**January 20-21, 2012**
Hear bells and whistles and lots of music, maybe even a few beginning bars of the Hallelujah chorus: YOU MADE IT EXACTLY HALFWAY!!!! You are officially over the hump after you get this entry behind you.
Way to go, Sisters. Way to go! It’s a pretty good feeling, isn’t it? Don’t think for a second that the enemy didn’t try to steal away your focus and commitment. If you made it this far, you fought with him and won. This is a big victory. Celebrate it with your very faithful God.
I want to brag on you for being so fastidious about limiting your comments to the memory verses. Even when I’ve taunted you with extra conversation, you’ve held steadfastly to the rule. You are the best group ever. To look down the comment stream and see nothing but verses is immensely powerful. My faith explodes in my chest every single time. The sight of it and the effect it was having on my own personal life led me to invite anybody on Twitter who could use a fresh brainwashing to come and peruse it. I pray that numbers were blessed and that some took the challenge and decided to start memorizing Scripture.
All that said, this time, since we’re at the halfway point, I’m going to open your comments up to one extra line for the sake of personal testimony. After you’ve documented all your usual information (First name, city, verse, and translation), finish this sentence: Memorizing God’s Word this year has…
Get as specific as you can!
So you’ll have an example to go by, here’s my entry this time around with the completion of the added sentence:
Beth, Houston. “Make every effort to present yourself before God as a proven worker who does not need to be ashamed, teaching the message of truth accurately.” 2 Timothy 2:15 (The NET Bible) Memorizing God’s Word this year has caused me to have a redirected mind in a situation that could have bred fear and discontentment.
Get the idea? OK, now it’s your turn.
P.S. Here’s some really great news! Android and Blackberry SSMT apps are up, running and available. AND, plans toward our January celebration are already in full swing! We can hardly wait to host you here, Sisters.
I love you like crazy.
Beth
Jackie
Cypress, TX
“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.” Romans 12:2
Memorizing scripture this year has caused me to respond to numerous situations in a much more Christ-like way than before.
Jennifer, Charlotte NC
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6 NKJV
Memorizing God’s Word this year has armed me with scripture at just the right time, every time.
Diane, Hemet, CA
Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.
Hebrews 12:14 NIV
Amanda, Katy, TX
I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. Psalm 4:8. NIV
Memorizing scripture this year has allowed me to use God’s words to encourage others.
Dawn, Zionsville
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understaindg no one can fathom. Isaiah 40: 28 NIV
Vicki,Springfield. Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged;parents are the pride of their children. Proverbs 17:6
Kimberly, Ocoee, FL
“And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;: Eph. 6:15-18 KJV
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control, against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 NASB
Rachelle, Ankeny, IA
“For you have been my help, and in the shadow of your wings I sing for joy.” Psalm 63:7 NASB
Memorizing scripture has allowed this “new” Christian the opportunity to dive into the Word and put it deep into my heart and spread it around to others. Thank you Jesus!
Kara, Houston, TX
I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. Psalm 4:8. NIV
Bunny from Fithian, IL:
Psalm 46:4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells. (NIV)
This has taught me that I can do something that I thought almost impossible because He is involved, and a new appreciation of the love letter that He has given me.
April, North Stonington CT
And what is the immeasurable greatness of his power to us who believe, according to the working of His vast Strength. Eph. 1:19
Memorizing God’s Word this year has caused me to not give up and stay focused on the God who loves me – even through persisting overwhelming circumstances.
Rachel, Flagstaff, AZ:
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.” ~1 Corinthians 13:4-6 (NIV)
Memorizing God’s word this year has shown me how much I struggle with self-discipline in this area.
Buffy
Rogers
And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.”
2 Cor.12:9a
Memorizing scripture this year has put “iron in my soul!”
Habakkuk 3:17-18 (NLT) Even though the fig trees have no
blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines; even though the olive crop
fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; even though the flocks die
in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty, yet I will rejoice
in the Lord! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation!
im new here, beth. but 3 verses into it im loving it and look forward to how God will grow me..
Cathy S. Terra Ceia, Florida
And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 (NIV)
Oh, I was so anxious to get my verse posted that I didn’t see your instructions.
Memorizing scripture this year has been like keeping a journal because I can see each scripture come alive with a story of how it applied directly to that moment in time. God’s Word is alive and active in me!
But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children with those who keep his covenant and remember to obey his precepts. Psalm 103: 17-18 NIV
Memorizing scripture this year has made me so much more aware of God’s work in my life and to praise Him for it.
Kristin, Hamburg, AR
“Therefore humble yourselves [demote, lower yourselves in your own estimation] under the mighty hand of God, that in due time He may exalt you. 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 5:6-7
Amplified
Memorizing God’s Word this year has shown me that I need to be armed with the His Word EVERYDAY!!!
Natalie; Trussville, AL; “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires.” Galations 5:22-24 (NIV) Memorizing Scripture has helped me keep an eternal perspective!
Kim
Loveland, Co
So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. Galatians 6:9 NLT
Memorizing scripture this year has kept me focused and has given me much peace 🙂
Erin, Northville MI~ “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
Philippians 4:6 NIV
Memorizing God’s word has been so ENCOURAGING as this year has been quite trying, but being in the Word has changed my outlook on SO MUCH life circumstances : ) THANK YOU!!
Chris, Louisville, KY,
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10, NIV
Memorizing scripture this year has helped me to focus.
Rebecca
Julian, NC
Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.
Matthew 7:7 NIV
Participating in this scripture memory has enabled me to keep my focus on the Lord, especially in the midst of a specific trial these past few weeks.
Marsha, Lee’s Summit
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23 NKJ
Memorizing Scripture this year has enabled me to pray that memorized Word in many situations which brings power!
Karen Basham, Lutz, FL: “Therefore, if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth.” Colossians 3:1-2 (NASB)
Mildred, Fayetteville, AR “Even before a word is on my tongue, lo, O Lord, Thou knowest it altogether.” Ps 139:4 RSV
“Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us.” 2 Timothy 1:14 (NIV)
Memorizing God’s Word this year has… freed me from a spirit of fear and has given me a spirit of power, of love and of a sound mind! (another one of my 2 Timothy verses this year!)
Deneen, Pittsburgh, PA: ” Do not conform to the pattern of 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.” Romans 12:2 NASV
Andrea Hart, Orlando Fl.
Mark 10:44-45 “And whoever wishes to be first among you shall be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.” NAS
Jackie, Brockville, ON Canada
“Make every effort to present yourself before God as a proven worker who does not need to be ashamed, teaching the message of truth accurately.” 2 Timothy 2:15 (The NET Bible)
Marian
Blackshear, GA
But God made the earth by His power; He founded the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding. Jeremiah 10:12 (NIV)
Kris, Carmel, IN, “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” Proverbs 19:21 (NIV)
1 Peter 1:7 ESV
“so that the tested genuineness of your faith- more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire- may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.”
Katherine, Houston. “Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Matthew 26:41 NKJV
Memorizing God’s Word this year has helped me to draw upon His strength and lean on His truth in times of need.
“Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in Thee?” Psalm 85:6 Memorizing in Hebrew too.
Memorizing scripture this year has just plain SO blessed and enriched my life, and others!, as I’ve shared of this neat way on Beth Moore’s site.
Romans 10:9 NIV
If you confess with your mouth,”Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
Kim, Louisville, KY
For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. Ephesians 1:4, NIV
Memorizing scripture this year has helped me to seek after God like I never have before.
Pittsburgh, PA
Matthew 13:44 NIV The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.
Memorizing scripture this year has been a joy, a blessing and a gift.
Amanda, Calgary, Alberta
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.
Lamentations 3:22&23 NIV
Memorizing scripture this year has been delightful. I delight in discovering which verse God leads me to next.
Jeremiah 29:11 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.
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.”
Psalm 32:8 (NIV)
Pat
Crawfordsville, IN
Memorizing God’s Word this year had shown me that He is faithful in providing His Word to help me throughout whatever I face this year. My Scripture memorization notebook is like a snapshot of my year.
Runia, Silsbee TX, “The Lord lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be God, the Rock, my Savior!”, 2 Samuel 22:47, NIV. Memorizing scripture this year has pushed me to pay attention to what I read in the Bible and to offer these memory verses as a way of worship to God.
Penny from Knoxville, TN
Psalm 103:17-18
But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear Him, and His righteousness with their children’s children – with those who keep His covenant and remember to obey His precepts.
Memorizing scripture this year has been a wonderful way to connect with my mom and to begin teaching my young daughters the Word of God!
Beth S. Coon Rapids, MN
Reckless words pierce like a sword,
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 12:18 NIV
El charlatán hiere con la lengua como con una espada,
pero la lengua del sabio brinda alivio.
Proverbios 12:18 NVI
Memorizing God’s Word this year has driven me further into Scripture and remembering the character and promises of God.
Cathy, Richmond, VA – Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these. Mark 12:30-31 NIV
Memorizing God’s Word this year has helped me get thru some really hard times and it reminds me how close He is and how He is watching over me.
Lori, Pine Island MN
“It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man.” Psalm 118:8 NIV
But I call to God,
and the LORD saves me.
Evening, morning and noon
I cry out in distress,
and he hears my voice.
He ransoms me unharmed
from the battle waged against me,
even though many oppose me. Psalm 55:16-18
Memorizing scripture is the best way to have God speak directly to my heart.
Amy, Cleveland
“…with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26b, NIV
Memorizing God’s Word this year has helped me speak TRUTH when I was hearing lies from the enemy & caused me to create a new discipline in my life.
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
Carla, Pierre, SD
Memorizing God’s word this year has reminded me once again that no Word of His will return to Him empty, He will use it for His purpose.
1 Peter 2:23 (NIV)
When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.