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
Hope, Chandler OK
I will make him my firstborn son, the mightiest king on earth.
Psalms 89:27 NLT
Megan from Eldridge, Iowa We are merely moving shadows,and all our busy rushing ends in nothing.We heap up wealth,not knowing who will spend it. And so, Lord, where do I put my hope?My only hope is in you. Psalm 39:6-7 NLV
Megan,
Verse 6 was mine this go ’round…how I missed verse 7 right after I can’t imagine! So glad you posted.
Brandy
Dawn from Gainesville, GA – “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 that I have said to you.” John 14:26, ESV
Kim Georgetown, TX
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
1Peter 5:7 NIV
Mae from Brisbane, Australia
The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to go on the heights. (Habakkuk 3:19 NIV84)
Trust on the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and your paths will be straight. Proverbs 3:5&6. NLT
Adairsville, Georgia, Proverbs 16:3 KJV “Commit your works unto the Lord, and your thoughts shall be established.”
Monica from Amarillo, Tx
For I am The Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
Isaiah 41:13 NIV
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
“”But like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior.”
1 Peter 1:15, NAS
Patricia Thomas Cleveland ,Ms
But I say, walk by the Spirit and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. Galatians 5:15 esv
Romans 10:17
Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.
Kate DeWys
Zeeland, Michigan
“Here, O Israel: The Lord your God, The Lord is One. Love The Lord your God with all your heart and all your soul and all your strength.”
Deuteronomy 6 vs. 4-5 TNIV
Carrie from Highlands Ranch, CO
Then Job replied to the Lord: “I know that you can do all things: no plan of yours can be thwarted.” Job 42:1 NIV
Cindy – Wausau WI
Jude 20 But you, dear friends, carefully build yourselves up in this most holy faith by praying in the Holy Spirit, (MSG)
Cindy, Wausau, WI
Jude 20 But you, dear friends, carefully build yourselves up in this most holy faith by praying in the Holy Spirit, (MSG)
Sara from Conway, AR: “Praise the Lord, all His armies,
His servants who do His will.Praise the Lord, all His works
in all the places where He rules. My soul, praise Yahweh!”
Psalm 103:21-22 HCSB
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1 NIV
I just found this so hopefully I can catch up!
Cindy (Houston) “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 the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations forever and ever! Amen. Ephesians3:20, 21. NIV
Caitlin, Kentucky
Proverbs 3:5
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.
Chasity from Raleigh, NC…whatever is true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, of good repute; if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things. Phil 4:8 NASV
“Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.” Psalm 126:2-3 (NIV).
Romans 5:3-4
3 Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope.
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
nancy, camilla, ga “This is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed.” 2 Cor 4:16 nlt
Lisa, Nederland,Tx
If our hearts condemn us, we know that God
is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything.
1 John 3:20. NIV
Connie from Fairhope, AL, If I gave everything I have to the poor and even sacrificed my body, I could boast about it, but if I did’nt love others, I would have gained nothing. 1Cor 13:3, NLT
Jan from Pekin, IL….
Isaiah 25:1 NIV84 “O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done marvelous things, things planned long ago.” (my Feb 1st verse)
He has told you what is good and what does the lord require of you but to do justice to love kindness and walk humbly with your God!
Carmen from Vanderwagen NM.
Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. (James 1:2, 5 NLT)
Renee, Texas
But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.
They will soar high on wings like eagles.
They will run and not grow weary.
They will walk and not faint.
Isaiah 40:31, NLT
Brooke from Millbrook, Alabama Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. – Psalm 62:8
ESV
Carol from PIerre
James 1:1-2 NKJV
James, a bond servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad; Greetings. My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials.
Sarah from Kuwait
We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.
Proverbs 16:9 NLT
Daphne, Petal, MS
“When He saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain, and after He sat down His disciples came to Him.” Matthew 5:1HCSB
Jen, Missouri City, TX
“For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for a time such as this?” Esther 4:14 (NIV)
Star, Spokane Valley, WA
Deuteronomy 31:6 NLT
So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the LORD your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.”
Christy, Bethlehem, PA
“I know what I’m doing. I have it all planned out- plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for.” Jeremiah 29:11 MSG
Barbara from Lutz. Florida
For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.
2 Timothy 1:12 KJV
Angela from Warsaw, IN
And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
Hebrews 13:16 (NIV)
Julie B from Findlay, OH
Proverbs 12:18 (NET)
There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Hi girls,
Is there any way you can change me from Julie Bishop to just Julie B on the site?
Thanks so much!!
Kim Marsh. Prescott Valley, Arizona
But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
James 1:22. NKJ
Hebrews 10:24 (NLT)
Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.
Elizabeth Alexander
Chapel Hill, NC
For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the Spirit. 1 Peter 3:18 ESV
Jill from Winter Haven, FL
Matthew 22:16
“Sir, we know you are very honest and teach the truth regardless of the consequences, without fear or favor.”
The Living Bible
Kimberly from Houston, TX
“The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by Him we cry, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.”
Kelly, The Hills. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. John 15:8 NIV
Highland Village, TX
Hebrews 11:6
Without faith it is impossible to please God, because to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
10 Our days may come to seventy years,
or eighty, if our strength endures;
yet the best of them are but trouble and sorrow,
for they quickly pass, and we fly away.
11 If only we knew the power of your anger!
Your wrath is as great as the fear that is your due.
12 Teach us to number our days,
that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
Psalm 90:10-12