2011 Siesta Scripture Memory Team: Verse 2!

Hey, Sweet Things!

You guys are so much fun. Thanks for getting excited with us about the app. I’m just thinking about how this whole technology thing was in the mind of God centuries ago when He inscribed His words on the sacred page through the pens of men. Too much to wrap our minds around, isn’t it? He is the One who knows “the end from the beginning,” and “from ancient times, what is still to come.” He says, “My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.” (Isaiah 46:10)

At the moment I’m typing up this post, we have a whopping 9250 entries under Verse 1. Never in my wildest imagination did I picture this. I was pretty blown away by our strong and steady couple of thousand in 2009. Keep in mind that the 9250 is not an exact reflection of participants because there are some replies under comments, like, “I’m copying yours!” and “I’ve never even heard that verse!” I’m not going put a restriction on that because community in Christ is what makes Siestaville work. We do know, however, that way over 8000 are participating because that many women ordered spirals or downloaded the artwork. Others who are participating grabbed their own spirals the easier way from the store. I also want you to picture the many preadolescent girls we have on our team. Don’t you remember loving stickers and pens and school supplies when you were that age? I should have known they’d take to the spirals. Just close your eyes and imagine them reciting some of the verses dearest to your heart. Many of us have lived long enough to know by life experience what they are reciting by faith. It’s such a precious thought to me. They will find Jesus faithful just as we have. Yep, we have junior Siestas but we also have plenty of senior Siestas which delights me just as much. Our joy in standing shoulder-to-shoulder with this mighty band of women is indescribable. I wonder how many football fields we would stretch across. Whew. For just a split second I saw us all in my bright red college drill team uniforms. Scratch that thought.

OK, before I call for your second verses, many of you asked for the exact date of the SSMT celebration next January. I double-checked the weekend with Sabrina and it’s January 20-21, 2012 from Friday evening until Saturday noon. Of course, we’ll get you the proper information starting early next Fall but, if you think you might want to come, put it down on your calendar, start saving your expense money, and plan to memorize your darling little head off. The event itself is our gift to you and your ticket in is your well-used spiral (of either kind).

Are you ready for SSMT Verse 2? I’m giving you a heads-up that I plan to target a lot of James verses this year so, while I’m still going to tell you mine each time, I’ll also suggest a good alternative for those of you who could use an additional idea. Remember! Limit your comments to Name, City, Verse, and Translation. Here’s mine:

Beth, Houston. “My brothers and sisters, do not show prejudice if you possess faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ.” James 2:1 The NET Bible

Here’s an alternative I really love and memorized a couple of years ago. My dear coworker, Diane, is memorizing it right now so it’s washing back over my mind:

Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders You have done. The things You planned for us no one can recount to You; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare.” Psalm 40:5 NIV

And that, O Lord, is the gospel truth.

OK, Sisters! Bring on Verse 2!

I pray that Christ is so pleased. I feel in my soul that He is.

Have a great weekend!

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  1. 5701
    Denise Moser says:

    Denise, Mishawaka, IN –
    The Sovereign Lord has given me his words of wisdom, so that I know how to comfort the weary. Morning by morning he wakens me and opens my understanding to his will.
    Isaiah 50:4 NLT

  2. 5702
    Kathy Parker says:

    Kathy, Wilmington NC
    Isaiah 43:18-19 NLT
    “But forget all that, it is nothing compared to what I am going to do.
    For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.”

  3. 5703
    Sandi says:

    Sandi. Anderson
    “But blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.” Jeremiah 17:7 NIV

  4. 5704
    Texas in the Mountains says:

    Jillian; Laramie

    and that the Messiah may dwell in your hearts throught faith. I pray that you, being rooted and firmly establilshed in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the length and witdth, height and depth of God’s love
    Ephesians 3:17-18
    Holman Christian Standard Bible
    (part 2)

  5. 5705

    Jennifer, Asheville NC
    “But the Lord is faithful; He will make you strong and guard you from the evil one.” 2 Thessalonians 3:3 NLT

  6. 5706
    Rebecca says:

    Rebecca – Stamford, TX
    “Summing it all up, friends, I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and mediating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious – the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse.” Philippians 4:8 MSG

  7. 5707
    Judy Nabors says:

    Judy Nabors – Crawfordsville, IN “Encourage one another DAILY, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.” Hebrews 3:13 NIV
    BAB- Be A Barnabas DAILY!!

  8. 5708
    Darlene says:

    Darlene
    Seattle, WA

    Psalm 5:2-3- LIfe application Bible

    “Listen to my cry for help, my king and my God, for I pray to no one but you. Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord. Each morning I bring my requests to you, and wait expectantly.”

  9. 5709
    Heather says:

    Heather – Chandler, AZ
    You will keep him in perfect peace,
    Whose mind is stayed on You,
    Because he trusts in You.
    Isaiah 26:3 NKJV

  10. 5710
    Annmarie says:

    Annmarie, Livermore. “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV

  11. 5711
    Emily says:

    Emily- Grovetown, GA

    Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain.

    Psalm 127:1 NIV

  12. 5712
    Paula Hutchings says:

    Paula Tulsa I will make known the end to the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say: My purpose will stand and I will do all I please.

    Isaiah 46: 10 NIV

  13. 5713
    Marsha says:

    Marsha Bismarck ND

    for it is written, “You shall be holy, because I am holy”.

    1 Peter 1:16

  14. 5714
    Amanda Rearden says:

    Amanda,Orlando, FL:

    Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from Him. Ps. 62:5 NIV

  15. 5715
    Stacey says:

    Stacey, Plano Texas
    Now, O Lord our God, deliver us from his hand, so that all kingdoms on earth may know that you alone, O Lord are God.
    Isaiah 37:20 NIV

  16. 5716
    Patty says:

    Patty Laramore, Ada, OK
    “These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come.”
    1 Corinthians 10:11 NIV

  17. 5717
    Dana says:

    Dana, Collierville, TN – “Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” – James 4:7&8 NASB

  18. 5718
    Valerie Light says:

    Valerie, Mineral Wells, Tx
    Be sure to pay attention to what you hear. To those who are open to my teaching, more understanding will be given. But to those who are not listening, even what they think they have will be taken away from them. Luke 8:18 NLT

  19. 5719
    Denise says:

    Denise, Ozark, MO
    So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
    1 Corinthians 10:31 NLT

  20. 5720
    Kristine says:

    Kristine in Edmond, OK – “You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast because he trusts in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, THE LORD, is the Rock eternal.” Isaiah 26:3-4 NIV (Emphasis mine)

  21. 5721
    Karol says:

    Karol – Burlington, CT

    Psalm 121, NKJV

  22. 5722
    Gena says:

    Gena Carter Elgin, Texas

    Let all that I am praise the Lord, may I never forget the good things he does for me.

    Psalm 103:2 NLT

  23. 5723
    Nicole says:

    Nicole – Columbia, SC
    “Satisfy us in the morning with Your lovingkindness, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.” Psalm 90:14 NASB

  24. 5724
    Mandy says:

    Mandy, Colorado

    So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death. Romans 8:1-2 (NLT)

  25. 5725
    Lora says:

    Lora, Florissant,CO. “You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.” Isaiah 26:3 NIV

  26. 5726
    colleen says:

    Colleen Clarks Green “Flee the evil desires of youth,and pursue righteousness,faith,love,and peace,along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.” 2Timothy2:22 NIV

  27. 5727
    Amy White says:

    Amy White – Lubbock, TX – Matthew 5:14-16 “You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.” NLT

  28. 5728
    Cindy R. says:

    Cindy, Rockford, IL “And my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Phil 4:19 NASB

  29. 5729
    Amy says:

    Amy, Jacksonville, FL
    Jesus replied, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.” Luke 9:62

  30. 5730
    Robin says:

    Psalm 34 8-10
    Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. Fear the Lord, you his saints, for those who fear lack nothing. The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.

  31. 5731
    Sarah says:

    Sarah – Elmira, ON

    “I am leaving you with a gift – peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.”
    John 14:27 NLT

  32. 5732
    Nicole says:

    Nicole, Ocean Springs, MS – Nevertheless, each person should live as a believer in whatever situation the Lord has assigned to them, just as God has called them. ~1 Corinthians 7:17 (NIV2010)

  33. 5733
    Kelly Burnett says:

    Kelly, Houston

    James 3:17
    But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. (NIV)

  34. 5734
    Kena says:

    Kena, Milford, We take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Cor 10:5

  35. 5735
    Kim Brown says:

    Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ.
    Romans 10:13 NIV

  36. 5736
    Jacquie says:

    Prosper, TX
    James 4:8
    Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

  37. 5737
    Ainslie says:

    Ainslie, Columbia SC
    To the thirsty I will give water without cost from the spring of the water of life. Revelation 21:6

  38. 5738
    Becky Homme says:

    Becky Homme, Rochester, MN “May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.” Psalm 19:14 NIV

  39. 5739
    Sealed4heaven says:

    Mendi Catlett-Chattanooga Tn. NKJV
    Isaiah 40:31

    But those who wait on the Lord
    Shall renew their strength;
    They shall mount up with wings like eagles,
    They shall run and not be weary,
    They shall walk and not faint.

  40. 5740
    Suzanne says:

    Suzanne, Acworth, Ga, Be kind and compassionate to one another forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 (NIV)

  41. 5741
    Staci Anderson says:

    Staci-Bismarck, ND “You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.” Isaiah 26:3

  42. 5742
    Sue Fagan says:

    Sue Chesterfield VA.
    May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him,so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
    Romans 15 13

  43. 5743
    Lauren says:

    Lauren, Indiana

    Go out into the world uncorrupted, as a breath of fresh air in this squalid and polluted society. Provide people with a glimpse of good living and of the living God.

    Philippians 2:15-16 The Message

  44. 5744
    Kylie says:

    Kylie Fishers, IN

    James 1:22

    Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.

  45. 5745
    Laika Steiger says:

    Laika ~ Atlanta, GA
    Don’t you know that when you offer yourselves to someone to obey him as slaves, you are slaves to the one whom you obey – whether you are slaves to sin, which leads to death, or to obedience, which leads to righteousness.
    Romans 6:16, NIV

  46. 5746
    Joy says:

    Joy
    Charlotte, NC

    Call to Me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know.

    Jeremiah 33:3 (New American Standard Bible)

  47. 5747
    Autumn says:

    Autumn – Foster, KY
    Psalm 13:5-6 NIV
    But I trust in your unfailing love;
    my heart rejoices in your salvation.
    I will sing to the Lord for he has been good to me.

  48. 5748
    Michelle says:

    Michelle, Lewisville, TX Sing to the Lord, for He has done glorious things; let this be known to all the world. NIV

  49. 5749
    Terri says:

    “Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.”
    Psalm 100:4 (NIV)

  50. 5750
    Nancy says:

    ~ Theodosia, MO

    7 “But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD,
    whose confidence is in him.
    8 They will be like a tree planted by the water
    that sends out its roots by the stream.
    It does not fear when heat comes;
    its leaves are always green.
    It has no worries in a year of drought
    and never fails to bear fruit.”

    NIV

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