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
“We love because He first loved us” 1 John 4:19 HCSB
We are only capable of love to the extent we understand His love for us and integrate it in our hearts!
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
1Peter 5:6
Jessica Gunby
Elizabethtown, KY
“Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.”
Colossians 3:2-3
Julie/Deer Park,TX Philippians 2:14&15 NIV
Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe.
Patty from Longmont Co.
And we know that in all things God works for the good of thiose who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28. NIV
Alece in Lawton, OK.” For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)
But I call to God, and the LORD will save me. Psalms 55:16 ESV
Ruth in Mount Pleasant, SC
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)
Anna from Alabama
Look at the birds of the sky; they don’t sow or reap or gather into barns, yet your Heavenly Father feeds them. Aren’t you worth more than they? Can any of you add a single cubit to his height by worrying? And why do you worry about clothes?
Matthew 6:26-28a, HCSV
“Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths;
Psalm 25:4 NIV
Randi from Henrietta, Texas
Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:18. Niv
My name is Desiree Taylor from Westerly. I am committing to memorizing Jeremiah 17:7-8: Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord and whose trust is the Lord. For he will be like a tree planted by the water, that extends its roots by a stream and will not fear when the heat comes; but its leaves will be green, and it will not be anxious in a year of drought. Nor cease to yield fruit.
NASB
Brenda Wilken
Eureka, MO
“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
Sheila from Tecumseh, OKLA. First timer.
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 NIV
Heather, from McDonough GA, But as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “Your shall be holy, for I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:15-16 ESV
Be hospitable to one another
without grumbling.
1Peter 4:9
Kitty from Fishers, IN
Isaiah 58:10-11
and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday.The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scroched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.
Brooke: Princeton, ME:
Therefore lift your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees, and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put out of joint but rather be healed. Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.
Hebrews 13:12-14 ESV
Joy from Sutherland,VA.
Open my eyes that I may see wonderous things from Your law. I am a stranger in the earth; do not hide your commandments from me. Psalms 119:18,19 NKJV
Sheila, Laurel, MS
“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.”
Ps. 90:1 ESV
Be hospitable to one another
without grumbling.
1Peter 4:9(NKJ)
Mary Ann Foreman – Winter Haven, FL “He who dwells in the secret place of the most high shall abide in the shadow of the most high!” Psa 91:1 kjv
Shawna-Longmont, CO
For nothing is impossible with God. Luke 1:37 (NIV)
Are any of you suffering hardships? You should pray. Are you happy? You should sing praises.
James 5:13 (NLT)
Cindy – Nevada, IA
“Don’t worry about anything, instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.” Philippians 4:6
For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh, for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. We are distorting speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God and are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ. 2Cor 10:3-5
Kathleen, Georgetown, TX
1 Timothy 4:8 NIV84
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.
Marla, Bolivar, MO
In the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words; Romans 8:26 NAS
Dayna Vaczi-Kansas City, MO
Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things.
Philippians 4:8, NIV
Landry, Georgetown, TX
Romans 8:28 NIV
“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.”
Columbus.
Psalm 119:114
You are my shelter and my shield; I put my hope in your word.
HCSB
Dawn Lamb, Wellington, FL
“This is my command-be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or descouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 (NLT)
January 15, 2013 (NIV) Psalm 32:8 “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go, I will counsel you and watch over you.”
Connor, Madrid, Spain
Romans 2:5
but because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of Gods wrath, when his righteous judgment will be revealed.
Verse #2
1 Timothy 6:10-20 NASV
” For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wondered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you was called, and you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.”
Verse #2
1 Timothy 6:10-12 NASV
” For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wondered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you was called, and you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.”
Lord,how long must i wait? Will you forget me forever? How long will you turn your face away from me? How long must I struggle with my thoughts? How long must my heart be sad day after day? How long will my enemies keep winning the battle over me? Lord my God, look at me and answer. Give me new life, or I will die.
Psalm 13:1-3
nirv
Linda Jewell, Sedona, AZ
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)
My verse is Genesis 8:22 comes from my second week of Bible study
“While the earth remains
Seedtime and Harvest
And cold and heat
and summer and winter
and day and night shall not cease”
Jean
Princeton Maine
And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true, and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.
1 John 5:20 (ESV)
Shea Koone IL
Be joyful in hope, patient in afflictions, faithful in prayer.
Romans 12:12 (NIV)
For I long to see you, that I may impart some gift to strengthen you- that is that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine.
Romans 1:11-12
Krista from Sugarland
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called fo peace. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15
Matthew 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will Strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
New King James Version
Should Have been Isaiah 41:10 – my mistake not Matthew. I read Matthew this morning so it was on my brain. Sorry
Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will Strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
New King James Version
“You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You.” Isaiah 26:3 (NKJV)
For i long to see you, that I may impart some gift to strengthen you-that is that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s face, both yours and mine.
Romans 1:11-12
Katie – Barboursville, WV
“Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NLT
Cheryl from Lewiston, ID Philippians 4:6,7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (NIV84)
“Then Christ will make his home in your hearts, as you trust him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is” Ephesians 4:17-18 NLT
Kara from Akron, Ohio
Psalm 35:9 And my soul shall be joyful in the LORD: it shall rejoice in his salvation. (KJV)