OK, my fellow Scripture-memory Siestas! It’s the 15th and you know what that means! It’s time to sign in (name and location) and record our second Scriptures. Remember, this process is a vital part of the accountability that leads to victory so I hope so much to see several thousand Scriptures come in over the next 36 hours. For those of you who are new to our accountability group, we welcome you! Jump in here with us and get some Scripture as your life-elixir. Here’s a little extra motivation! AN EXCERPT FROM AN ANONYMOUS COMMENT left on the mini-tutorial in reference to our first memory verse:
“Last night I had THE WORST anxiety attack that I have EVER had in my life. My sweet husband prayed over me and as I climbed in under the covers just quivering with fear, my verse that I am memorizing just came to me and I started to say it over and over out loud and such a peace and calm washed over me. Never has an anxiety attack stopped dead in its tracks as this one did-I am just in awe that in this short time I am already learning my scripture and realizing just how powerful this thing it! This works! Satan has NO authority over MY MIND to cause that kind of fear! I will wield my sword his way!”
Doesn’t our sister’s testimony get your blood pumping? No, we don’t all have a husband who will pray over us at times of mental torment but, Girlfriend, every single one of us can do exactly what our Siesta did! Wield that Holy Thing!!
Now for a few reminders:
1. Choose a Scripture you yourself really need. If you don’t have one picked out and you feel like you could really use the one I’m memorizing, please feel free to join me and don’t feel lame. That’s what mentors in Christ are for.
2. Limit your comment to your Scripture (entirely written out even if you’re joining me with mine) and your name and city. Remember to add your translation abbreviation because many of your sisters may want to look up your verse and won’t know where to find it otherwise. I know it’s hard not to leave further comments but it’s so much cooler to read one Scripture after another as we go through the post. You did such a great job following this instruction last time. Truly it was one of the most powerful things I’ve ever seen on the blog.
3. Add your verse to your spiral index cards as your second Scripture then begin the same process of memorization/meditation that you did with the first one. Once you get a bit of a handle on the second one, you will then begin doing them BOTH over and over in succession. Don’t get intimidated by this! You can do it. In fact, you’re going to thrive on it! To me, this is when it really starts getting fun and POWERFUL. I love the process of saying a number of Scriptures in a row. You’ll find that the victory is not only won in the spiritual war around us. It’s also won in that very personal war raging within us. Even if you read your two Scriptures over and over and don’t memorize them word for word, remember the primary goal is still accomplished: You are getting the Truth in your brain and holding your thoughts captive to Christ!
A quick word of caution: I am a little concerned for some of you who chose long passages the first time around. You really might consider repeating a portion of it as your second set so you can retain what you’re memorizing. In fact, if you chose a chapter, I’d suggest doing it in as many as four or five segments. I just don’t want you to get discouraged and drop out. Unless you’re pretty experienced at memorization, it’s probably best to stick to shorter segments and see it all the way through to our goal: 24 verses in 12 months!
OK, here’s my 2nd Scripture. Like last time, it’s a verse I really love but have never put to memory. It won’t take you long to figure out what the theme of the Scripture is! And, yes, it’s one I really need for a challenge I’m going through personally. I love it in the NIV:
“And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” 2 Corinthians 9:8 NIV
Here are a few ways I will (“E”) EXAMINE it:
1. It’s 2nd person. (In other words, me saying it to you about God. As I pray it, on the other hand, I’ll say it like this, “You (God) are able to make all grace abound to me…”)
2. The theme is grace and the Scripture expresses that beautiful theme by repeating two key words: “all” (4X) and “abound” (2X). I can already tell that I’ll be emphasizing the word “ALL” as I repeat it aloud because clearly that was Paul’s inspired intention.
3. I notice that the word “every” is used at the very end of the verse instead of “all.” A little twist that I’ll want to keep in mind.
These are little clues that will help me memorize. I hope they help you see the process of “Examine” in our RENEW acrostic at work!
Incidentally, some of you who gave us the privilege to pray for you yesterday about financial needs might take a look at the verses that appear soon after the one I’ve chosen. If God has not led you otherwise, perhaps you might consider memorizing 2 Corinthians 9:10 or 11. When we have a pure and needy heart before God, these kinds of Scriptures are perfectly appropriate to pray, memorize and believe our faithful Father for. Philippians 4:19 is another terrific Scripture for this occasion.
OK, you sweet things! Get busy! Let me see some Scriptures!
I love you like crazy. May Christ Himself, the Living Logos, empower and inspire you!
Rkelly
Houston, Texas
2Corin. 9:8
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
Proverbs 19:21 NIV
“Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”
Emily
Nicholasville, KY
Lorna Beth
New York, NY
Acts 17:25
And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything, because he himself gives all men life and breath and everything else.
Eph:3:16-17 – NIV
I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His spirit in your inner being so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.
Fran Kidwell
Winters, Texas
Julie L. Eugene, OR
Joshua 1:9 (NIV) “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified, do not be discouraged. For the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
“Pay attention to the ministry you have received in the Lord, so that you can accomplish it.”
Colossians 4:17 (NIV)
Katie – Katy, TX
Everything is permissible – but not everything is beneficial. Everything is permissible – but not everything is constructive. 1 Corinthians 10:23 NIV
Lamentations 3:22,23
It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
Dondi, Childress TX
“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.”
Ezekiel 36:26 (NIV)
Kim
Lakeland, FL
I Peter 5:6-7 NIV
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Kristin
Montgomery, Alabama
I am still trying to catch up so here is my 2nd memory verse.
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8 NIV
Prissy Chambers
Midland, Texas
“But I trust in you, O Lord; I say, “You are my God.””
Psalm 31:14
“Wisdom and knowledge will be the stability of your times, and the strength of salvation; the fear of the Lord is His treasure.”
Isaiah 33:6 (NKJV)
Katie
Firestone, CO
Romans 15:13 NIV
May the God of hope fill you with all joy & peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Susan, Katy, TX
Re-do! Forgot to put my city Katy on orig post of verse 2 on March 15
Proverbs 3:7-10 NIV
“Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones. Honor the Lord with all your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing and your vats will brim over with new wine.”
Kim M.
St. Cloud, FL
And Gjod is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
2 Corinthians 9:8 NKJV
Jenee
Calgary, AB Canada
“Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love will not be shaken, nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the Lord who has compassion on you.
Is. 56:10
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, for the law of the spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set us free from the law of sin and death.
Romans 8:1-2
Barbra Keeler
Oxford, PA
“‘Everything is permissible,’ but not everything is beneficial. ‘Everything is permissible,’ but not everything is constructive.”- 1 Corinthians 10:23- NIV
Kenzie
Katy, TX
Psalm 62:11-12 – NIV
One thing God has spoken two things have I heard: that you O God, are strong, and that you O LORD are loving. Surely you will reward each person according to what he has done.
Lynette – Aurora, CO
So do not throw away your confidence, for it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere, so that when you have done (obeyed) the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. !!!!
Hebrews 10:35-36
Jennie
CA
“Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel. As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have lebrosy, cast out the demons. Freely you have received, freely give.”
Matthew 10:6-8 NIV
Amber Book
Laramie, WY
I will say unto the lord, He is my refuge and my Fortress, my God in Him will I trust.
Psalms 91:2 KJV
Jacksonville, FL
“Keep asking, and it will be given to you. Keep searching, and you will find. Keep knocking, and the door will be opened.”
Matthew 7:7
Karen Gentry
Hewitt, Texas
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
2 Corinthians 9:8 (niv)
Shelly
New Albany, OH
Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.
Galations 5:25 NIV
Barb
Monument, CO
“Wives, in te same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of tem do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives,” 1 Peter 3:1 (NIV)
Caressa Hall
Arlington Texas
“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.”
Hebrews 10:23 NIV
Emily in Oklahoma
“Pay attention to the ministery you have received in the Lord, so that you can accomplish it.”
Colossians 4:17 (NIV)
catching up….
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.
Phil 2:3-4
Jennifer from Westminster, CO
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
Colossians 3:23-24
Tracy
Spring, TX
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests but also to the interests of others.
Philippians 2:3-4
Becky, Houston, TX
Lamentations 3:22,23
The steadfast love of the lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; Great is your faithfulness.
Carol – Great Bend, KS.
I am my beloved’s and his desire is for me
Song of Solomon(NASB)
Katherine Houston, TX
“Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.”
Colossians 4:6 NIV
Erika Chapman
Florence, SC
“Whatever you ask for in prayer believe you have received it and it will be yours.” Mark 11:24
Hannah
Knoxville, TN
Pat
Bigfork, MT
NIV
Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Pat
Bigfork, MT
NIV
Psalm 23:1
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
Julie – Prior Lake, MN
NIV
Proverbs 31:30
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage. Do not be afraid nor be dismayed,for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9 NKJV
Nancy B.
Hope, AR
“Let us not become weary of doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
Galations 6:9
NIV
Isaiah 56:10 Already sent scripture in, just adding my name.
Paula D. Katy, TX
Kathy W.
Valrico, Florida
Isaiah 26:3 NIV
He will keep in perfect peace all those who trust in him, whose thoughts turn often to the Lord.
“It is written, man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.” Matt 4:4
Christian Macey
San Clemente, CA
League City Kim, signing in again to catch up. My first sign in included written out 8 verse in 3 passages which should make me caught up. Just signing in for my 20 signatures.
“That’s how much you mean to me! That’s how much I love you! I’d sell off the whole world to get you back, trade the creation just for you.”
– Isaiah 43:4 (MSG)
Abby
Littleton, CO
Faith
Columbia, SC
Colossians 3:1-2 (NIV)
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.
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.†2 Corinthians 9:8 NIV
Know therefore today, and lay it on your heart, that the Lord is God in heaven above and on earth beneath; there is NO OTHER. (emphasis mine).
Deuteronomy 4:39 ESV
Bri Peterson
Ballwin, MO
And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19
Ashley
Marrero, LA