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
Dawn from Parma Heights OH
Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me,and eat what is good, and you will delight in the richest of fare. Isaiah 55:2 NIV
Funmilola from Maple Grove, MN
1 When the Lord restored the fortunes of[a] Zion,
we were like those who dreamed.[b]
2 Our mouths were filled with laughter,
our tongues with songs of joy.
Then it was said among the nations,
“The Lord has done great things for them.”
Psalm 126 vs 1-2 NIV
Shannon P., Ladera Ranch, CA: “You crown the year with a bountiful harvest, even the hard pathways overflow with abundance.” –Psalm 65:11, NLT
Gina from Waynesville, NC
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12(NIV)
Nia Stivers from Bridgeport, Alabama
“Seek the Lord while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.”–Isaiah 55:6, NIV
Katie from Sharpsburg, GA
No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. [Hebrews 12.11 NIV]
Alexis Tena from Salem OR
But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in You.
Psalm 56:3 NLT
From McCurtain, OK.
“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance in what we do not see”
Hebrew 11:1 NIV
Karoletha from Longview TX
You crown the year with Your bounty, and Your carts overflow with abundance
Psalm 65:11 NIV
Verse #1: Judith, Orillia, Ontario, Canada Psalm 139:1-2 NLT
O LORD, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. You know when I sit down or stand up.
You know my thoughts even when I’m far away.
Psalm 139:1-2 NLT
1 Thess 5:18 NIV
give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Elizabeth from Princeton NC
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test & approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2 NIV
Rebecca
Owasso OK
“So the sisters sent word to Jesus, “Lord, the one you love is sick.”
John 11:3 NIV
Tonya from Prosper,TX
Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
Matthew 19:26 NIV
Vanessa from Montgomery, AL
“May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.” Ephesians 3:19NLT
Miranda from Kirkwood, MO
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
Sabrina~Houston,Tx
Do not love the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the father is not in him.
1John2:15 NIV
Gina Neamtu from Red Deer, AB
Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law.
Romans 13:8 NIV
Lauren Morton
Decatur, TX
He who does what is sinful is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work. 1 John 3:8 NIV84
Kristina Young, Huntsville, AL: 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
Laurette Schimpf; Gomer; Psalm 51:10 Create a clean heart in me, O God, and renew a faithful spirit within me. (God’s Word Translation)
Karen from Hartselle, AL
If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.
1 Corinthians 13:1 NIV
Hold on to instruction, do not let it go;
guard it well, for it is your life.
Proverbs 4:13 NIV
Melanie Dorsett from Fort Worth “Jesus answered, ‘It is written: “Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.”‘” Matthew 4:4 NIV
Ryann, New Market, AL “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this; to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being poluted by the world” James 1:27(NIV).
Carmen from Fergus Falls, MN
For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.
Habakkuk 2:3 NIV
Barbara from Red Springs, NC
But the counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name will teach you all things and remind you of everything I have said to you. John 14:26 NIV84
Tina from Chesapeake, VA: “If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless.” James 1:26 NIV84
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all he has done.
Philippians 4:6 NLT
Alicia from New Market, AL “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this; to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being poluted by the world” James 1:27(NIV).
Tanya, Springdale, Arkansas “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
Jody – Butler, PA
Let your roots grow down into Him and let your lives be built on Him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth your were taught and you will overflow with thankfulness. Col 2:7 NLT
Christine from Augusta, GA
“Yes, Yahweh, we wait for You in the path of Your judgments. Our desire is for Your name and renown.”
Isaiah 26:8 HCSB
from Monroe, GA
Yet this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: 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. I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.”
Lamentations 3:21-24
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Philippians 4:6 NLT
Mccown 8 – Gal 5 22. NIV
For the fruit of the spirit is love joy peace patience kindness goodness faithfulness gentleness and self control . Gal 5 22 NIV – Texas
Boone, NC.
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.” NIV84
Lindsey from Richmond, TX
“My child never forget the things I have taught you. Store my commands in your heart.” Proverbs 3:1 NIV
Melissa from Monett, MO
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
James 3:13 (NIV)
Is this Mel??
Dawne, Nampa ID
“So God has given us both his promise and his oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge can take new courage, for we can hold on to his promise with confidence.”
Hebrews 6:18 NLT
Linda New Piketon, OH
Psalm 37:4 (NLT) Take delight in The Lord and he will give you your heart’s desire.
Angel from MS
I am the Lord your God, who grasps your strong hand, who says to you, Don’t fear; I will help you. (Isaiah 41:13 CEB)
Hannah from Dickinson Center, NY “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
So let God work His will in you. Yell a loud no to the Devil and watch him scamper. Say a quiet yes to God and he’ll be there in no time. Quit dabbling in sin. Purify you inner life. Quit playing the field. Hit bottom, and cry your eyes out. The fun and games are over. Get serious, really serious. Get down on your knees before the Master; it’s the only way you’ll get on your feet.
James 4:7-10 The Message
Allison Herriott from Chicago, IL
Laura K, Spearfish, SD:
Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts and establish them in every good work and word. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 ESV
Hannah Frazier
Lynchburg,Va
” Look to the Lord and His strength;
seek His face always. ”
Psalm 105:4 NIV
Cheryl from Louisville, KY: 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 NIC
Keli from Talihina, OK
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today , and forever.”
Hebrews 13:8 NKJV
Kimberly Meyer LPM – Houston,TX
May Grace and Peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. 2 Peter 1:2 ESV
Traci from Shreveport, Louisiana
“Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God”
2 Corinthians 3:5 ESV