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. 4251
    Cathy says:

    Cathy, Colorado Springs, Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in him, for he shields him all day long, and the one the Lord loves rests between his shoulders. Deut. 33:12. NIV

  2. 4252
    Julie says:

    Julie, New braunfels, “Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.” NIV

  3. 4253
    Amber says:

    Amber, Arkansas
    “He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.” KJV

  4. 4254
    Sandra says:

    Sandra, Naperville, IL

    I signed up late, so here are my two verses:

    Week 1
    If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:18 NIV

    Week 2
    Give ear and come to me; listen that you may live. I will make an everlasting covenant with you, my faithful love promised to David. Isaiah 55:3 NIV

  5. 4255
    Gail says:

    Psalm 103:1-5 NAS
    Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless his holy name.
    Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget none of his benefits;
    Who pardons all your iniquities;
    Who heals all your diseases;
    Who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion,
    Who satisfies your years with good things
    So that your youth is renewed like the eagle.

  6. 4256
    Hisgirlinatreehouse says:

    Teresa, Cincinnati:
    “Forget the former things;
    do not dwell on the past.
    See, I am doing a new thing!
    Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
    I am making a way in the desert
    and streams in the wasteland.”
    Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV

  7. 4257
    Joanie says:

    Joanie, Ventress
    Philippians 4:11
    I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. NIV

  8. 4258
    Donna Garvin says:

    (19) My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, (20)for man’s anger does not bring about the rightneous life that God desires.”
    James 1:19-20 (NIV)
    Donna
    Eldorado, Texas

  9. 4259
    Jeanne says:

    Jeanne, Valley Head, AL
    Psalm 34:1-5 (NIV)
    1 I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips.
    2 My soul will boast in the LORD; let the afflicted hear and rejoice.
    3 Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt his name together.
    4 I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.
    5 Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.

  10. 4260
    pam says:

    Pam, Birmingham, “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.” James 1:27 NIV

  11. 4261
    Lauren says:

    Lauren
    Prattville, AL
    “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13 NIV

  12. 4262
    Tracy Sturm says:

    Tracy, Wheeling…”You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness;therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.” Hebrews 1:9 NIV

  13. 4263
    Donna says:

    ‎Matthew 11: 28 – 30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
    anotherbattlewon.blogspot.com

  14. 4264
    Veronica says:

    I can do everything through Him who gives me stregth.
    Philippians 4:13 (NIV)
    Veronica
    Eldorado, Texas

  15. 4265
    Rachel says:

    Rachel from TX
    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

  16. 4266
    Jennifer W. says:

    Jennifer Madison,OH Psalm 18:30-31 NIV
    As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in Him. For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God?

  17. 4267
    Kathie Nappier says:

    Kathie,Aiken SC

    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

    Having a little bit of surgery on Tuesday.

  18. 4268
    Renee says:

    Renee – Charlott, NC
    Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to Him for protection. Proverbs 30:5, NLT

  19. 4269
    Diana says:

    Diana, Dallas
    Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.
    -Isaiah 46:4 NIV

  20. 4270
    Robin Bailiff says:

    Robin, Lindale Tx…Zephaniah 3:17 “For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With His love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.” NLT

  21. 4271
    Lynn says:

    Lynn
    Wetumpka, AL
    “Those who love your law have great peace and nothing causes them to stumble.” Psalm 119:165 NASB

  22. 4272
    Marlys says:

    Marlys, Hillsboro

    Wait for the Lord
    Be strong and take heart
    and wait for the Lord

    Psalm 27:14 NIV 🙂

  23. 4273
    Dutchess says:

    “The Dutchess” of Winterville, NC prays she remembers, “God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?” (Numbers 23:19)

  24. 4274
    Denise says:

    Denise from Ardrossan Alberta Canada

    Go and make disciples of every nation, baptizing them in the name of the Fath, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

    Matthew 28:19 NIV

  25. 4275
    Kim says:

    Kim
    Champaign IL

    “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” (2 Corinthians 5:7)

  26. 4276
    Sarah says:

    Sarah, Trout Creek, Montana:

    If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, You are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless. James 1:26 (NLT)

  27. 4277
    Lauren says:

    Ephesians 3:20-21 NASB “Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.”

  28. 4278
    Christine says:

    Fort Myers, Florida

    When the words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.
    Proverbs 10:19 NIV

  29. 4279
    Marti says:

    Marti, Loganville, Ga
    The Lord is my strength and my song; He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God and I will exalt Him.
    Exodus 15:2 NIV

  30. 4280
    Patricia Clevenger says:

    Patricia, Midland, TX: 6 Be anxious for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
    7 And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 KJV

  31. 4281
    Church Lady says:

    Jeanie
    Sparta, TN
    “Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous fall.” Psalm 55:22 NIV

  32. 4282
    Teri says:

    Teri Charlotte,NC
    But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him,on those whose hope is in his unfailing love Psalm 33:18

  33. 4283
    Lisa says:

    Lisa, Pensacola. “We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you.” Colossians 1;3 NIV

  34. 4284
    Sharon says:

    Sharon, Houston
    “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

  35. 4285
    Lily says:

    Lily Austin, TX “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV

  36. 4286
    Melinda says:

    Melinda, Co. Springs, CO
    Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.
    Rom. 5:1 NLV

  37. 4287
    Mandy says:

    Mandy, Idabel, OK
    A man of knowledge uses words with restraint and a man of wisdom is even tempered. Even a fool is thought wise when he keeps silent and discerning when he holds his tongue. Proverbs 17:27-28 NIV

  38. 4288
    Gail says:

    Gail, Manhattan, KS

    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.”
    Lamentatons 3:22-24

  39. 4289
    Donna says:

    My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to becme angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.
    James 1:19-20 (NIV)
    Donna
    Eldorado,Texas

  40. 4290
    Amelia Quinn says:

    LaGrange, GA

    I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living! Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD!

    Psalm 27:13-14 (ESV)

  41. 4291
    Katelyn says:

    Katelyn, Meridian, Texas

    Whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31

  42. 4292
    Tiana says:

    Tiana, Lewisville, TX

    1 Chronicles 16:11 (NIV)
    “Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.”

  43. 4293
    Tracy from Jackson, MS says:

    Because restoring my marriage starts with ME:
    “Love is patient, love is kind and it is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant, [it] does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered, does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.” 1Corinthians 13:4-7 (NASB)

  44. 4294
    Sheila says:

    Sheila Addison, MI “I pray that the eyes of my heart may be enlightened in order that I may know the hope to which You have called me, the riches of Your glorious inheritance in the saints, and Your incomparably great power to those who believe!” Ephesians 1: 18-19

  45. 4295
    Laura says:

    Laura – ELon, NC

    I sought the Lord and He answered me. And delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4 NAS

  46. 4296
    Emily says:

    Emily/South Carolina/Romans 10:9 “that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” NKJV

  47. 4297
    Angela from Houston says:

    Angela, Houston, TX
    Matthew 19:26 The Message
    Jesus looked hard at them and said,
    “No chance at all if you think you can pull it off yourself.
    Every chance in the world if you trust God to do it”.

  48. 4298
    Beth says:

    Beth, Danville, VA. “Give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good.” Psalm 106:1 NKJV

  49. 4299
    Tina, Gladewater , TX says:

    Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward.
    Colossians 3:23-24 NIV

  50. 4300
    Lana says:

    Lana, Nebraska
    Psalm 61:2- From the end of the earth I will cry to you, when my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. NKJV

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