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
Martha White, Chesapeake VA
I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.
Revelation 22:16 KJV
Andrea from Burleson, Texas: “But since we belong to the day, let us be self-controlled, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet.” I Thessalonians 5:8 NIV
Lori, Springfield, Mo:
And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are. Jn 17:11 (KJV)
Kym S from Highlands Ranch, CO “incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain! Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways” Psalm 119:37-38 ESV
Jean from Princeton ME
O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.
Psalm 63:1 ESV
Rhonda from Westport, KY
Finally be strong iin the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.
Ephesians 6:10-11 NIV
Britt from Burlington, NC. 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 NIV
Becky from Clemmons, NC
The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth what is good; and the evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth what is evil; for his mouth speaks from that which fills his heart.
Luke 6:45 NASB
Because of the Lord ’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. Lamentations 3:22 NIV
Michelle from Chesapeake, VA
The Lord is my light and my salvation; I will fear no one. The Lord protects me from all danger; I will never be afraid.
Psalm 27:1, NIV
Karolyn from Dallas, TX
“For you were called to love in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But do not use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead use your freedom to serve one another in love.”
Galatians 5:13
NASB
Katie from Mount Dora, Florida: A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Proverbs 31:10 NIV
Jackie, from Sarnia ON Canada.
I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you. Isaiah 46:4, NIV
Dawn from Hamilton, NJ
Don’t love the world’s ways. Don’t love the world’s goods. Love of the world squeezes out love for the Father. Practically everything that goes on in the world – wanting your own way, wanting everything for yourself, wanting to appear important – has nothing to do with the Father. It just isolates you from him. (1 John 2:15, 16 Message)
Janice from Topeka,KS
Psalm 91:1&2
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust. NIV84
Cathryne, Fayetteville, NC, “Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” Romans 5:5 NKJV
Bethany from Katy, TX
A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and man of understanding is even-tempered. Proverbs 17:27, NIV
Becky from Westerville, OH.
“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 NIV
Maren from Dallas, Tx
“so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” -Isaiah 55:11 NIV
Stephanie from Ft. Wright, KY
Proverbs 19:21 “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.”
Kristen from Denver, Colorado
I pray that I will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe Him. This is the same power that raised Christ from the dead. {Ephesians 1:18-19a, NLT, personalized}
Cindy from Mt. Pleasant, SC
Phil. 4:4 NIV
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Lois, Abilene, KS
When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 NIV
Jacque from St. Cloud, MN
No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good,
and this is what he requires of you:
to do what is right, to love mercy,
and to walk humbly with your God.
Micah 6:8, NLT
Kristi, Pensacola, Fl, Proverbs 31:26, niv, She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
Deb Knepp in Bremen, In
O Lord, You have searched me and You know me.
Psalms 139:1 NIV
Sarah from Marietta, Ohio Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. (2 Corinthians 5:17 ESV)
I truly believe I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Psalm 21:13
I truly believe I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Psalm 27:13 NIV
Julie from Friendswood, Texas: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5,6 NIV
Jennifer, Pickering ON CAN
“For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ” 2Cor 10:4-5
I’m asking God for one thing, only one thing; to live with Him in His house my whole life long. I’ll contemplate His beauty, I’ll study at His feet. That’s the only quiet, secure place in a noisy world. The perfect getaway, far from the buzz of traffic.
Psalm 27:4 (msg)
Olga from Lilburn, GA
Indeed, none of those who wait for You will be ashamed;
Those who deal treacherously without cause will be ashamed.
Psalm 25:3 NASV
Dawn from Colleyville,TX
I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways. I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word.
Psalm 119:15-16 NIV
Rachel from Simpsonville, SC
“The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning.”
Lamentations 3:22-23 NLT
Jamie from Phoenix, AZ
Romans 9:38 NLT (New Living Translation)
“And I am convinced nothing can ever seperate us from Hos love. Death can’t and life can’t. The Angela can’t and the demons can’t. Our fears for today, or worries for tomorrow and even te powers of hell can’t keep Gods love away.”
Ann, Bonner Springs, KS.
He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord . (Psalms 112:7 ESV)
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
Julianna from Gulf Shores, AL. “Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away.” Psalm 37:1 NIV
Sandy – Waupun, WI – Buy the truth and do not sell it. Get wisdom, discipline and understanding. (Proverbs 23:23) NIV
Tracy from Oklahoma City, OK
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
Gena Gilbert from Rowlett, TX
“The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”
Exodus 33:14 NIV
Janell ~ Frisco,TX ~ 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 ’84
Patty Pierce
Searcy ar
Psalm 77:12-13 NIV
I will meditate on all your works and consider all your mighty deeds. Your ways, O God, are holy. What god is so great as our God? (Psalms 77:12, 13 NIV84)
Peggy Funk from Queen Creek, “Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good.” Rom 12:9 NASB
I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways.
I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word.
Psalm 119:15-16. ESV
As the deer pants for the water, so pants my soul for you , Oh God. Psalm 42:1 (NKJV)
Allison, Southside, Alabama
Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.
1Timothy 4:7-8 NIV
Delores O. Lake Stevens, WA (formerly of Shoreline, WA)
The Sovereign LORD is my strength; He makes my feet like the feet of a deer, He enables me to go on the heights.
Hab. 3:19 NIV 1984
Sandie from Manhattan, KS. You crown the year with Your goodness; Your ways overflow with plenty. Psalm 65:11 HCSB
Linda from Richmond, VA
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ, God forgave you.
Ephesians 4:32 NIV