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
I am the vine,you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing. John 15:5 NASB
Romans 12:12 (NIV)
Be joyful in hope, patient in afflction, faithful in prayer.
Priscilla from Mesa, AZ
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10 NIV
Mandy Massey, Bastrop, La.
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32 NIV
from Eugene, OR
Cast all your anxiety on him because he care for you.
1 Peter 5:7
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.
Philippians 4:8 NIV
Bekah – Tonawanda, NY
No distrust made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised. (Romans 4:20, 21 ESV)
Jan Witt Rockwall, Tx
Hebrews 13:14 NLT
For this world is not our permanent home; we are looking forward to a home yet to come.
Cindy in Raleigh NC
Prov 31:25b-26 (the message)
…She always faces tomorrow with a smile. When she speaks she has something worthwhile to say and she always says it kindly.
Marcia (Huntsville, AL) – “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
Kat Scheideler; Kingsport, TN
Romans 8:31 – What then shall we say of these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Erin
Ogallala, Ne
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment the one who fears is to made perfect in love.
1John 4:18 NIV
Carin, Bossier City, La.
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.
Proverbs 16:3 NIV
Kaitlyn Martin, Tampa
“Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law. ”
Psalm 119: 18, NIV
Deena Willis; Fort Polk, LA
Deuteronomy 3:22 (NIV)
Do not be afraid of them the Lord your God himself will fight for you.
Psalm 73:28 (New KJV)
“But it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all of your works.”
Merrie from Orlando, FL
… “for The Lord will go before you, and the God of Israel will be your rear guard.”
 (Isaiah 52:12 ESV)
Mary Ellen Krivonen, Billings, MT
“May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.” Ps. 19:14 NIV
Woodbridge, CA
“And blessed is she who believed that what was spoken to her by the Lord woyld be filled.”. Luke 1:45. The Net
Tina Noel from Roanoke,AL
You crown the year with Your bounty, and Your carts overflow with abundance. Psalm 65:11 NIV
Susan from Nashville, TN
“The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but as for a broken spirit who can bear it?”
Proverbs 18:14 NASB
Polly Helling
Inola, OK
“Make me know Your ways, O Lord; Teach me Your paths.”–Psalms 25:4
Katrina, Colorado Springs, Colorado A man’s heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps. Proverbs 16:9
NJKV oops!!!!
I want to join the challenge
Tricia from St. Louis, Missouri, NIV
Jeremiah 29:11-13
For I know the plans I have for you, 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.
Within this context God had led his people into exile for 70 years. He is asking for their faithfulness and to trust the plan he has for them. He is expressing that if we pray to him with pure sincerity and faith in his will he will listen.
Angie from Charleston, SC
“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
Kay from Tyler, Texas —You crown the year with Your bounty, and Your carts overflow with abundance. Psalm 65:11 NIV
Chris; Milan, Michigan
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him,
and He will make your paths straight.”
Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV
Melanie, Pine Bluff
Psalm 106:1 NKJV
Praise the LORD! Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.
Deb from Littleton, Co:
James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings.
James 1:1 NKJV
L Bjornseth; Decatur, AL
Proverbs 19:21 (NLT)
21You can make many plans, but the Lord’s purpose will prevail.
Megan, Chesapeake, Virginia
And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose for them. Romans 8:28 NLT
Leah
Brandon, MS
Let every detail of your lives-words, actions, whatever-be done in the name of the Master, Jesus, thanking God the Father every step of the way.
Colossians 3:17 (the Message)
Melissa Shaffer
Temperance, MI
It’s in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for. Long before we first heard of Christ and got our hopes up, he had his eye on us, had designs on us for glorious living, part of the overall purpose he is working out in everything and everyone.
Ephesians 1:11-12
The Message
“I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13 NIV
Joy, Toronto,ON, Canada
Romans 12:9-13 (NIV84)
9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Richmond, Virginia
2 Corinthians4:7 NIV “But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all surpassing power is from God and not from us.”
Lindsey, Austin
“Do not conform 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 God’s will is– his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
Romans 12:2, NIV
Katie, Savage, MN
Luke 1:37 (NIV)
“For nothing is impossible with God”.
Dee from Sedro Woolley “If yuo claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself nd your religion is worthless.” NLT
Susan Dixson; Charlotte, NC
“with man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.” Mark 10:27, NIV
Lynn from McComb, MS
I WILL be filled with JOY because of YOU. I will sing praises to YOUR NAME, O MOST HIGH. Psalm 9:2, New Living Translation
Debbie, Annandale, VA – “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.” Col 3:16, NIV
Lisa V. from Washington, NJ, “I am the vine, you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 NIV
From Conway, Arkansas
But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to Him must believe that He is and that He rewards those who diligently seek Him. Hebrews 11:6 NKJV
En Español:
Peri sin feo es imposible agradar a Dios, porque el que se acerca a Dios crea que LR hay, (I can’t seem to get this last part down, but it is) y que es galardonador de los que le buscan.
Hebreos 11:6
Garner NC, NIV, Romans 8:31, “What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?”
Danielle from Loveland, Ohio.
“But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.” Luke 2:19, ESV.
Andrea Naff: Melissa, Tx
Galatians 5:1 CEV
“Christ has set us free for freedom. Therefore stand firm and don’t submit to the bondage of slavery again.”
I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3 eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Ephesians 4: 1-3
Shannon Pate
Little Rock, Arkansas
“Take control of what I say, O Lord, and guard my lips.”
Psalm 141:3
NLT
“Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation”. Hab. 3:18, NKJV