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!
Jackie L.
Jacksboro, TX
Isaiah 33:6
“He is your constant source of stability; He abundantly provides safety and great wisdom; He gives all this to those who fear Him.”
Psalm 118:5-8
In my anguish I cried to the LORD,and he answered 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.
8 It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.
Joy Rickner
Marion, IN
Jena,
Wildersville, TN
Psalm 138:8 (KJV)
The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O Lord, endurethfor ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.
Still catching up.
“Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.â€- 1 Corinthians 15:55-57
Teri
Romeo, MI
Everything is permissible but not everything is beneficial. Everythings is permissible but not everything is constructive.
1 Cor 10:23 (NIV)
Lezlie
Katy, TX
Cookie Cawthon from Florence, SC
I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your statutes.
Psalm 119: 125 (NIV)
Fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.
Philippians 2:3-4 (NKJV)
Amber
Houston, TX
Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Stacey McClary
Portland, Tx
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
-Romans 8:28 (NKJV)
Ivy Morrison
Willis, TX
Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
Ephesians 4:29 KJV
Heather
WDM, Iowa
Patsy D
Tupelo, MS
Isaiah 33:2
O LORD, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress.
Ps 139:14 I praise yout because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,u
I know that full well NIV
Kim simmons
thomasboro,il
Christa W.
Bryan, TX
Luke 1:41-42 – When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, “Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.
Chrissie C
New York NY
Judge not, that you be not judged.
Matthew 7:1
ESV
Psalm 57:1 NIV
Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, for in you my soul takes refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed.
Yukiko-Sagamihara, Japan
For the word of the LORD is right and true; he is faithful in all he does.
Psalm 33:4 (NIV)
Karey Piper
Justin, Texas
John 8:31-32 (NIV)
To the Jews who had believed Him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.”
Leanne S
Jacksonville, FL
Christa Wade
Bryan, TX
St. Joseph’s
Luke 1:41-42 – When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, “Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.
Rachel B
Blaine, WA
Lamentations 2:19 ESV
Pour out your heart like water before the face of the Lord. Lift your hands toward Him for the life of your young children.
Anna Marie Hopewell
Fontana, CA
Isaiah 55: 8-9
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the LORD. As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”
NIV(UK) Version
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NAS
Rejoice always,
pray without ceasing,
in everything give thanks for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
“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)
Miquela– Knoxville, TN
II Corinthians 9:8 (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.”
Judy Peterson
East Chain, MN
“In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.”
Psalm 5:3 NIV
Amy
Mobridge, SD
“Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous works.”
Psalm 119:27 (ESV)
Michele
Riverdale, GA
II Corinthians 9:8 (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.”
Kelly Womack
Fort Smith, AR
"But the man who loves God is known by God."
I Cor. 8:3
Diana <><
Seekonk, MA
Elizabeth
Falls Church, VA
NIV
Romans 12:2
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.”
Catch up verse:
“Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him.”
Romans 6:8 NIV
Tracey,
DeKalb, TX
“No good thing does He withhold from those whose walk is blameless.”
Psalm 84:11 NIV
“I am the vine and you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” John15:5 NIV
Denise, Zionsville
Shannon
Houston, TX
Psalm 119:11
I have hidden your Word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
“I am the vine and you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 NIV
Denise, Zionsville
Zephaniah 3:17
“The Lord your God in your midst, the mighty one will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love. He will rejoice over you with singing.”
Marilyn
McKinney, TX
In all your ways acknowledge him,and he will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:6
Sabrina Church
Kernersville, N.C.
2 Cor. 9:8 (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.”….HALLELUJAH!!
Kelly McReynolds-Eitzen
Tigard, OR
And the Lord will guide you continually and satisfy your desire in scorched places and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail. Isaiah 58:11
“But You, O Lord, are a shield about me,
My glory, and the One who lifts my head.
I was crying to the Lord with my voice,
And He answered me from His holy mountain. Selah
I lay down and slept;
I awoke, for the Lord sustains me.”
Psalm 3:3-5 NASB
Liz Gershon
Scott AFB, IL
colette Brentwood,Ca Therefore,since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Hebrews 12:1
Ruthie Kendall
Olathe KS
Psalm 91:11-12 NLT
“For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways: they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strick your foot against a stone.”
This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 118:24 TLB
From the fullness of His grace we have all received one blessing after
another. John 1:16 NIV
Susan
Springboro Ohio
Psalm 139:7-10 NLT
I can never escape from your Spirit! I can never get away from your prescence!
If I go up to heaven, you are there; if I go down to the grave you are there.
If I ride on the wings of the morning,if I dwell by the farthest oceans, even there your hand will guide me and your strength will support me.
Tina H. montgomery, AL
I will put my trust in Him. And again, behold I and the children which God hath given me.
Hebrews 2:13 KJV
Linda
Greeley, CO
Isaiah 43:19
See, I am doing a new thing!
Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.
Kathy
Chattanooga TN
Neh 8:10 NIV
This day is sacred to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is our strength!
Kelly
Clarksville, TN
O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water.
Psalm 63:1
Barbara
Tomball, TX
Job 1:21b-22 (NKJV)
“…The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; Blessed be the name of the LORD.â€
In all this Job did not sin nor charge God with wrong.
Pam in Columbia SC
I chose the same verse:
II Cor. 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 about in every good work.
Linda
East Chain, MN
Hhhmm, I’m not finding any of my posts. Obviously I do not know what I am doing ….
John 15:1-2
“I am the true vine and my Father is the Gardner. He cuts off every branch that doesn’t produce fruit and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more.”
Robin Pavel
Seabrook, Texas
“Judge not, that you be not judged.”
Matthew 7:1 (ESV)
Chrissie C.
New York, NY