Hey, beloved Scripture Memory Team!
I so hope you are blessed in the presence of Christ Jesus today. I am all the way in Baltimore, Maryland serving a wonderful group of women at our Living Proof Live. Our dear Lindsee is pinch-hitting for me this time around and she also has some great information for you regarding our upcoming celebration. Her portion will pick up immediately following my 19th verse. I’m choosing my verse this round from the theme Scripture God gave us for our Friday night session here at Living Proof Live in Baltimore. I want to remember it forever. You don’t have to hear the session to see why it is enormously relevant and a powerful Scripture indeed to have hidden in your heart. You’re welcome to share it with me if you don’t have a selection ready.
Beth, Houston. “I continually look to the Lord for help, for He will free my feet from the enemy’s net.” Psalm 25:15 The NET Bible
I love you guys so dearly! OK, Lindsee, take it from here!
Girls, registration for the SSMT is flourishing and we already have over 1000 ladies registered. Praise God! Don’t stress if you’re not already registered, we have plenty of room. Registration will officially close two weeks before the event, so know that you have plenty of time. We are so excited and can’t wait to celebrate with you! When we say you are highly treasured around here, we mean it.
With that said, we have had a lot of unique questions come in that are not covered in the FAQ page so we wanted to put them here and then we’ll put them on that page as well. We hope this is helpful to you as you plan your trip to Houston in January. We don’t want anyone to feel left out or lost.
Are my children welcome to attend the celebration?
While we all know how much our Siesta Mama loves little ones (grin), and understands that some of them might be memorizing scripture with us, her teaching is specifically geared toward women 18 and older. Please use caution in bringing little ones. As a reward, we encourage you to do a special party for your children if they have been memorizing with you. Make it a special time to celebrate their hard work.
Is there anything LPM can do to help Siestas in the same region connect prior to the January meeting?
We are blessed to hear you are coming to SSMT in 2012! As much as we would love to publish a regional list of those attending, we are unable to do this due to the confidentiality of each individual’s information. This is for your protection, ladies. Thanks so much for understanding. If you would like to put your Facebook page (not your email or phone number) in the comments section, we will post it, as we know you have more control over the privacy of that. We should all be very careful about what we post on the World Wide Web for all to see!
Can we do t-shirts, pink feather boas, etc to help connect with other Siestas in the airports and restaurants?
First of all, y’all are AMAZINGLY creative and fun! We love that and are so blessed by your anticipation for this special weekend. In light of these fun ideas, we have a special photo op planned on Friday evening. This will be your special keepsake from LPM for the weekend. If you want to make your own fun memory (ie. t-shirts, bracelets, boas, etc) by all means have a blast with it! We’ll look forward to seeing you in 2012!
I want to attend the SSMT Celebration, but I’m nervous about coming solo. What should I do?
Please come! We promise you will be blessed! Many women came solo in 2010 and left with new friendships and blessings in abundance. During the celebration, we will have you pair off with another Siesta sitting around you and say your verses. It will be a very rich time of celebration indeed. Don’t let coming alone keep you from coming. You will not be the only “one” coming!
Since today is the first of October, we are only three months away from the celebration. Can you believe that? We are so looking forward to January and know you are too!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Cheryl in Fairhope AL – “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 be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.”. Ephesians 3:20-21
Heather Lagrange/Louusville,ky
“the Lord is my light and my salvation- whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life- of whom shall I be afraid?”
Psalm 27:1 (NIV)
Kit, Central Islip,
“My eyes are ever toward the Lord, for He will pluck my feet out of the net.” Psalm 25:15 ESV
Shelli, Glen Allen, “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” (Galatians 5:22-23) NIV
Becky – Jacksonville, FL
Be very careful how you live – not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15-16, NIV
Brenda, Midlothian, VA. “When I awake, I am still with Thee.” Psalms 139:18b NASB
Susan L. (central IL) Christ gave you a special gift that is still in you, so you do not need any other teacher. His gift teaches you about everything, and it is true, not false. So continue to live in Christ, as his gift taught you. 1 John 2:27 (NCV)
Amber, Lincolnton, NC
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment.” – Matthew 22:37-38, NIV
Annie, Alabama
Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him.
Psalm 34:8 (NIV)
Amanda, Katy, TX
I can do everything through him who gives me strength. (Philippians 4:13, NIV)
Deborah, Katy, TX
I can do everything through him who gives me strength. (Philippians 4:13, NIV)
Kara, Houston, TX
I can do everything through him who gives me strength. (Philippians 4:13, NIV)
I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. Revelation 22:13 NIV~ Allison, Huntsville, TX
Gail, McDonough, GA
I urge you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. And to not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.
Romans 12:1-2 (NAS)
Ps. 27:14 NASB
Wait for the Lord: be strong and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for the Lord.
Hilda in Pearland
Dana, Blue Ridge, TX
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.
Philippians 2:3-4 NIV
Lucinda Bomberger, Watsontown, PA
Psalm 25:15 ESV My eyes are ever toward the Lord, for he will pluck my feet out of the net.
Sue, Earlysville, Va
You can make this choice by loving the Lord your God, obeying him, and committing yourself firmly to him. This is the key to your life. And if you love and obey the Lord, you will live long in the land the Lord swore to your ancestors Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
Deuteronomy 30:20. NLT
I have 2 verses since I missed last time:
“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.”
2 Corinthians 4:17 NIV
“Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through Your Word.”
Psalm 119:37 NLT
Terri, Pleasant Hope, MO
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 4:6 (NIV)
Tammy Monroe,Ga.
Hebrews 13:15 NASB
Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name.
Richelle, Kingston, TN
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)
Laura Greensboro, NC
“This is the message we heard from Jesus and now declare to you: God is light, and there is no darkness in him at all. So we are lying if we say we have fellowship with God but go on living in spiritual darkness: we are not practicing the truth.” 1 John 1:5-6 NLT
Lacie, Americus
Judge and you will be judged; condem and you will be condemed; pardon and you will be pardoned. Luke 6:37 NIV
All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned everyone to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. Isaiah 53:6 KJV
Nicole, Norman, OK
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 (NIV)
Sue
St. Louis
If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you. Ask whatever you wish and it will be done for you.
John 15:7 NASB
Pauline, Kearney, Ne
To you O Lord, I lift up my soul.
psalm 25:1 NIV
Trinna, Mandeville. “I continually look to the Lord for help, for He will free my feet from the enemy’s net.” Psalm 25:15 The NET Bible
Wilmington, DE. “If God is for us, who can be against us?” Romans 8:31, NIV
“Let us lay aside every weight and sin that so easily ensnares us, and run with endurance the race that lies before us.” Hebrews 12:1 HCSB
Deidra – Waynesboro
Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD will hear when I call to Him.
Psalm 4: 3 NIV
Jennifer, San Antonio – “Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.” Â Â Pslam 62:8 NIV
Karen, Caledonia, OH
If I keep my eyes on God, I won’t trip over my own feet.
Psalm 25:15 The Message
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”
Hebrews 13:5 (NIV)
Kristina, Frisco TX. ~ “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Prov. 15:1
Lara…Greenville, KY
“He said to them,”Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”
Mark 10:14
This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.
I John 4:10
Beth, Dyersburg, TN. “I continually look to the Lord for help, for He will free my feet from the enemy’s net.” Psalm 25:15 The NET Bible
Why does my entry always say,”Your comment is awaiting moderation?
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Evansville, IN
“Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty.” Proverbs 21:5 NLT
Yolanda
Ulysses
I waited ptiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. Psalm 40:1 NIV
Pam, Dallas, “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will life you up.” James 4:10 NIV
Janel, Valrico, FL – Hey, Siestas – I almost gave up on SSMT for this year, but then I read what Beth said about picking a 20-verse psalm and going for it. So here’s my entry for last time, this time, and maybe next time too…
Psalm 40:1-3, NIV
“I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD.”
Stephanie, Lititz, PA “I continually look to the Lord for help, for He will free my feet from the enemy’s net.” Psalm 25:15 The NET Bible
Sandra,Florida. “The Lord will fight for you and you shall hold your peace and remain at rest.” Exodus 14:14
Jan. Loveland
For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”
Romans 1:17 NIV
Barb – ChiangMai,Thailand
“I continually look to the Lord for help, for He will free my feet from the enemy’s net.”
Psalm 25:15 The NET Bible
Michelle, Spokane WA
Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the Lord delivers him out of them all
Psalm 34:19 NASB
Troy, OH
Your ways, O God, are holy.
What god is so great as our God?
Your are the God who performs miracles;
you display your power among the peoples.
Psalm 77:13-14 NIV
Stacey, Albuquerque, “I continually look to the Lord for help, for He will free my feet from the enemy’s net.” Psalm 25:15 The NET Bible