The Siestas Have Spoken!

I’ve been getting emails and comments for the past couple of weeks saying one thing: you want to testify to what God is doing in your life through Scripture memory. By all means, ladies, we want to hear how the Word of God is changing your life, and even your day as Beth says! We want to dedicate this post to that end.

Don’t forget that February is a short month, so our next Scripture Memory post will come early. March 1st is this Sunday. Please expect that about 12 hours might pass before you see your comment, not only because of the volume of comments we receive, but also because it falls on a weekend. Thanks so much, ladies! We love serving you!

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  1. 51
    Luv2Praise says:

    It isn’t even just the memorization that has affected my life it is also the meditation of the word. It has made an amazing difference in the way I spend time with the Lord. I don’t waste time sitting and waiting for appointments. I take out my scripture cards and meditate on his word. I feel closer to my Maker each time I meditate.

    It is also amazing to me that the very scripture I seem to be memorizing for my own edification comes up to be something someone else needs to hear. I have used my memorizations scriptures to comfort others in times of need.

    I fought this for so long thinking it would be too hard. When it has been one of the easiest and is the biggest blessing I have participated in.

    I love reading everyone’s stories. Keep them coming.

    Love, Lori

  2. 52
    Kim says:

    I need to leave another comment. This might just be the most encouraging set of comments I have ever read! We have been through some very difficult times in the last few months and it was the memorized Word that got me through. Heb. 4:12 was my constant reminder that my weapon was ALIVE! As I read the other comments, I am challenged to apply new scriptures to some areas that I am currently struggling in. Thank you Siestas and Beth.

    To Jill who memorized Jeremiah 31:20 for her son. Been there and still doing that with my own. Thank you for the new verse for the battle. Holding you and him up before the One who wins!

    Kim . . . who is
    Grafted by Grace

  3. 53
    Kmsmom says:

    I am finding once again that being able to bring Scripture to mind is a tremendous help in my daily struggles. I teach elementary school and my husband works in the oilfield where people are being laid off daily. We have three teenage children – recently I remarked to my husband that the “terrible twos” were NOTHING compared to the teenage years!! Memorizing Scripture has given me strength and power that comes only from the Lord Jesus Christ. I am so very thankful that He allows me to walk with Him!!!

  4. 54
    Miss Debbie says:

    Since starting the scripture memorization I have been amazed at how much my passion for God’s Word has come alive again. I didn’t think I could do this, but in fact have been learning more than just two a month. My days are filled with the kind of thinking that causes me to have victory in Christ and when I am tempted to doubt I have the words to say over the temptation. I have had numerous occasions to give a word of encouragement from the scriptures I have committed to memory and am finding that God is using my willingness to hide His Word in my heart not only as a blessing to me but also to the people in my life. Thanks to you ALL at LPM for the encouragement you are to me and for the many ways you pour out your lives for the sake others. I know this blog must take considerable time to administer, bless you all for your diligence to it and your caring ways to share Christ’s love with us. I feel like a small part of a great big glorious army of God’s beloved daughters pressing on to know Him. Love You

  5. 55
    Diane says:

    When I first started to memorize, I couldn`t quite get it!! – but I just kept working on “that first line”. Once I got “that first line”, it came easier. I would call it “breakthrough.” I am amazed out how much I have actually memorized, and how it is sticking with me. Giving God the Glory!!
    Also, the scriptures that I have chosen to memorize, from Romans 8, have encouraged me in life situations as my faith has been quickened. God`s Word truly is annointed to help us live this life.
    Thanks again, so much, for challenging us and giving us opportunity for accountability – especially this 66 year old woman!
    I appreciate LPM and this Siesta Blog…..God bless you all.

    Diane, Canada

  6. 56
    Lori says:

    In 2002 my dear friend asked me if I would be her partner in scripture memorization. Very reluctantly I said yes! Our first passage was Psalm 139 which will forever be my most favorite ever!!! We have since memorized 10 more Psalms as well as many other chapters. We are currently working on 1 Peter 4 after finishing 1, 2 and 3. Soon we will have the whole book!! Bottom line is this…. It has changed me from the inside out! My outlook on everything is different because scripture always pops in my head! I also feel the need to tell you I am a simple minded woman. Most days I could not tell you my middle name. If I can do it, anyone can! Go girls go!

  7. 57
    Anonymous says:

    Hey, Michelle, in Dallas, Texas (aka ME), Just want to encourage you that you’re spending every day reading the word (!) and wanting so badly to have the Word in your heart. Let me assure you: Our LORD will use this!! You will reap at the right season, okay? So hang in there – we’re all walking around with one “disability” or another and our God is FAITHFUL!!! He cannot tell a lie, and His Word NEVER goes out void.

    Lord, I lift up our Siesta Michelle to You right now. Lord, I ask in the name of Jesus that You would show her a sign for good. I pray in Your mighty Name that You would reach down even now and encourage her sweet heart. I thank You, Father, that Your mercies are new every morning, for great is Your faithfulness. I pray that You would minister that truth to all of our hearts. Lord, sometimes life is just plain hard and some of us are weary. Help us, Lord. I ask that You would use this discipline to heal our wounded and broken souls and cause us to love You more and more. You are our Strength, our Shield, our Fortress, our Provider, and our Deliver. Thank You, Lord, that Your Word is truth – help us to walk (or sometimes crawl) in it. And I pray this is Our Savior’s Name, Amen.

    Gretchen
    Thousand Oaks, CA

  8. 58
    Esabelle says:

    I am loving this. I am about to turn 59 and was a little worried that I might have trouble memorizing but God is being so faithful and I haven’t had any trouble, not even in
    the midst of sinus surgery a couple of weeks ago!! He has been giving me verses about endurance and freedom in Him and amazing the study
    in Esther, which I’m doing right now,
    has lined up exactly with my verses.
    God just continues to amaze me. He is so good to know my needs and give me verses to meet them.

    Worthy is the Lamb that was slain!!
    Praise to the Ancient of Days, the
    I AM, my One and Only!!

    Esabelle

  9. 59
    Tamara Scire says:

    I come from a past of childhood abuse. The process of finding healing has been long and painful. Memorizing scripture with you has been the next step in the journey. These scriptures the Holy Spirit leads me to memorize have been a balm to my hurting heart. God’s word has come alive to me like never before–it is real, it is MY reality instead of just a theory. It is beautiful!

    Tamara Scire
    Upland CA

  10. 60
    Maria says:

    One of several blessings for me in this is the simple way Beth has taught us to remember the verse. IT WORKS!!! R.E.N.E.W. THAT is what has helped me the most in remembering the verse. Second, is to choose a verse that is revelant to what is going on in my life. I am waiting on God for something big he has confirmed to do, and I chose the waiting and faith verses. I cant tell you how recollecting them when the enemy is trying to discourage me, brings comfort when I get discouraged in waiting and I feel Gods protection daily!! I say them when I drive, I write them down at my desk, I put them in my purse when I am waiting in line, I tell them and share them when someone is waiting like I am on the Lord. Its the best decision I made for my life. Praise you Jesus for your word!! and this ministry.

  11. 61
    Anonymous says:

    My husband is memorizing scripture also. He puts it on post-it notes and carries it in his pocket with him daily. He testified in Sunday School last week about what God is telling him through his scriptures. Several others in our SS class are also memorizing scripture. God is really working with me about my mind and my mouth – 2 areas that have plagued me for a long time. I am so thankful to report some victory – even though it is taking time!!!

  12. 62
    believingod says:

    Okay, Beth I now have that fuzzy love feeling for God tha tyou have alwyas talked about! It is SOOOO AWESOME!!! If feel deeply, trly head over heals for him! Thank you for teaching me to pray for it, then pray for more! (When Godly People Do UnGodly Things!) Also the scripture I learned in January Psalm 139:23-24 Test me and try me Know my anxious thoughts, see if there be any grievous ways in me, has stopped my panic attacks! Got to go to bible study and am SOO EXCITED about it!

  13. 63
    Kristy says:

    I am one of those people who always thought that I just couldn’t memorize scripture. Now, I am loving it – and doing it – I might add! I love the feeling of knowing His Word is stored in my heart! Thanks ladies for doing this, I can’t even imagine how you have the time to moderate all these comments!

  14. 64
    Walking on High Hills says:

    This has been a wonderful dedication work-out for my mind. I have been starting my prayer time by reciting my verses one by one. It has been wonderful to see how these verses are food to my spirit and I literally chew on them. The revelation of a verse in a different light from the original form fron which I thought I liked it has been awesome. I love the accountability aspect.

    Praise- I specifically had a hard week about 2 weeks ago and the verse that i had memorized one week before became a source of direct strength. The difference was me- my out look and my mental state. Gods answer was coming at the end of my week no matter what.
    What i noticed is that i was not crumbling under the pressure as quickly. It was encouraging to realize this!

    ok thank for that post i needed that.

  15. 65
    Jennifer in CT says:

    I’ve never been able to memorize anything, but signed up since we had permission to just meditate. Turns out Scripture memorization is a breeze. I appreciate God showing me I’ll be victorious when I do things that glorify Him. He is so good to encourage novices like me.

  16. 66
    Anonymous says:

    Scripture memorization has been beneifical in applying God’s Word in my everyday life. I am encouraged by the dedication of the other ladies who are participating.

  17. 67
    Anonymous says:

    The scriptures God has been giving me are like weapons in the spiritual battle(sword of the Spirit). He gave me a scriture to start the year and He’s been building on it to use as we are experiancing some major trials as this new year is progressing. And I’ve been speaking them out loud and praying them out loud. And God provided the Esther study in my life and DAILY He speaks into what my family is going through and what I am going through in the morning studies. I want to share that He has delivered us in the past and He will continue to deliver us. Blessed be the Name of The Lord. In Jesus’ Love Kathy Knoblock

  18. 68
    Hearingw/myheart says:

    WOW! With memorizing scriptures, I have been taken to deeper places within my heart that I didn’t know existed….almost like exercising and you get sore…and didn’t know that those muscles existed! So…basically what I mean is that I have been able to self-correct through the Holy Spirit and help others self-correct by speaking the scripture – in ways that I hadn’t done before! Our Lord Jesus is ALMIGHTY!

    Love you girls!
    Lea

  19. 69
    Georgia Jan says:

    I am LOVING this challenge and the JOY that floods my heart when the verses come to mind as I share them with others.

    I have especially been able to use Daniel 2:20-22 (my January 15th verses) during the unrest in our country with budget woes and everything else as this scripture shares about our God changing times and seasons and setting up kings and deposing them and revealing hidden things and knowing what lies in darkness! GOD IS IN CONTROL!!!

    The PLAN Beth chose and the accountability are working for me, and scripture memorization is something I have wanted to do for a long time.

    May God be praised,
    Georgia Jan

  20. 70
    michellemabell says:

    As much as I love learning my verses, I think I almost am as blessed reading through everyones posted verses. There is something so beautiful in reading down the list. I imagine women one by one standing up saying their verse and where they are from…it moves me so much to be a part of this, with everyone. It probably is because I feel so lonely spiritually where I live. I feel so thankful and so incredibly blessed.

    Also, my 2 daughters have joined with me in this challenge and it is so utterly amazing to watch my 12 and 9 year old get excited about this and pick their verse.
    And I make them pick their own. I would never have done that before. I know I would have strongly suggested some verse, but not after the little tutorial from Beth… 🙂 … I think my kids were even surprised when I said you pick out the verse that means something to you.

    Love and Blessings to all,

    Michelle in VT

  21. 71
    elaine @ peace for the journey says:

    It’s helping me to think about God more. A very good means to a perfect and glorious End.

    Reason enough to hide his Word in my heart…

    peace~elaine

  22. 72
    Retta says:

    Oh my how great is our God!!!!My heart is over whelmed…trying to compose myself to type…it’s like driving very difficult through tears ….*breath*

    Ok…I so needed this today…heck…right now!! going through a lot this week nothing too major just a lot of it…if it was one or two things I wouldn’t be such a basket case, but it’s not; it’s many …But God is almighty! And you all have reminded me of that.

    I have reviewed and meditated on my most recent verse this time but sitting here just now I can not think of even one of them…my mind is reeling…but I know that is why God has put all of you in my life to remind me and keep me on track…that I’m not alone…and that I so need to carve is name (aka word) into my heart…like that song “just like a tattoo”(sorry don’t know the proper title to the song nor it’s artist)…But this is the point of doing this right?

    Feeling much shame… going to study the verses I have so far…I have 30 min. before a potential battle (one of those many things knocking) I give it all to You, God, just let me know what steps You would have me take…washed in the blood of the Lamb-Amen

  23. 73
    Anonymous says:

    I can’t believe you posted this today b/c I was thinking as I was driving my car (today, isn’t God great) that I should email you and let you know how much I love this scripture memory challenge. I have never been able to stick with it and memorize scripture and somehow this time I’m motivated and making it happen!! I don’t believe this is a coincidence and know God is very pleased with what we are doing. Thank you – all siestas – for spurring us all on.

    Debbie – Massachusetts

  24. 74
    Pickalily says:

    Bless. Bless. Who. Who. Who. Who. Who.

    No, I am not making owl sounds…this is just how I was able remember my last scripture (Psalm 103:1-5)!! It really has helped me to use the principles in Beth’s tutorial. As I observed these 5 verses, I took all of the first words of each sentence and that is what it looked like!

    The Lord has just been penetrating my heart with the intensity of His power and how I can remind myself of His greatness and command my soul to bless HIM!

    Who forgives? He does. Who heals? He does. Who redeems? He does. Who beautifies, dignifies and crowns? He does. Who satisfies? He does.

    He does all of this to renew MY youth so that it is strong, overcoming and soaring!

    I also am so blessed to be doing the Esther study. I am beside myself by the timeliness of the teachings with what is going on in my life from a circumstantial perspective. Thank God that He is giving me a heap of eternal perspective!

    But I have a funny to share: Have you ever caught your reflection as you were making a funny face and surprised yourself by what you looked like? Oh, Lord I hope I am not the only one! Well, last night I caught my reflection in my laptop as I was watching session 4: My jaw was hanging wide open (I may even have had a little holy drool – not really bad, just like the drool you get when you eat a caramel. LOL) That is how sweet the revelation was! I was engrossed and I mean completely engrossed! Especially when Beth shared about the If _____, then _____. It was intense and I have been changed forever…God is so good…and sweeter that caramel!

    I am loving the study, loving the scripture memory and most of all loving my Lord. I love the seasons when I can literally feel myself being changed.

    Praise be to Who? Who? Who? Who? Who? God.

    Hugs,
    Kelli

  25. 75
    Jackie says:

    One night laying in bed, I was kindof mad at my husband. I just kept saying the verse, the weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world…….
    I wanted to really give him a piece of my mind which is a problem area for me.
    But instead God gave me strength to react His way and it’s unbelievable how something that could’ve been blown out of proportion was demolished just like the verse says
    II Cor 10:4
    PTL

  26. 76
    Anonymous says:

    I wasn’t gonna respond to this blog because I’m not doing as well as I’d hoped to. I do struggle with memorization, big time. Then I read the note from Mcihelle from Dallas TX.
    Michelle I’m not quiting, please don’t either. I have not be told I have ADD, but honey it would sure explain a lot of things with me. I just say I have ABD. = A Big doofus.
    So,I gonna keep on and so are you, because The Lord is on our side. He fights for us, his spriit deweels in us. And it makes the enemy mad as all get out.
    So, Let’s do it..together :0)
    Becky/Brentwood

  27. 77
    CAROL LIVIN FOR GOD says:

    CAROL ALBUQ. N.M.
    I CAN’T BEGIN TO PUT IN TO WORDS HOW MUCH THE SCRIPTURE MEMORIZATION WITH ALL THE SEISTAS HAVE MEANT TO ME ESPICALLY IN MY WORKPLACE. IT IS TOTALLY CHANGING THE WAY I THINK AND ACT AND SOMETIMES BEFORE I SPEAK. THANK THE LORD FOR A MENTOR LIKE YOUR MOM
    SHE IS THE MOST SWEETEST THING I LOVE HER SO MUCH THANKS TO HER FOR HOLDING US SEISTAS ACCOUNTABLE IT AN AWESOME THING TO DO WITH ALL THE SEISTAS. I JUST STARTED DOING ESTHER BY MYSELF AND I AM ON SESSION TWO I DOWNLOADED THE VIDEO ON MY COMPUTER I WAS SO GLAD I COULD DO THAT THAT IS A WONDERFUL STUDY AS WELL IT IS TOUGH BEING A WOMAN IN TODAY WORLD. ALL MY LOVE TO ALL OF YOU.THANKS SEISTA MAMA FOR LOVING US SEISTA’S WE MISS HEARING FROM YOU. GODBLESS LOVE CAROL

  28. 78
    Ashton says:

    I want to dedicate this life of mine to the Lord Jesus who has been missing for years in me.

    This scripture though was not one I shared in the past post but spoke and brought tears to me even before the Sunday School teacher told us to turn to it. My eyes landed on it and I wept at this verse not only in Sunday School class but when I had lunch with a girlfriend after church this past Sunday (Feb 22nd 2009)

    KJV

    “Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you.”
    Ezekiel 36:25

    but i was touched with the one before and the one after:

    “For I will take you from among the heathen, and gather you out of all countries, and will bring you into your own land.” vs 24

    “A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out you flesh and I will give you an heart of flesh.” vs 25

    Love you Amanda and all you do. Allison

  29. 79
    Values Mom says:

    I have always wanted to know God’s word..always..The people who can quote scripture off the cuff are amazing! I wished I could do that. Now I can! 4 verses and counting!

    Blessings to the Siestas!

    Angela
    Mansfield, TX

  30. 80
    Jennifer says:

    I have kept up with my two a month and am also memorizing Psalm 121 for Stepping Up. The Holy Spirit has brought the Word to mind in numerous situations, and I am feeling more at peace and hopeful in situations that would have had me consumed by fear and anxiety in the past. I asked God to set me free from fear and anxiety this year, and He is certainly using His Word (especially the memorized scriptures) to do that!

    Jennifer in Texarkana, AR

  31. 81
    Jennifer says:

    This scripture memory has been a blessing in many ways. First, I have some good Words hidden in my heart. I have really taken personally what Beth mentioned in the video with the RENEW acrostic…particularly about the Need. The scriptures I am memorizing might seem out in left field for some but I have needed to get those truths through this thick skull!

    But something even better has happened. For a few years now, I have been waking during the night and unable to goback to sleep. I have attributed it o being in my late forties. What I realized late last year was that Satan was having a tap dance on my head at night. Vain imaginations have been rampant, the what IF (Esther anyone…week 4 video) have been almost more than I can bear. I have been taking the scriptures I am memorizing and repeating them late at night. God’s Word is amazing! Even if it does not pertain to anything I am thinking of, it really does allow me to take every thought captive and I have had PEACE!!! God is SO GOOD!
    Thank you for this challenge. It has been a blessing to me!!! (And my children have enjoyed challenging me on my memorization…the Word is getting in their heart too! )

  32. 82
    DigiNee says:

    I am in awe of the grace that the Holy Spirit is bestowing – I have tried to memorize scripture over and over again – God is so in this as it comes easily and there are times when I am reviewing that I laugh, cry, smile, and see a new puzzle piece added to the overall picture. I so to sleep quoting and awaken in the night and quote and then upon awakening and throughout the day – continual washing in the Word as each of the scriptures so far, plus three more is reviewed over and over —– added a second one this last half of February as the one noted in the blog “stuck” in one day – yeah God! I am truly in awe as this is so not the me of the past.

    I seem to have a theme in where the Father has led me so far —- “fear of the Lord” – just noticed that this week . . . I had studied that in depth the first of January with the first scripture – so did not plan for that theme to continue.

    Hope, promise, encouragement, strength, correction —- all of this and more has come in the last two months of scripture memorization – I can not wait to see what comes next in this incredible siesta adventure!

    Thanks Beth for starting us on this journey.

  33. 83
    Heather V says:

    The truth of God’s word has renewed my heart and mind. Especially my mind…I struggle with brain chatter and continually meditating and memorizing has brought peace for the first time to the noise in my head. I have been able to fight the spiritual battle more effectively. I have been amazed by how many times I have been able to share what I am memorizing with others and encourage them with God’s word. I have also been able to encourage several of my friends to join me in this endeavor. It has been a great experience and after 2 months and 16 verses I am more motivated than ever to continue on. Who knew that hiding God’s word in your heart could be so beneficial?!

  34. 84
    Susie says:

    Each verse I am memorizing is getting its own special melody. So, not only am I memorizing the words, I am finding that I am waking up with a song in my heart that is connected to the verses, and the song often continues throughout the day. (This is also why I have chosen longer passages at a time, so that the song flows well, if I want to memorize more than one verse in the passage.) Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to memorize together and have this accountability, as well as to read the encouraging testimonies.

  35. 85
    Janice says:

    I have been convicted of complaining. So when this challenge came I chose some verses that spoke to that sin. God has made me much more aware of when I am about to unload. There certainly is alot to complain about BUT He wants us to “become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation in which you shine like stars in the universe” and my favorite part: “as you hold out the word of life!!!!!!!!” Philippians 2:14-16a GOD is so good and there is much much more to praise HIM about!!!
    Love ya’ll!!
    Janice

  36. 86
    Hartman Family says:

    I wasn’t very prepared to select my first memory verse and I loved Beth’s version of Isaiah 33:6, so that’s what I chose. I have committed (and kept) it in my memory since the first of the year. Little did I know (but God fully did) that last week, my (almost 3 year old) son would escape from a church nursery in our downtown area last week! After the incident, I had a fresh perspective of God’s stability, safety, and wisdom in my life and that of my family. I agree with others who have said that they wouldn’t have done this without the structure you have provide here; thank you so much…my relationship with God is definitely stronger because of it!

  37. 87
    Marilyn in Mississippi says:

    My 1st verse this month was 1 Peter : 7..”Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you”. In so many instances during the days this month I have found myself quoting this verse when cares increase. And it gives me comfort!

    My 2nd verse for Feb. was Lam.3: 41 “Let us lift up our heart with our hands unto God in the heavens.” There have been several mornings when I would wake up and immediately think of this verse and lift my hands up and say “Lord I lift up my heart to You in the heavens today!” Sort of a paraphrase but I love saying that to God!

    Thanks for encouraging us so much Beth!

    Marilyn

  38. 88
    Anonymous says:

    I was going out of town to spend time with my best friend over the New Years break. I decided to memorize my first scripture on the drive. I felt God was leading me to memorize John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” I was surprised by this since I do not struggle with peace or fear. So I memorized it. I drove home late on Jan 2nd and all I could think about was getting to my computer and posting my scripture. When I got there I discovered my home had been broken into and my laptop had been stolen. Fear instantly entered my world but just as quickly I thought of this verse. It was a comfort in the days to come. I stayed at a friends house until my house could be put back in order and then I had to face my first night back in the house (I am single and live alone). These words again brought me peace. He is good!

    I just got to post both of my February verses today because my work finally replaced my laptop. The blog is blocked at my work. I have missed everyone the past two months.

    Lisa

  39. 89
    Linda says:

    I am amazed at how God is using each scripture I am memorizing to teach me deeper spiritual truths in my life and how incredible His timing is. I am finally “getting” how truly valuable I am to Him, being delivered from a very distorted self-image.

  40. 90
    glorysuzy says:

    I have said many times over the last several years I just can’t memorize any more…not just Bible verses but words to songs etc. I accepted this challenge because I wanted more than anything to be able to speak the word to myself when I needed it..there is such power in the Word.

    The first verse I committed to memory, I had it memorized by the first week and I was so excited. I have learned all of my verses and once a week I write all of them to make sure I’m keeping them in my head. I have had several instances when the scripture I was learning was appropriate for uplifting someone else.

    I have gained confidence just from giving this to God and knowing that because of His help, I was able to do this and I am putting on that piece of armor I did not have before.

  41. 91
    Debbie says:

    Dear LPM Team,
    Thank you so much for this challenge. I have never done anything like this before, didn’t think I could do something like this. My favorite one is the 2nd one God chose for me, “O Israel (Debbie) put your hope in the Lord, for with Him is steadfast love and with Him is great power to redeem.” Psalm 130:7. Whenever people get to me, I remember where my hope is supposed to be. I say this one often. Maybe too often. Maybe the next one should be about extending grace and mercy. Any ideas?
    Thanks!! God Bless you all!
    Debbie

  42. 92
    Tammy says:

    well I have never been good at memorizing or so I thought. But since I started this challenge I feel like each verse God has been whispering the words to my heart which put a whole new aspect on this journey. Thinkig of it as God’s whispers just for me and my heart. I carry my cards with me and there are times I pick them up when I need encouragement and say thank you Lord and thank you for Mama Beth who challenges us and brings Jesus to our hearts. It is just awesome and I am a an accountablilty person…so I don’t like letting my fellow siestas down by giving up so that is wonderful and seeing all the different verses just touches my heart.

    So here si to our Jesus year and learning scripture til our heart’s content and over flowing.

    love ya
    Tammy S

    Ps I was wondering about that visual art that one siesta mentioned…I am very visual…

  43. 93
    Sandi says:

    This was my verse for the first part of Feb. Phil 4:6 “Do Not be anxious about ANYTHING but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with THANKSGIVING, present your requests to God.” After I started memorizing that, we found out we need to move by April 1st(the house we’re renting sold) and my husband is looking for a job(he’s been in graduate school). Two stressful things at once, but God reminds me to present our needs to Him with thanksgiving, knowing He’ll take care of our needs. He’s so good to us!

  44. 94
    Dori in Texas says:

    The first scripture I chose, Jer.29:11, keeps “finding me”. Friends of ours bought us a thank you gift (picture frame- Jer.29:11 was written around the frame) just 2 days after I had chosen that scripture. They had no idea I was starting to memorize scriptures this year. What is interesting is that they left it at our cabin in MT and I didn’t know about it until Valentine’s Day when we were back there. In the mean time, I had multiple occassions where someone I was with quoted it or something I was reading referred to it. God is using it in a huge way in my daily walk. Amazing!

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    JoAnne says:

    Oh, my gosh I love His Word! I love how when meditating on it that it is showing me Him and edifying me in the progress. I have been memorizing Scripture using another method that systemizes it according to topics. Now, since I personally choose them on a “need to know basis” I have gained so much more! Not only are His inspired words speaking to me He equips me with the very Scriptures I memorize to help others He leads my way. I absolutely love it when someone needs nothing but the Word (because nothing else will do) for an on the spot encouragement because “it is written on my heart” out it flows to them.
    Man, our God is awesome!! And so is His incredible Word!
    Thank you so much for this privileged challenge.
    Love you so.
    Because of Him,
    JoAnne

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    Heidi Winter Tracht says:

    I can not describe with mere words how much memorizing The Word has influenced me. I joined this challenge with low expectations. The Lord has knocked my socks off since January 1st!

    Most Amazing – the ease with which memorizing Scripture has been for me – which is highly unusual.

    Most Exciting – the specific Scriptures the Lord has led me to memorize. He is really speaking to me in an intimate way.

    Most Fun – I started a blog to share my Scriptures and journey; my cup is full and overflowing with the love of Jesus. I can’t help but share! (http://hwinter-tracht.blogspot.com/)

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    Moose Mama says:

    I’m amazed (but don’t know why I should be)…at the number of times one of the verses will come to mind when something happens during my day. I will be comforted, or affirmed, or encouraged and even better I can share a verse with someone who needs the same thing…comfort, affirmation, encouragement.

    I love that He is rejoicing over me with singing!! (Zeph 3:17, my verse for 2/1/09)

    Melana in Wyoming

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    Amber says:

    Beth, my name is Amber Wright and I am living in Fayetteville, Ar. and am from Conway, Ar. and I’m not sure if you watch American Idol, but a guy from my hometown and church in Conway is on Idol, Kris Allen. He is amazing and the first time I heard him sing was worship music and he has been blessed by God to have a power for singing. I want to encourage you and everyone else to root for this man and his ministry with all the people around him. He is a newlywed, as I am, and I ask for prayers over their new marriage. I love doing the scripture memory, and have extended this to my bible study girls, which we are doing Get Out of That Pit. Thank you for your influence and direction to God in my life. Amber

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    Dianne Ewin says:

    Oh, I was wondering when we could respond on this because, it is so changing my life! Even more than Angela Cottrell’s pancake recipe!!

    I first memorized Jeremiah 29:11 with the emphasis on how God has a future for me after losing my job. But then my cousin told me, “Dianne, God has planned this time you are in right now.” And there it is. In the first part of the verse. “I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. Wow. I had never thought of it in that way. That God planned for me to be out of work at this time. So now I’m focusing on listening to what His plans are for me right now. And to listen to Him as I turn right or left in making future decisions. (Isa 30:21)

    I am being completely blessed with this challenge. Oh, and I shared this with my Awana kids and they want me to say my verses to them too.

    Dianne
    Decatur, AR

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    Ann says:

    The Lord gave me some tests right
    away to go along with my verse in Psalms 119:36, 37 to turn my heart towards His statutes and away from worthless things. As my hunger for His Word has increased, I recognize some foolish temporal things I have desired. I am amazed because God is so alive and relevant and is interested in my everyday life.
    Choose your verses wisely!
    Love in Christ,
    Ann

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