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!Ā 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 moderatedĀ (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,Ā 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.Ā 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.Ā 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
Merriman Atlanta Ga
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.
āColossians 1:27
Fort Worth, TX
For I know the plans I have for you,ā declares the Lord, āplans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
Wendy-Longmont, CO
“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.'”
Isaiah 30:21 NIV
Lori
from Kemptville, On, Canada
Let the peace of God rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the father through him. Col 3:15-17 (NIV)
Alissa, Waukee Iowa, Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2 NIV
Carol From Pierre, SD
Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of first fruits of His creatures. James 1:16-18 NKJV
From Palm City- 1 John 3:16 (NIV) This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.
Wanda
Hiram
Wanda
Hiram
II Chronicles 20:17
17 You need not fight in this battle; station yourselves, stand and see the salvation of the Lord on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem.ā Do not fear or be dismayed; tomorrow go out to face them, for the Lord is with you.
NASB
But may it never be that I would boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither is circumcision anything, not uncircumcision, but a new creation. Galatians 6:14-15 NASB
Dana– From Blountsville, AL
Jeremiah 29:11. (NIV). For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Tina, Hayden,ID
Count it all joy, my brothers when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of you’re faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete and lacking nothing.
-James 1:2-4 ESV
Stacey Chambers
Van Buren, AR
I can do everything through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13;NIV Study Bible
Cyndi, Ballina NSW, Australia
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31
Cyndi, Ballina NSW, Australia
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31 NIV
Leslie Fett-Fayetteville, Ar
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. (Matthew 5:9 ESV)
– But it is good for me to come near to God: I have put my faith in the Lord God, so that I may make clear all His works. Psalms 73:28 (BBE)
Galations 5:1 NIV
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
Lynn ~ Orlando, FL
“My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.”
~ Psalm 121:2 (NIV 1984)
Christina from rosedale Indiana. The Lord replied, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Exodus 33:14 NIV
Christine Jackman- Denham Springs, LA
Isaiah 43: 18-19 NIV
Forget the former things; Do not dwell in the past. See, I Am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; Do you not perceive it?
Romans 8:28 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
Tiffany
Calimesa, Ca.
Psalm 62:5 let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him (NLT)
For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. Jeremiah 29.11 (NIV)
Stephanie Mize Roxboro, NC
“Jesus answered and said unto him, if a man love Me, he will keep my words and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.” John 14:23 KJV
And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns. Philippians 1:6 NLT
Joan ~ Grants Pass, Oregon
Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at His coming.
1 Peter 1:13 NIV
Linda from Spartanburg, SC – Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; – Philippians 4:6, NKJV
Fremont, MI
The Lord said to him, “Who gave man his mouth? Who makes him deaf or mute? Who gives him sight or makes him blind? Is it not I, the Lord? Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.
-Exodus 4:11-12 NIV
Ashley, Birmingham, AL
Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.
Deuteronomy 31:6 ESV
Stacie H., Frederick,
“This is my command–be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” ~Joshua 1:9 NLT
Lorissa – from Texas
āWhether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, āThis is the way; walk in it.āā
Isaiah 30:21 NIV
NIV Be still and know that I am God Psalm 46:10
Susan~Oak Grove, Alabama
Don’t worry about anything, instead pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank Him for all He has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 NLT
Emily from CO springs, CO You crown the year with Your bounty, and Your carts overflow with abundance.? Psalm 65:11 NIV
Jill from Surprise, AZ.
“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” Matthew 4:19 NIV
Chelsea- Fayetteville, AR
“But those who obey Godās word truly show how completely they love him. That is how we know we are living in him.”
-1 John 2:5 NLT
Kirbi Knop, Houston Tx
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is Godās will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thess 5:16-18 NASB
Trust in the lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. Proverbs 3:5 the every day life bible.
Tanya, Thunder Bay,Ontario,Canada
Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters! Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger. For human anger does not accomplish God’s righteousness.
James1:19&20, NESV
Jasmyn, Raleigh NC
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Psalms 139:13-14. NIV
Sheri – Milwaukee, WI
“For Whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.
James 2:10 NIV
Debbie, Clinton, TN
Job 2:10 HCSB
“You speak as a foolish woman speaks”, he told her. “Should we accept only good from God and not adversity?” Throughout all this Job did not sin in what he said.
Laurel, Stryker OH
Ps 147:3 NKJV
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
” I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives on me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me” Galatians 2:20
Bea Redd from Logandale, NV
So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. (Hebrews 4:16 NLT)
Cassie Littell from Phoenix AZ
“From now on let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the MARKS of Jesus.” (Galations 6:17 ESV)
They weep as they go to plant their seeds but they sing as they return with the harvest. Psalms 126:6
For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldy passions and to live self-controlled upright and godly lives in this present age. Titus 2:7-8 NIV
I have the strength for everything through him who empowers me. Philippians 4:13 NAB
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