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!
heather robertson
Cypress, TX
NLT
Ephesians 4:32
"Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you."
John 15:4
Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.
Angela A.
Roanoke, Virginia
II Corinthians 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!"
After starting to work on this verse this week, found out God is giving us opportunity to be children's pastors at our church. He's given us everything we need in Him to carry out the work! Thank you Jesus!
Selynda, OKC
"Everything is permissible for me"-but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible for me"-but I will not be mastered by anything.
I Corinthians 6:12
NIV
Erika Chapman
Florence, SC
Nicole
Winnipeg, MB
NIV
Psalm 1:1-2
Blessed is He who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or satnd in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the Lord and on it he meditates day and night.
"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)
Jackie
Quanah, TX
"Finally, dear brothers and sisters, we urge you in the name of the Lord Jesus to live in a way that pleases God, as we have taught you. You are doing this already, and we encourage you to do so more and more."
1 Thessalonians 4:1
Psalm 63:5
My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you.
Anne
Lorton, Va
(I have tried to memorize Psalm 63 once before because I love it so. The last time I tried, I was in the middle of a huge battle with anorexia and gave up memorizing when I got to this verse. How sad! I'll get it this time!)
2 Pet. 1:4 (NIV)
"Through these He has given us His very great and prescious promies, so that through them you may participate in the diving nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires."
Karen, Derry NH
My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from Him.
He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will never be shaken.
Psalm 62:1-2
Trisha
Odessa, TX
For everything that was written in former times was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and through encouragement of the scriptures we may have hope.
Romans 15:4 NET
Beverly
Brenham, TX
“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
Mandy
Waco, TX
Psalm 141:3
Set a guard over y mouth o lord, keep watch over the door of my lips
Trudi Tedrick
catherine Bethelehem, PA
my second vesus is
Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
For i know the plans i have for you, declears the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you,plans to give you a hope and a future.
Philippians 1:2 NASB
Grace toyou and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Becky
Indianapolis, IN
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Galatians 5:22-23
Janice H.
Summerville, SC
"But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses." 1 Timothy 6:11-12 (NIV)
Therefore, if anyone is in Chist, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!
2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV)
Valerie
Fultondale, AL
I lift my eyes to the hills-where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth.
Psalm 121:1-2
Wendy, Rome, GA
heather in austin, tx
Isa. 12.2 NLT
See, God has come to save me. I will trust in him and not be afraid. The LORD GOD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation
Debbie George
Marion, IN
NIV Joshua 1:9
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.
Kristi Parks
Eugene OR
“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
Caressa Hall
Arlington Tx
PSalm 46:2 NIV
"Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way
and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,"
Tonya, Searcy, AR
He is your constant source of stability; He abundantly provides safety and great wisdom; He gives all this to those who fear Him.
Isaiah 33:6 NET
"Praise the Lord, O my soul;
All my inmost being,
praise His holy name.
Praise the Lord, O my soul,
and forget not all His benefits-
who forgives all your sins,
and heals all your diseases,
who redeems your life from the pit
and crowns you with love and
compassion,
who satisfies your desires with
good things,
so that your youth is renewed like
the eagles."
Ps 103:1-5
Christine K.
Eugene, OR
Heather F
Beaumont, TX
"My sheep recognize my voice, I know them, they follow me. I give them eternal life and they will never perish. No on will snatch them away from me." John 10:27-28
"You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word in on my tongue, you know it completely, O Lord." Psalms 139:3-4
Sandy P
Eugene, OR
Michelle P
MCALLEN TX
IF WE CONFESS OUR SINS, HE IS FAITHFUL AND JUST AND WILL FORGIVE US OUR SINS AND PURIFY US FROM ALL UNRIGHTEOUSNESS.
1 JOHN 1:9
1 Jn 4: 11 (NIV)
"Dear Friends, since God so loved us, let us love one another."
Judith,
Bradford, ON, Canada
(verse learned earlier in the year but not posted on this thread)
Cortni B.
Watauga, TX
Proverbs 11:24-25 NIV
One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.
Kara
Marietta, PA
But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well.
Matthew 6:33
Sorry, I am playing a little catch up… I have been loving 1st Thessalonians 5:15
Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to eachother & to everyone else.
Mary Vigil, Colorado
"You have searched me Lord and You know me. You know when I sit and when I rise, You perceive my thoughts fromafar. You discern my going out and my lying down. YOu are familiar with all my ways"
Psalm 139:1-3 NKJ
Paula Rose
Atlanta, Texas
"You have searched me Lord and You know me. You know when I sit and when I rise, You perceive my thoughts fromafar. You discern my going out and my lying down. YOu are familiar with all my ways"
Psalm 139:1-3 NKJ
Paula Rose
Atlanta, Texas
Psalms 103:3-5 NKJV
"who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagles."
Denise Wilkin
Deming, New Mexico
Joshua 1:9 Have not I commanded you, Be strong and of good courage, be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
Kristie
Queen City, TX
"Let your gentleness be known to all men, for the Lord is at hand."Phil. 4:5 NKJV
hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
beth rottrup
I can do all things through Christ who strenghtens me. Phil 3:14
Rebecca H.
Malvern, PA
Jeremiah 29:11
for I know the plans I have for you , declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Beth Rottrup
Liberty Lake WA
2 Timothy 1:7 NIV
For God did not give us a spirit
of timidity (fear)
but a spirit of power
of love
and of self-discipline (a sound mind).
Julie
Boone NC
1 Those who live in the shelter of the Most High
will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
Psalm 91:1 NLV
Belinda Kendall
Olathe, KS
NLT
John 14:2
"There are many rooms in my fathers house; I would not tell you this if it were not true. I am going to prepare a place for you."
staying with my ABC theme B is "Believe on the the Lord Jesus Christ & you shall be saved." Acts 16:31
Everything is permissible for me, but not everything is beneficial. Everyhting is permissible for me, but I will not be mastered by anything.
1 Corin.6:12 NIV
Tammi G
Florence, SC
Psalm 89:1
NIV
I will sing of the Lord's great love forever with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations.
Michelle,
OKC, OK
"This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us – whatever we ask – we know that we have what we asked of him.
I John 5:14-15 NIV
Marie
Harrison, AR
"This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us – whatever we ask – we know that we have what we asked of him.
I John 5:14-15 NIV
Marie
Harrison, AR
"His heart is secure, he will have no fear, in the end he will look on triumph on his foes"Ps 112:8
"His heart is secure, he will have no fear, in the end he will look on triumph on his foes"Ps 112:8