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
Chris~Cape Coral, FL
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
Ashley from Gadsden, AL
“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
Stephanie from Mulvane, KS “But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative – that is, the Holy Spirit – he will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you.” John 14:26 (NLT)
Brenda, Greenville SC
Ps 65:11
You crown the year with your bounty and your carts overflow with abundance.
Jacci from Denver, Colorado
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NIV
Terri from Orange TX says
“The Lord will guide you always;He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well watered gsrden, like a spring whose waters never fail.”
Isaiah 58:11 NIV
Nicole from Gilbert, AZ.
“But I trust in Your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in Your salvation. I will sing to the Lord, for He has been good to me.” Psalm 13:5-6 NIV 84
Julie H, Corpus Christi
Jeremiah 29:11 “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.”
NIV
Sarah, Howell, MI. “Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.” Psalm 23:6
Kendra from Spokane Valley, WA:
“Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.”
I Thess. 5:16-18 (NLT)
Billie
Franklin, TN
You crown the year with your bounty, and your carts overflow with abundance.
Psalm 65:11 NIV
Debbie from Bolivar, Missouri
“I sought the Lord and He answered me, And delivered me from all my fears.” Psalms 34:4
Sandy from Vienna, VA Isaiah 26:3-4(NIV)
You wlll keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.
Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.
Beverly Vicksburg, MS
“If we are unfaithful, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny who He is.” II Timothy 2:13 NLT
Julie – Fincastle, VA
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Phillippians 4:6 (NIVUK)
Hanna, Lake Charles, LA. “Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:6
Lisa, Flowery Branch, GA
Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You.
Psalm 56:3 NKJV
JoAnn, Columbus, OH A gentile answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Prov. 15:1 NIV
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. II Cor 4:17 NIV
Angie from Rossville, GA
“The Lord your God will circumcise your hearts and the hearts of your descendants, so that you may love Him with all your heart and all your soul, and live.” Deu. 30:6 NIV
Wendy McLeod
Albany, Georgia
“Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the Earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and His understanding no one can fathom.”
Isaiah 40:28. (NIV)
Joyce from Greer, SC. Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable gift. II Corinthians 9:15 KJV
Marcia, Fredericksburg, VA. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 NIV.
Vicki from El Paso, TX:
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
April Mathis, Portland, Maine
The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love
Psalm 103:8 ESV
Jennifer Glenn, Colorado Springs, “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
Deb, Yardley,PA
2 Thessalonians 3:3
“But The Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.”
Tiffany, Katy, TX
“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV84
Blumenort mb Deut 6:6-7 “commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands. Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on a journey, when you lie down and when you are getting up again.” NLT
Allison Ferris; Jackson, MS, “You crown the year with your bounty; your wagon tracks overflow with abundance” Psalm 65:11 ESV
Kathy – Leamington – Ontario – Canada
Psalm 5:3
“In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.” NIV
Pat; Valley Center, Ks
But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. John 14:25 ESV
I checked my post today and it still says ‘Your comment is awaiting moderation” even though the ones before and after it have been approved. Did I post incorrectly? Sorry, just want to make sure I am signed in. Thanks
Kelley, Raleigh, NC
This is the day The Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 118: 24
NKJV
Donna C., Mansfield, TX
Colossians 1:1-2 (NASB, 1995)
“Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, to the saints and faithful brethren in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father.”
Kay, Houston, TX
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. — Lamentations 3:22 NIV
Kelli Hogg, The Woodlands, TX
“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you. Discipline yourselves, keep alert. Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to devour.” 1 Peter 5:6-8 (NRSV)
Erin Chaboya – Lancaster, PA
I am not ashamed of the Gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes; first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. Romans 1:16 NIV
Randi, knoxville, Tn I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. (Romans 12:1 ESV)
Yeti
Lynn, MA
Adonai your God is right there with you,
as a mighty savior.
He will rejoice over you and be glad,
he will be silent in his love,
he will shout over you with joy.”
Zephaniah 3:17(Complete Jewish Bible)
Heather, Birmingham, AL
He will give you all you need if you live for Him and make the kingdom of God your primary concern. Matthew 6:33, NLT
Kathy, Liverpool, NY
“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 through all generations, for ever and ever!Amen.”
Ephesians 3:20-21 (NIV)
Cindy B., Tulsa OK
Matthew 6:33-34 (NKJV)
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.
Karen Lynne, Fredericksburg va. Take delight in The Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 HCSB
TiPree, Detroit, MI. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. Psalm 119:10. NIV
Tabitha, Stanford,CA
“Who can find a virtuous and capable wife?
She is more precious than rubies.”
Proverbs 31:10, NLT
Julie from Goodyear, AZ: “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know the testing of your faith develops perseverance.” James 1:2-3 NIV
Psalm 65:11 (NIV 84)
“You crown the year with your bounty, and Your carts overflow with abundance”
Joy from Fayette, AL
Forget the former things;
do not dwell on the past.
See, I am doing a new thing!
Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the wilderness
and streams in the wasteland.
Isaiah 43:18-19 (NIV)
Jen, Clovis, CA
“They will tell of the glory of Your Kingdom and speak of Your might, so that all men may know of Your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of Your Kingdom. Your Kingdom is an everlasting Kingdom, and Your dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is faithful to all His promises and loving toward all He has made. The Lord upholds all those who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down. The eyes of all look to You, and You give them their food and the proper time. You open Your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing” Psalm 145:11-16 NIV
And be not conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Romans 12:2 NKJ