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. 301
    Gail Jones 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
    Gail Jones
    Decatur, TX

  2. 302
    Tammy says:

    Tammy,
    Lusby, MD

    Daniel 6:26b (NIV)

    “For he is the living God and he endures forever; his kingdom will not be destroyed, his dominion will never end.”

  3. 303
    CINDY HOLMES, HAZLEHURST, MS says:

    LUKE 1: 49-50 FOR THE MIGHTY ONE HAS DONE GREAT THINGS FOR ME — HOLY IS HIS NAME. HIS MERCY EXTENDS TO THOSE WHO FEAR HIM, FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION.

  4. 304
    Ingrid Lathrop says:

    1John 4:4 But you belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a victory over those people, because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world. NLT

  5. 305
    Laura says:

    Laura, Southaven, MS
    She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. Proverbs 31:20 NIV

  6. 306
    Laurie says:

    Laurie, Gibsonville, NC

    “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)

  7. 307
    Mary and Mark says:

    Thank you I appreciate information on scripture memorization! I wanted to share we found out about Bible Verse 2 Day.com
    It also is a great way to memorize Scripture for all of us in our family. It comes every day to our phone or computer and is a new beautiful photo and scripture in it. Thank you just another way that is working for us. Mark and Mary

  8. 308
    Victoria Beckham says:

    Victoria B., Fort Worth TX, “And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.” 2 Cor. 9:8 NLT

  9. 309
    Janet says:

    Janet,Longmont,CO
    “I have seen his ways, but I will heal him;
    I will guide him and restore comfort to him,
    creating praise on the lips of the mourners of Israel,
    Peace, peace, to those far and near,”
    says the LORD. “And I will heal them.”
    Isaiah 57:18-19 NIV

  10. 310
    Kayla says:

    Kayla
    Cleveland

    Thank God for his Son-a gift too wonderful for words!
    2 Corinthians 9:15 NLT

  11. 311
    The Apple of His Eye says:

    Karen H., Stephenville, TX

    Isaiah 43:1-5a (NASB)

    But now thus says the Lord, your Creator, O Karen, and He who formed you, O Karen, do not fear for I have redeemed you. I HAVE CALLED YOU BY NAME. YOU ARE MINE!
    When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
    and through the rivers, they will not overflow you.
    When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, nor will the flame burn you. For I AM the Lord YOUR God, the Holy One of Israel, YOUR Savior.
    Since YOU ARE PRECIOUS IN MY SIGHT, since YOU ARE HONORED AND I….LOVE….YOU, I will give other men in your place and other peoples in exchange for your life. Do not fear, for I am with you.

  12. 312
    Jennifer says:

    Jennifer, Avon Park, FL

    Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs.

    Jonah 2:8 NIV

  13. 313
    Shelly says:

    Shelly, Lakeville, “Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” Lamentations 3:21-24, NIV

  14. 314
    Libby says:

    Libby, Goodwine, IL

    If the Lord delights in a man’s way, he makes his steps firm.

    Psalm 37:23 NIV

  15. 315
    Heather Ferris says:

    Heather Ferris
    McDonough, GA

    “The Word gave life to everything that was created,
    and HIS life brought light to everyone.
    The light shines in the darkness,
    and the darkness can NEVER extinguish it.”
    John 1:4-5 (NLT)

  16. 316
    Dianne Jones says:

    Dianne, Fairfield, CA

    “All of us like sheep have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; But the LORD has caused the iniquity of us all to fall on Him.” – Isaiah 53:6 (NASB)

  17. 317
    Kathy B says:

    Kathy, Hendersonville, TN
    “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish it’s work that you may mature and complete, not lacking anything.” James 1:2-3 NIV

  18. 318
    Pam says:

    Pam, NC

    Zechariah 4:6 NKJV

    So he answered and said to me: “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ Says the Lord of hosts.”

  19. 319
    Patty Anderson says:

    Patty, Granite Bay, CA 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 purpose.”

  20. 320
    Robin in New Jersey says:

    Robin in Landing, NJ

    “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men.”

    Luke 2:14 KJV

  21. 321
    Leslie says:

    Leslie
    Wisner, La

    Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law.
    Romans 13:8 NIV

  22. 322
    Karlys says:

    Karlys, La Place, LA
    Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” Romans 12:19 ESV

  23. 323
    Angie says:

    Angie, Toronto

    So be truly glad.
    There is wonderful joy ahead,
    even though you have to endure
    many trials for a little while.
    1 Peter 1:6 NLT

  24. 324
    Heather Jacobs says:

    2 Corinthians 2:14 (HCSB)

    But thanks be to God, who always puts us on display in Christ, and spreads through us in every place the scent of knowing Him.

    Heather J.
    Macclenny, FL

  25. 325
    Sarah Marion says:

    Sarah, Christina and Esther May; Wenatchee

    “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

  26. 326
    Melody Argueta says:

    Melody, Cleburne, TX
    “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” James 1:5 NIV

  27. 327
    Debra Pryor says:

    Debra, Sulphur Springs ~ “Fear not I am with you, do not look around you in terror and be dismayed For I am your God; Yes I will strengthen you and harden you to difficulties, I will help you and hold you up; I will retain you with my victorious right hand of righteousness and justice.” Isaiah 41:10 KJV and NIV combined

  28. 328
    Sharon says:

    Sharon, Hamburg, NY

    “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.” James 1:2-4 NLT

  29. 329
    Erica says:

    Erica, Houston, TX
    Romans 8:30 NIV
    And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.

  30. 330
    Missy S says:

    Missy S, Winston-Salem, NC

    “His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.”

    ~ 2 Peter 1:3-7 (NIV84)

  31. 331
    Maria Hammond says:

    Maria from North Dakota

    Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things … put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
    Phil. 4:8&9b (NIV)

  32. 332
    Becky says:

    Becky
    Dayton Ohio
    “Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed,
    for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning;
    great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The LORD is my portion;
    therefore I will wait for him.”

    The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him,
    to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly
    for the salvation of the LORD.” Lamentations 3:22-26 NIV

  33. 333
    Annette says:

    Annette, Toronto ON
    Apply your heart to instruction,
    And your ears to words of knowledge.
    Prov. 23:12 NKJV

  34. 334
    Kem says:

    Kem, Memphis
    Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23 (NIV)

  35. 335
    Wanda says:

    Wanda, North Canton, Ohio
    If you pay special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, “Here’s a good seat for you,” but say to the poor man, “You stand there” or “Sit on the floor by my feet,” have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?

    James 2:3-4 NIV

  36. 336
    ValerieGail says:

    Valerie, Fultondale, AL

    Lord, you are my God;
    I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness
    you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago. 

    Isaiah 25:1 NIV

  37. 337
    Vickie C in Houston says:

    Vickie, Baytown, TX
    The LORD your God is with you,
    the Mighty Warrior who saves.
    He will take great delight in you;
    in his love he will no longer rebuke you,
    but will rejoice over you with singing.
    Zephaniah 3:17 TNIV

  38. 338
    Kathleen says:

    What, then, shall we say in response to these things. If God is for us, who can be against us. He who did not spare His own Son, but gave him up for us all – how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things.
    Romans 8:31-32 (NIV)

    Kathleen
    Bellmore, LI, NY

  39. 339
    Judy says:

    Judy – Cottageville, WV Luke 2:14 KJV “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, goodwill toward men.”

  40. 340
    Cara says:

    Lewisville, TX
    And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.
    2 Corinthians 9:8(NLT)

  41. 341
    Lauren says:

    Lauren, Malvern, PA.

    For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.

    1 Timothy 6:10 (NIV)

  42. 342
    Lorraine Banks says:

    Lorraine, Tyler, TX
    “For unto us a child is born. Unto us a Son is given. And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”Isaiah 9:6 NKJV

  43. 343
    Vickie Woodcox says:

    Vickie, Louisville, KY

    “Humble yourselves before the Lord and He will lift you up.”

    James 4:10 NIV

  44. 344
    Lori Schoch says:

    Lori – Syracuse

    “Beware of practicing your righteousness before men to be noticed by them; otherwise you have no reward with your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 6:1

  45. 345
    Shelly E says:

    Shelly, Portland, OR

    “When anxiety was great great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.”

    Psalm 94:19 (NIV)

  46. 346
    Valerie says:

    Valerie ~ Oklahoma

    (continued from Nov. 15 … Numbers 6:24)

    “The LORD make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you.”
    Numbers 6:25 NIV

  47. 347
    Linda Thompson says:

    Linda, Denton Tx

    Enjoy prosperity while you can,
    but when hard times strike,
    realize that both come from God.
    Remember that nothing is certain in this life.
    – Ecclesiastes 7:14 NLT

  48. 348
    Cathy says:

    Cathy, Rhinebeck. “Praise the LORD. Praise the LORD, you his servants; praise the name of the LORD. Let the name of the LORD be praised, both now and forevermore. From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the LORD is to be praised.” Psalm 113:1-3 (NIV)

  49. 349
    Niccol says:

    Niccol, Wilmette

    “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”

    Psalm 139:13-14 (NIV)

  50. 350
    Barbara says:

    Barbara, New Orleans, LA Psalm 116:12-14Today’s New International Version (TNIV)
    12 What shall I return to the LORD
    for all his goodness to me?
    13 I will lift up the cup of salvation
    and call on the name of the LORD.
    14 I will fulfill my vows to the LORD
    in the presence of all his people.

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