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 from Jackson, TN
Rev. 13:10 (Amp)
“Whoever leads into captivity will himself go into captivity; if anyone slays with the sword, with the sword must he be slain. Herein is [the call for] the patience and the faith and fidelity of the saints.”
“Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. Ephesians 3:17
Elyshia, Lakeland, FL
Romans 12:1 (The Message)
“So this is what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life-your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking around life – and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for Him.”
Martha, Catawba, NC
Hebrews 4:15-16 NASB
For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in all things as we have, yet without sin.
Let us therefore draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and may find grace to help in time of need.
Terrie from Lodge, SC
For I will pour water on him who is thirsty,
And floods on the dry ground;
I will pour My Spirit on your descendants,
And My blessing on your offspring;
Isaiah 44:3(NKJV)
Cristi, Springdale, WA
1 Samuel 15:22 ESV
and Samuel said, “Has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams.”
Stephanie Curtis from Madison, Maine. “Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid nor be dismayed for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Josh 1:9 NKJV
Hannah, Chesterland, Ohio
“So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please Him.”
2 Corinthians 5:9 ESV
Cheryl – Concord, NC
“And He opened His mouth and taught them saying:”
Matthew 5.2 ESV
Erica, Houston
Psalm 139:1
You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. NIV
Oops, I forgot to put my city and the translation.
Susan. Leesburg, GA
Ephesians 3:17 NLT
“Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.
Deb; Jasper,IN. PSALM. 118:24. THIS IS THE DAY THE LORD HAS MADE, LET US REJOICE IN IT & BE GLAD. (NAB)
Jennie, Beaverton, OR
And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.
Colossians 1:9-10 (ESV)
Gina – Hendersonville, TN
“Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.” Proverbs 19:21 (NIV)
LaDonn from Tickfaw, Louisiana
But I trust in your unfailing love. I will rejoice because you have rescued me. I will sing to the LORD because he is good to me.
Psalm 13:5,6 NLT
Alesa from Malvern, AR, “I spread out my hands to you; my soul thirsts for you like a parched land. Psalm 143:6 NIV 84
Jan.
Louisville, KY
Romans 12:2 NIV
Do not conform any longer 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, pleasing and perfect will.
You crown the year with your bounty, and your carts overflow with abundance. Psalm 65:11 NIV
Bethany Gilliam, Ludowici, “Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good. Then they can urge the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controller and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God.” Titus 2:3-5 NIV
Connie from Eugene, OR, “My Brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials,”
2 Peter 3:13-14 KJV
“Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for a new heavens and a new earth, in which dwelleth righteousness. Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.”
Brittany McMahon from Flint
You crown the year with Your bounty, and Your carts overflow with abundance. Psalm 65:11 NIV
Tally Butcher; McCurtain, Ok
Deuteronomy 6:5
“And you shall love The Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength.”
Pamela from Excelsior Springs MO
Don’t neglect to do what is good and to share, for God is pleased with such sacrifices. ~ Hebrews 13:16 (HCSB)
Lititz, Pa.
Isaiah 58:11 “The Lord will guide you continually, giving you water when you are dry and restoring your strength. You will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring.” NLT
Karen L. from Livermore California. Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Phil 4:4 NIV
The LORD says,” I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.
Psalm 32:8
Laura-Plainville, Indiana
1 Timothy 6:6 ((KJV)
But godliness with contentment is great gain
April, Lompoc,CA “Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending as one man for the faith of the gospel” Philippians 1:27 NIV
“You crown the year with your goodness; your gates overflow with rich food.”
Psalm 65:11 CEB
Mika; austin,texas Proverbs 11:20 NIV “The Lord detests people with crooked hearts, but delights in those with integrity.”
Melissa Jones Huntsville Alabama, My flesh and my heart may fail,but God is the strength of my heartand my portion forever. Psalms 73:26 NIV
Schel, Bayou Vista, Texas – “I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope” – Psalm 130:5 (NIV)
Amanda Werneburg, Blanchard, OK
The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 (ESV)
Kelsie, Washington- Blow the trumpet in Zion, And sound an alarm in My holy mountain! Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble; For the day of the Lord is coming, For it is at hand: A day of darkness and gloominess, A day of clouds and thick darkness, Like the morning clouds spread over the mountains. A people come, great and strong, The like of whom has never been; Nor will there ever be any such after them, Even for many successive generations. A fire devours before them, And behind them a flame burns; The land is like the Garden of Eden before them, And behind them a desolate wilderness; Surely nothing shall escape them. (Joel 2:1-3 NKJV)
Marci Gatewood, Florence SC
“When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you.”
Isaiah 43:2, NLT
Dawn, from Dorr Mi
Isaiah 58:8(NIV)
8 Then your light will break forth like the dawn,
and your healing will quickly appear;
then your righteousness[a] will go before you,
and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard.
Elaine Jones, Ada, Oklahoma Restore to me the joy of thy salvation. Psalm 51:12 NASV
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.
Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
Janice from Eldersburg, MD
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, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2, NIV
Melissa: Fresno, CA
She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs with no fear of the future.
Prov 31:25 NLT
“I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.” Ps16:18 KJV
Allie Hess from Grapevine, TX
Jeremiah 24:7 (NIV)
“I will give them a heart to know me, that I am the Lord. They will be my people and I will be their God, for they will return to me with all their heart.”
Kristina – Jacksonville, Florida
His Ways are higher than our ways and His thoughts higher than our thoughts.
Isaiah 55:9 NIV
Staci Sinkler, Dickinson, ND
Galatians 1:10
“For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a bond servant of Christ.” (NASB)
Liz from Hilliard, OH
Ephesians 1: 18,19 (AMP)
“By having the eyes of your heart flooded with light, so that you can know and understand the hope to which He has called you, and how rich is His glorious inheritance in the saints (His set-apart ones),
And [so that you can know and understand] what is the immeasurable and unlimited and surpassing greatness of His power in and for us who believe, as demonstrated in the working of His mighty strength”
Cheryl from Knoxville, TN Either consider the tree good and its fruits good, or the tree rotten and its fruit rotten. A tree is known by its fruit. Matthew12:33 CEB
Carmen Michelson, Regina, Saskatchewn (Canada)
“Strengthen the weak hands,
And make firm the feeble knees.
Say to those who have an anxious heart,
“Be strong; fear not!
Behold, your God
Will come with a vengeance,
With the recompense of God.
He will come and save you.”
-Isaiah 35:3-4
Jana, Brenham, TX
Psalms 32:8, NIV
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.”
For he will command his angels concerning you, to guard you in all your ways. Psalms 91:11 NIV