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. 4151

    Jenifer
    Jacksonville, AL

    Deuteronomy 7:9 (New International Version, ©2010)
    “Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments.”

  2. 4152
    Anne-Marie, London, ON says:

    Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you.

    1Chronicles 28:20 NIV

  3. 4153
    Shelly says:

    Shelly, Portland,OR. “Rejoice Always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thess 5:16-18 NKJV

  4. 4154
    Denise says:

    Denise, Houston
    Lamentations 3:22-23
    The Steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies NEVER come to an end. They are new every mornin.
    GREAT IS YOUR FAITHFULNESS!

  5. 4155
    Linda Grinnell says:

    Linda, Alamo, Texas:
    As it is written: There is no one righteous, not even one.
    Romans 3:10

  6. 4156
    Ginny says:

    Ginny
    Rice Lake, WI

    As for God, his way is perfect;
    The Lord’s word is flawless;
    he shields all who take refuge in him.
    Psalm 18:30 NIV

  7. 4157
    Tammy says:

    Tammy, Cincinnati, Ohio

    Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food.
    Romans 14:20a NIV

  8. 4158
    Sheila says:

    Sheila, Wake Forest: 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. Ephesians 4:29. NIV

  9. 4159
    Jolynn says:

    Jolynn, Rowlett, Tx
    In your strength I can crush an army; with my God I can scale any wall.
    Psalm 18:29
    New Living Translation

  10. 4160
    Leigh-Anne says:

    Leigh-Anne, Bemus Point, NY,

    Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him. Don’t become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You’ll be changed from the inside out.

    Romans 12:2 The Message

  11. 4161
    Sarah Marion says:

    Sarah, Christina and Esther May – Wenatchee, WA “So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded.” Hebrews 10:35 (NIV)

  12. 4162
    Breanne says:

    Breanne, Cypress – “Hear my prayer, O LORD; listen to my cry for mercy. In the day of my trouble I will call to you, for you will answer me.” Psalm 86:6-7 NIV

  13. 4163
    jane says:

    Jane, IL
    Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding,will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

    Philippians 4:6, 7 NIV

  14. 4164
    Marrissa says:

    Marrissa, Orlando, FL

    1 Corinthians 2:9
    However, as it is written, no eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him
    NIV

  15. 4165
    Mary says:

    Mary from Springfield, MO
    Luke 10:41-42
    But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.” (ESV)

  16. 4166
    Jodee Melton says:

    Jodee, Lubbock, TX
    This God – his way is perfect. The word of the Lord proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in Him.
    Psalm 18:30 ESV

  17. 4167
    Steph says:

    Steph, Lynchburg, VA: “The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.” NIV

  18. 4168
    Cathy S. says:

    Cathy, Terra Ceia, Florida

    A person without self-control is like a house with its doors and windows knocked out. Proverbs 25:28 (The Message)

  19. 4169
    KMSmom86 says:

    M.J. in Lovington, NM

    “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

    I am copying Diane – thanks!

  20. 4170
    Joni says:

    Joni
    Animas, NM

    I make known the end from the beginning,from ancient times, what is still to come. I say: My purpose will stand and I will do all that I please.
    Isaiah 46:10 NIV

  21. 4171
    Beki says:

    Beki, Ball; Psalm 73: 26 (NIV) “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

  22. 4172
    Melissa says:

    Melissa, Midland, MI

    “By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another” John 13:35 NIV

  23. 4173
    Tammy N. says:

    Tammy-Lubbock, TX
    “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.” Psalm 143:8(NIV)

  24. 4174
    Amy says:

    Amy, Jacksonville, FL

    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

  25. 4175
    Amy says:

    Amy, Birmingham
    Take delight in the Lord,
    And he will give you your heart’s desires.
    Commit everything you do to the Lord.
    Trust him, and he will help you.
    Psalm 37:4-5 NLT

  26. 4176
    Brenda says:

    Brenda from Epsom, NH

    For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until Christ returns. Philippians 1:10 NLT

  27. 4177
    brooke says:

    Tennessee
    Romans 12: 9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. (NIV)

  28. 4178
    Ruth says:

    Ruth – Fuquay Varina, NC

    So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Cor 4:18 – NIV

  29. 4179
    Pam T says:

    Lookout Mt GA
    His Divine power has given us every thing we need for life and godliness. 2 Peter 1:3 NIV

  30. 4180
    Sharon says:

    Sharon San Diego Ca, Isaiah 55:11 NKJ

    So Shall MY word be that goes
    Forth from MY mouth
    It shall not return to Me
    VoidBut it shall accomplish what I please
    And it shall prosperin the
    thing for which I sent it…

  31. 4181
    Cassie says:

    Cassie; Fulshear, TX:“Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he’s the one who will keep you on track.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (The Message)

  32. 4182
    Nichole says:

    Nichole, Rome
    Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So honor God with your body. 1 Cor. 6:19-20

  33. 4183
    Kaci... Arp, Texas says:

    I am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake,and remembers your sin no more.(Isaiah 43:25)NIV

  34. 4184
    Carolyn says:

    Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time. Casting all your cares upon him; for he careth for you. 1Peter5:6-7

  35. 4185
    Blenna says:

    Blenna –Radford, Va

    May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trusting him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

    Romans 15:13 NIV

  36. 4186
    Kelli says:

    McKinney, Texas

    “Now to Him who is able to do immeasurable more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us.”

    Ephesians 3:20 (NIV)

  37. 4187
    Angie says:

    Angie – New Orleans, LA

    Romans 12:2, NASB

    And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.

  38. 4188
    Brittany McGuckin says:

    Brittany, Parker Co
    Philippians 4:8-9 NIV

    Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy- think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me- put into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

  39. 4189
    Kati says:

    Kati, Ocracoke Island, NC

    Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

    Isaiah 40:31-31 (NIV)

  40. 4190
    Rachelle says:

    Rachelle, Long Island, KS
    fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 ESV

  41. 4191
    Tamara says:

    Tamara, Zeeland “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” James 1:19 NIV

  42. 4192
    Devanee says:

    Devanee, Ulysses; Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see. Hebrews 11:1 NLT

  43. 4193
    Emily says:

    Emily from Washington, DC … “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – His good, pleasing, and perfect will.” (NASB)

  44. 4194
    Emily says:

    Emily, Kalamazoo, MI “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 NIV

  45. 4195
    Tami says:

    Tami, Arcadia
    “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.” Colossians 3:23 NIV

  46. 4196
    Linda says:

    Linda, Sheboygan, WI Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed,for I am your God.
    I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

  47. 4197
    Katie says:

    Katie, Roanoke Tx ” being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. ” Philippians 1:6 NIV

  48. 4198
    Cindy says:

    Cindy, Fairhope

    I will say to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress, My God, in whom I trust!” (Psalm 91:2)

  49. 4199
    Amanda says:

    Amanda, Savannah, GA
    “For you are a people holy to the Lord your God, The Lord your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on the face of the earth to be his people, his treasured possession.” Deuteronomy 7:6 NIV

  50. 4200
    Suzie says:

    Dear Beth,
    I am participating but didn’t put down my verse…because I am doing the new Breaking Free and the 1st week was Gal 5:1 and you know the rest of them..I am putting them in my new app..woohoo…so count me in…and my whole Bible Study Women’s Group at Harvest Bible Chapel Elgin, IL

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