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. 2301
    Anna says:

    Anna, Lexington, SC

    “But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written ‘Be holy because I am holy.'” 1 Peter 1:15-16 (NIV)

  2. 2302
    WendyB says:

    WendyB, Heidelberg, Germany.
    “And if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness and your night will become like the noonday.”
    Isaiah 58:10 – NIV

  3. 2303
    Amy says:

    Amy
    Oklahoma
    Proverbs 30:5 (NIV)
    Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.

  4. 2304
    Peggy says:

    Peggy- Idaho

    “Love the LORD you God with all you heart and with all your sould and with all your strength.”

    Deuteronomy 6:5

  5. 2305
    Becky says:

    “Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.” Psalm 62:8 NIV

  6. 2306
    Becky says:

    Becky, Tuscaloosa

    I will go before you and make the rough places smooth; I will shatter the doors of bronze and cut through their iron bars. I will give you the treasures of darkness, and hidden wealth of secret places, so that you may know that it is I, the Lord, the God of Israel, who calls you by your name.
    Is. 45: 2 & 3 NASV

  7. 2307
    Heidi says:

    Heidi, Longview, Tx: Teach me Your way, LORD, and I will live by Your truth. Give me an undivided mind to fear your name. Psalm 86:11; Holman CSB

  8. 2308
    Peg says:

    Peg, Naperville, IL: “Set your minds on things above; not on earthly things.” Colossians 3:2 (NIV)

  9. 2309
    Stefanie McClurg says:

    Stefanie– White Oak, Tx ” The Heavens declare the Glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.” Psalms 19:1 NIV

  10. 2310
    Judy Peterson says:

    Judy, East Chain, MN, “My brothers and sisters, do not show predudice if you possess faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ.” James 2:1 (the NET Bible)

  11. 2311
    Cathy says:

    Cathy, Mountain Grove, MO “For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of POWER, of LOVE and of SELF-DISCIPLINE.” 2 Timothy 1:7

  12. 2312
    Sandra Harvey says:

    Sandra,Florida. This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel (Sandra) not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit says the LORD of Hosts. (Zechariah 4:6 NKJ)

  13. 2313
    Nitsa says:

    Nitsa, Eugene, OR.
    “Let no unworthy word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, that it may give grace to those who hear.”
    Ephesians 4:29

  14. 2314
    brooke akins says:

    brooke, atlanta, ga
    “the Lord GOD is my strength, and He has made my feet like hinds’ feet, and makes me walk on my high places”
    habakkuk 3:19, nasb

  15. 2315
    Valerie says:

    Valerie, Queen Creek “She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness” Proverbs 31:27

  16. 2316
    Nicole says:

    Nicole, Huntsville, AL. “The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17 NIV

  17. 2317
    Karla G says:

    Karla in Lakeland: “Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 64:10 NIV

    • 2317.1
      Christi says:

      Ooops! I think you meant Psalms 46:10. I’ve got it hanging on the wall in the master bath where I can see it while soaking in the tub. I can be still there… 🙂

  18. 2318
    Krista says:

    Krista, McDonough, GA: In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I present my requests before you and wait expectantly. Psalm 5:3 ( NIV)

  19. 2319
    CoveredByHim says:

    Paula, Russell, KY.
    Take a good look at me God, my God; I want to look life in the eye, so no enemy can get the best of me or laugh when I fall on my face. I’ve thrown myself headlong into Your arms-I’m celebrating Your rescue! Psalm 13:3-5, The Message.

  20. 2320
    Janice says:

    Janice, Topeka KS -“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. Psalm 13:5,6 NIV

  21. 2321
    Destee says:

    Deanne, Ohio
    Ephesians 4:29 NIV
    Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

  22. 2322
    Jessica says:

    I learned my verse the first day last week, so this time I’m going for a challenge!

    Jessica, Gadsden: “This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”—and I am the worst of them all. But God had mercy on me so that Christ Jesus could use me as a prime example of his great patience with even the worst sinners. Then others will realize that they, too, can believe in him and receive eternal life. All honor and glory to God forever and ever! He is the eternal King, the unseen one who never dies; he alone is God. Amen.” 1 Timothy 1:15-17 NLT

  23. 2323
    Judy from Clarks Hill says:

    “Consider it pure joy my brothers whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that testing your faith produces perseverance. James 1:2-3 NIV

  24. 2324
    MichelleF says:

    Michelle F., Hamilton, MT. “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

    • 2324.1
      Leslie R says:

      Leslie, Norwood Young America, MN.
      I Chronicles 28.9 NLT “And Solomon (Leslie), my son (daughter), get to know the God of your ancestors. Worship and serve him with your whole heart and with a willing mind. For the Lord sees every plan and thought. If you seek him, you will find him. But if you forsake him, he will reject you forever.

  25. 2325
    Joyce says:

    Joyce, Dalton, GA

    Therefore, submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. James 4:7 NKJV

  26. 2326
    Leanne says:

    Leanne, Billings, MT

    She speaks with wisdom and faithful instruction is on her tongue.

    Proverbs 31:26 NIV

  27. 2327

    Rachel, Blaine, “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.” James 1:2 NLT

  28. 2328
    Carrie Klein says:

    Show me your ways, LORD,
    teach me your paths.
    Guide me in your truth and teach me,
    for you are God my Savior,
    and my hope is in you all day long.
    Psalm 25:4-5 NIV

  29. 2329
    jewelsbb says:

    Julia,Whidbey Island,WA:”Be kind and merciful to one another, forgive one another as quickly and thoroughly as God in Christ forgave you.” Eph.4:32 CEV & The Message

  30. 2330
    Melanie says:

    Buffalo, NY
    Proverbs 19:11 New International Version

    “A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.”

  31. 2331
    Janell says:

    Janell – Frisco “Be anxious for nothing but in everything prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made know to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Phil 4:6-7 NKJV

  32. 2332
    robin says:

    Robin
    slidell
    eph 4:2
    Be completely humble and gentle, be patient, bearing with one another in love. NIV

  33. 2333
    Traci Eccles says:

    Traci, Lakewood, Washington “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” 2Timothy 1:7 (New King James Version)

  34. 2334
    Dawn King says:

    Dawn, Hamilton, NJ

    “To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn, to console those who mourn in Zion, to give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they may be called trees of righteousness, that the planting of the Lord may be glorified.” (Isaiah 61:2,3 NKJV

  35. 2335
    Sue says:

    Sue
    Lenoir City, Tennessee

    Commit to the Lord whatever you do and your plans will succeed.

    Proverbs 16:13 New Living Translation

  36. 2336
    Kristen C. says:

    Kristen Cottingham, Three Rivers, MI
    Hebrews 12:1b-2a (NLT)
    “And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, on whom our faith depends from start to finish.”

  37. 2337
    Kate says:

    Kate, Warsaw, IN. Search me, O God and know my heart, Try me and know my anxieties; And see if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23-24 NKJV

  38. 2338
    Susan B says:

    Sing to the Lord a new song
    For he has done marvelous things
    His right hand and his holy arm
    Have worked salvation for him. Psalm 98:1 NIV
    Susan B. Chapin SC

  39. 2339
    Kimberly says:

    Kimberly,
    Portland, OR

    Psalm 103:1-5 ESV
    Bless the LORD, O my soul
    And all that is within me,
    Bless his holy name!
    Bless the LORD, O my soul,
    And forget not all his benefits,
    who forgives all your iniquity,
    who heal all your diseases,
    who redeems your life from the pit,
    who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,
    who satisfies you with good
    so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

  40. 2340
    Melissa says:

    Melissa, Castle Rock, CO
    Can a mother forget the baby at her breast
    and have no compassion on the child she has borne?
    Though she may forget,
    I will not forget you! Isaiah 49:15(NIV)

  41. 2341
    Robin in New Jersey says:

    Robin, Landing, NJ

    And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. Ephesians 4:30 KJV

  42. 2342
    Madge says:

    Madge in Marietta, GA

    Psalm 16:6 (English Standard Version)

    The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.

  43. 2343
    Barbara says:

    Barbara, Arcadia, CA
    …the LORD your God carried you, as a man carries his son, in all the way you went until you came to this place
    Deut 1:31 (NIV)

  44. 2344
    Katie says:

    Katie, NYC, Romans 8:38 NIV For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

  45. 2345
    Laurie says:

    Laurie,Eureka
    Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name.
    Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits–
    who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases.
    Psalm 103:1-3 NIV

  46. 2346
    Karla says:

    Karla, Poulsbo, WA. “”Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” RSV

  47. 2347
    Lauren says:

    Lauren, Malvern, PA.
    The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to go on the heights. Habakkuk 3:19

  48. 2348
    Debbie says:

    Debbie in Indiana

    “I say to myself “The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for Him.” Lamemtations 3:24 NIV

  49. 2349
    Barbie says:

    For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 NIV

  50. 2350
    Wendy says:

    Wendy~ Cross City, Fl
    “No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.”
    Hebrews 12:11 NIV

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