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
Jeanette, Fraser,CO, “Oh give thanks to The Lord, for He is good; for His steadfast love endures forever! Psalm 118:1 ESV
NAB Psalm 23: 1-4
1-The LORD is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. 2-In green pastures h makes me lie down; to still waters he leads me; 3-He restores my soul. He guides me along right paths for the sake of his name. 4- Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff to comfort me.
Debbie from Lisle:
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Romans 15:13 (NIV)
Sally from Baton Rouge
Romans 8:38-39 (NIV)
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Amanda – Columbus, OH
Trust in the L
Karen S from Garnet Valley, PA “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7NIV
Amie Martin – Seymour, TN
“Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.”
I Peter 3:8 (ESV)
Lamentations 3:31..For no one is abandoned by the LORD forever..NLT
Megan, Colorado Springs, CO
Psalm 91:14-16 (NIV)
“Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. 15 He will call upon Me and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. 16 With long life I will satisfy him and show him salvation.”
Lee from Indiana – I John 5:4 ESV
“For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world – our faith.”
Robyn
Plano, TX
“And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 (NIV84)
James 1:2 NIV Consider it pure joy, my brothers whenever you face trails of many kinds.
Kristin in Forney TX
Philippians 4:7 NIV
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Karen Richter, Grand Prairie, TX says: Love from the center of who you are; don’t fake it. Romans 12:9, The Message
There is no fear In love. But perfect love drives out fear. (1 John 4:18 NIV)
Morgan – Bolivar, MO
“Now Godliness with contentment is great gain.”
1 Timothy 6:6 NKJV
Linda Allen, TX
O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable His judgments, and His paths beyond finding out! Romans 11:33 NIV
For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods.
Psalm 96:4 (NIV)
Proverbs 21:13 NIV Indianapolis,IN
“If a man shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too
will cry out and not be answered.”
Kelly from Columbia, MO
I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength. (Philippians 4:12, 13 NIV)
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. (Romans 12:2 NKJV)
Renee, Calgary, Canada
“Turn to me and be gracious to me for I am lonely and afflicted.”
Psalm 25:16 NIV
Becky, Redmond, Oregon- Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in Him. Ps 62:5 NLT
Karla – Cedarburg, WI
“For men are not cast off by the Lord forever. Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. For he does not willingly bring affliction or grief to the children of men.” Lamentations 3:31-33 NIV
Linda Jewell
Sedona, AZ
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
I will counsel you and watch over you.
Psalm 32:8 NIV
Joy from Lubbock, TX
“For we live by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 NIV
Heather
Circleville,ohio
Psalms 51:10
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast Spirit within me. 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. Romans 8:28
Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exhalted among the nations,
I will be exhalted in the earth.
Psalm 46:10 NIV
Michelle – Ashburn, VA
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.
Psalm 119:105 NIV
Debbie from Bangor, NI…”Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you,who acts on behalf of those who wait for him.”
Isaiah 64:4
Jen True – Greenfield, IN
For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
If you serve Christ with this attitude, you will please God and others will approve of you too.
So then, let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up.
Romans 14:17-19 NLT
Carolyn
ON, Canada
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 )
Leanne Anderson, Cloquet, MN
“You, Lord, hear the desire of the afflicted,
you encourage them, and you listen to their cry,”
Psalm10:17 NIV YouVersion.
Redkey, Indiana
When prides comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.
-Proverbs 11:2 NIV
“so is my Word that goes out from my mouth; it will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” Isaiah 55:11 (NIV)
Andrea from Gardendale
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 NIV
Heather, Greenfield, IN
Entrust your works to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.
Proverbs 16:3, The New American Bible
Vicki, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.
Psalm 100:1 NIV84
Sharon, North Plainfield, NJ
1 Peter 2:9 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. NKJ
Rebekah from Fairfield, TX
My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.
James 1:2&3, NKJV
Davina, Tulsa, OK
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9, NLT
Vicki, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.
Psalm 100:1 NIV
I am the Lord, your holy One,the creator of Israel,your. King. Isaiah 43:15 NKJV
For I,the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you “Fear not, I will help you” Isaiah 41:13(RSV)
Ecclesiastes 3:1 NIV
There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under heaven.
“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.” Ezekiel 36:26 NIV
Amanda, Fort Worth, TX
This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 118:24
used ESV
For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. Matthew 7:8 NIV
And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s
love has been poured out into our hearts through
the Holy Spirit, which has been given to us.
Romans 5:5 asv