Finally!!!!!!!!
Are you ready, Sisters? Do you hear me cheering?? I have never been more excited about doing this.
I am on the verge of doing about 10 backward flips on my hardwoods. I said on the verge. Not quite doing it. Well, I’m doing it in my heart. That counts for a lot around here.
SO LET’S DO THIS THING! Now, promise me this! Promise me you will read this entire post before you leave a single comment. I know you’re about to burst and I am, too, and, for that reason, I’ll keep it as short as possible. It’s so important that we get our ground rules firmly established so that we’ll have a fabulous experience. Remember, hundreds of our participants this time around are brand new so let’s make sure everybody’s on the same page.
A few things you absolutely MUST KNOW:
*Your comment to this post is your official registration onto the team. Everybody starts at Verse 1 no matter when they begin the process. (Word gets around and we often still have people joining in with us even in March and April. We don’t mind how late they begin as long as they can catch up, memorize their verses, and document each one of them on the proper post as an official participant.) This launch post will remain right here in this January 1st 2013 slot all year long and each new person will need to make her first entry here. This is how we track who signed up when we get to the end of the year and it’s party time.
*Your comment must be strictly limited to the following 5 pieces of information: name, city, verse, reference, translation. I’ll say it slower now for those brand new to the process:
Your name (or first name if you prefer), city. Your verse for that two-week period written all the way out, the reference for it (where it is found in the Bible: Book, chapter, verse) AND the *translation you’ve taken it from.
(*For instance, is the Bible you’ve pulled the passage from a KJV, an NAS, HCSB, NIV or NLT? Or is it The NET Bible, The Message or another similar version? The translation almost always appears on the outside spine of a Bible. If not, you will find it on the first few pages. If you’re looking on line, you’ll get an option to choose a translation. Do so as it speaks most clearly to you. We aren’t fussing over translations here in our memory work. You also do not need to stick with one version throughout.)
Just those 5 pieces of information! They will comprise every comment to this post. And the moment you start scrolling through all of them, you’ll see why. Page after page after page after page of Scripture and each one telling a reader exactly where to find it. It is the most powerful sight to behold. This invites people who are not participating in the memory work to reap tremendous benefits by just reading the comments and taking strength from verses they may not have known existed. This way it has the potential to bless our whole community or any weary visitor to our blog. I’ve been in crises before and gotten on the comment pages and scrolled from Scripture to Scripture and practically wept with relief and fresh courage or revelation. That’s why it’s best to keep the SSMT comments as succinct as possible. If you’ve got an exclamation in you that you just can’t hold back, you can occasionally make the briefest comment like, “I really need this one!” or “I’m sharing so-and-so’s verse” but, please, no more than that.
Comments other than the verse-entries on the 1st and 15th of each month can’t be approved. I’m so sorry and I hope you’ll understand. Thousands of us will be doing this together so the moderation process is monumental from the administrative side. The verses will be all Lindsee and I can handle in the comments for our two SSMT days per month. Keep in mind: NONE OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS PERTAIN TO THE OTHER BLOG POSTS HERE AT LPM. We will be completely free to do our regular thing on all other posts! The really stringent rules are only for the 1st and 15th of each month in 2013 and in reference to Siesta Scripture Memory Team. I hope that makes sense!
*Your comment may take 24 hours to get moderated (or posted if you’re new to the blog process) and sometimes a bit longer if it falls over a weekend. We try our hardest to stay up with it but on those days when 500+ come in at once, it’s quite a task! But we love it! It just requires a little patience on all sides! Before you assume that your entry somehow vanished and you’re tempted to write it again, give it one full day and see if it shows up. Keep track of what time you posted it and double check the comments around that same time. The accidental repeats make it much harder to track participation through the course of the year so always double check. If you don’t find it a day later, by all means, post it again!
*Remember that you get to choose your own verse! That’s really important! The ease with which you can memorize a verse is greatly impacted by how much it means to you. The more you need it or want it, the more you’ll absorb it. If you come up dry at times, no problem! You can either share my verse or another in the comment line that really speaks to you.
*PRAY that God will bless you in this endeavor and will enable you to memorize His Word! Ask continually throughout the entire year! When I get stuck and frustrated that I can’t get my words in order, if I’ll stop what I’m doing and ask God to supernaturally infuse me and help me to concentrate, you would not believe how quickly a breakthrough will come.
Are you about to stuff a sock in my mouth?? I’m about 2 seconds from stuffing one in my own mouth. Melissa gave me two new pair of boot socks for Christmas so at least I have fresh choices.
All right, already! Here goes mine! In honor of our process ahead and how willing the Holy Spirit is to help us…
Beth from Houston Texas, But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. John 14:26 NIV84
Here’s one more alternative if you’ve never memorized it for a new year! I just love it for January 1st:
You crown the year with Your bounty, and Your carts overflow with abundance. Psalm 65:11 NIV
May God’s grace abound to you, Sweet Thing. WELCOME! We have such a fabulous challenge ahead of us. GOD, GRANT US YOUR GOOD FAVOR!
So…what are you waiting for??? SIGN IN WITH VERSE ONE!
PS. I thought you guys might find it a bit amusing that I brought in the first 300 comments in the CAR on the way to the airport to catch my Atlanta flight for Passion 2013. Laughing. You keep your blog mama busy. I love you so!
Tags: Scripture Memory 2013
Rachel Platts; orlando, FL
For this child I prayed, and the Lord has granted me my petition that I made to him.
1 Samuel 1:27 ESV
Colorado Springs, CO
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
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 a hope and a future.
Rebecca,Vancouver Wa
Proverbs 2:6
For the Lord gives wisdom and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
“Don’t be weary in prayer. Keep at it; watch for God’s answers and remember to be thankful when they come.”
Colossians 4:2 NLT
For know the plans I have for you.” Wish I knew the verse, but I’m new…
Char from Springfield, Missouri:(copying Beth because this is where I need to start) But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. John 14:26 NIV84
Angeline Martin, Steinbach, MB, Canada
Isaiah 1:16-17 (NIV)
“Wash and make yourselves clean. Take your evil deeds out of my sight, stop doing wrong. Learn to do right, seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow.”
Judy C., Grenada,MS,”Set your mind on the things above,not on the things that are on earth. Colosstans 3:2 NAS
Kaci from Moultrie, GA
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; think about Him in all your ways, and He will guide you on the right paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6 HCSB
Jessica from Rockvale, TN
Proverbs 31:26 (NLT) “When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness.”
Michelle, Titus, Al
“I am the Lord’s servant, and I am willing to accept whatever he wants.” Luke 1:38 NLT
Sabrina Reinhart
Memphis, TN
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God – which is your spiritual worship.”
Romans 12:1
NIV
Midge, Decatur, GA
You crown the year with Your bounty, and Your carts overflow with abundance. Psalm 65:11 NIV
Sarah Louisville Ky
1 Thessalonians 5:11 Holman Study Bible pg 1741
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up as you are already doing.
Kate; Raetihi, New Zealand
For God did not give us a Spirit of fear but of power, love and self-control.
2 Timothy 1:7 (NET)
Linda from Bossier City, Louisiana, The Lord will send a blessing on your barns and on everything you put your hand to. The Lord your God will belss you in the land he is giving you. Deut. 28:8 NIV
Diana–San Patricio, TX. “And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.” Matthew 21:22 (NKJV)
Michelle Dawn, Excelsior, MN
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13) NKJV
Katie Ellis. Flowery Branch, Ga
Matthew 5:16, NIV
In the same way, let your light shine before others,that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
Katie
Houston, TX
Psalm 18:20,24 (The Mesage)
God made my life complete when I placed all the pieces before him.
God rewrote the text of my life when I opened the book of my heart to his eyes.
Lindsey from Temecula, CA
Jesus answered “It is written: ‘Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'” – Matthew 4:4 (NIV)
Kelleigh from Milwaukee, WI
In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith-of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined as fire- may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. 1 Peter 1:6-7 NIV
Susan B
Cherryville, NC
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares The Lord, “plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
Denise from Frisco, TX
Oh that we might know The Lord! Let us press on to know him. He will respond to us as surely as the dawn or the coming of the rains in early spring. Hosea 6:3 NLT
“Commit to The Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” Proverbs 16:3 NIV
Sorry, I’m new at this. I’m from Westerville, Ohio.
Ashley, Royse City,Tx
Each time he said to me,”My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 NLT
Pam from Oregon
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 NIV
Chrissie from Las Vegas, NV- Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT) Trust in
The Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.
Cameron from Maumee Ohio, Do not conform 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 and perfect will. ROMANS 12:2
NIV
On my scripture the version is HCSB
Vanessa from Calgary
“My heart says of you “seek his face” Your face Lord, I will seek”
Psalm 27:8 NIV
Jeannie-South Georgia
Romans 12:21
Do not be overcome with evil but overcome evil with good.
Tammy, Lexington, SC
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be consistent in prayer. Romans 12:12 ESV
Katie Simmons from Parker, Colorado
But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must become your slave. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Matthew 20:26-28 NLT)
Caroline, Spartanburg, SC:
“Oh the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night.” Psalm 1:1&2 NLT
You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. Psalm 16:11 NIV
Karen from Lexington, KY
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because having stood the test that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
James 1:12 (NIV)
Veronica -Atlanta Georgia you crown the year with your bounty and your carts overflow with abundance psalms 65:11 NIV
Ceffie Bridgeport, WV James 1:19 but everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger. NIV
Nicole from Polkton, 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 a hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
Jenny from Portland, OR
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1Peter 5:7
Tenille Rauls, Mountain Home, AR
And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, (Philippians 1:9 NIV)
Kim from Seymour, TN.
Joshua 3:5. And Joshua said unto the people, Sanctify yourselves; for to morrow the LORD will do wonders amoung you. (KJV)
Karen;Tacoma,WA
Jude 20 NIV
“But you dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit.”
Andrea, SC
“Then Jesus said, ‘Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?'” John 11:40, NIV
Merry, Portland, OR
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified, do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua ch.1 vs.9 NIV
Holly, Tallahassee, Fl
“On God rests my salvation and my glory; my mighty rock, my refuge is God”
Psalm 62:7 ESV
Valerie
Sparks, Nevada
I am leaving you with a gift-peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. John 14:27 NLT
Jenea, Houston, TX – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always! Pray constantly. Give thanks in everything, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Charlotte from Gardendale,AL
You crown the year with Your bounty, and Your carts overflow with abundance………. Psalm 65:11 NIV