**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
Lisa, Boerne, Tx — “Restore us, O Lord God Almighty; make your face shine upon us, that we may be saved.” Psalm 80:19 (NIV)
Memorizing scripture has been such a joy to me this year as I have been more focused on His Word and it has given my children and me an opportunity to practice memorizing scripture together!
Amanda W. Kelowna, BC, Canada:
“Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus” Philippians 3:13-14
Memorizing Scripture this year has brought my priorities into proper order-as my 2 year old tells me: Put God First!”
Brandy, Burleson, TX
I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5 NIV
Memorizing God’ Word this year is humbling, encouraging, and helping me to be more disciplined when it comes to scripture memorization.
MiChal in College Station, TX
“The LORD upholds all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down.”
Psalm 145:14 (ESV)
Over the spring as I came across verses I wanted to memorize, I pre-entered several memory verses in my Siesta spiral. How like God that when I turned the page yesterday, it was exactly what I needed to lift my chin. (I’m having a hard time in some leadership roles)
Fiona, Brussels, Belgium (but temporarily in Fort Myers, Florida)
“But you are a shield around me, O Lord;
You bestow glory on me and lift up my head”.
Psalm 3:3, NIV
I’ve not been very good at memorising but it has been a blessing so focus on a few verses each month…
Betty, Brown City, Michigan 1 Cor. 6:12: Everything is permissible for me but not everything is beneficial. Everything is permissible for me–but I will not be mastered by anything.
Ellen from Bad Axe
in Michigan’s Thumb
1Cor. 6:12: Everything is permissible for me but not everything is beneficial. Everything is permissible for me–but I will not be mastered by anything.
Memorizing scripture this year has helped me realize my absolute NEED for our Lord, every moment!
Stacey, Houston – “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weakness, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 2 Cor. 12:9 NIV
Memorizing God’s Word this year has helped me refocus my thoughts to Jesus avoiding anxiety and fear.
Jill, Spring, TX. “The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth.” Psalm 145:18
Shelly, Lakeville, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat it’s fruit.” Proverbs 18:21 (NASB)
Janell, Denver, CO, Psalm 91:1-4 (on my way to all 16 verses of this wonderful Psalm) “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust.’ Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.” NIV
Memorizing scripture this year has comforted me and sustained me through the uncertainty and fear of being unemployed, giving me hope, shelter, and an overwhelming knowledge of God’s love and control.
Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him to glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
Ephesians 3: 20, 21
Memorizing scripture this year has empowered my prayers for my husband, giving me specific true words to speak in his behalf.
“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.” John 14:27 (NASV)
Memorizing scripture this year has helped me to look deeper into the promises God gives us. As I come across scripture this year, I have scripture references jotted down all over the place that I want to memorize! 🙂
Cassandra, Mars Hill, NC “I have treasured your word in my heart so that I may not sin against you.” Psalm 119:11 HCSB Memorizing scripture this year has brought conviction that has been painful but necessary for growth.
Ruth 2:12
May the Lord reward your work, and your wages be full from the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to seek refuge.
Tanya- Sheffield, AL: “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my rock and my Redeemer.” Psalm 19:14 NASB
Memorizing God’s Word this year has spoken to me in every situation and at the exact moment I needed it most.
Sheree, Phoenix, AZ
“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 NET
Memorizing scripture this year has helped my mind to be more focused on God’s Word.
Lauren, Malvern, PA
As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him; Psalm 103:13 NIV
Memorizing God’s Word this year has been more important than ever to get me through struggles including a miscarriage. I can’t thank you enough for this initiative to hide His Word in my heart!
Marilyn Horton
Fort Smith, Arkansas
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” (Matthew 6:33, KJV)
Memorizing Gods Word this year has….opened a flood gate of blessings and guidance beyond anything I have ever experienced before and or could have imagined!!!
Allison Atlanta, GA I didnt post the last one so I have two.
“Give thanks to the Lord for He is good; His love endures forever.” Psalm 136:1 and ” Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” Proverbs 16:3
Memorizing scripture has changed my heart…
Amanda, Boaz. ” I love you, LORD, my strength. The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” Psalm 18: 1-2 NIV
Memorizing God’s Word this year has prepared my tongue, heart, mind, and soul for battle and allowed me to have His Word to give to others in the exact time needed. SO many situations have arose in my life and others’ lives where the Holy Spirit drew His Word from my mouth like a mighty sword drawn for battle or a calm wind of peace breathed in time of drought and despair. Praise You Lord. Praise You for Your Word!
Laura Greensboro, NC
“My enemies will retreat when I call to you for help. This I know, God is on my side! I praise God for what he has promised; Yes, I praise the Lord for what he has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? what can mere mortals do to me?” Psalm 55:9-11 NLT
Memorizing God’s Word this year has enabled me to pray with more power and focus
Beverly Vicksburg, MS
Proverbs 31:25 NLT
She is clothed with strength and dignity;
And she laughs without fear of the future.
Memorizing scripture has given me hope and strength in the middle of a dark season.
Victoria, Michigan
God’s way is perfect. All the Lord’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection.
Psalm 18:30 NLT
Memorizing my scriptures has given me a look at my path in life over the past 6 months.
Kristi, Elba, AL: “Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.” Hebrews 12:3 (NIV)
Memorizing God’s word this year has allowed God to reveal himself to me in very intimate ways and has introduced me to the wonderful Siesta community.
Amy Ann, Tulsa, OK “and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.” Colossians 3:10 NIV
Jesus answered, “It is written, man shall not live on bread alone, but on every Word that comes from the mouth of God.” Matthew 4:4/Deut. 8:3 NIV
Monroe, LA:
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning.
NIV John 1:1
Ephesians 1:16 NAS
…do not cease giving thanks for you, while making mention of you in my prayers, …
Mary Ann, Summerville, S.C.
He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Psalm 23:3 NIV
Michelle, Waukesha, WI
“I am counting on the Lord; yes, I am counting on him. I have put my hope in his word.
Psalm 130:5, NLT
Memorizing Scripture this year is causing me to replace old thoughts/patterns with the TRUTH that He is giving me through His Word!!!!!
Debbie,Elon
If then you are raised with Christ, see those things which are above, where Christ is sitting at the right hand of God.COL. 3:1
I am still in last weeks memory verse,it is helping me a difficult time. Love these memory verses.
Amy, North Texas
Jeremiah 17:7
“Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD
And whose trust is the LORD.” NASB
Siesta Scripture Memory this year has inspired me to begin a Scripture memory team in our Women’s Ministry~
Celeste, Thompson’s Station, TN:
I am counting on the Lord; yes, I am counting on Him. I have put my hope in His word.
Memorizing scripture this year has helped me guide myself and my daughter out of some difficult situations where solutions looked hopeless.
Judy, Oswego, NY
Psalm 119:105 (NIV)
‘Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path’
Memorizing scripture this years has helped to give me clarity and focus on what is important–God’s word and living by it.
Joy, Alpharetta. “The Lord is near the brokenhearted; He delivers those who are discouraged.” Psalm 34:18 The NET Bible
Memorizing God’s Word this year has not been easy, but sure has been worth it.
Suey, Houston,LA,Dhahran,,HaHa Psalms 62:1 My soul finds
rest in God alone, My salvation comes from Him. He alone
is my rock and my salvation, My fortress. Happy Birday my
gal pal Bethy to eternity,.im gonna write a paragraph in a book one day. Ha Thx
Shawn from Whitesboro, TX
KJV
After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
Sheila.
Sevierville.
So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Romand 10:17 KJV
Pam, Austin, TX
Rev. 21:5 NKJV
“Behold I make all things new. Write, for these words are true and faithful.”
Memorizing scripture with this group has brought a new consistency and discipline into my life.
Dianne
Decatur, AR
“He turns a desert into pools of water, a parched land into springs of water.” Psalm 107:35 ESV
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
Memorizing God’s Word this year has been an awesome tool to help me walk in truth (God’s heart for me, for other people – the lost, and for his renown) and not emotion.
Lisa, Calgary
In everything set them an example by doing what is good.
Titus 2:7, NIV
Angela J., Grand Ridge, FL
“Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you wil continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that He has promised.” Hebrews 10:36 (NLT)
Memorizing God’s Word this year has caused me to keep my focus and attention on Him, practicing patient endurance through perseverance, preparing me for the ministry He has called me to. PTL!!! 🙂
Sarah, Blairsville, GA. “When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.” Psalm 94:19 NIV
Memorizing scripture this year has been a lifeline through a battle for my marriage.
Wendy, Dalton, GA.
May He give you the desires of your heart and make all your plans succeed. Psalm 20:4 NIV. Memorizing God’s word has helped me make learning verses a priority in my life.
“But practicing the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Christ, who is the head.”
Ephesians 4:15 NET
Carla Iowa
Psalm 34:1
I will bless the Lord at all times. His praise shall continually be in my mouth.
HCSB
Tracy, Tyler, TX
You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy…
Psalm 30:11 (NIV)
Memorizing God’s word has given me tools to IMMEDIATELY dispute the lies that I am tempted to believe.