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
Gillian, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada What you have seen with your eyes do not bring to court, for what will you do in the end if your neighbour puts you to shame ? Proverbs 25:8 NIV
Tina from Calhoun, Georgia If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. James 1:5 KJV
Brownfield TX, “Those who know Your name trust in You, for You, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek You.” Psalm 9:10 NIV
Melinda from Oconomowoc, WI: “And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into His likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.” – (2 Cor. 3:18 NIV1984)
Melinda from Oconomowoc, WI: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” – (Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV1984)
Not by might nor by power but by my Spirit says the Lord of Hosts. Zechariah 4:6 NKJV
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
Melody from Reidsville, NC: For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are yet was with out sin. Hebrews 4:15 NIV
Monica, Fort Worth, TX, But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV
Merriman –Atlanta-GA John 3:17 NIV
“For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.”
Cheya from Houston, TX: Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life. Proverbs 13:12 NLT
Brooke : Princeton,ME:
Therefore the Lord waits to be gracious to you, and therefore He exalts Himself to show mercy to you. For the Lord is a God of justice; blessed are those who wait for Him… He will surely be gracious to you at the sound of your cry. As soon as He hears it, He answers you.
Isaiah 30:18,19b ESV
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will take care of itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Matthew 6:34
Dedra Vick weatherford texas
Ephesians 3:20 NIV
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.
Debbie:Millen,GA.Every word of God is tested;He is a sheild to those who take refuge in Him.Proverbs 30:5 IISB
To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven – Ecclesiastes 3:1
To them god has chosen to make known among the gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Colossians 1:27
Kathy from Louisville
Philippians 3:7,8
But whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss…in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus, my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish in order that I may gain Christ.
Wendy, Sedalia MO
The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.
Ex 14:14 NIV
Becky, Lynchburg, VA
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 destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.
2 Cor. 10:3-5 NASB
Megan from Elgin, Texas. But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative- that is, the Holy Spirit- he will teach you everything and remind you of everything I have told you. John 14:26 NLT
Kendra from Albany,OR: Take delight in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:5
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.
II Thessalonians 3:16 ESV
Janese from Green Valley, IL
Matthew 21:21-22
Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and it will be done. If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”
Allecia-Brownsburg, IN “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
Jackie from Marietta, GA Your word I have hidden in my heart,
That I might not sin against You. Psalm 119:11
Sandra Borgen, Lidgerwood, ND “In all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:6 KJV
Fort Worth, Texas
“All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned everyone to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.” Isaiah 53:6 KJV
Stacey from Mt Pleasant, SC
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
For January 15 verse:
Pat, Vicksburg, MS
Phil 4:13 NKJ
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
“The priests and the Levites stood to bless the people, and God heard them, for their prayer reached heaven, his holy dwelling place.” (2Chronicles 30:27) NIV
Mare J, Frankfort, NY
“For to you, Oh Lord, I lift up my soul. In you I trust, Oh my God. Do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. No one whose hope is in you will ever be put to shame but they will be put to shame those who are treacherous without excuse. Show me your ways, Oh Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me. For you are God my savior and my hope is in you all day long.”
-Psalms 25:1-5 NIV
Lori from Petal, MS: When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. (Matthew 5:1 NASB)
Cristina from Covington, LA: If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer. Matthew 21:22 NIV
Medford, Oregon: 1-1-13 verse found in the NLT
In those days when you pray I will listen. Jeremiah 29:12
I am reading where the children of Israel have humbled themselves and asked God for help. Realizing their need for Him.
Linda, Longview: Love prospers when a fault is forgiven,
but dwelling on it separates close friends.
Proverbs 17:9 NLT
Melissa,living in Gruitrode, Belgium. But know that the Lord has set apart for Himself him who is godly; The Lord will hear them when they call to Him. Psalm 4:3 NKJV
Sharon. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God. 2Cor. 10:5 NKJ
Joy Tarpley, Newnan Ga. Count it all joy my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. ESV James 1:2
Emma from Shawnee, Oklahoma: But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you. Luke 6:27 Life Application NIV
Paula from Redwood City, California:
I give You thanks, O Lord, with all my heart; I will sing Your praises before the gods. I bow before Your holy temple as I worship. I praise Your Name for Your unfailing love and faithfulness; for Your promises are backed by the honor of Your Namr” Proverbs 138:1-2 NLT
Kolene
Enola PA
Psalm 55:22
ISV version
Cast on the LORD whatever he sends your way, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of God. KJV
michelle Hamburg Pa
Phiiipians 4:13 NIV
I can do all of this through him who strengthens me.
Sandy Harmer, Ft. Gibson, OK
Do not conform any longer 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. Rom. 12:2 NIV
Beth M. – Atlanta, GA “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:14
John 15:2. ESV
Every branch in me that does not bear fruit He takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit He prunes that it may bear more fruit.
For it is not those who hear the law who are righeteous in God’s sight, but it is those who obey God’s law who will be declared righeteous. Romans 2:13
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
Cheryl Augusta Ks. I Peter 5:6-7 Humble yourselves, therefore under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. I Peter 5:6-7 NIV
Andrea from Norman, OK, Love the Lord your God with all your heart with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. The second one is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. Matthew 22:37-39, NIV