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!Ā 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 moderatedĀ (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,Ā 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.Ā 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.Ā 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
Gayla from Many, Louisiana
In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God.
John 1:1NKJ
Becky, from Brownsburg IN
“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. ”
— Ephesians 3:20 – 21 NKJV
Joy, Knoxville
Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.
John 14:1
NLT
Anna Bryant
Trussville
“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 an din Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
Ephesians 3:20-21
NIV
Joanne – lawrenceville GA- “The hand of the lord came upon me” – Ezekiel- 31:1- ESV
Lori from Bothell, WA
And so we know and rely on the love God has for us.
1 John 4:16 NIV84
Missy, Kings Mountain, NC
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
Hebrews 11:1
NIV
Kaneisha from Norman, Oklahoma.
“For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But donāt use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love.” Galatians 5:13 (NLT)
Houston, Tx
“Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about what happens to you.”
1 Peter 5:7
NLT
Courtney K., Houma, LA
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 throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
Ephesians 3:20-21, TNIV
(I tried to post this while I was at Passion, but I don’t think it went through. So, if it is a duplicate, I’m sorry!)
Karen from Clanton,AL
Revelation 3:20 kjv
Behold I stand at the door and knock, if any man hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
(re-posted from 1/2/13, 8:13am)
Kristen from Greenwood, IN
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for what He has done.” – Philippians 4:6, NLT
Erin from Melbourne, Florida
And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.
Romans 8:28 NLT
Amanda, Nashville.
Jeremiah 17:7-8 (NIV)
“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.”
….Then Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will catch men.” So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him.
Luke 5: 10-11, NIV
Susan, Oklahoma City, OK
Allison from Midland, TX
“You crown the year with Your bounty, and Your carts overflow with abundance.”
Psalm 65:11 NIV
Sam from Frisco š Have I not commanded you? Be strong, vigorous, and very courageous. Be not afraid, neither be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 AMP
Eryn from Anthony, Kansas: “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as memebers of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” Col 3:15 NIV
Amy – (Tyler Tx)
āLet us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.ā
Hebrews 4:16 (ESV)
Laura, Arlington TX
Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you.
James 1:27 NLT
Rachel from Chicago, IL
“Many are the plans in a manās heart, but it is the Lordās purpose that prevails” (Proverbs 19:21, NIV84).
Cortni from Mobile, AL “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ESV
Erin from Lubbock, TX
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
Ephesians 4:29 NIV
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3 NIV
Alyssa from Homerville, GA/Louisville, KY (college student)
“And the LORD will guide you continually and satisfy your desire in scorched places and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail.”
Isaiah 58:11 ESV
Sarah from Baltimore, MD. Thus says the LORD: “Keep justice, and do righteousness, for soon my salvation will come and my deliverance be revealed”. Isaiah 56:1 ESV
in South Carolina. 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. Ephesians 3:20NIV
I wish this had a like button! This verse has come to be foundational in my life after Priscilla Shirer’s talk on it. Blew my universe up!!
Susan, Houston, TX.
Romans 1:1-2, NIV
Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God – the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures.
Emily from Atlanta, GA
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
Kari from Barbourville, KY
Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted and keep a humble attitude. -1 Peter 3:8 NLT
Ashley from Tualatin, Oregon
“Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”
Psalm 37:4 ESV
Skye
Paducah, Kentucky
Ephesians 3:20-21
20 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, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
Elizabeth from Easley, SC
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 throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. -Ephesians 3:20-21(NIV)
Heather, in Central PA
In the beginning God created the heavens & the earth.
Genesis 1:1 NIV
Though the fig tree does not bud
and there is no fruit on the vines
though the olive crop fails
and the fields produce no food
though there are no sheep in the pen
and no cattle in the stalls,
Habakuk 3:17 HCSB
(plan to learn verses 18 & 19 next time)
Winnipeg, MB
Kelly from Madison, MS
“Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.” Psalm 127:1 NIV
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy path. -Proverbs 3:5-6- KJV
For I know the plans I have for you declares The Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm, plans to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come to pray to me and I will listen. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:11-13 NIV
Rebecca from Greenville
You crown the year with your bounty, and Your carts overflow with abundance. Psalm 65:11
NIV
Tori Hook from Franklin, TN.
I have set the Lord continually before me;
Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
– Psalm 16:8 (NASB)
Cyndi, Farmington, NH
Take my yoke and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11:29 NIV
Missy from Platte City, MO
Psalm 139:13 For you created my inmost being, you knit me together in my mother’s womb. NIV
Melanie, Armuchee, GA
“In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.” Psalm 4:8 ESV
So glad to make this journey with you for the first time, Siestas!
Mary Pat from Forest, VA
You crown the year with Your bounty, and Your carts overflow with abundance. Psalm 65:11 NIV
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being Ephesians 3:16
Meredith from Louisville, KY
Isaiah 33:6 “He will be the sure foundation of your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is key to this treasure.”
Linda from Houston TX
Donāt fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of Godās wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. Itās wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life – Philippians 4:6-7
And so we know and rely on the love God has for us.
1 John 4:16
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. NIV
Olivia; Arlington, Tx; “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say again, Rejoice!” Philippians 4:4 HCSB
For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29;11 NLV