WHAT???? The 20th verse???? You know what that means, don’t you? Those of you who have clocked in every single time so far have accumulated enough verses to qualify for the celebration! However! If you’ve gotten this far, you surely want to see it all the way to 24 and not just for the celebration but for the fortification and fruit of 2 dozen Scriptures in your darling head. Scripture memory has meant so much to me this year. Except for a full-on-crisis season of time when I promise you I would have lost my ever-loving mind without it, I have never sensed more of a harvest deep in my soul from the process. I so hope you can also testify that your year would have been altogether different without it.
I will get right to it because I am expecting a ton of family over to celebrate Amanda’s 32nd birthday and I have a Texas-size pot of chicken and dumplings to cook! Here’s mine:
Beth, Houston. But set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts and always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope you possess. Yet do it with courtesy and respect, keeping a good conscience, so that those who slander your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame when they accuse you. 1 Peter 3:15-16 The NET Bible
Let’s hear it, Siestas! Hey, don’t be alarmed if it takes me a good while to moderate all the verses or even if it sits on zero for a little while. I’ll bring them in every couple of hours so I can still get the most out of a Saturday off. I hope you have some Sabbath time this weekend, too!
Talk to you very soon.
You’re a big deal around here.
Debbie, Hattiesburg, MS
“All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.”
2 Timothy 3:16 (NIV)
Jennifer Quinton – Prairie Grove, AR
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 18:2
Nina, Moore OK
Romans 8:28 NIV
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his prupose.
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)
Kim ~ Niceville, Florida
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight;
O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
Psalm 19:14 (NIV)
Becky, St. Augustine, “The Lord’s servant must not
be quarrelsome but kindly to everyone.”
2Timothy 2:24 NRSV
Melinda, Oconomowoc, WI: For You make me glad by Your deeds, Lord; I sing for joy at what Your hands have done. (Psalm 92:4 NIV)
Kathy
Dow, IL
Do not be misled; Bad company corrupts good character.
1 Corinthians 15:33 NIV
Amy
Tyler, TX
The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy!
Psalm 126:3
Beth,Troy
“Let us acknowledge the LORD; let us press on to acknowledge him. As surely as the sun rises, he will appear; he will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the earth.”
Hosea 6:3 (NIV)
Beth, I just want to share a quick story about my niece and my scripture notecard spiral. (Please don’t feel compelled to post this comment because I know it’s rather long for this entry, but I just want to share what blessing the Siesta Scripture Memory has brought to my life.)
My 5 year-old niece found my spiral in my purse and asked what it was. I explained that they were verses I had chosen to memorize (I’ve written some of them in Spanish as well so she got a thrill of me reciting and reading them back to her in English and Spanish.) Well she then arrived to a blank notecard and she asked why I had not written anything there and I explained that I had not yet chosen my new scripture to memorize, and she excitedly told me, “I have a verse. You can memorize my scripture,” and so she proceeded to tell me her memory verse. “Children obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.” Ephesians 6:1. I did not even have to look in the Bible because she recited word for word. She then informed me that once she memorized her new verse she would let me know so that I can use it as well. Such a blessing to my heart. Therefore this is my verse that I have chosen in honor of my niece.
Melody, Cleburne, TX
“Children obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.” Ephesians 6:1
Rosalee, Oklahoma City
The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still. Exodus 14:14 NIV
Rebecca, Louisa, VA: “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” The LORD Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. ~Psalm 46:10-11(NIV)
Beth, Fountain Inn: 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. Matthew 11:29 NIV
“Keep thy heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life” Provers 4:23 KJV
**Siestas – Does anyone have any great thoughts how to deal with the Mommy guilt of wanting to go to the SSMT Celebration? How can I leave my kids and spend all that $ on me?**
Philippians 3:13-16 NIV
But one thing I do: 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.
In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Ephesians 6:16 NIV
Julie B – Wentzville, MO – Memorizing the last verse of three…
Romans 4:18-20 (NIV) ~
“Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, “So shall your offspring be.”[a] 19 Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his body was as good as dead—since he was about a hundred years old—and that Sarah’s womb was also dead. 20 Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God,”
Love this…
Against all hope
without weakening in his faith
faced the facts
did not waver through unbelief
strengthened in his faith
gave glory to GOD!!!!
2 Cor. 12:9
My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. NIV
Vicki, San Angelo
This is the day the Lord has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 118:24 NIV
Cindy, Summerville, SC
Psalm 103:17 (NLT)
But the love of the Lord remains forever with those who fear him. His salvation extends to his children’s children.
Barbara, Prospect, KY: “Do not store up for yourselves treasure on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matt 6:19-21.
“The One who calls you is faithful and He will do it.” 1 Thessalonians 5:24
Sorry checking in late! My son got married to a beautiful girl on Saturday! I’m truly blessed!
He redeemed my soul from going down in the pit, and I will live to enjoy the light. Job 33:28 niv
Stacy Minor, Big Lake, MN
Emily, Kalispell MT
KJV Ephesians 5:33
“Nevertheless let everyone of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.”
Betsy, Lincoln Park:
“His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.” 2 Peter 1:3 NIV
Sandy – Houston
Romans 7:25 The Message ~
The answer, thank God, is that Jesus Christ CAN AND DOES. He acted to set things right in this life of contradictions where I want to serve God with all my heart and mind, but am pulled by the influence of sin to do something totally different.
” Now to Him who is able to 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
Stacey, Houston, TX – “If anyone has this world’s goods and sees his brother in need but closes his eyes to his need – how can God’s love reside in him?” – 1 John 3:17 HCSB
“So don’t throw away your confidence – it brings a geat reward. You need to endure so that you can receive the promises after you do God’s will.”
Hebrews 10:35-36 CEB
Lewisville, TX
Isaiah 41:13 NIV
For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
Patti Rae, Saskatchewan, Canada
“I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do; I will not forsake them.” Isaiah 42:16 NIV
Denise
Deming, NM
Galatians 3:26
“For you are the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.”
KJV
Gretchen, Gahnna, OH–I call to you God, because I am sure of an answer. So– answer! bend your ear! listen sharp!
Psalm 17:6 (The Message)
I am posting this late but because I am OCD about this I wanted to make sure I got the 20th verse in!!! Can’t wait for the celebration!!
Judy – Cottageville WV Col:1 11&12a “Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; Giving thanks unto the Father.”
Debbie. Marion, IN ” I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word.” Psalm 119:16 NIV
Carmen, Eau Claire, WI
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
Psalm 139:23-24
October 17, 2011
Ephesians 4: 25-27 NIV
Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the DEVIL a foothold.
Shaminder,
Toronto,ON
For God has not given us a spirit of fearfulness, but one of power, love and sound judgement.
2 Timothy 1:7
HCSB
“The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you. He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17 NIV
Denise-Davis-“Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad”.-Proverbs 12:25 NASB
Andrea, Houston
Jeremiah 31:3 NIV
…I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.
Dawn, Beavercreek,OH
“Alas, Lord God! You made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and by your stretched out arm! There is nothing too hard or wonderful for you,”
Jeremiah 32:17 (Amplified)
Emily, Elk Grove, CA
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
Psalm 139:23-24 NIV
Cindy, Clarksville TN : Cast your burden on the Lord, ANd He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved. Psalm 55:22 NKJ
“Surely, Lord, You bless the righteous;
You surround them with your favor as with a shield.”
Psalm 5:12 NIV
For my son –
Becky
Westerville, OH.
For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear, I will help you. Isaiah 41:13 NIV
Linda, N. Ft. Myers, FL
HEBREWS 13:5
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)
Linda, Dallas, TX
The Lord himself with fight for you; just stay calm.
-Exodus 14:14 NLT
nancy – LPM, houston
“Your life is a journey you must travel with a deep consciousness of God.” 1 Peter 1:18 the message