Hey, Scripture Memory Mad-Women!
Look how many verses we have behind us!! Sister friend, if you’ve made it this far, YOU’VE GOT THIS THING IN THE BAG! (Or, in your darling little spiral, to be exact.) We are only two Scriptures away from you having the required amount posted for attending the SSMT celebration. By all means, make your goal all 24 but it’s a great feeling to know that you have ALL.IT.TAKES.TO.CE.LE.BRATE. I do dearly love a party. It won’t be the same if you don’t come so please (if it sounds fun to you) try your hardest. Think about asking for help toward expenses as a Christmas gift from some of your lavishly loving peeps.
Registration will be open until 2 weeks before the event so don’t stress about us running out of room. We only opened it this early so we could choose which space will fit us best at Houston’s First Baptist Church and so we can best prepare to serve you. Since we’re at about 850 registrations, we’ve outgrown the Fellowship Hall where we were last year and will meet in the sanctuary. We’ll make sure that we have the closest possible seating arrangements so no one feels isolated from the group. (There’s no reserved seating for it, of course, but we’ll do everything we can to make it as intimate as possible.) We are looking so forward to seeing your beautiful faces. It will be here before we know it! Click here to register: SSMT Registration
OK, here’s my Scripture for this round:
Beth, Houston. For what credit is it if you sin and are mistreated and endure it? But if you do good and suffer and so endure, this finds favor with God. 1 Peter 2:20 The NET Bible
Let’s hear yours!
I’m mad about you.
Gloria in Houston says:
You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God. 1Peter 3:4
Kim-Hickory,N.C.
Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprighteousness.
Palms 143:10 KJV
Cindy Gandy
Hazlehurst, MS
Romans 8:25 (NIV)
But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 NIV
Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28
May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us – yes, establish the work of our hands. Psalm 90:17 (NIV)
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steaadfast, because they trust in you.
Isaiah 26:3 NIV
Colima, Klamath Falls, OR
Patti, Colorado
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be discouraged, for the Lord you God will be with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9
Judy from Lake Charles, LA
“For you bless the godly man, O Lord;
You protect him with Your shield
of love.”
Psalm 5:12(Living Bible)
Gloria in Houston says:
Stand therefore, having your lions grit about with
truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness.
Ephesians 6:14 (KJV)
Psalms 119: 114,119
You’re my place of quiet retreat; I wait for your Word to new me… therefore I lovingly embrace everything you say.
Jill; Plano, TX
Psalm 138:8
The LORD will perfect that which concerns me: your mercy, O LORD, endures for ever: forsake not the works of your own hands.
Cathy,Rhinebeck. “Has not my hand made all these things, and so they came into being?” declares the LORD. “These are the ones I look on with favor: those who are humble and contrite in spirit, and who tremble at my word.” Isaiah 66:2 NIV
Jean Schlosser, Rubicon, WI
“So then, those who suffer according to God’s will
should commit themselves to their faithful Creator
and continue to do good.” 1 Peter 4:19 NIV
Donna, Kirkland,Wa
“Bless the Lord,O my soul,and all that is within me, bless His holy name.”
Psalm 103:1 (NASB)
Jane, Irvine, CA (writing today from the Camino de Santiago, Spain)
“Remember this: the person who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the person who generously will also reap generously.”
2 Corinthians 9:6 (Holman CSB)
Mount Pleasant, SC
Teach me, O Lord, to follow your decrees; then I will keep them to the end. Psalm 119:33 NIV
and my verses 16 and 17 that I have not entered in before:
John 16:33 NIV
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart, I have overcome the world.”
Psalm 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
Christine. Augusta, Ga
” They will wage war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will triumph over 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
Joy – Georgetown, TX Wives in the same way be submissive to your own husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the Word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives. I Peter 3:1 NIV
Bonnie: Huntington, WV
Philippines 1:6 ESV
And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
Janet from St. Louis
“who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkled by His blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.”
(I Pet. 1:2, NIV)
Jayma, Ft Wayne IN
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)
Daniel 2:20-21 NIV
20 Praise be to the name of God forever and ever, widsom and power are his.
21 He changes times and seasons; he sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.
Jane, Cuba, Missouri
Karin, Johannesburg
Micah 6:8 (NIV) He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
“Be very careful, then, how you live – not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.” Ephesians 5:15-17 NIV
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.”
Michele
North Oaks
Karen, Springfield, MO: For what credit is it if you sin and are mistreated and endure it? But if you do good and suffer and so endure, this finds favor with God. 1 Peter 2:20 The NET Bible (borrowing Beth’s scripture! Love it!)
Trudy, NC
Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe. Proverbs 29:25 (NIV)
DO NOT BE OVERCOME BY EVIL, BUT OVERCOME EVIL WITH GOOD.
ROMAN 12:21 NIV
Tara, Loganville, GA
“For I know the plans I have you, ” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
**My Saturday morning study group is doing your study THE PATRIARCHS and we are on week 3 now. I’m loving how you’ve broken down the different names of God and so seeing LORD here in my scripture has so much more meaning to me now!! 🙂
“All my longings lie open before you, O Lord:
my sighing is not hidden from you.
My heart pounds, my strength fails me,
even the light has gone from my eyes.”
Psalm 38:9-10, NIV
Kristy, MB Canada
“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
Colossians 3:17 (NIV)
Nancy, West Virginia
Numbers 6:25-26
“The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn His face toward you and give you peace.”
Deena from Amarillo, Texas:
“But without faith it is impossible to please God, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” Hebrews 11:6 NKJ
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.
I Corinthians 16: 13-14
Cindy
Flemingsburg, KY
Cathy, Richmond, VA – In the morning, O Lord, You hear my voice; in the morning I lay my request before you and wait in expection. Psalm 5:3 NIV
Luann, Grand Junction CO 2 Tim 1:7
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.
“10 Create in me a pure heart, O God,
and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
11 Do not cast me from your presence
or take your Holy Spirit from me.
12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation
and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.”
Psalm 51:10-12(NIV)
Stephanie Techau
Cynthiana, Ky.
Carla, Lock Haven PA – “But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.” James 1:5 NASB
Lyn Steriti
Littleton NH
Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you shall find rest for your souls.
Matt. 11:29 NASB
Linda P. Annville, KY
Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10 NKJV
Amanda
Guernsey, WY
“Though he falls, he shall not be utterly cast down, for the Lord grasps his hand in support, and upholds him.”
Psalm 37:24 AMP
Mary, Chattanooga, TN
1 Thess. 5:23
Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Kristen Maddux Largo, FL “O Lord, you have searched me and you know me.” Ps. 139:1 (NIV)
AND THAT COMPLETES MY GOAL OF MEMORIZING THE FIRST 18 VERSES OF PS. 139!! (I memorize last to first, helps it stick better:)~~ I’ll keep memorizing, but YIPPEE for reaching my goal today!! I love having this word in my heart now. I whispered it just this morning as I got an x-ray before a very difficult doctors appt. Thanks for the accountability Beth and Siesta sisters.
Cindy, Fort Worth, TX
For everyone who partakes only of milk is not accustomed to the word of righteousness, for he is an infant. But solid food is for the mature, who because of practice have their senses trained to discern good and evil.
Hebrews 5:13-14 NAS
Janet in Amarillo TX
Joshua 3:5 (NIV)
Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you.
Becky, Norfolk
Joshua 1:9 (ESV) ~ “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
Question: For various reasons, I will be unable to attend the Siesta Celebration in January. Will those of us who can’t attend but who’ve fully participated in the memorization be able to purchase a copy of the event?
THANKS!
Glenna, Cumberland House, SK “let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
GALATIANS 6:9 NIV