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. 1951
    Dawn Regner says:

    Dawn, San Diego
    But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and good deeds. It shows no favortism and is always sincere. And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness. James 3:17-18 NLT

  2. 1952
    Vicky McPhail says:

    Vicky, Havelock, Ontario, Canada: “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” Luke 6:38, NIV

  3. 1953
    Brigit says:

    Brigit, Lafayette, OR

    Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” Deut 31:6 NIV

  4. 1954
    Kathy says:

    Kathy from Ontario Canada:

    Isaiah 46:4-“I am He who will sustain you
    I have made you & I will carry you
    I will sustain you & will rescue you.”NIV

    I beg your prayers as in 2 days I have major abdominal surgery- pelvic reconstructive surgeon- I am a long time in
    healing and soooo thankful the Lord gave me this verse – perfect timing of course!” PLEASE PRAY THIS 2 WEEK SESSION ESPECIALLY- THANKS.

  5. 1955

    Beckie, Florence,SC
    See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.
    Isaiah 43:19, NIV

  6. 1956
    Tina says:

    Tina, Gahanna Ohio..
    II Corinthians 1:12: Now this is our boast; Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with you, with integrity and godly sincerity. We have done so, relying not on worldly wisdom but on God’s grace.

  7. 1957
    Jennifer Knaak says:

    Jennifer, Oreland, PA

    “But I am trusting you, O Lord, saying, “You are my God!” My future is in your hands.”
    Psalm 31:14-15a (NLT)

  8. 1958
    Stephanie says:

    Stephanie Lewisville, TX

    You will keep in perfect peace
    those whose minds are steadfast,
    because they trust in you.

    Isaiah 26:3 NIV

  9. 1959
    Katie says:

    Isaiah 42:9 Behold, the former things have come to pass, Now I declare new things.

  10. 1960
    Melanie says:

    Melanie, Amherst, MA

    “By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter….”

    Hebrews 11: 24

  11. 1961
    Meredith says:

    Meredith, Los Angeles, CA: “Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” -Lamentations 3:22-24

  12. 1962
    sara says:

    sara, slidell,
    She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. Proverbs 31:26

  13. 1963

    Tara
    Kyiv, Ukraine

    {Adding to v.3) Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.

    2 Peter 1:4 (NIV)

  14. 1964
    Jen Lovelace says:

    God did not give us a spirit that makes us afraid but a spirit of power and love and self-control.

    2 Tim 1:7 (New Century Version)

  15. 1965
    Shane Sutherland says:

    Shane, Suwanee, GA “I remember my affliction and my wandering, the bitterness and the gall. I well remember them, and my soul is downcast within me. Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope:” (Lam. 3:19-21) Did this a bit backwards (started with vv. 22-24), but wanted to memorize the whole passage. 🙂

  16. 1966
    Caitlin says:

    Caitlin, Omaha:
    “Lead me in Your truth and teach me,
    for You are the God of my salvation;
    for You I wait all the day long.”
    Psalm 25:5 ESV

  17. 1967
    susan says:

    everything else is worthless when compared with the priceless gain of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.
    Phil. 3:8

  18. 1968
    Helen Mercer says:

    Helen, Broxton, GA

    They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings and with him will be His called, chosen and faithful followers. Revelation 17:14 NIV

    We start Here and Now…There and Then next week…..so excited!!!

  19. 1969
    Ashleigh Marshall says:

    Ashleigh Marshall, San Antonio, TX,
    Matthew 11:28-29
    “Come to me, all who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you because I am humble and gentle, and you will find rest for your souls.”

    NLT

  20. 1970
    shaley cates says:

    Shaley
    Mineral Wells Tx

    “Whoever speaks on their own does so to gain personal glory, but he who seeks the glory of the one who sent him is a man of truth;there is nothing false about him.” John 7:18 NIV2010

  21. 1971
    Judy Johnson says:

    Proverbs : NIV
    A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

  22. 1972
    Sarah Noah says:

    Sarah Noah, Canoga Park, CA: “Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies” Proverbs 3:10 NKJV

  23. 1973
    Melissa says:

    Melissa, Vicksburg, MS “Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our day.” Psalm 90:14 NIV

  24. 1974

    Alicia, Columbus, OH ~ “The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” Psalm 27:1 (KJV)

  25. 1975
    Sheila Whorton says:

    Sheila, Russellville, AR: “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 NIV

  26. 1976

    Deuterononmy 31:7-8 (NLT)

    Then Moses called for Joshua, and as all Israel watched, he said to him,
    “Be strong and courageous!
    For you will lead these people into the land that the Lord swore to their ancestors he would give them.
    You are the one who will divide it among them as their grants of land.
    Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you.
    He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.”

    I woke up hearing “hold steady, hold strong”-

    Angie
    Deltona FL

  27. 1977
    Paula says:

    Paula, Hendersonville, TN Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; Keep watch over the door of my lips. Do not incline my heart to any evil thing. Psalm 141:3-4a

  28. 1978
    Karen E says:

    Karen
    Rochester, MN

    Ps. 16:7-8 NLT
    I will bless the Lord who guides me; even at night my heart instructs me. I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.

  29. 1979
    Kelly says:

    Kelly, Fort Myers: Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer. Ps. 19:14 ESV

  30. 1980
    Debra says:

    Debra, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.
    But Jesus looked at them and said , With men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible. Mark 10:27 New KJV

  31. 1981
    Margee says:

    Margee, Chattanooga

    For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
    Isaiah 41:13 NIV

  32. 1982
    Naomi Van Wyk says:

    Naomi, Santa Barbara, CA: “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 NIV

  33. 1983
    Chrissy says:

    Chrissy from Tampa: This is what the Lord says – He who created you, Jacob, He who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.” Isaiah 43:1-3 NIV

  34. 1984

    Right between the eyes:

    Ephesians 4:31-32 (New Living Translation)

    Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.

  35. 1985
    Cristy, Prattville says:

    “When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting”. Acts 2:1-2

  36. 1986
    Tori Morales says:

    Therefore, as you received ChristJesus the Lord,so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught,abounding in thanksgiving.
    Colossians 2:6-7 (ESV)

  37. 1987
    Erika Williams says:

    Erika W. from Appleton WI…. Psalms 63:1 O God you are my God I shall seek you earnestly, my soul thirst for you, my flesh yearns for you, in a dry and weary land where ther is no water

  38. 1988
    HulaHeart says:

    Paula, Brownwood, Tx
    Hebrews 4:12. NET
    For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any double-edged sword, piercing even to the point of dividing soul from spirit, and joints from marrow; it is able to judge the desires and thoughts of the heart.

  39. 1989
    Kathy Nance says:

    Kathy, Fort Worth “O Lord Almighty, God of Israel, enthroned between the cherubim, you alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. You have made heaven and earth.” Isaiah 37:16 (NIV)

  40. 1990
    Mary Vigil says:

    Mary Vigil, Brighton CO

    You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. Psalm 32:7 NIV

  41. 1991
    Gloria Hill says:

    Gloria Hill Victorville Ca

    Romans 12:21 (NIV)

    Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with Good.

  42. 1992
    Sue says:

    Sue C., Middletown, “Casting the whole of your care—all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all—on Him; for He cares for you affectionately, and cares about you watchfully.” 1 Peter 5:8 (Amplified)

  43. 1993
    Jane says:

    Jane, Canton,IL Verse 2
    “You are my hiding place and my shield.
    I hope in your word.”
    Psalm 119:114 NKJV

  44. 1994
    Jan says:

    Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are healthy, your whole body is also full of light. Luke 11:34 NIV

  45. 1995
    Staci Wykes says:

    Staci W, Holland, MI:

    “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thes. 5:16

  46. 1996
    Rissa Parrish says:

    Rissa, Boaz: “Hear my prayer, O LORD, listen to my cry for help; be not deaf to my weeping.” Psalms 39:12 NIV

  47. 1997
    Barb says:

    God has not given us a spirit of fear,but of power and of love and of a sound mind. II Tim 1:7 NIV

  48. 1998
    Chyrll says:

    Chyrll, Memphis TN: “The wicked are not so, But they are like chaff which the wind drives away. Therefore, the wicked will not stand in the judgment, Nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous. For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, But the way of the wicked will perish.”
    Psalm 1:4-6 NASB

  49. 1999
    mitzi cordle says:

    mitzi, Brandon,MS
    Because of the sacrifice of the Messiah, His blood poured out on the altar of the Cross, we’re a free people..and not just barely free, either, ABUNDANTLY free! He thought of everything, provided for everything we could possibly need, letting us in on the plans He took such delight in making. IT’S IN CHRIST THAT WE FIND OUT WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE ARE LIVING FOR. Ephesians 1:7-9,11 message

  50. 2000
    HurstMom says:

    Michele, Pearland, TX

    “Your words were found and I ate them,
    And Your words became for me a joy and the delight of my heart.” Jeremiah 15: 16a NASB

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