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
Heather from Harrogate, TN
Zephaniah 3:17
The Lord your God is with you,
The Mighty Warrior who saves.
He will take great delight in you
In his love he will no longer rebuke you,
But will rejoice over you with singing.
NIV
Michelle B – Columbus, GA
“The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17 NIV84
Carol Wiglesworth, Olathe KS
My January 1st verse:
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. Romans 12:2 NIV84
Barbara, Summerville, SC
Colossians 3:13
Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, The Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. NLT
Frances, Yonges Island, SC – Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands; serve the Lord with gladness come into his presence with singing. Know ye, that the Lord, he is God; it is he that hath made us and not we ourselves. We are his people and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise; be thankful unto him and bless his name; for the Lord is good, his mercy is everlasting and his truth endureth to all generations. Psalm 100:1-5, KJV
Crystal Lord
Brandon, MS
For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline.
2 Timothy 1:7
NASB
Susan, Decatur, IL
Philippians 4:8 (NKJ)
Finally brethern, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are noble, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever thingsa are lovely,whatsoever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy, meditate on these things.
Kody Krady, Charlotte. The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent. Exodus 14:14 ESV
Holly, Rome, Georgia, For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12, NIV
Holly M, Rome, Georgia, For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12, NIV
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving present your requests to God. And the peace of God,which transcends all understanding’ will guide your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7 NIV
Dana Pace, Fl
I am carrying on a great project and cannot go down.
Neh 6:3
Numbers 6:24-26 NIV
Laura from Nederland, Texas – Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7 NIV84
Psalm 42:9 NIV By day the Lord directs his love, at night his song is with me – a prayer to the God of my life.
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
Dawn in LaCrosse, WI
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Romans 12:12 NIV
Rachel from Holland, PA. “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” Colossians 3:23 NIV84
Audrey from Campbellsville, Ky.
For you were called to be free brothers; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but serve one another through love. Galatians 5:13 HCSB
From Missouri….
Psalm 136:1 NIV
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His love endures forever.”
Esther 9:22
New International Version (NIV)
22 as the time when the Jews got relief from their enemies, and as the month when their sorrow was turned into joy and their mourning into a day of celebration. He wrote them to observe the days as days of feasting and joy and giving presents of food to one another and gifts to the poor.
1 Thessalonians 4:11 NLT
Make it your goal to live a quiet life, minding your own business and working with your hands, just as we have instructed you before.
“Make it your goal to lead a peaceful life, mind your own business, and keep your hands busy in your work, as we have instructed you” 1 Thes 11 Voice
Dena from Fort Jones, CA
Theresa from Macon, GA
I Tim 5:17-18 (HCSB)
Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be arrogant or to set their hope on the uncertainty of wealth, but on God, who richly provides us with all things to enjoy.
Instruct them to do god, to be rich in good workds, to be generous, willing to share,
storing up for themselves a good foundation for the ages to come, so that they may take hold of the life that is real.
Theresa from Macon, GA
I Tim 5:17-18 (HCSB)
Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be arrogant or to set their hope on the uncertainty of wealth, but on God, who richly provides us with all things to enjoy.
Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, willing to share,
storing up for themselves a good foundation for the ages to come, so that they may take hold of the life that is real.
Julie from Clarksville, Arkansas:
Isaiah 14:24 “The Lord of Heaven’s Armies has sworn this oath: It will happen as I have planned. It will be as I have decided.” (NLT)
Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death–that is, the devil..
Heb 2:14 NIV
HEB 11:17 Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead
“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 a hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
Leanne~ Georgetown, TN~ Jeremiah 29:11, “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.”
NLT translation
I have strength for all things in Christ Who empowers me [I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him Who infuses inner strength into me; I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency]. (Philippians 4:13 AMP)
Carrie Griffin, Greenville SC
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
Luke 1:46-55
My soul exalts the Lord
And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.
He has had regard for the state of His bondslave, from this time on all generations will count me blessed.
The Mighty One has done great things for me and holy is His Name.
And His mercy upon generation after generation of those who fear Him.
He has done mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their hearts.
He has brought down rulers from their thrones, and has exalted those who are humble.
He has filled the hungry with good things; and sent away the rich empty-handed.
He has given help to Israel His servant, in remembrance of His mercy
As He spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and his descendants forever.
NASB
You are my hiding place. Psalm 32:7 NIV
Kelly Blevins
Clarksville, TN
The thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10 (NIV)
Ephesians 1:7 (NIV)
In Him we have redemption through Hus blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace
Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Phil 4:6 MSG
Amy in Brandon MS
Sherryl, Collierville,TN
James 1:1-27 (NIV)
James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. Trials and Temptations [2] Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, [3] because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. [4] Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. [5] If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. [6] But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. [7] That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; [8] he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does. [9] The brother in humble circumstances ought to take pride in his high position. [10] But the one who is rich should take pride in his low position, because he will pass away like a wild flower. [11] For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich man will fade away even while he goes about his business. [12] Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. [13] When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; [14] but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. [15] Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. [16] Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers. [17] Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. [18] He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created. Listening and Doing [19] My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, [20] for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. [21] 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. [22] Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. [23] Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror [24] and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. [25] But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it—he will be blessed in what he does. [26] If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless. [27] Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.
Sharon in Florien: It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed. Deuteronomy 31:8 ESV
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. (1 Peter 2:9 NIV84)
Linda, Breckenridge TX,
Romans 12:12 (NIV)
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory, after you have suffered a short while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. 1 Peter 5:10 NKJ
Cassie Trafalgar IN
Stephanie, Baltimore, MD
Proverbs 29:25 ESV
The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trust in The Lord is safe
Beverly from Amarillo, TX
Ps 51:10 NIV Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Psalm 37:4 New Life Version (NLV) 4 Be happy in the Lord. And He will give you the desires of your heart.
kathy Moultrie Ga
“As for God, his way is perfect, the word of the Lord is flawless, He is a shield for all who take refuge in him.” 2Sam. 22:31 NIV
Alexandria, VA
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these. Mark 12: 30 – 31 (NIV)
Meg Brown from Oxford, MS
“When I said, ‘My foot is slipping,’ Your love, O Lord, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, Your consolation brought joy to my soul.” Psalm 94:18-19 NIV
They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings–and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers.” (Revelation 17:14 NIV84)
You have made known to me the path of life;
You will fill me with joy in your presence,
With eternal pleasures at your right hand .
Psalm 16:11 NIV
DD YT-Cnd “Trusting God for a Miraculous Year”
Habakkuk 2:2 (AMP)
“And the Lord answered me and said, Write the vision and engrave it so plainly upon tablets that everyone who passes may [be able to] read [it easily and quickly] as he hastens by.