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!
Michelle,
Siesta-Friend DO NOT GIVE UP!!!!!! Even if you do not feel like you are getting anywhere God promises that HIS Word will not return void, you just keep pluggin, keep reading over those scriptures and maybe all of it will not stick but God is going the bless your socks off. Just DON’T GIVE UP, that is the great thing about siestaville, we are all here cheering each other on to the finish line. You have a story girlfriend just keep going.:)
Just one more way to tell satan to shut it!!!!!!!!!! Beth, I love your story about how much you were walking in the spirit the day you were memorizing I think something in John and then combed that man’s hair. That put something in my heart to want to walk in the spirit to that degree and if scripture memory was the route, I wanted to take it!
Kelly
I cannot even begin to express how faithful God has been to me through this. I have more struggles than victories with my mental strongholds, so script. memorization was already a life line. However, the format/ organization has really taken the connection to Him to a new level. I’ll only share the one example, but I’ll have you know that I could illustrate God’s incredibly active presence in each one of the verses so far. I typically begin seeking God a few days to a week before it’s time to select a verse. Well, the one time I heard a verse on the radio and knew immediately that was the one He had selected. There were a few moments I almost allowed satan to talk me out of it, but in the end, stuck with it. It was Isaiah 58:9a and basically says that when I call God will answer that He will say “here am I.” I was able to memorize it fairly quickly, and within days I knew why God had given it to me. That week I was hit with so much rejection and hurt that I cried myself to sleep nearly every night. However, each time I did so with that verse echoing in my head until it finally reached a point where I didn’t need to speak it for He was personally whispering it in my ear.
OK…Amanda, I know you guys probably get lots of requests for weird stuff but a friend of mine lost her son to a brain tumor right after Thanksgiving, she had also lost a baby to sids several years ago. She also has a blog and I referred her to the post Melissa wrote about the Acadamy Awards because she, Tammy, had written one about the Acadamy Awards…anyhow, my point is, your daughter, Annabeth shares her baby daughters middle name and there is a story that goes with it if you just follow the link to her blog and post for today 2/26. God is moving and it is AMAZING to see how He uses each one of us…Praise the LORD!
http://tammynischan.blogspot.com/
I am moving to Tanzania as a missionary in less than 3 weeks. I think these verses will be very important as I deal with a new culture and homesickness. Satan has already been attacking us. The verses are something I can meditate on so that I do not believe his lies.
Thank you for doing this on the blog. It is so much easier this way.
Amanda, I made a mistake in my previous post. The date of said blog was 2-25 not 2-26…Talks about the importance in a name.
I am also doing the Daniel study right now at my church which began with the importance in a name…God is so good.
1. The enemy has always fed me the lie that I was just a terrible ‘memorizer’ and that it was okay if I didn’t try. It’s amazing now how God is using these scriptures to speak specifically to me during my times of personal prayer.
2. Perhaps even more powerful is when He brings them to mind in instances during the day to defend me against my flesh. The Word truly is a Sword! I don’t think I’ve really gotten that until now.
3. Yes, the Word is a sword and it is my job to hide it in my heart BUT the Holy Spirit wields that massive thing in HIS power. I’m not strong enough or smart enough to remember what is needed at the time but He IS. Realizing that has just blown me away..
Thank you for such a wonderful challenge. My notecards are in my purse at all times!
WOW.. Mahima (glory in nepalee) This scripture memorization has BLESSED my life. It has rocked my world. Not only has it helped me memorize a new verse for the 1st and the 15th but I also got inspired and memorized all of Romans 8 and whew glory that Has blown me away. I’m going to tell you that as I drive my crazy scooter in this crazy traffic in nepal where there are ABSOLUTLY no rules or method to the madness– repeating this scriptures or YELLING them under my helmet when the cow is sitting in the road stopping traffic, or a whole village decides to cross wtihout looking, or the duck or dog runs out, or you run into an elephant.. heheheh.. in all these things as I am driving quoting my scriptures “keeps me christian!” What a blessing
Up until now, I’ve always known bits and pieces of scripture; maybe the verse but not the reference or vice versa. I was so excited when I read the post about the team because my schedule doesn’t have as much room as I’d like for Bible studies and fellowship with other ladies that hold me accountable. Being able to enter my verse 2x per month is something for me to look forward to and is proving to be a big helping of some much needed spiritual food! I work as a secretary in the youth department at my church and I am always telling my boss (youth pastor) and co-worker my verses for practice! In addition, my mom is doing it to, so we repeat our verses to each other. I also repeat them to my 15 year old son. The bottom line is this: I’ve become a scripture memorizing diva (a good diva – if there is such a thing!) and I love it! I’ve even gone so far as to research the meanings of words in the verses I’m memorizing! The whole process has motivated and excited me to dig into the Word. Almost as soon as I’ve picked out my current verse, I’m thinking and praying about which verse the Lord wants to lay upon my heart for the next one! Thank you so much for allowing me to participate. I want to be able to remember, know and recite scripture, not just think of bits and pieces. Being a part of this team is allowing me to do just that.
On another note, I want you to know how much I enjoy your blogs. You all have such a God-given gift for writing. I’ve only been reading for a few months, but it has become a regular outlet for me in my walk with Christ. Thank you for your willingness to share yourselves with the rest of us Siestas!
The timing of this scripture memory endeavor was clearly no coincidence in my life. God has been very purposeful in planting the scripture he wants me to memorize. It seems as though just about every 2 weeks my husband and I get some really serious, life-changing news, either about family or finances or job status and instead of going into complete panic mode God reminds me that He doesn’t want me to be bitter; instead He wants me to be tender-hearted. He doesn’t want me to be consumed by the clamor; instead He wants me to thank Him for breaking my yoke and allowing me to walk with my head held high.
I am not surprised my faithful God is seeing us through these times but I am loving the evidence of His hand in this. He loves us so much that He is speaking over us so that we cannot become overwhelmed or down-trodden.
There is no doubt in my mind that the reason our “Mama Siesta” Beth shows the fortitude, the determination, the energy and will to keep going in an incredibly full and demanding life and schedule is because she has learned how to tap into the supernatural source of power that is available through our LORD Jesus Christ, and has applied His Word to her heart through careful and prayerful discipleship. (Yikes, I think that is the longest-compound sentence, ever! Smile…) Also, we faithful “Siestas” have been prayer warriors coming alongside to lift, to bring supply in the Spirit by grace in answer to heartfelt need. When we cry out to each other and to the LORD for a needed supply of grace through faith and prayer, we can be sure our Heavenly Benefactor will be there to recharge us, to give us what we need to get us going again, even when we think we have no more reserve left, He comes in with the power source and we are energized and strengthened. I believe this is the secret “Siesta Mama Beth” has found, and it’s the secret we all need to tap into. We can’t do it alone! This is the reason to apply God’s Word to our hearts by memory, and to cry out when we need prayer support for supply. I’m praying today for the precious Siesta that cried out she only had strength to memorize one verse of scripture: “Jesus wept”. And I say to her and all other Siestas who are struggling to memorize: “In the name and through the blood of the LORD Jesus Christ that her situation will turn around and result in her deliverance. I’m sure of it because we are praying for her and because Jesus himself promises to supply all her needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. He will cause her brain which has been hindered by ADD to begin to function by the power of His glory and His supply!” Yes! So be it LORD Jesus! How do I know it? Because I too am ADD and He has done it for me, and He is no respecter of persons. For that reason, my scripture verse for this Sunday is, “For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ.” Philippians 1:19 Just imagine the great Apostle Paul penning those words! He knew the “be, being saved” of salvation, and that it is a work of grace through faith, and that not of ourselves, lest any man (or Siesta) should boast. He knew he needed prayer! We all need a fresh supply, every single day and I admit I don’t have enough strength in myself to do what the LORD has asked me to do. So I’m asking Him to give us what we need, a new and fresh supply of His grace so we can get up on our feet and do what He has told us to do, and I am believing Him to stir us all up in faith, in prayer and in believing God. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me…”
Lovingly in Him
So. Cal Siesta,
Pam Houston
Buena Park, CA
On Friday, 2/6 I drove 400 miles from Grand Rapids, Mi to Appleton, WI where my Dad was undegoing surgery. Even through Chicago rush hour traffic, I was being carried by the Lord. Lamentation 3:22-23, His compassions never fail…They are new every morning…Great is Thy faithfulness
Surgery went well but there were many recovery issues. I decided to go home on Sunday in the event that we would be called back.
We were called back on Monday, but Dad rallied. Our son flew in from Florida so Papa could meet his new great grandson. So we stayed until Saturday.
My second verse for February was 2 Cor. 1:20, For as many as may be the promises of God, in Him they are yes. And it seemed that Dad was going to make it. But then on his 88th birthday, we got the call. On our drive I told my husband that I had wanted God’s yes to be for Dad to live. But the assurance that God’s yes is eternal life is so much more.
And may I just say how sweet the Lord has been through this. He has cared for details that I wouldn’t have even considered.
I came to know Christ in college and have always identified with Him as my Savior. But recently I called out to my Father. I realized that I was given such a great earthly father that I hadn’t emotionally needed my heavenly Father. But He was waiting with open arms.
We made it to the hospital before midnight. Dad opened his eyes when I told him that I loved him. He died the next day.
And as I shared with “the name post” I chose the blog name “Abraham’s Daughter” because I am Ken and Ruth Abraham’s daughter, in additon to having the spiritual heritage of Abraham. And I am blessed.
Terri Ruth Abraham Walker
God is so good. I didn’t think I’d be able to keep up, but after a 2 wk bad spot (I was just going to do 23 passages), God led me to two shorter passages and I’m back on track. Let Him lead and it’s easy to follow 😉
Anne
As i wait on the Lord to lay the next verse on my heart, i am anticipating what He is wanting me to hear and learn and apply. with each one, i’ve known it to be ‘the’ verse as soon as i heard it, though i didn’t always know why. within days, i can testify that each verse has been exactly what i needed. God is SO amazing and kind and loving to know the very details of my life.
I am having a “terrible” time and not in the way I expected. Can I memorize the scripture? Yes. Is God speaking volumes to me? A thousand times yes! But I am having a terrible time choosing scripture because I have so many I want to memorize. I think I’m an official addict. Each time a scripture touches my heart I add it to my list of potential memory verses and the list is growing like a holy weed.
Beth, I advocate this scripture memorization on my blog and can’t tell you how wonderful it is to plant God’s word in my heart. Whether I am throwing the frisbee for my dog or waiting in line at the grocery store, God’s word is circulating through my heart and mind. I recite them to our disabled daughter and she loves to hear His precious word. Her face shows such peace when she hears me recite scripture and it’s clearly feeding her soul too. Even our dogs have become my audience.
Thanks you so much for heading this wonderful endeavor. The blessings are innumerable.
Blessings to you dear sister!
Nancy
You know my biggest reward so far? Peace when I go to sleep at night. That’s when aallllll those thought normally become so loud in my head lying there in the dark — worry, anxiety, over things going on, what I need to take care of and remember for the next day, overanalyzing anything and everything — and since we started this, I have the habit now of lying down at night, and saying these scriptures over and over in my head. INSTANT PEACE. Not only am I sleeping better, but I think my whole outlook on the stressful things in life is better too.
🙂
I sure love you all!
lavonda
I can’t say that there has been a MAJOR shift yet, but there has been a basic one: the constant memory verses have given me something to dwell on when I fail to do my bible study homework for a couple of days.
It is also making me more aware of other influences in my life, things that take me away from a God-centered frame of mind.
I think by the end of the year I will be able to look back and see a real shift in my life and priorities.
hey thanks for the challenge of memorizing scripture-my memory verse is James1:19 -i opened my mouth when i should have been quick to listen-and God reminded me of that verse right away! now if i can just learn to apply the slow to speak part! k
To Michelle in Dallas,
Please don’t give up or berate yourself. God’s memory is not horrible, and He doesn’t have ADD. Keep trying to memorize as you meditate on His Word. God’s Word will not return void to Him. I will be praying for you. Your sister in Christ, Deidra
I have a terrible memory… but I am praying the Holy Spirit will help me remember the verses.
My husband has been away on business and I am fearful at night to go to straight to bed so I usually fall asleep on the couch and then get in bed. This is a stronghold I have always had until NOW!!!
On night I decided to go to bed and at least try to sleep. The verses I have been learning started going through my head, “my peace I give you, my peace I leave you”… until I fell asleep.
I also asked Jesus to sit on the side of the bed and protect me.
The verses are amazing! I have also kept the cards in my purse so any time I am waiting somewhere I have them close by.
I have also put a sticky note in my car with a verse on it.
Recently it has been difficult to memorize Scripture for some reason. I prayed that God would give me the ability and the desire to memorize His Word with my siestas during 2009 and He Has! I have loved learning more verses and am retaining them in my mind and heart. This is a true testimony to God’s answering my prayer than any ability of my own.
Im so excited about what the Lord is doing in my life through Scripture Memory. I love that Im devloping new habits that are drawing me to Him. Oh how awsome He is! Thanks so much for spuring us on in this, and all the other ways in which you encourage us. Have a blessed day!
Stephanie
In the loss of my daughter His word has been as Psalm 119 proclaimes. Unless His law had been my delight I would have perished in my affliction. I live off His word and love this challange to memorize it. Also I speak my verses to the Lord when I get in bed at night. This works much better than counting sheep. I usually can’t get passed my first one…Phil 2:5-8 and I am zzzzz Sandy S.
What a privilege to share what God is doing through scripture memory. I was feeling a little downcast today over an area of ministry, and as I started saying the scriptures I was memorizing, the last one was Psalm 138:8! Thank you, LORD!
God has blessed me so much in this scripture memorization. It amazing me how I have been able to memorize and remember without as much effort on my part as I thought it would take. The Holy Spirit is definitely a part of this and I am just praising God!! I love how I can bring to mind and speak out loud the verses that I am memorizing just as I need them. Praise God for His faithfulness!
Lynn in Alberta, Canada
I’ll try to keep this short. In the past year, my family has dealt with an issue that is new to us, although I’m sure some of the Siestas will be only too familiar with it. My niece, who is ten years younger than I and in her twenties, managed to escape an abusive boyfriend. He had maintained his power over her by convincing her that her parents did not love her anymore and did not want her back. He used her own foolish and destructive choices (and the alienation from her family that resulted) to convince her that she was worthless and she could not go home. All the time, her parents were waiting to see if she was willing to turn around and make better choices.
I couldn’t understand at first, how she came to let herself be manipulated this way. Why didn’t she know that we loved her? What the Lord has taught me over the last year is that I have let the enemy abuse me in the same way. Even though I knew better doctrinally, I was overwhelmed with the feeling that, because of habitual sin, God must have been just as tired of me as I was of myself. The silence of the quenched Holy Spirit only seemed to confirm the idea that God must be done with me. I didn’t repent because I couldn’t seem to read any passage in Scripture without feeling God’s condemnation. What God has been teaching me instead is that I must trust in His right to define Himself. He says that He has “steadfast love” and this is true regardless of my feelings or circumstances.
So, I am using this year of Scripture to memory to cement in my head and heart the promises of God’s unfailing love. “For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you and my covenant of peace shall not be removed says the Lord who has compassion on you.” – Is. 54:10.
Heidi in fayetteville, GA
The Lord has impressing on me for some time the incredible urgency to hide his word in my heart. He keeps leading me to “chunks” of scripture which I have been working on. The whole of Psalm 25, Psalm 27 (which is still in progress) and key passages like Eph 1:3-8. Col 1:15-21.
The result: Making my life come alive to these scirptures. Parts of my heart letting go of old, old junk, and a VERY real perception of his presence. There have been some tough things come into my life lately and instead of whining about them, I’ve realized that he is allowing them as an opportunity to trust him and be blessed in ways I could not imagine. The things that are going on in my spirit could only happen by Jesus hand there.
Its so worth it!
I would just like to encourage siesta “Me”. If you can’t memorize the verses, don’t beat yourself up over it. God knows you and understands. Just carry your cards with you and look at them as often as you can. God doesn’t require of us what He hasn’t equipped us to do. God Bless you girl and just carry those cards and read them!!
Lynn in Alberta
A Siesta by the name of Maria shared the acrostic R.E.N.E.W. as a way to learn to memorize scripture taught by “Mama Siesta Beth.” Would someone be so kind as to post what the acrostic means? I have not heard her teaching on this and would love to know! I’ve imagined recite, echo, name it, energized, Word….now, I’m sure I’m way off….but can any Siesta out there help me by posting on the blog what it means? Thank you in advance and
Hugs,
Pam H.
Buena Park, CA
My verse this time was Malachi 3:16–as I spoke to my 83-year old mentor on the phone the other day, I quoted my verse to her and asked her if she knew that right at that moment God was listening & that a scroll of remembrance was being written in His presence at that moment concerning us! To which she replied–let's just keep on talking!
I could not have done this on my own. Thank you for the challenge. I’m a visual person too.:) My third verse is short but could not get it, could not!!! I was beginning to think it wasn’t the one, but knew I sure needed it because things fly out of my mouth that I don’t want coming out.. Then I remembered God made me visual and to use that. Well I started drawing pictures of the words. I am NOT a good drawer, that made if kind of funny ! Visualize; Set a guard, oh Lord, over my mouth Keep watch over the door of my lips. I had a little stick person setting on a bench and a soldier type figure for the guard. Oh Lord, was my vision if you will of Greatness or Glory !! Over was like a rainbow and of course a mouth, an open mouth!! Keep, then a picture of a watch and the over thing again and a door and then some nice lips. 🙂 worked great had it down in no time. Thank you Lord
This last verse I knew that I knew it was the right one from God. Isn’t that just the neatest thing that God in all His Glory takes the time to give each of us as if we were the only one,a word.It just over whelms me. Any way Philippians 4:19. And My God shall supply ALL your needs verse. At work the last couple weeks work is slow and hours cut and folks laid off. Not me, but others and listening to their fears and concerns. It was like the enemy saying your next,your next,then what are you going to do. But I just kept saying my verse and saying it. All the stress would leave. I heard that verse three different times and places after God chose it for me. I was so excited. And I am still praying for the ones that are off work for God to meet their needs as well. And thank Him that He is my source.
Sorry this is long. I just am so happy to have people to share with. Thank you LPM for that opportunity.
Bless you all. We are Jewels,God says so !!
This morning has been my quite time with the Lord looking at all the verses and reading these posts.
Pam
First of all actually being able to memorize scripture has been a great victory for me. I’ve been “trying” to do if for years and had always failed. I love “kneading” the scripture over and over in my head. It opens up the Word in a whole new way.
Secondly, one scripture I memorized started with, “I am the Lord your God” and another started with “Oh, God you are my God.” I didn’t choose these scriptures for these lines but God really used them to make a foundational point. HE IS MY GOD. I guess I always felt like an unwanted stepchild. And God made it clear that I’m not. That was pretty cool! Thanks for doing this, what a huge blessing it has been.
I’m so glad you asked, because I’ve been wanting to write to tell you how amazing it is to be a part of this challenge. First, I have always struggled to exactly memorize exact wording as well as reference and this time everything just flows. It is such a testament to Holy Spirit power accessed. The HUGE blessing is that God is speaking so powerfully not only through the memory scriptures but every day when I open His Word He is healing, restoring, encouraging, reminding, convicting, building me up… I could go on and on. Our family has been undor unbelievable attacks since mid November (can I email you and ask for your prayers?) and even as the attacks increase God’s mercy increases all the more. Thank you for including all of us in this challenge.
god bless you and your ministry.
Susan in Florida
The Lord has just reinforced to me over and over about how much I love the Word and ho important it is to "hide it our hearts". I love being able to quote the scripture to someone without fumbling and not knowing where it is found.
I absolutely love the Word of GOd and I absolutely love you Beth & Amanda & Melissa!
In Him,
Beth
this is what scripture memorization has inspired me to write. Enjoy!
In this world of busyness and fast food,
It’s easy for our health to diminish.
Eating an apple a day and green veggies,
Takes a backseat to large fries we must finish.
It seems quicker to grab a McChicken,
Than to cook the stinking bird ourselves.
We buy healthy foods with good intentions,
And they sit idly as décor on pantry shelves.
Docs insist we consume RDA’s of vitamins,
Including A, B’s, C, D, and even E,
I fear they’ve left out the most beneficial one yet,
That being, a daily dose of “God†or vitamin G.
Fortunately, G can be taken hurriedly or at rest,
It is free to all who desire to partake.
Unlike the others that are harmful in large doses,
There’s no limit on how much G you can take!
Please try it for a 3 week trial period,
Then notice if your health has been affected.
If so, share your story of this miracle drug,
To others whose lives vitamin G is neglected.
God is so good! I feel Him drawing me closer and closer every day. I feel His protection over me and His favor. I was involved in a car accident while I was totally stopped at a red light — it was not my fault — and I so clearly see how it could have been worse, much worse. It could have totalled my car and if the other driver had hit my door any closer to the front, I would have been injured.
I am still waiting for God to bring a godly man into my life (I’m divorced for 8 years now) but this is part of the answer. I know I have to be in a closer relationship with Him. I wait with anticipation, watching Him work in me. Every day, I want more of Him.
To: PAM H
To find out what the RENEW acrostic stands for watch the video that Beth made up for us:
http://livingproofministries.blogspot.com/2009_01_01_archive.html
Scroll down the page until you find:
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Scripture Memory Mini-tutorial
To: ELAWHORN
Vitamin G! I love it! Thanks for putting a smile on my face today. 🙂
Blessings in Christ,
Trudy
Alberta, Canada
I’ve been amazed that whatever verses I’ve been memorizing are also an encouraging word to another sister! It just pops out of my mouth at a time when she needs an encouraging word.
Beth said to start this challenge because we wanted to, not because we needed to. I did want to, and now I need to. I just found out today that due to cancer, my precious mom has 3 -6 months to live. The first verse I memorized is what I’m clinging to now, Psalm 126:5 – Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy.
Thank you so much to the four of you who posted encouragement to me. I appreciate it SO much.
Due to years upon years of heartache & abuse of every kind, I feel like that God & I have been trying to put my mind, body, and heart back together the past year. Although I still have a LONG way to go, thank the Lord I am not where I used to be!
The past week has been particularly tough. I am often lonely and alone, with no one but Jesus to encourage me. I often feel that I post so much in many places, and wonder if anyone ever reads a thing I write.
Thank you so much for your encouragement. And no worries– I will never, ever give up.
Michelle, Dallas Texas
Thank you so much to the four of you who posted encouragement to me. I appreciate it SO much.
Due to years upon years of heartache & abuse of every kind, I feel like that God & I have been trying to put my mind, body, and heart back together the past year. Although I still have a LONG way to go, thank the Lord I am not where I used to be!
The past week has been particularly tough. I am often lonely and alone, with no one but Jesus to encourage me. I often feel that I post so much in many places, and wonder if anyone ever reads a thing I write.
Thank you so much for your encouragement. And no worries– I will never, ever give up.
Michelle, Dallas Texas
TO: PAM H
I see that the link that I sent previously for the RENEW acrostic didn’t print out properly.
So, dear sister, go to the LPM Blog homepage. Look to the left side of the page and go down to:
“Blog Archive”
Then click on “2009”
Then scroll down the page to:
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Scripture Memory Mini-tutorial
Hope you are able to find this now!
Blessings in Christ,
Trudy
Alberta, Canada
I was so excited when I saw this post. I was just saying to my girlfriend how I am so enjoying memorizing verses this way.
I am learning so much and I seem to read the scriptures differently. I am pondering and thinking more about what I am reading now.
Thanks for doing this.
I sure would like to have a huge siesta, fiesta someday. Well……..maybe when we get to heaven.
Love you all to pieces!!!
I have totally been trusting God to bring me to the verses that I need. So far, I have felt His hand leading me to just the right one. It’s as if I can hear Him say, “That’s it girl, lock it away in your heart.” I have even found myself awake in the middle of the night with my memory verses running through my mind. I feel so blessed and loved by Jesus, doesn’t He just give the best hugs ever??
May He make His face to shine upon all of you today and always,
Tina
To Trudy H. in Alberta Canada-
A million thanks…
Blessings all mine and ten thousand besides! I’ve been watching and waiting for someone to answer my query about R.E.N.E.W.
I so appreciate your taking the time to give me careful directions on how to get the teaching from our “Siesta Mama!” This will be a blessing, as I apply the principles to memory verses. I’m taking my Vitamin G today too! (SMile!)
Hugs and blessings,
Pam H.
Buena Park, CA.
I am jumping into this a little late, but I just discovered the LPM blog recently. Today I decided that this scripture memory is just the thing I need! I have been combating “mommy brain” lately as I continue to adjust to life with an 8 month old son and 2 and a half year old daughter. God is going to work mightily in my heart and in my life again, but I must regain control of my mind first! I am also doing the Daniel study, which is ROCKING my world! Thanks Beth. So, scripture memory….here we go! I am anxiously awaiting the 1st of March!
Just yesterday the Holy Spirit whispered my memory scripture, Malachi 3:16, in my ear when I was gossiping with friends and then again today when my dear friend was praying with me. Today started off with a HORRIBLE morning for my toddler and ME! and the Holy Spirit reminded me of Isaiah 33:2..”be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress”. This scripture memorization has provided me with tools to face life issues, to help me pray, encourage me, sustain me. I wish I knew hundred other scriptures by heart already! Thank you Jesus for your word and for your grace!
To my Siesta Pam from Buena Park, Ca
R= Read it
E= Examine it
N= Need it
E= Echo it
W= Wield it
I have tried so many times to memorize scripture and it just didn’t work. I am doing much better this time. It always surprises me when I hear someone reference those same scriptures. It’s as if God is talking to me.
Charlotte P.
Ridgecrest, CA
This is an example of how I used the scripture this week in my life…I went for a MRI on my back because of chronic discs problems I have..wanted to see how things had changed. My doctor called to tell me that indeed some of my discs had gotten worse, but that she was concerned about the cysts on my ovaries, that one of them was rather large. (I’m thinking, just look at my spine and leave my other parts alone..lol). Anyway, this week I’ve had an ultrasound and am presently waiting on blood tests results. I have taken out my scriptures and additional ones that I love and have been repeating them over and over..I am trying to also re-wire my brain’s hard drive. My mom is doing this scripture memory with me and she has also been repeating her scriptures to me. I have felt a calmness and peace…I so want my mind to be wallpapered with the promises of JESUS!
Thank you girls,
Stacy
Every time I have picked a scripture to memorize, it was something that I struggled with. I wanted it to be meaningful. Each time, I have asked God to show me which one, to lead me to the scripture that I would need to get through the next 15 days.
Early in the year I needed scripture on anxiety, because of the loads of anxiety some generalized and unfocused, I was carrying around. Romans 12:1-2 was huge to, reminding me that this whole process of memory was about renewing my mind, to be transformed, to know God’s will.
Just this past month I have been working through 1 Peter 5:6-11. I have needed the reminder over this past month to be self controlled and alert, and to resist the enemy. I have needed it as I have felt my mind under assult, and my emotions as well.
It has been difficult, but God’s word has helped me stand strong firm and steadfast.
Praise God!
Heather,
Mosinee, WI
I am so in awe of God! I am so in love with His WORD! Psalm 119 seemed like a natural place for me to start memorizing. I began a few months ago, and am up to 56 verses. I am blown away by His faithfulness to accomplish this in my life! Several times, I have leaned upon the verses memorized and they fit perfectly with something I was going through…
One week in particular, I memorized, “Princes also sit and speak against me, but Your servant meditates on Your statutes.” (v.23) That very week, my husband and I had to take a stand against something that was unbiblical,and a sister in Christ was very angry with me. I certainly felt “spoken against” and under other circumstances would have been tempted to defend myself… and yet the truth of this Scripture spoke to me and instead I meditated on the Word and kept my mouth shut. The Lord became my Defense and worked it all out in the end, to the praise of His glory… but how I might have mucked that up had I chosen to speak back, instead of simply meditating on His statutes.
That’s just ONE example of many. His timing is perfect!
Heather in NH