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!Ā 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 moderatedĀ (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,Ā 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.Ā 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.Ā 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
Gina~Johnstown, CO
Hebrews 12:1-3
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
Now faith is the substance of the things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. kjv Hebrews 11:1 January 1. 2013
“Do not confirm to the pattern of this world, but be tranformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve God’s will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Romans 12:2 (NIV)
Angela from Carlsbad NM
I will praise you with my whole heart. Before the gods I will sing praises to you.
Psalm 138:1 NKJV
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”
Psalms 91:1
KJV
mm amen sister; live unhindered! <3
Alison Quinlan, Bourne, England. ‘My son, pay attention to what I say, listen closely to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart for they are life to those who find them and health to a man’s whole body’ Proverbs 4: 20 – 22 NIV
A great reminder at the beginning of the new year. Praise God for new beginnings. Thanks for refreshing my memory of this verse. Betty, Orlando
Christine from Laurel, Maryland
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20 NIV
Kitty from Fishers, IN He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. Psalm 146:7 NIV
Numbers 6:24-26
The Lord bless you, and keep you;
The Lord make HIS face shine on you,
and be gracious to you;
The Lord lift up HIS countenance on you,
And give you peace.
Tam from Charlotte, NC. You crown the year with Your bounty, and Your carts overflow with abundance. Psalm 65:11 NIV
Pam from Kountze
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will also be”
Luke 12:34 NKJV
Miriam from Looneyville, WV- Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it. Proverbs 3:27 KJV
Janie B, Poetry TX. Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen . For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.
2 Corinthians 4:16-18 NKJ
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full grown, gives birth to death. Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers. James 1:12-16 NIV
Do not conform any longer to the pattern on this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is-His good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2 NIV
This has been my life verse….love it!
Teresa, Orange City
The Spirit of the Lord God is on Me, because the Lord has anointed Me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners; Isaiah 61:1 HCSB
that’s mine too!!! Yea! I am going to memorize verses 1-3 but I am excited to see someone else doing it too!!!
Yeah!!!
Kasey in Marfa, Texas
You crown the year with Your goodness; Your ways overflow with plenty. Psalm 65:11, Holman
Kay from Angleton, Texas. She extends her hand to the poor, yes she reaches out her hand to the needy. Proverbs 31:20 NKJV
Kellie from Keller, TX
Oh that we might know the Lord! Let us press on to know him. He will respond to us as surely as the dawn or the coming of the rains in early spring.
Hosea 6:3 NLT
Ginger from The Woodlands, TX
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God
Romans 3:23 ESV
Karina from La Habra Heights, California:
God’s Message: “As a mother comforts her child, so I’ll comfort you. You will be comforted in Jerusalem.” (Isaiah 66:13 MSG)
Ashlie McDonald, Salt Lake City, UT
Psalm 91:1
“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.”
ESV
Stephanie
Tulsa Ok;
* That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power…
(Eph 1:17-19, NKJV)
Megan from Houston, Texas
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything, but only faith working through love. Galatians 5:6 ESV
Meghan in Austin, TX
But ļ»æwe are not of those who shrink back to destruction, but of those who have faith to the ļ»æpreserving of the soul.
Hebrews 10:39 NASB
Connie from Fort Mill, SC: She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs with no fear of the future.
Prov 31:25 NLT
I had another verse picked but loved yours and the version. Decided to follow yours as my first of the year.
Thanks for sharing and inspiring!
Diane from Charleston, IL
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off anything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and run with perseverance the race marked out for us.
Hebrews 12:1 NIV
Hilary from Langley, BC, Canada:
“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom”. 2 Cor. 3:17 NIV
Lynn from Lake Villa, IL
If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.
Isaiah 7:9 NIV
Absolutely!!!
Kimberly from Madison, Maine: “I prayed to the Lord, and He answered me, freeing me from all my fears.” Psalm 34:4, NLT
Thank you!! Carol from Milwaukee š
Kayla from Morgantown, WV: So I sent messengers to them, saying, “I am doing a great work and cannot come down. Why should the work cease while I leave it and come down to you?” Nehemiah 6:3 HCSB
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He will fear no evil tidings; he is steadfast, trusting in The Lord. Psalm 112:7 NKJV
Rachel, Winchester, KY
Katherine, Charlottesville, VA “And so train the young women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled.” (Titus 2:4-5 ESV)
Melissa from Greer, SC
Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness in the morning,
For in You do I trust;
Cause me to know the way in which I should walk,
For I lift up my soul to You.
Psalm 143:8 NKJV
I love the way the NKJV says this! I’m using your verse. Thanks! š
Erin, League City
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
Nicole, Del Norte, 1 Peter 2:9 “But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of HIm who called you out of darkness and into His marvelous light.” NKJ
“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 desert and streams in the wasteland.” NIV
What is the address for this verse?
I love this verse! Can you tell me where it’s found? Thanks!
Great verse – where is the location?
I love this!! I have been dwelling on this one for the last few years (of my own ‘desert land’).
Isn’t this an Isaiah verse?
Kathleen from Chester, VA: “‘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)
Heather Ferris
McDonough, GA
“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. Sisters, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:12-14 ESV
If anyone is in Christ he is a NEW Creation, the old is gone,the NEW is here! NIV
Laura from Souderton, PA
The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.
Isaiah 58:11, NIV
BethAnn from Harrisburg, PA
People can make all kinds of plans, but only the Lord’s plan will succeed. Proverbs 19:21 EXB
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
Cindy, west palm beach, fl
“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38-39 NIV
Melissa Irwin; Nashville, TN
Isaiah 58:11 (NIV84)
“The Lord will guide you always, he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.”
Woo Hoo
We submitted the same verse at almost exactly the same time. <3
Debbie Adams, Burlington, NC
Proverbs 16:24 (NIV)
Gracioys words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
Joy G.,Platte City, MO
“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.” Romans 12:1, NKJV
The LORD WILL bless you and He WILL keep you.
Numbers 6:24 One New Man Bible Jewish Roots
Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? Psalm139:7 NIV
Psalms 71:14 (NIV)
“But as for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more.”
Ann, Selma, Ala.
casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.
I Peter 5:7
NKJV
Woo hoo nashville!
Marilyn, Wichita, KS
I Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV
Be joyful always,pray continually;give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Laura Gastonia, NC
Philippians 3:13-14
“But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”
2 Corinthians 3:17
Now The Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of The Lord is there is FREEDOM. NIV
Sharon Force. Bakersfield,California
He will not fear bad news his heart is confident
trusting in The Lord . (Psalm 112:7 NIV)
Shawna from Longmont, CO
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 NIV
Lori ~ Boardman, Ohio
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”
Matthew 5:8 NIV
this is the second time i have posted my verse i hope i have got this right and i did this last time…. my verse is from Ecclesiastes 3: 1 To everything there is a season, atime for every purpose under heaven.. King James Version… a very blessed new year to all my sista’s. ouida
Pam Denham, Spanish Fort, AL The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe. Proverbs 29:25 NKJV
Isaiah 43:1b-and 2
Fear not for I have redeemed you, Ihave summoned you by name, you are mine.When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire you will not be burned, the flames will not set you ablaze..NIV Fredricksburg
Is this where I put the verse?
Laura Behmlander, Auburn, MI
Galatians 5:22 NIV
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,
goodness, faithfulness”
Diane Woody, Largo, Florida
Hebrews 10:38-39
But my righteous one will live by faith. And if (s)he shrinks back, I will not be pleased with (her) him.
But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who believe and are saved.
NIV84
Amen!!!
Love this!
Becca from Pearl River, La
My salvation and my honor depend on God; He is my mighty rock, my refuge. Psalm 62:7 NIV
Diane from Pratt, KS
I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry.
Psalm 40:1 (NLT)
Teresa from Pinellas Park, Florida
Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.
Joshua1:8. NIV
Jennifer, Kodak, TN
In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
Proverbs 16:9 NIV
Pamela, Rock Island, IL – “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. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:11-13 NIV
Marjo from Alaska
I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always offering prayer with joy in my every prayer for you all, in view of your participation in the gospel from the first day until now. For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.
Phil 1: 3-6 NASB
Jennifer ~ Wilmington DE ~
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
and approve what Godās will isā
His good, pleasing and perfect will.
~ Romans 12:2 (NIV84)
Andy
Houma, La.
Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. Colossians 3:17 NKJV
Megan, Grants Pass
Thou hast crowned the year with They bounty, And Thy paths drip with fatness.
Psalm 65:11 (NASB)
Lynda from HSV. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9b niv
Pat G. from Birmingham, Al
Hebrews 13:6 NIV
So we say with confidence “The Lord is my helper. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”
Aly, Bozeman: Proverbs 3:5-6 ” Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him and He will make your paths straight.” NIV
Malisa from Loveland, Ohio
“You crown the year with Your bounty, and Your carts overflow with abundance.”
Psalms 65:11 NIV