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.
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 NIV
Barbara McCafferty Elizabeth City, NC
“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” NIV
This verse is a constant reminder that God created me, He knows me, that He has already planned my future. I just need to stay connected to Him daily and seek His direction and guidance.
Heather Lemmons
Shelby, NC
1 Thessalonians 5:18
NKJV
In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Allison, Pittsburg, Tx
I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my
heart; I will glorify your name forever.
Psalm 86:12 NIV
Tracy Georgetown TX
1Chrolnicles 16:31
Let the heavens be glad and let the earth rejoice and them say among the nations “The Lord Reigns”
ESV
“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.”
2Corinthians 5:17 NKJV
Michele Flushing, Michigan
“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” Philippians 4:8 ESV
Jan, Hillsboro, “But the lovingkindness of The Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him, and His righteousness to children’s children.” Psalm 103:17
Debra Gorbandt
Crestwood, Kentucky
“Don’t grumble against each other, brothers(and sisters), or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door!” James 5:9 NIV
Debi C, Wills Point, TX
Romans 6:14. For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace. ESV
“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.” (NIV) Kathy Freshwater, Vonore, TN
“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). Kathy Freshwater, Vonore, TN
Julie/Deer Park,Tx/Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. Psalm 105:4 NIV
Psalm 1:1-3 says,” Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked , nor stands in the way of sinners, not sits in the seat of scoffers;but his delight is in the law of The Lord,and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.” ESV our pastor challenged us to learn the Psalm. Excited about scripture memorization!
Karen F.– Brandon FL.
Your speech should always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer each person. Colossians 4:6
Amanda Frazier. Big Rapids, MI. Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. Psalm 25:4-5
Dawn, Cape Coral, FL: Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. Eph 4:29 (ESV)
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 NIV
Susan
Allison Park, PA
“Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.” Matt 7:6 (NIV)
Wilton, CT
Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh.
Romans 13:14 NIV
Laura Blackman, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Isa. 46:4, NIV
“Even to your old age and grey hairs I am He, I am He who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.”
Kimi Miller, Papillion, NE
“The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For out of the overflow of his heart his mouth speaks.” Luke 6:45 (NIV)
Tammy Gutierrez Forest, VA.
Ephesians 3:17
“… That Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, that you being rooted and grounded in love…”
Debbie from Northern Virginia
James 1:26 ESV
If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless.
Elizabeth, Jackson, TN
“I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in His word I put my hope.”
Psalms 130:5
Carla Kaney, Adel, IA “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7
Sarah M., St. Louis, MO
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.”
Colossians 3:16-17
Bette, Danville, PA
Philippians 4:8 NIV
Finally, brothers, 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.
Heather, Tallahassee,FL For my determined purpose is that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving and recognizing and understanding the wonders of His person more strongly and more clearly. Philippians 3:10 AMP
Jill Smith
Eugene, OR
Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then they said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” Psalms 126:2 (ESV)
What is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him? Psalm 8:4 NIV
Bev
Glasgow, KY
Bridgette, Rockwall, TX
John 1:16 NIV
From the fullness of HIS grace we have all received one blessing after another.
“I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength”
Phil 4:13
Borrowing from Tina in Salem, IN
Audra Heinman; Bolivar MO
Let your conversation always be full of grace. Seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Colossians 4:6 NIV
Kimberly Pace Orwigsburg PA
Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Deut 31:6 NIV
Phyllis, Irvine, CA
“For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction.” I Thessalonians 1:4-5, (NIV)
1 John1:2 NIV
The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it and we proclaim to you the eternal life which was with the Father and has appeared to us.
Mary Barnowske, San Antonio, TX – Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own, you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your bodies. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 NIV
Dana, Gulf Shores, AL
This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24
connie thornton
elberton Ga
heb 4 vs 15 KJV
for we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities;but was in all points tempted like as we are ,yet without sin.
Pam Rose, Mentor on the Lake, OH “Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.” Ephesians 6:13 (ESV)
Bonnie Webb Cibolo,Texas Ephesians 3:20 NLT
Now all glory to God , who is able , through His mighty power within us to accomplish infinitely more than we may ask or think.
Ps. 145:20
“The Lord watches over all who love HIM” NIV
The heart is deceitful above all things and desperately sick; who can understand it? “I the Lord search the heart and test the mind, to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his deeds.” Jer 17:9-10 ESV
Melody Barbour, Florence, KY – But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 NIV
Tina Dill, Biloxi, MS (2 Tim 1:7 NIV)
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity but a spirit of power, of love and self- discipline.
“You can make many plans, but the Lord’s purpose will prevail” Proverbs 19:21 NLT
Lamentations 3:25-26
25 The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him,
to the one who seeks him;
26 it is good to wait quietly
for the salvation of the Lord.
Rena Sites Noble, Oklahoma
For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”
Romans 8:15 ESV
Lisa S., Cibolo, TX
“Therefore we also have as our ambition, whether at home or absent, to be pleasing to Him.” 2 Corinthians 5:9 (NASB)
Maureen Chabot, St. Clair Shores, MI. “I will sing the Lord’s praise, for He has been good to me.” (Psalm 13:6 NIV)