fabric of our common faith to shreds. In the segment above, the Apostle Paul uses words like kindness and gentleness. When we tend to think that carnality is the only kind of sin that can keep the church from revival, we’re overlooking the steady stream of commands in the New Testament about how to treat one another. Disunity can shipwreck the whole lot of us right there on the shore of disgrace. We can even be right and fall into the chastisement of God because our hearts were wrong. May God forgive us, heal us, and help us.

OK, Sisters. Let’s hear your 13th verses. While you’re at it, remember that what we’re doing here is IMPORTANT! We’ve got to protect these minds of ours! That’s where our battles are won or lost. You will never waste a single moment rolling God’s Word around in your sweet head. Your health will be the better for it. Your marriage will be the better for it. Your job will be the better for it. Your relationships will be the better for it. Your obedience will be the better for it. Your calling will be the better for it. YOU will be the better for it.

Me, too.

I’m crazy about you. Keep your eyes to the skies.

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  1. 2801
    Joy Nicol says:

    Joy, Durham, N.C,
    Psalms 51:6 (The Message)

    What you’re after is truth from the inside out. Enter me, then; conceive a new, true life.

  2. 2802
    Mindy Fults says:

    Mindy, Rowley, IA
    Jude 24-25 “To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy–to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen.” NIV

  3. 2803
    Liezil from Stettler, AB, Canada says:

    2 Timothy 2:26 (NIV)
    and that they come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.

  4. 2804
    Nancy Adkins says:

    Nancy, West Virginia
    Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
    Genesis 1:1 NIV

  5. 2805
    Diane says:

    Diane, Cary NC and Naperville, IL

    Psalm 23 (King James Version)
    1.)The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
    2.) He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

  6. 2806
    Cheryl Dillistone says:

    Cheryl from Hattiesburg, MS

    Phillipians 4:4 (ESV)

    Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say Rejoice.

  7. 2807
    Shauna Kimball, Platte SD says:

    Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue, but with actions and in truth.”
    I John 3:18 (NIV)

    Psalm 37:5 (NIV)
    Commit your way to the LORD;
    trust in him and he will do this:

    Sorry so late! On a blessed vacation! God is good!

  8. 2808
    Barbara says:

    Barbara, Avon Park, “In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:6 NIV

  9. 2809
    Christy says:

    A Cord of Three Strands, Karen Cheryl, Christy
    Jay, OK

    In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.
    1 Tim. 6:19 NIV

  10. 2810
    Elizabeth says:

    Elizabeth, Grove City, PA:

    Romans 12:2, NIV: “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.”

  11. 2811
    Radical Abandonment says:

    W/O internet for almost a week after we moved!

    Psalm 139: 16 (HCSB)
    Your eyes saw me when I was formless; all my days were written in Your book and planned before a single one of them began.

    Pam
    Brightong, CO

  12. 2812
    Angie W. says:

    Federal Way, WA

    Meditate on these things; give yourself entirely to them, that your progress may be evident to all. I Timothy 4:15, NKJV

  13. 2813
    Christy says:

    Christy, Talking Rock, Georgia.
    We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, Hebrews 6:19 (NIV)

  14. 2814
    Amanda says:

    Amanda, Nashville TN
    (sorry so late)

    James 1:2-8 NKJV

    2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. 6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. 7 For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; 8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.

  15. 2815
    abbensmom says:

    Knoxville, TN

    Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord our GOD goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deut 31:5b NIV

  16. 2816
    Pam says:

    Pam in Texas using the New International Version

    We also rejoice in our sufferings, because suffering produces perseverance; perseverance character, and character, hope.

    Romans 5: 3-4

  17. 2817
    Jerri Carl says:

    Jerri Carl Princeton TX

    Psalm 19:13 NIV
    Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then will I be blameless, innocent of great transgression.

  18. 2818
    cjburks says:

    C.J., Liberty, Mo
    “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”

    Colossians 3:12 (NIV)

  19. 2819
    Margo says:

    Margo, Burlington On “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.”NIV Rom 8:18

  20. 2820
    Sue Brooks says:

    Sue from Forney

    Turn to me and be saved, all you ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other.

    Isaiah 45:22 (NIV)

  21. 2821
    Margo says:

    Margo, Laramie WY

    Even the sparrow has found a home,
    and the swallow a nest for herself,
    where she may have her young —
    a place near your altar, Lord Almight, my King and my God.

    Psalm 84:3 NIV
    (memorizing this whole psalm)

  22. 2822
    Deb says:

    Deb, Topeka, KS

    1 John 5:3-4 NIV

    In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.

  23. 2823
    Debbie Kilgallin says:

    Sorry to be so late–I was out of town!

    Debbie, Rochester, MN “The LORD your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.” Zeph. 3:17

  24. 2824
    Maryann says:

    Norwood, MA My soul finds rest in God alone: my salvation comes from Him.
    Psalm 62:1 NIV

  25. 2825
    Mary says:

    Mary — Westfield, NJ Hebrews 10:23 “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.” (NIV)

  26. 2826
    Kimberly says:

    Sorry to be late…vacation!

    Beverly, Ironton OH: Sing to the LORD, all the earth; Proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day. 1 Chronicles 16:23 (NKJ)

    Grace, Circleville OH: Sing to the LORD, all the earth; Proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day. 1 Chronicles 16:23 (NKJ)

    Kimberly, Circleville OH: For we who live are always given over to death because of Jesus, so that Jesus’ life may also be revealed in our mortal flesh. 2 Corinthians 4:11 (HCSB)

  27. 2827
    Heather says:

    “Spread your faithful love over those who know you–Your righteousness over the upright in heart.”
    Psalm 36:10

  28. 2828
    Deborah says:

    Deborah Waco, TX

    “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. ”

    Phililppians 4:6

  29. 2829
    NurseRae says:

    Rachel–Athens, Georgia
    Psalm 9:10 “And those who know your name put their trust in You; For You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You.”

  30. 2830
    Rissa Parrish says:

    Rissa, Boaz: “One thing God has spoken, two things have I heard: that you, O God, are strong, and that you, O LORD, are loving….” Psalm 62:11-12 (NIV)

  31. 2831
    Jyothi says:

    Hello Siestas!

    Beth, will we still be able to come to the siesta get together in January if we did not keep up with several verses by not posting them BUT did memorize 24 in total?

    Just wondering!

    Jyothi (new Houstonian =! )

    • 2831.1
      KMac says:

      Hi Jyothi! Welcome to Houston!
      Go ahead and post the verses you have been memorizing, but might have been late putting them on the Blog. Beth is asking for 21 out of 24 to qualify for the Celebration. It sounds like you’ve done the work, and just need to add it to the posts. 🙂

  32. 2832
    Abbie says:

    Abbie – Franklin, TN
    “For the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you through Christ Jesus from the power of sin that leads to death.” Romans 8:2 (NLT)

  33. 2833
    Sally says:

    Sally, Barrington, IL I Corinthians 13:9 NASB For we know in part and we prophesy in part;

  34. 2834
    Elizabeth says:

    Elizabeth Jena,La

    For the Lord your God is bringing you into a good land a land of brooks of water,of fountains and springs, that flow out of valleys and hills

    Deuteronomy 8:7 NKJV

  35. 2835
    Dawn Deare says:

    Dawn Lafayette, Louisiana
    Jeremiah 33:3 NIV
    Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.

  36. 2836
    Beth says:

    Beth
    Cary, NC

    Now what I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you or beyond your reach….No, the word is very near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart so you may obey it.

    Deuteronomy 30:11,14 (NIV)

  37. 2837
    Michelle says:

    Michelle, Moundridge

    Joshua 1:9, NIV
    “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. For the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”

  38. 2838
    Cindy Wessel says:

    Cindy, Rochester, MN, And this is eternal life: [it means] to know (to perceive, recognize, become acquainted with, and understand) You, the only true and real God, and [likewise] to know Him, Jesus [as the] Christ (the Anointed One, the Messiah), Whom You have sent. John 17:3 (Amplified Bible)

  39. 2839
    Brenda Dowdy says:

    Brenda (Sue Sue), Bainbridge, Ga.
    16. Be joyful always; 17. pray continually; 18. give thanks in all circumstances, for this is
    God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
    NIV 1Thes. 5:16-18

  40. 2840
    Jessica says:

    Jessica, Toronto
    ‘for bodily discipline is only of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.’
    1 Timothy 4:8 (NASV)

  41. 2841
    Linda from La Junta says:

    Psalm 103:13,14

    As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him; for he knows how we are formed, he remembers that we are dust.

  42. 2842
    Cindy H says:

    Cindy in Raleigh NC

    Phil 3:10 (NIV)

    …I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death…

  43. 2843
    Kristl says:

    Kristl, Hagerstown: “The fear of human opinion disables; trusting in God protects you from that.” Proverbs 29:25 The Message.

  44. 2844

    Anita, Chattanooga, TN
    I Timothy 1:12 NIV
    I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful, appointing me to his service.”

  45. 2845
    Heather Herrig says:

    Heather, Woodstock, GA
    “May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us – yes, establish the work of our hands.”
    Psalm 90:17 (NIV)

  46. 2846
    Dana Goodwin says:

    Dana, Ashland, KY Galatians 6:2 NIV “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”

  47. 2847
    Shannon says:

    “Do not be afraid, stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today… The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Exodus 14:13-14

  48. 2848
    LindsayN84 says:

    Lindsay ~ Bangor, Maine

    “His righteousness live in the fertile field.”

    Isaiah 32:16b

  49. 2849
    Ruth Donohooe says:

    Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 1 Peter 5:7 KJV

  50. 2850
    Kim Montomery, Alabama says:

    Col. 3:12

    Therefore as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourself with compassion, kindness, humility,gentleness and patience.

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