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
For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to His good purpose. Phil 2:13
Julie Plosz
Tierra Verde, FL
Jesus commented, “Even more blessed are those who hear God’s Word and guard it with their lives!”
Luke 11:28 The Message
Christine, Flagstaff, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”
2 Corinthians 5:17 ESV
Heather from Owasso, Ok
“I will bring health and healing to it, i will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security.” Jeremiah 33:6 NET
Cari from Cypress “Direct my footsteps according to Your Word; let no sin rule over me.” Psalm 119:133
Hayley from College Station, TX
“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.”
Hebrews 11:6 NIV
Terry in Louisa, VA
“Lord, You have been our dwelling place throughout all generations.
Before the mountains were born or You brought forth the earth and the world,
from everlasting to everlasting You are God.”
Psalm 90:1-2 NIV (1984)
Terri from Morgantown, WV
“Listen to my prayer, O God, do not ignore my plea; hear me and answer me. My thoughts trouble me and I am distraught”. Psalms 55:1-2 (NIV84)
Kristi, Blair, WI “In the morning , O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.” Psalms 5:3 NIV
Kim from Murfreesboro TN
Zephaniah 3:17
New Living Translation (NLT)
17 For the Lord your God is living among you.
He is a mighty savior.
He will take delight in you with gladness.
With his love, he will calm all your fears.
He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.”
Jamie; Mobile, Al; ” The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot.” Psalm 16:5 ESV
7 Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
James 4:7 NASB
Kathleen, Georgetown, TX
My Dad passed away last night and inspired this verse.
Let all that you do be done in love.
1Corinthians 16:14 NASB
Laura from Littleton
“Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. Rescue me from my enemies, O Lord, for I hide myself in you. Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good spirit lead me on level ground.” Psalm 143; 8-10. NIV
Sydney from Arlington, Virginia.
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.”
2 Timothy 1:7, New Living Translation
Marissa from Houston, TX
He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. Psalm 91:4 NIV84
Beatrice Brackin from Dalton, GA, For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings. Hosea 6:6, ESV
Allie from Arlington,TX
May the God of hope fill you with all joy & peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13, NIV
Danita from Lake in the Hills, IL “Have this attitude in you which was also in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 2:5 NASB
Sarah from Arkadelphia, AR
I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth.
Job 19:25 NIV
Lisa from Cary, North Carolina: “Forget the former things;
do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!
Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”
Isaiah 43:18-19 (NIV)
Laura from Canton MI.
It is better to take refuge in The Lord than to trust in man. Psalm 118:8 HCSB
Laura from Rome, Georgia.
“Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!”
Psalm 139:23-24 (ESV)
Gail from Cary, North Carolina
“I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in His word I do hope.” Psalm 130:5 NKJV
So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Col. 2:6 NIV
Kim from Amarillo, TX
When you do things, do not let selfishness or pride be your guide. Instead, be humble and give more honor to others than to yourselves. Do not be interested only in your own life, but be interested in the lives of others. Philippians 2:3-4 NCV
He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” (Revelation 21:5 NIV)
Missy B. from Greenville, NC
“Today I have given you the choice between life and death, blessings and curses. Now I call on heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Oh, that you would choose life, so that you and your descendants may live! You can make this choice by loving the Lord your God, obeying him, and committing yourself firmly to him. This is the key to your life.”
Deuteronomy 30:19-21a NLT
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Romans 12:2 KJV
Valerie ~ Shawnee, Oklahoma
“Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts.” Deuteronomy 6:5-6 NIV
Bailey from Batavia, Ohio
But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. John 14:26(KJV)
Elizabeth from Victoria, British Columbia, “Your word, O Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavenes.” Psalm 119:89 NIV
God treated them in the same way that he treated us. They put their faith in him, and he made their hearts pure.
Acts 15:9 Contemporary English Version
Brandy from Aurora, CO
“For the revelation awaits and appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove fase. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will no delay.” Habakkuk 2:3 (NIV)
Trish from Columbia, MO
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race that God has set before us.
Hebrews 12:1 NLT
Deanne, Ohio
2 Corinthians 4:17 NLT (corrected!) Sorry =(
For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever!
Tacoma, WA
Consequently, Faith comes from hearing the message,
and the message is heard through the word of Christ.
Romans 10:17 NIV
Tracey Moyers from Loganville, GA
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. Proverbs 18:10 NIV
Kim, Louisville, KY
Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own.
Philippians 3:12, ESV
Lake Jackson, Texas
I have treasured Your word in my heart so that I may not sin against You.
Psalm 119:11 (HCSB)
Mary Painter, Broken Arrow, OK Fear of the LORD is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Proverbs 1:7 NLT
Rosalie from Cincinnati
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, not standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in His law doth he meditate day and night. Psalm 1: 1-2 KJV
Susan, Oak Ridge
He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy to walk humbly with your God.
Micah 6.8
NIV
Jennie from Enid, OK.
Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up.
Psalm 71:20 NIV
Pam Kelly, Carrollton, TX, “For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spririt in the inner man…” Ephesians 3:14-16, NKJV
Ouida from Trenton, TX
And if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead lives in you, then He who raised Christ from the dead will also bring your mortal bodies to life through His Spirit who lives in you.
Romans 8:11 (HCSB)
Favorite verse. “The Lord your God is with you, He will
take great delight in you, he will quiet
you with his love, he will rejoice over
you with singing.”
( Zephaniah 3:17 *NIV )
Lisa from Munford,Tn. If any of you lacks wisdom,let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. James 1:5, NKJV
Kathryn from Plano, TX – “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control.” Galatians 5:22-23a NLT
Debbie from Norman, OK
For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland. Isaiah 43:19 NLT