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
Donna in Edmonds WA — Isaiah 26:3 RSV
Carol from Seadrift, Texas
“Examine me, O LORD, and try me; Test my mind and my heart.
Psalm 26:2 NAS
Suzy from Texico, NM…”Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe you have received it, and it will be yours.” Mark 11:24. NIV.
Karen from Tuscaloosa, AL
But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not grow faint.
Isaiah 40:31 NIV
Lisa Curtis, Jackson, Missouri
The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever. Isaiah 40:8 NIV
Cindi, Hueytown, AL For I know The plans I have for you, declares the lord, plans to prosper you and not harm you , plans to give you a hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
Gena, Texarkana, AR, ” You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13, NIV
Suzy from San Antonio, You crown the year with your bounty, and your carts overflow with abundance. Ps. 65:11 NIV
So he said to me, “This is the Word of the Lord to Zerubbabel:’Not by might nor power but by My Spirit’ says the Lord Almighty.
What are you, oh mighty mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become level ground… Zechariah 4:6,7 NIV
Rhonda, Niles, MI, “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 NIV 84
Trish from West Linn, Oregon
“In the same way, Let your light shine before Men that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven!
Matthew 5:16
Phyllis from Salisbury – “Bless The Lord! O my soul; And all that is within me, Bless His holy name! Bless The Lord O my soul, and forget none of His benefits; Who pardons all your inequities, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with loving kindness and compassion, who satisfies your years with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle.” Psalm 103:1-5. NASB
Kelly from Dauphin, PA
Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen
Ephesians 3:20-21 ESV
Jessica, Pine Hill, AL. The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. The Lord is good to all. He has compassion on all He has made. Psalm 145 8-9. NIV
Rebecca Gosnell from Arkadelphia, AR … “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock.” Isaiah 26:3-4 ESV
Amy from Pineville LA The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance. (Psalms 16:6 HCSB)
Kelsey from Pensacola, Fl.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your path.”
Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV
Lisa, Plano, TX
You crown the year with Your bounty, and Your carts overflow with abundance. Psalm 65:11 NIV
Helen Crystal City, MB, Canada
1 John 1:1 ESV
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life-
Betty Scofield-Lees Summit MO – Psalm 34:5 – Those who look to Him will radiate with joy. No shadow of shame will cross their face. (Grace is my theme)
Version is new living translation..
Dawn from West Monroe, LA
You crown the year with Your bounty, & Your carts overflow with abundance.
Psalm 65:11 NIV
Brea Rich from Ripley, MS
But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. Titus 3:4-5a NIV84
Wendi from Sulphur, LA
The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. (Psalms 32:8 NLT)
Melanie, Nampa, Idaho
Psalm 25:1-2a NLT
To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. I trust in you, my God!
Stephanie, from Kansas City, Missouri.
Ephesians 3:20(MSG)
God can do anything, you know–far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us.
The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning.
Lamentations 3:22-23 NLT
Ellen from Albuquerque, New Mexico
You make 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)
Jami-Thibodaux, La-“I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.” Psalm 4:8 NIV (After my dad died, I used this vs to help sleep)
Courtney, Lima OH, “The Lord says, ‘I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.'” Psalm 32:8 NLT
Shelley from Shiloh, Illinois
Finally brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure,whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy-meditate on these things. Phil. 4:8 NKJV
Rachel from Huntsville, AL
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.
James 1:12 ESV
“All scripture is God-breathed and useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
2 Timothy 3:16, 17 NIV
Bettie Tolar
Pasadena, TX
January 1, 2013
“You crown the year with your bounty, and Your carts overflow with abundance.”
NIV84
“You can be sure that God will take care of everything you need, his generosity exceeding even yours in the glory that pours from Jesus.” Phillipians 4:19 The Message
Lesli Morrow, Mansfield,TX, I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.Phillipians 4:13 NIV
Angela from San Diego, CA
Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails. Proverbs 19:21 NIV
Fran, Jackson TN
May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us— yes, establish the work of our hands. (Psalm 90:17 NIV)
Kelli, Nashville, tn
Psalm 18:6 (ESV)
“In my distress I called upon the Lord; to my God I cried for help.
From his temple he heard my voice
And my cry to him reached his ears.”
See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 1 John 3:1 ESV
Kristina Foster from Gardner, KS
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.
Romans 12:1 ESV
Brynn in Williamsburg, VA “Rejoice not over me, O my enemy; when I fall, I shall rise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD will be a light to me.” Micah 7:8 ESV
Jackie from Athens, Ohio
“But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls.”
Hebrews 10:39, ESV
Michelle from Portage, IN
“But they delight in the law of the LORD, meditating on it day and night.”
Psalm 1:2 NLT
Dwana Capshaw,Jackson ” but let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them sing for joy, and spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may exult in you.” psalms 5:11ESV
Amy, Edmond OK
Jesus is the same yesterday and today and forever.
Hebrews 13:8 ESV
Nicole from Bolivar, MO
You crown the year with your bounty,
and your carts overflow with abundance.
Psalm 65:11 NIV
Amanda-Huntsville, AL
“The Lord is my light and my salvation-so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble?”
Psalms 27:1 NLT
Chris M, Seattle, WA
For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.
I Corinthians 15: 21-22 NIV
Alice, Platte City, MO.
You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in You, whose thoughts are fixed on you! Is. 26:3 NLT
Excited to start!