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
Sarah P, Martinsburg WV, “Yet I am always with you; you hold me by your right hand. You guide me with your counsel and afterward you will take me into your glory. Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire but you.My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”- Psalm 74: 23-26 NIV
Sorry..psalm 73
Melanie Toups
Bridge City, Texas
But Moses said to the people, “Do not fear! Stand by and see the salvation of the LORD which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians whom you have seen today, you will never see them again forever. The LORD will fight for you while you keep silent.” –Exodus 14:13-14 (NASB)
Erica, Chicago, IL
“For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any double-edged sword, piercing even to the point of dividing soul from spirit, and joints from marrow; it is able to judge the desires and thoughts of the heart.”
Hebrews 4:12 The NET Bible
Blessed is the man who endures temptation;for when he has been approved, he will tecieve the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love him. James 1:12 nkjv
Mandy Parker – Powder Springs, GA
Psalm 51:12 (NET)
12 Let me again experience the joy of your deliverance!
Sustain me by giving me the desire to obey!
Karen H., Stephenville, TX
Romans 11:33 (NASB)
Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God!
How unsearchable are His judgments and unfathomable His ways!
Beth, Toronto: “Now may the God of peace … make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen” Hebrews 13:20a, 21 (NKJV)
Brittany Fowler from Raleigh, NC: “And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it. For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself?” Luke 9:23-25 ESV
“Do not be afraid, (Abram). I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.”
Genesis 15:1b (NKJV)
Bath, PA
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.
Proverbs 18:2, ESV
Karen Langworth, San Tan Valley, Arizona
“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”
2 Corinthians 3:17 (ESV)
Maggie, Seattle, WA
“For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” -Hebrews 4:12 (NIV)
Susan from Indianapolis, IN
Be joyful always, pray continuously, give thanks in all circumstances for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thess 5:16-18 NIV
Kaity from Wichita, Kansas “So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” Matthew 10:31, NIV
Kristin, Sunnyvale, CA. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Philipiams 4:8 ESV
Jennifer from Houston, Texas “And so from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,” Col 1:9 ESV
Heather, from Frisco, TX:
We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.
2 Corinthians 10:5, NIV
April-Greensboro- “Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own?”
I Corinthians 6:19-20NASB
Chere, from Milner, GA
The LORD God is my strength, and He will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and He will make me to walk upon mine high places.
Habakkuk 3:19, KJV
Montgomery, AL
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds” James 1:2 ESV
Kim from Loganville, Georgia
“These words are not just idle words for you-they are your life. By them you will live long in the land you are crossing the Jordan to possess.” Deuteronomy 33:47 NIV
Oops! It’s Deuteronomy 32:47 and it should read “They are not just idle words for you-they are your life. By them you will live long in the land you are crossing the Jordan to possess.”
Sarah from Winston-Salem, NC “A friend loves at all times.” Proverbs 17:17
“The Lord will guide you continually, watering your life when you are dry and keeping you healthy. You will be like a well watered garden, like an ever flowing spring.” Isaiah 58:11 NLT
Heather O’Toole
Flower Mound, TX
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.
Cathy, Russellville, AR
Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. Isaiah 43:18 NIV
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Philippians 4:4-5 NIV
Tanya Rathmann
Sierra Vista, AZ
“I will give you back your health and heal your wounds,” says the Lord.
Jeremiah 30:17 NLT
“And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.”
Ephesians 4:23-24
Jennifer, Carson City NV
And He said, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”
Exodus 33:14 NKJV
Lela in Livonia
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.
Proverbs 16:3 NIV
Linda – Conyers, Georgia
For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:38-39, KJV
Hi Sister…a favorite verse of our dear mother.
Marilyn from Seattle, WA
You crown the year with your bounty, and your carts overflow with abundance. Ps 65:11 NIV
🙂
Sorry, version is KJV
Cary
Forney, TX
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control.
Galatians 5:22 NIV
Suzanne from Kansas City
“He will cover you with His feathers. He will shelter you with His wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection.” Psalm 91:4 NLT
Anita from Amarillo Texas
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in
prayer. Romans 12:12
NIV version
Beth, Montoursville, PA
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Colossians 3:23-24 NIV
Lilly from Brooklyn,NY
For surely, O Lord, you bless the righteous;you surround them with your favor as with a shield.
Psalms 5:12, NIV84
I hope this is right
Long beach,ca
The Lord of hosts has sworn: as I have planned, so shall it be, and as I have purposed, so shall it stand.
Isaiah 14:24
Phil. 1:6 Holman Christian Standard Bible
I am sure of this, that He who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Margaret Coeur d’ Alene, ID
Logan D
Forney, TX
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control.
Galatians 5:22 NIV
Margo P. from Littleton, CO
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. for we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.
Romans 8:26 ESV
Carolyn from Nashville, TN
I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you
Psalm 119:11 NIV
For when David had served God’s purpose innhisnown generation, he fell asleep; he was buried with his fathers and his body decayed. Acts 13:36. NIV
Jodell, Frankfort, “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1 (NIV)
Sorry. The version is ESV! 🙂
Jane, Milton, GA May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14 NIV
Beth from Story City, IA “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Romans 12:2, ESV
But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one.
2 Thess 3:3 ESV