Hey Ladies – it is almost time to post your 2nd verse on January 15th! How are you doing with your 1st verse?
The January 1st post was super fun! It is wonderful to see all of your names and verses. I love how you all encourage one another!
And listen, we know how hard some of you had to work to get your verse posted! Way to persevere!
The blog truly could not keep up with all the traffic; many of you experienced delays and/or slowness. Then many of you (bless your heart♥) could not find your verse to confirm it was posted. Staff had the pedal to the metal to bring in (moderate) these verses, and then did a few “search and confirm” requests. What a ride! Smiles. BTW: Beth took 1st place for bringing in the most comments – go Beth!
Ok, so with hope of making all things easier, you now have posting options. You can…
1. Keep with the LPM Blog – Meaning you post your verse as a comment for the SSMT Blog post, just as before – same format (name, city, verse).
OR
2. Post on the LPM Facebook – Meaning you post your verse as a comment on the SSMT Facebook post – same format (name, city, verse).
Either way, have a blast!
We are thrilled and thankful to share this year of scripture memory with you!
Q&A
• Do I have to have a personal Facebook page to leave a comment on the LPM Facebook page? Yes. Facebook has a “help” section which will show you various options that include making your Facebook page “private”.
• What is the Facebook name? Living Proof Ministries with Beth Moore
• Will the Facebook be exactly like the Blog? Yes, LPM will post a duplicate of Beth’s Blog post on the 1st & 15th of each month in a Facebook “Note”. The “Note” will post on the timeline, just like a normal post.
• What is a Facebook “Note”? “Notes” are put in a section of Facebook which will provide an easy to find section on the LPM Facebook page for SSMT 2015.
• How do I find the “Notes” section? On the Facebook page you will see the menu bar (just to the lower right of Beth’s picture): “Timeline”, “About”, “Notes” – select “Notes”.
• How will I know when a Facebook “Note” has been posted? Depending on your Facebook settings, you will receive a Facebook notification whenever a new SSMT Note is posted.
• What if I am already signed up for email notifications with the LPM Blog? Great! It is fine to stay signed up. Blog notifications auto-send after a new blog is posted so you would likely see this new post in your email inbox the evening of, or day after a post.
• Will the SSMT Blog community and SSMT Facebook Community now be 2 separate groups? No, SSMT will remain 1 Community group. There will be one celebration for all (January 2016). You are welcome to interact with others at both locations; the LPM Blog and the LPM Facebook.
• Do I post my verse on both the Blog and on Facebook? No, please choose only one location.
• Do I need to re-post my January 1st verse on Facebook if I have already posted on the Blog? No ma’am.
• Can I invite others to join or is registration closed? Yes, you can invite others – anyone can join at anytime! A spiral of 24 verses is their ticket into the January 2016 celebration. The starting instructions will remain posted at: Siesta Scripture Memory Team 2015 Instructions and Spiral Information.
Kristina Albright – Mebane, NC
What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Romans 8:31 (NIV)
Cindra, Chandler, OK
James 3:17-18 NKJV
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
Deb B., Topeka, KS I sought the Lord, and He heard me,
And delivered me from all my fears.
They looked to Him and were radiant,
And their faces were not ashamed.
This poor man cried out, and the Lord heard him,
And saved him out of all his troubles.
The angel of the Lord encamps all around those who fear Him,
And delivers them.
PS 34: 4-7, NKJV
Erin Rhoades – Maryville, TN
But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”
1 Peter 1:15-16 NIV
Lora Brobst, Hiawatha, KS – And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ – to the glory and praise of God. Philippians 1:9-11 (NIV)
Brenda Brown – Maryville, TN
The Lord himself goes before you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.
Deuteronomy 31:8 (NIV)
Joy Jordan, Canon, Ga.-“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind”. 2 Timothy 1:7, NKJV.
Agnes Romer – Tulsa, Oklahoma
Those from among you Shall build the old waste places; You shall raise up the foundations of many generations; And you shall be called the Repairer of the Breach, The Restorer of Streets to Dwell In. (Isaiah 58:12 NKJV)
Dannielle Jackson, Greensboro, NC
“But forget all that— it is nothing compared to what I am going to do. For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland. (Isaiah 43:18-19 NLT)
Anita – Murfreesboro, TN
Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. Colossians 4:2 ESV
Heather Hart, Seymour, TX –
“His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who has called us to his own glory and excellence.” ~ 2 Peter 1:3 ESV
God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble. James 4:6
Amanda Jimerson, Union City, Tennessee,
Colossians 3:19 (ESV)
“Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them.”
May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer Psalm 19:14. NIV
Rebecca Birmingham
Deedee, Rockwall, Tx
Restore to me the joy of Your salvation
and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.
Psalm 51:12 (NIV)
Lindsey Gibson, Soddy-Daisy, TN, Proverbs 1:7 (NLT) The Fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Sarah Gibson (11 y.o.), Soddy-Daisy, TN, Matthew 7:15(ICB) Be careful of false prophets they come to you and look gentle like sheep, but they are really dangerous like wolves.
KENNEWICK WA
Psalms 7:10-11 God is my shield. Saving those whose hearts are true and right. God is an honest judge. He is angry with the wicked everyday. NLT
Renee Prueitt, Jamul, CA – Psalms 63:5 I will be fully satisfied as with the richest foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you.
Richest of foods
Betsy, Naperville IL
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities – all things were created through him and for him.
Colossians 1:15-16 ESV
Janna, New Braunfels, TX
We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought and make it obedient to
Christ.
2 Corinthians 10:5 NIV
“In my distress I prayed to the Lord, and the Lord answered me and set me free. The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?”
Psalm 118:5-6 (NLT)
Jennifer Smith, Sydney, Australia. “But the fruit of the [Holy] Spirit [the work which His presence within accomplishes] is love, joy (gladness), peace, patience (an even temper, forbearance), kindness, goodness (benevolence), faithfulness, Gentleness (meekness, humility), self-control (self-restraint, continence). Against such things there is no law [that can bring a charge]. Gal 5:22-23 AMP
Dilara,Alexandria,VA
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” Philippians 4:8 (KJV)
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid, Do not be discouraged. For the Lord your God willgo with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
Maribeth, Cynthiana, KY
You also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 2:5
Susan McCoy, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9. NIV
Alisa
Oak Park, Michigan
We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.- Hebrews 6:12 NIV
Re-entry
Jamestown, NC
The eternal God is your refuge,
and His everlasting arms are under you.
He drives out the enemy before you;
He cries out, ‘Destroy them!’
Deuteronoomy 33: 27 NLT
“If I say, ‘Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me,’ even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you.” -Psalm 139:11-12 (NIV).
Terri Baker, Houston, TX “By this we shall know that we are of the truth and reassure our hearts before him; for whenever our heart condems us, God is greater than our heart, and he knows everything.” 1 John 3:19-20 ESV
Is there a real 2016 Scripture Celebration time (party/event)? Just want to know so that I mark my calendar and can plan to be there.
Love y’all!!
There really is! It is on the Instructions post, but we have set aside Saturday, January 16, 2016 for our Celebration!
Paula Faulkner/Fort Madison, Iowa
Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down
but a good word makes him glad.
Proverbs 12:25 ESV
Philippians 2:14-15 NIV
Do everything without complaining or arguing. So, that you may become blameless and pure, children Of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation in which you shine like stars in the universe.
Psalms 18:1-2 NIV…I love you, Oh Lord, my strength. 2) The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
Daphne from El Paso, Texas – Romans 8:32 says, “Since he did not spare even his own Son for us but gave him up for us all, won’t he also surely give us everything else?” (TLB)
Anna Elkhart IN
Colossians 3:1 (NKJ)
If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God.
Stephanie Hayslip, Fort Worth, TX. “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Gal. 2:20 (ESV)
Paula Cypress
Evans, GA
I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33 (NIV)
Shelly, Greenwich, OH
Philippians 4:13, “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” (NIV)
Jenna Hiers, Gaffney, 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
Birmingham, Ala
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 KJ
Edie Joy Williams from Houston Texas (late bc out of country)
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Gal 5:22,23
Michelle Dunmire, Garner, NC
Many daughters have done nobly, but you excel them all. Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised. Proverbs 31:29-30 NASB
And Joshua recorded these things in the Book of the Law of God. Then he took a large stone and set it up there under the oak near the holy place of the Lord.
Joshua 24:26
Elaine – Woodbury, MN
No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:10 (ESV)
Sara Morris, Marietta, GA
“For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him.”
Colossians 1:16 NIV
Holly Belt, Spring Hill, TN
Psalm 103:6
The Lord works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed.
Nan Smith, Leawood, KS
Matthew 24:35 NIV
“Heaven and earth shall pass away; but My words shall not pass away.”
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5 NIV