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
Nancy, from Corpus Christi, TX, translation-NIV, Proverbs 3:5-6
“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.”
Deborah, Boston, MA
You crown the year with Your bounty, and Your carts overflow with abundance. Psalm 65:11 NIV
I’m so excited!!! More of God’s word!!! YEAH! Go Team!!
Katie, Anderson, SC
James 1:19-21
“My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.
Jessica, Pewaukee, WI
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. James 1:12 NIV
“Who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy…”
He will never, EVER withdrawal His love from us. Psalms 103:4 NIV
gayla, Benbrook,TX,”I believe that I will see the goodness of the Lord in this world of the living.” Ps 27:13, God’s Word Translation (GWT)
3 John 1:4 NASB
I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in truth.
Amanda from Katy, Texas
I will say of The Lord, ” He is my refuge and my fortress;
My God, in Him I will trust.”
Psalm 91:2
NKJV
Rhonda
High Point, NC
2 Corinthians 10:4-5 (NIV)
4 The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.
5 We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.
19 This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; 20 for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God.
James 1:19-20 NASB
Christy T. from Dallas, TX
“Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD you God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”
Deuteronomy 31:6, ESV
Kristie
Marietta, GA
NIV Ephesians 4:29 “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”.
Denise from San Diego, CA
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not grow faint.”. Isaiah 40:31 NIV
You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:!3 NIV
Perth, Australia
12 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
James1:12, NIV
Suwanee, GA
“Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.” Psalm 105:4 NIV’78
Amy from St. Augustine, FL: “Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.” Philippians 4:5-NIV
Leah from Russellville, AR
“Lord my God, I called to you for help, and You healed me.”
Psalm 30:2 NIV
Lisa from Rockmart, GA
“You crown the year with Your bounty, and Your carts overflow with abundance.” Psalm 65:11 NIV
Karen from Fort Dodge Iowa
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
Debbie Adkins – Ripley, Ohio
Mark 10:45 – For even the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve others and to give Himself as a ransom for many. NIV
Tiffany from Georgetown, Texas: “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
April from New Market, AL
” For I know the plans I have for you, declares The Lord, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. ” Jeremiah 29:11 NLT
Oh goodness…NIV not NLT. 🙂
Cathy R from Orofino, ID
“You crown the year with Your bounty, and Your carts overflow with abundance.” Psalm 65:11 NIV
Kate from San Antonio, Texas!
You crown the year with Your bounty, and Your carts overflow with abundance. Psalm 65:11 NIV
Keri, from Toms River, NJ – You crown the year with Your bounty, and Your carts overflow with abundance. Psalm 65:11 NIV
Mindi, Amarillo, TX
“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
Kara from Bethany, OK “Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:11-13 ESV
laura/simpsonville, sc, You have crowned the year with Your bounty, and Your paths drip with fatness.NAS
Candis, South Bend IN, The Lord God hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth my ear to hear as the learned. Isaiah 50:4 King James Version.
Terri Carey from Plano, TX “O Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me”
Psalm 30:2, ESV
Erin from Terre Haute, Indiana
You crown the year with your bounty; your wagon tracks overflow with abundance
Psalm 65:11 ESV
Modina from Columbus
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness
1 John 1:9
NIV
Clessie, Owens Cross Roads, AL
“Now, a crown is being held for me – a crown for being right with God. The Lord, the judge who judges rightly, will give the crown to me on the day – not only to me but to all those who have waited with love for him to come again. 2 Tim 4:8 NCV
Gretchen, Metairie, LA
“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” Matthew 18:20, NLT
Marie, Rome, GA But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
John 14:26 (KJV)
JoLee from Arlington, TX
Ezekiel 13:20 (NIV)
“Therefore this is what the Sovereign LORD says: I am against your magic charms with which you ensnare people like birds and I will tear them from your arms; I will set free the people that you ensnare like birds.”
Becky from Longview, tx
James 1:19
my dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,
NIV
Psalm 94:18-19 [NIV/NKJV – Present tense]
When I said, “My foot is slipping, ”Your unfailing love, O LORD, supports me. When anxiety is great within me, your comfort brings me joy.
Love, in Christ Jesus,
Jennifer Olmstead – Janesville, Wisconsin
Carrie – Waynesboro, MS – Phil. 4:13, NIV
I can do ALL things through Him who strengthens me.
One thing have I asked of the Lord, that I will seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in His temple.
Nancy, Oshkosh, WI
Psalm 27:4 ESV
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.
NIV-Life Aplication Study Bible
Decatur, IL
NIV-Life Application Study Bible
Mark 12:30
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.
Lois C
Wausa, NE
He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure.
Isaiah 33:6 NIV
Terre, Yuma AZ, Eph 2:10 NIV
Misti from Nemo,
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matt 6:33 ESV
Kellie from Cleburne, TX, ” The Lord will fight for you, you need only to be still.” Exodus 14:14 NIV
Millicent from Willis, TX
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Phil. 4:6-7 ESV
Dena, Indianapolis
Col. 3:15 “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” NIV
Sandra Hanrahan, Red Deer, Alberta, psalm 112:7, NVI
“He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in The Lord.”