2011 Siesta Scripture Memory Team: Verse 23!

[tminus t=”20-01-2012 19:00:00″ style=”carbonite”/] **Siesta Celebration is January 20-21, 2012**

Hey, you Scripture-memory fiends! Our next to last verse! I’m so happy! But I’m also wishing it would all slow down a little bit and not be over so fast. You, too?? What a year, Siestas. What a year. I told you several SSMT posts ago that my memory work with you has never meant more to me or held a more prominent place in my personal life and I still mean that. I am so thankful for this process that I am almost without words.

I am on my way to Pensacola, Florida for our final Living Proof Live (I go in on Thursdays these days) so, once again, I better get with it! I chose this particular verse (and version) specifically in view of the holiday spending-madness that many of us have ahead. You won’t find a single Scrooge at this ministry. Like many of you, we all love to shower our friends and family members in Christmas gifts to the degree that we’re able and we pray to have pure hearts as we give. We give these small tokens of grace to one another this time of year because of the priceless Gift God has given to us in Christ Jesus. I think it can be a beautiful thing and I also respect those who, by conviction, choose not to participate in the retail hype. I get that completely. Those of us who will be in the malls and shopping online, however, might really be blessed by a mutual reminder to try to stay within our means over these next few weeks and not pile up debts. It takes the joy right out of the giving if we’re paying for it for the entire next year…and with interest. SO, how about this Scripture this time around?

Beth, Houston. “Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law.” Romans 13:8 NIV

Smiling. Man. God seems to have a word for everything, doesn’t He?

I love you guys so much! I can’t wait to see some of you in Pensacola! The rest of you pray for us, okay?

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  1. 951
    Tami Barr says:

    Tami KC, MO

    Zeph 3:15b NLT

    For the Lord himself, the King of Israel, will live amoung you! At last your troubles will be over and you will never again fear disaster.

  2. 952
    Ti-Leigh says:

    Ti-Leigh
    Orlando, FL

    Though you have made me see troubles,
    many and bitter, you will restore my life
    again; from the depths of the earth
    you will again bring me up.

    Ps. 71:20

  3. 953
    alicia says:

    Alicia, OKC
    Then He touched their eyes and said, “According to your faith will it be done to you”.

    Matthew 9:29 NIV

  4. 954
    Mona - Rome, GA says:

    Amen!

    I have to put one little blurb! It wasn’t until after I chose this passage to memorize that I learned that each section of 119 is labeled by the Hebrew alphabet. This is the final verse in the second section of “Beth.” How appropriate, since if was Beth’s ministry that started me on the scripture memory journey that has so blessed my life this year!! ’nuff said. :o)

    Psalm 119:16 (NIV)
    I delight in Your decrees; I will not neglect Your word.

  5. 955
    Katherine says:

    Katherine, Houston. “Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.” Psalm 107:1 NKJV

  6. 956
    Staci says:

    Staci – wichita, KS

    Joshua 1:9 (NIV)
    Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do no be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD you God is with you wherever you go.

  7. 957
    Shannon Wald says:

    Shannon, Parker, CO:
    “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.” Jeremiah 29:11 NIV

  8. 958
    Joni Jones says:

    “When the time came to completion, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.” Gal.4:4-5

  9. 959
    Linda says:

    Linda, Johnstown, PA

    I Peter 3:1-2 (NLT)
    In the same way, you wives must accept the authority of your husbands. Then, even if some refuse to obey the Good News, your godly lives will speak to them without any words. They will be won over by observing your pure and reverent lives.

  10. 960
    Michele says:

    It appears that someone hit the reset switch on my brain. Trying to review my verses, having a lot of trouble remembering some of them. Uga.

    Ps 25.4 τὰς ὁδούς σου, κύριε, γνώρισόν μοι καὶ τὰς τρίβους σου δίδαξόν με.

  11. 961
    Kristi says:

    Kristi, Puyallup, WA: …”which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.” Ephesians 1:23 (NIV)

  12. 962
    Laura says:

    Laura, Clay Center, KS

    Romans 13:8 (NIV)

    Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law.

  13. 963
    Lauren says:

    Lauren, Senoia

    Sons are indeed a heritage from the LORD,
    children a reward.
    Like arrows in the hands of a warrior
    are the sons born in one’s youth.

    Psalm 127:3-4

  14. 964
    Stacey says:

    Stacey, Houston – “Forget about what’s happened; don’t keep going over old history. Be alert, be present. I’m about to do something brand new. It’s bursting out! Don’t you see it? There it is! I’m making a road through the desert, rivers in the badlands.” Isaiah 43:18-19 The Message

  15. 965
    Lynn from Barrington says:

    The Lord will keep you from all harm-he will watch over your life. (Psalm 121:7 NIV)

  16. 966
    Becky Coursey says:

    The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. Psalm 145:18

  17. 967
    Wendy says:

    Wendy Raleigh NC

    “It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give water without cost from the spring of the water of life.”
    Revelation 21:6 NIV

  18. 968
    Sue Kirkman says:

    Sue, Clemmons, NC:
    Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, ye believe also in Me. In my Father’s house there are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself;that where I am, there ye may be also. John 14:1-3

  19. 969
    Pam Hardy says:

    Pam, Austin, TX, Psalm 90:14 NIV
    “satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.”

  20. 970
    Sabrina says:

    Sabrina
    Morristown, Tennessee

    “More than that we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame…” Romans 5:3-5 ESV

  21. 971
    Kelley says:

    The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender. Prov 22:7

  22. 972
    Kim Mills says:

    Kim Wylie TX
    Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
    Mark 11:24
    NIV

  23. 973
    Tanya says:

    Tanya, Sheffield, AL: “Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law.” Romans 13:8 NIV

  24. 974
    Marti Colbaugh says:

    Marti, Loganville, Ga
    “Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellow man has fulfilled the law.” Romans 13:8 NIV

  25. 975
    Sheilah Hughes says:

    Sheilah, Melbourne, FL

    Romans 4:20-21 (NIV)

    Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.

  26. 976
    Deb says:

    Debra. Arkansas. Praying for Pensacola Women and you. Beth
    I loved yours because for the first time I held on to this verse and we r right ON. Budget

    Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law.” Romans 13:8 NIV

  27. 977
    Julie Botttger says:

    Julie, Alliance, NE
    Psalm 94:19 “In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul.” – NKJV

  28. 978
    Becky says:

    Becky
    Brentwood
    Heb. 12:2a
    Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith.

  29. 979
    Debbie Knepp says:

    Deb in Bremen, IN

    For to us a child is born, to us a Son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

    Isaiah 9:6 NIV

  30. 980
    Trinna says:

    Trinna, Mandeville, “But our citizenship is in heaven.” Philippians 3:20a (NIV)

  31. 981
    Bambi Lewis says:

    Bambi – Houston, TX

    Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness.
    Let the whole world know what he has done.
    Sing to him; yes, sing his praises.
    Tell everyone about his wonderful deeds.
    Exult in his holy name;
    rejoice, you who worship the Lord.
    Search for the Lord and for his strength;
    continually seek him.
    Remember the wonders he has performed,
    his miracles, and the rulings he has given,

    Psalm 105:1-5
    New Living Translation

  32. 982
    Karen, Raymond: says:

    “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing but the body is weak.”
    Matt. 26:41 NIV

  33. 983
    Shelly Wilson says:

    Shelly Wilson, Fort Worth, TX

    1 Peter 4:19 (NIV)
    So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.

  34. 984
    Lydia says:

    Lydia, Vicksburg, MS

    “Praise and glory and wisdon and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever. Amen”

    Revelation 7:12

  35. 985
    rebekah says:

    Can’t wait for pensacola!

  36. 986
    Sandy says:

    Durant, OK

    Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise-the fruit of lips that confess His name.
    And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
    Hebrews 13:15-16NIV

  37. 987
    Jane says:

    “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe.” Ephesians 1:18, 19a

  38. 988
    Kalonni says:

    Kalonni, Van Meter, Iowa: “Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” James 1:16-17 NIV

  39. 989
    Diane C. says:

    Diane, Ontario, Canada
    “Therefore, let us offer through Jesus a continual sacrifice of praise to God, proclaiming our allegiance to His name.” Heb. 13:15 NLT

  40. 990
    jackie from MO says:

    jackie from Platte City, MO

    “Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law.” Romans 13:8 NIV

  41. 991
    Judy, Selah says:

    Numbers 6:24 – 25

    “The Lord bless you and keep you;
    The Lord make His face shine upon you;
    And be gracious to you.”

  42. 992
    Mariposa Sivage says:

    Mariposa Sivage – Albuquerque New Mexico

    But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:33-34

  43. 993
    Rachel says:

    Rachel, Surprise, AZ

    It’s a little late, since I was very sick yesterday and didn’t get to post, but here is #23!

    “For His anger lasts only a moment, but His favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.” ~Psalm 30:5 (NIV)

  44. 994
    Sue in Georgia says:

    Sue, Newnan, Georgia

    “The LORD is the stronghold of my life–of whom shall I afraid?”

    Psalm 27:1b

  45. 995
    Betsy Crawford says:

    “And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left. ” Isaiah 30:21 (ESV)

    Betsy Crawford, Chapin, SC

  46. 996
    Linda says:

    Linda, Bartelso,IL: “Therefore, with your minds ready for action, be serious and set your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” 1Peter1:13 HCSB

  47. 997
    kay Kay says:

    2 Timothy 1: 9b – 10 (NIV)

    This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.

  48. 998
    Nancy in Texas says:

    “Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law.” Romans 13:8 NIV

  49. 999
    Debbie H-Longview says:

    Posting for December 1, 2011
    Romans 12:12 Life Application

    Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

    Looking forward to the reminder of Jesus Birth.

  50. 1000
    Cary says:

    Cary, Celina, TX
    You must understand this, my beloved; let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger; for your anger does not produce God’s righteousness. James 1:19-20 NRSV

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