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
Sheila
Wallace, Michigan
Proverbs 4:20-22 {ESV}
“My son {daughter} be attentive to my words: incline your ear to my sayings. Let them not escape from your sight; keep them within your heart ā„ for they are life to those who find them and healing to all their flesh.”
robby from columbus,tx
1 thessalonians 5:16-18NIV
rejoice always, pray without ceasing,give thanks in all circumstances for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Paris Block, Eagan, MN –
You were taught not to live the way you used to. You must get rid of your old way of life. Thatās because it is polluted by longing for things that lead you down the wrong path. You were taught to be made new in your thinking., (Eph 4:22-23 NIRV)
Stephanie Englehart, Vinton, LA
For an overseer, as God’s steward, must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain, but hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.
Titus 1:7-8 ESV
Susan~Oak Grove, Alabama
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 things that I said to you. John 14:26 NKJ
Carolyn-Arlington,TX
Jesus replied, If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.
Jn. 14:23 NIV
So then, while we have the opportunity, let us do good to all, but especially to those who belong to the family of the faith. āGalatians 6:10
Laura, Denver CO- “You crown the year with bountiful harvest; even the hard pathways overflow with abundance.” NIV
Anna, Huntsville Alabama — “I will give you a new heart and put a new Spirit in you. I will remove your stubborn hearts and give you obedient hearts” Ezekiel 36:26 — YES!!!
Kathy, Anniston AL
“Delight in The Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:4 NIV
Charlotte Rawlings
Katy, TX
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galations 2:20 NIV
Jamie, Brentwood TN “For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God.” AMEN!!!
Deborah from Edinburg TX
Galatians 1:10 ESV
For am I now seeking the approval of man or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.
Marilyn,Albuquerque,NM
” For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ, and so through Him the “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God.
2Cor.1:20 NIV
Jamie, Brentwood TN “For no matter how many promised God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God”. 2 Cor 1:20. AMEN!!!
Kelly from Frisco, TX
“But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence.” Jeremiah 17:7 NLT
Jaclyn, Mena AR-“Your word I have treasured in my heart,
That I may not sin against You.” NASB
Rhonda, Normal, IL – “Truly, my soul finds rest finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. Truly he is my rock and salvation; he is my fotress; I will never be shaken.”
Pslams 62: 1-2 NIV
“But let all those rejoice who put their trust in You; Let them ever shout for joy, because You defend them; Let those also who love Your name be joyful in You. -Psalm 5:19 NKJ
I love this verse, and have memorized it in NASB, but isn’t it Psalm 5:11, not verse 19? My Bible shows only 12 verses.
I don’t know if you are memorizing the wrong number, but I’ve done that occasionally, and found it very hard to re-learn. A dear lady who also loved my verse said it was the wrong reference, and sure enough! I’d gotten it scrambled. Isaiah 9:6 is the one I now can find….
Charleston, SC- “From the Lord comes deliverance. May your blessing be on your people.” Psalm 3:8 NIV
Psalm 62:8 NIV Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.
Kim Springer, Brooklyn, “I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.” Psalm 37:25, KJV
Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you.He will never leave you nor forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6 NIV
Linda, Spring, Tx
Stormy (Payson,Utah)
“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)
Tammy from Gravette, AR
Can plunder be taken from warriors,
or captives rescued from the fierce?
But this is what The Lord says:
“Yes, captives will be taken from warriors,
and plunder retrieved from the fierce;
I will contend with those who contend with you
and your children I will save.”
Isaiah 49:24-25 NIV
Blessed by this one!
Eva
Nashville, TN
The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.
Deuteronomy 31:8 NLT
Cyndi from Centreville VA
Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Philippians 4:6 NRSV
Christine Barber – Atlanta, GA
“You crown the year with your bounty; your wagon tracks overflow with abundance.” Psalm 65:11 ESV
Lynn Leith, Lorton, VA – “Store up your treasures in heaven, where they will never become moth-eaten or rusty and where they will be safe from thieves.” Matthew 6:19 NLT
Bainbridge, Georgia
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. James 1:5 NIV
Vicki, Asheville, NC
Isaiah 43:18 Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. (NIV)
Abby, Bury St. Edmunds UK – You are good, and the source of good; train me in your goodness – Psalm119:68 the message
Sarah, Branson, MO-
John 16:33, These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage, I have overcome the world.
Katalla, Fairbanks, AK
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord.
Isaiah 55:8
NIV
Kelly from Denver, Colorado, 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.
“You have crowned the year with Your bounty, and Your paths drip with fatness” Ps 65:11 NASB Thank You Lord!
My name is Maxine from Winnipeg
My verse is Hebrews 11:1-2 NIV Study Bible
“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for.”
Cindy, Brooklyn Park, MN
“Come and see what God has done, how awesome his works on man’s behalf!”
Psalm 66:5 (NIV)
Chelsey, Murfreesboro, TN “I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your wonders of old.” Psalm 77:11 ESV
“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. NIV
Melissa Douthart
Ottumwa, Iowa
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your GOD is with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9 ESV
Kelly, Centralia, WA- “The Spirit of the Sovereign lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners,” -Isaiah 61:1 NIV
I’m late b/c I forgot about it until today! But I’m all in. š
Week one —- John 3:17 NIV “God sent His son into the world not
To condemn the world but to save it through him.”
I have some real memory issues – been taxing my brain with the committment to memorize James. But its coming along. For this effort I am building on the scriptures I already know. I will take a known verse like Jn 3:16 and memorize the following OR preceeding verse so I have more context. I think this will help me.
It helps to piggyback the verses, doesn’t it? May God bless you in the process.
From Oregon
You crown the year with Your goodness; Your ways overflow with plenty. Psalm 65:11 HCSB
Brandi Fort Payne AL…Psalm 65:11 NIV
You crown the year with your bounty, and your carts overflow with abundance.
Nicole, Atlanta Georgia, – Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God;
I will strengthen you, I will help you,
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10
Faythe – Medora, Indiana ~ “Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.” Psalm 32:7 – KJV
Christine, Sum City, CA. 2
Timothy 4:7 (NIV)
I have fought the good fight,
I have finished the race,
I have kept the faith.
My verse for January 1st is James 1:2(NET).
My brothers and sisters consider it nothing but joy when you fall into all sorts of trials.
Cheney
Lawrenceburg, TN
“When I fear, I trust you.”
Psalm 56:3
LEB