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
Tami B. – Thousand Oaks, CA:
“Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:18 NASB
Correction: 1Thessalonians 5:16-18! 🙂
Is. 30:21
Whether you turn to the right or to the left your ears will hear a voice behind you saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”
Rachel in Katy, TX
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 NIV
Colleen ~ Scranton, PA
Psalm 147:11
“The LORD takes pleasure (delight) in those who fear Him, in those who HOPE in His Mercy.”
I put this in on Jan 2nd but i could not find it so i am resubmitting in case something happened. Thanks so so much for all you all are doing!! 🙂
Romans 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Be careful for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Philippiams 4:6 KJ
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 NKJV
Sarah from Texas. You crown the year with Your bounty, and Your carts overflow with abundance. Psalm 65:11. NIV
Johnine – Murfreesboro, TN
2 Corinthians 9:6
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. NIV
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.”
Ephesians 6:10-11 ESV
Patrice in Albuquerque
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28 NIV
Kelley – Cordova, AL
“Listen carefully to my words. Don’t lose sight of them. Let them penetrate deep into your heart; for they bring life to those who find them, and health to their whole body.” Proverbs 4:20b-22 (NLT)
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Rom 15:13/NIV
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”
Colossians 3:23-24 (NIV)
Emily Patterson@Battle Creek, Mi
Isaiah 40:30-31, NIV
Though youth grow tired and weary and young men stumble and fall, but those that hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings as eagles. They will run and not grow weary, they will run and not be faint.
Karen James, Chickasha, OK Every day I will bless You, And I will praise Your name forever and ever. Psalm 145:2 NASB
Pam – Dublin
Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits.
1 Peter 2:12 (NIV)
Curtis. Houston, TX
Ephesians 6:10-12 – Finally, be strong in 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. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
NIV
Susan, from Kountze, Texas, borrows from Beth:
You crown the year with Your bounty, and Your carts overflow with abundance. Psalm 65:11 NIV.
Martha from Tampa:
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. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”
Jeremiah 29:11-13 (NIV)
Andrea Bradford, Crowley, TX- As for me and my house, I will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15
Angel- East Cobb, GA
I Thes. 5:1-18
Be joyful always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
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I Thes. 5:16-18
Jennifer B from Plano, TX
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13 NIV)
Jenny from Tyler, TX
Let us therefore draw near with boldness unto the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace to help us in time of need.
Hebrews 4:16 (ASV)
Hayley, Davidson, NC “But You, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head.” ESV
Hayley, Davidson, NC “But you, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head.” -Psalm 3:3 ESV
Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.
Hebrews 10:23 NIV
Jeanne C. – Lake Worth, FL
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. – James 1:2-3
Ashley, Lexington, SC “Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings. I cling to you; your right hand upholds me. -Psalm 63:7-8 NIV
Romans 15:13
New International Version 1984 (NIV1984)
13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Heidi McClain , GA
Katharine, Woodstock, GA- “Therefore let us approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us at the proper time.” -Hebrews 4:16 HCSB
Anna in Bogotá Colombia
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. (Philippians 4:6 ESV)
Amanda from Schaumburg, IL “Blessed in the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the Law of the Lord and on His laws he meditates day and night” Psalms 1:1-2 NIV
Philippians 2:3-4
3 Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility consider others more significant than yourselves. 4 Look not only to your own interest, but also to the interests of others.
Suzanne, Texas
1 Peter4:8
Above all love each other earnestly, because love covers most sins.
Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war. His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns. He had a name written that no one knew except Himself. He was clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God.
Revelation 19:11-13 NKJ
Karen, Houston, TX “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.” – Isaiah 43:2-3a NIV
Erin from Houston,TX
Psalm 86:11-13 (Holman Christian Standard)
11 Teach me Your way, Yahweh,
and I will live by Your truth.
Give me an undivided mind to fear Your name.
12 I will praise You with all my heart, Lord my God,
and will honor Your name forever.
13 For Your faithful love for me is great,
and You deliver my life from the depths of Sheol.
Tammie, Benoit, Mississippi
Whoever is wise, let him understand these things;
Whoever is deiscerning, let him know them.
For the ways of the LORD are right, and the righteous will walk in them, but transgressors will stumble in them.
Hosea 14:9
Leah from Bloomington, IN. …Your heavenly Father already knows all your needs, and he will give you all you need from day to day if you live for him and make the Kingdom of God your primary concern. Matthew 6:32,33NLT
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. James 1 verses 2 and 3 NIV
Kathy from Jonesboro, GA
You crown the year with Your bounty and Your carts overflow with abundance. Psalm 65:11
Kelei Liggett.Iowa Park.
John 8:36
So if the Son sets you free
You will be free indeed!
NIV
Kelly Collett, Buckhannon, WV
Matthew 11:28 NIV
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Kristin from Clawson, MI
You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. – Jeremiah 29:13 NIV
LaShay from Colbert, OK
Romans 12:9
Love from the vented of who you are; don’t fake it. Run for dear life from evil; hold on for dear life to good.
MSG
Kari Decker, Gettysburg, SD
James 1:19-20
The Message
Post this at all the intersections, dear friends: Lead with your ears, follow up with your tongue, and let anger straggle along in the rear. God’s righteousness doesn’t grow from human anger.
Greta M. Jacksonville, FL
“Praise The Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits – who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that you youth is renewed like the eagle’s.”
Psalm 103:2-4 NIV 84
Jane, Birmingham:
“I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ.”
Philippians 3:8, ESV
Casi Bowers, Waco, TX
Psalm 65:11 NIV
“You crown the year with your bounty, and your carts overflow with abundance.”