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
John 15:12 NLT
This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you.
Amanda Street, MD Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you to give you hope and a future. NiV
Auburn, AL
Psalm 27:4 ESV
One thing I have asked of the Lord, that I will seek after. That I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and inquire in His temple.
Birdie, from Emory, TX
Genesis 2:18 NLT
Then the LORD God said, “it is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.”
Fort Worth, TX
NIV
It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by His own authority. Acts 1:7
“I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” Psalms 119:11 NLT
From lafayette, oregon
Eph 4:31,32 NIV
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
Christin Carroll from Olive Branch, MS
Then you will walk safely in your way,
And your foot will not stumble.~ Proverbs 3:23 NKJV
Wendie from Lagrange, KY
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
Philippians 4:8 NIV
Janet from Richmond, IN:
“Come close to God, and God will come close to you. James 4:8a (NLT)
Psalms 127:1 NIV
Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders work is usless. Unless the Lord protects a city, sentries do no good.
Gina from Gadsden
I will lift up my eyes to the hills- from whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
Psalm 121:1-2 NKJV
Ann says:
April 15,2013 at 8:08 A.M.
Walker,LA
Proverbs 16:3(NAS)
Commit your works to the LORD,And your plans will
be established.
James 1:10 NIV
But the one who is rich should take pride in his low position because he will pass away like a wild flower
Karen S, Garnet Valley, PA,”God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV
Linda
Allen, TX
The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs…You will be like a well-watered garden, like springs whose waters never fail. Isaiah 58:11 NIV
Fraser, CO, “For although they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened.” Rom. 1:21 ESV
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)
Carlisle,AR
Psalm 100:1
Make a joyful noise into the Lord all ye lands.
Vanessa, Johnson City
I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:13 NIV
Julie, Surprise, AZ
“For we are the temple of the living God, just as God said, “I will live in them and will walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be my people.” Therefore “come out from their midst, and be separate,” says the Lord. 2 Cor 6:16-17 NET
“You thrill me, Lord, with all you have done for me! I sing for you because of what you have done” Psalm 92:4 NLT
Kristi Donahoe from Chesapeake, Ohio
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. ( Philippians 3:14 KJV)
Kristi Donahoe from Chesapeake, Ohio
Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us. (Hebrews 12:1 KJV)
Carol in Kansas City says:
It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery. (Galatians 5:1 NASB)
Kristi Donahoe from Chesapeake, Ohio
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 the throne of God. (Hebrews 12:2 KJV)
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 faint.
Isaiah 40:31
NIV
Jen from Round Rock, TX
1 Peter 3:16 NIV
…keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.
Debbie-Royse City- NIV- James 1:6 But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubats is like a wave of sea blown and tossed by the wind.
Debbie-Royse City- NIV – James 1:7 That man should not think he will receive anthing from the Lord;
Kimberly – from Carlsbad, CA
“I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”
Mark 9:24 (NIV)
Isaiah 41:10 (NKJV)
Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart,
Ephesians 5:18-19. Esv
Michelle C of Houston
Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God,which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Rebekah from Fairfield,TX
Finally, my brethren, be strong in The Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
Ephesians 6:10-11 (NKJV)
Evin from Fort Worth, Texas
But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him.
Jeremiah 17:7 NIV
Jan from Pekin, IL
Eph 4:29 NLT
Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.
ESV John 16:33
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation but take heart; I have overcome the world.
James 2:1-4 ESV
“My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of Glory. If a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly and a poor man with shabby clothes also comes in, if you pay attention to the one who wears the fine clothing and say “You sit here in a good place” while you say to the poor man “You stand over there” or “sit down at my feet”, have you not then made distinctions among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?”
Burlington, VT
And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength. Mark 12:30 NLT
Look to the LORD and His strength; seek His face always.
Look to the LORD and His strength; seek His face always.
Psalm 105:4 NIV
Galatians 5: 22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Chris from Des Moines
How precious also are your thoughts to me, O God!
How great is the sum of them!
If I should count them, they would be more in umber than the sand;
When I am awake, I am still with you.
Psalm 139: 17 – 18 NKJV
Kendra ~ Enid, OK
Proverbs 4:23 (NIV)
Above all else, guard your heart
for everything you do flows from it.
Leslie from Shreveport, “Honor your father and mother – which is the first commandment with a promise – that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” Ephesians 6:2-3
Lord, help me do this.
Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.
(Hebrews 10:23 NIV)
Karen Wood, Nampa, ID
“So, don’t lose a minute in building on what you’ve been given, complementing your basic faith with good character, spiritual understanding, alert discipline, passionate patience, reverent wonder, warm friendliness, and generous love, each dimension fitting into and developing the others. With these qualities active and growing in your lives, no grass will grow under your feet, no day will pass without its reward as you mature in your experience of our Master Jesus.” II Peter 1:5-8 MSG
Darlene from C’ville, VA
“This book of the law shall not depart out of my mouth,
but I will meditate on it night and day, so I can do everything it says, then I will prosper and I will have good success.”
Josh. 1:8 Amplified
Shawn Tesh – Winston Salem
Philippians 4:6 NIV
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.