Siesta Scripture Memory Team 2015: Verse 1!

WELCOME, EVERYONE, TO THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE 2015 SIESTA SCRIPTURE MEMORY TEAM!

WOOOOOOHOOOOOO!!!

Allow me to introduce myself to you as your fellow sojourner for the next 12 months and your official cheerleader. It will be my pleasure to remind you often that, in Christ Jesus, you most certainly CAN be victorious in this adventure of the faith, this challenge of the mind and this discipline of the Spirit.

Nothing we’ve done on this blog since its inception has seemed to attract more outrageous favor from God. We are convinced that He loves it. God never misses a single individual going to the work of memorizing His Word but imagine His delight when a huge community of tremendously diverse women in age, background, and worship tradition band together in a pilgrimage of faith. You don’t have to stop and wonder if it’s God’s will for His words to abide in you. The Word of God alive, active, and abiding in us speaks to us, shields us, warns us, strengthens us, sanctifies us, equips us in our callings, and directs us in our decision making. It sharpens our insight and improves our discernment. It makes us wiser and, let’s be bold enough to say, even smarter. Our brains were hardwired to flourish across the board when nourished by the Scriptures. Above all else, Scripture abiding and thriving in us builds up our faith, for “faith comes from hearing and hearing through the word of Christ.” (Romans 10:17)  And, Girlfriend, we want to be women of faith. That faith erupts into works that were planned for each of us before the creation of the world. (Ephesians 2:10)

OK. I want to get right to it before I lose some of you so that no one will be unclear about the protocol.

The entry of your first verse is your official registration for SSMT (Siesta Scripture Memory Team). Everybody who joins us needs to start right here in a designated comment to this exact post. Even those who may jump in with us a couple of months late who are willing to work double-time to get it all done will start right here.

For a quick recap of our objective: Remember, we are committing to the memorization of 24 verses in 12 months. Two a month. We each get to select our own verses to align with our personal needs and challenges. Choosing a Scripture that resonates with you is immensely helpful in the memorization process. If you have trouble coming up with one of your own, you can always share mine or look through the other entries for ideas. You’ll find your SSMT posts right here on the blog at 8:00 AM on the 1st and 15th of every month in 2015. [Under the LINKS section listed on the right hand side of our blog home page, you will find all SSMT posts will store together for easy access. See “Scripture Memory Team 2015”.] If you haven’t had a chance to read all the instructions and hear about our end-of-year celebration, please go back and read the informational post then return to this spot. Questions unanswered here are answered there.

One of the most important things for you to know from the top is how to arrange your comment with the verse you’ve selected. We limit each comment to this information: 

Your name, city, verse (written all the way out), reference, and translation. 

SO, here goes mine! I’m obsessed with the Book of Ephesians right now so much of my memory work will probably come from those pages.

Beth Moore, Houston, Texas. “So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God.” Ephesians 2:19 ESV

We’re fellow citizens with the likes of Peter and John and James and Stephen and Paul and Timothy and Barnabas and Joanna and Susanna and Lydia and Tabitha and just try counting all the Marys. We’re fellow citizens and members of the household of Middle Eastern believers confessing Christ in hostile climates, of Chinese believers meeting in house churches, of Eastern European believers finding hope in the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. We have brothers and sisters in Thessaloniki, in Paris, in Belfast, in Riyadh, in Copenhagen, in Calgary, and Rome. We – right here in this community – are sisters to a household of God that stretches across this globe, saved by the blood of Jesus Christ alone. By grace through faith. “It is the gift of God, not the result of works, so that no one may boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9) That’s what makes us family. We, beloved sister, are in gorgeous company. Let’s give our time on this planet as part of this household all we’ve got. Christ is so altogether worthy.

Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait! One last thing before I say Go! Don’t panic or jump the gun and post a second time if you don’t see your verse published soon. I will be moderating all these launch comments by myself because I don’t want my staff to have to work on the holiday so I beg your patience. I’ll be hard at work on it but it will take me a while to get them all posted. As a rule over the next 12 months, only post a second time if it’s been 48 hours since you left the comment and you still don’t see it.

****I noticed that some of you posted verses earlier than this post was published and they came up on the SSMT informational comments.  I should have doubly emphasized what time the posts will go up each round: 8:00 AM, each 1st and 15th. So sorry if I did not make that clear enough! If you submit your verse earlier than that, it unfortunately appears under the wrong post and, the way blog moderating works, there’s no way for us to transfer the comments over. If you left your 1st verse under any other post than this one, please add it here as well. This is the official registration post.  I know it’s a bit complicated at first! Hang with it! So sorry for your extra trouble!

Hey, I am so glad you’re doing this with us. So much love to you.

OK, GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  1. 12751
    Linda Appleby says:

    Linda Appleby, Newark, Delaware “Then the LORD passed by in front of him and proclaimed, “The LORD, the LORD God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in lovingkindness and truth; who keeps lovingkindness for thousands, who forgives iniquity, transgression and sin; yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished, visiting the iniquity of fathers on the children and on the grandchildren to the third and fourth generations.” (‭Exodus‬ ‭34‬:‭6-7‬ NASB)”

  2. 12752
    Miriam says:

    Miriam from Columbia, SC
    “There is none holy like the Lord: for there is none besides You; there is no rock like our God.”
    1 Samuel 2:2 ESV

  3. 12753
    Lori Johnson says:

    Lori Johnson, Auburn, MA But you have received the Holy Spirit, and he lives within you, so you don’t need anyone to teach you what is true. For the Spirit teaches you everything you need to know, and what he teaches is true—it is not a lie. So just as he has taught you, remain in fellowship with Christ. I John 2:27 NLT

  4. 12754
    Kim says:

    Philppians 4:6-8, “Don’t worry about anything, instead pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank Him for all He has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your heart and mind as you live in Christ Jesus. And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. NLT

  5. 12755
    Debbie Hiltz says:

    Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. 1 Peter 3:9

  6. 12756
    Cheri Wright says:

    All things work together for good to them that love God and are called according to a His purpose.

    Romans 8:28

  7. 12757
    Lisa says:

    Lisa Lavy, new carlisle, oh:
    Isaiah 42:1 ESV
    Behold my servant whom I uphold. My chosen, in whom my soul delights;I have put my spirit upon HIM, he will bring forth justice to the nations.

  8. 12758

    Rachel Cleveland, Jackson, TN

    When You said, “Seek My face,”
    My heart said to You, “Your face, LORD,I will seek.” Ps 27:8 NKJV

  9. 12759
    Paige Hyland says:

    I have blotted out your transgressions like a cloud and your sins like a mist; return to me, for I have redeemed you.” Isaiah 44:22

  10. 12760
    Stephenie Roach says:

    Be strong and of good courage, Don’t fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God he is the one who goes with you. He will not leave or forsake you. NKJV DEUTERONOMY 3:16

  11. 12761
    Carol Osborn says:

    Carol, Fort Worth, TX
    “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.” Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV

  12. 12762
    Sarah says:

    Sarah Fox, Springfield, MO

    “Let the morning bring me word of Your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you.” Psalm 143:8a NIV

  13. 12763
    Rita says:

    Rita Nelson, Splendora, Tx

    But when you pray go away by yourself and shut the door behind you and pray to your Father in private then your Father who sees everything will reward you. Matthew 6:6

  14. 12764
    Cheryl Reeder, Lock Haven, PA says:

    Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. Romans 5:1 (NLT)

  15. 12765
    Laura Fletcher says:

    Laura a Fletcher , Houston, Texas
    “Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own for you were bought at a price . So glorify God in your body.”
    (1 Corinthians 6:19-20 ESV)

  16. 12766
    Crystal says:

    Crystal Moore, Saint john, NB (Canada)
    Deuteronomy 6:5
    Love God, your God, with your whole heart; love him with all that’s in you, love him with all you’ve got! (MSG)

  17. 12767
    kimberley Marshall says:

    Kimberley Marshall, Westland,MI ~ Psalm 8:9 O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth ♡♡♡

  18. 12768
    Susan says:

    2 Timothy 1:10 NKJV
    For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

  19. 12769
    Adrin Fisher says:

    Adrin Fisher from Fairmont,WV: “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.” Isaiah 43:28-19, NIV

  20. 12770
    Niki says:

    Niki from Kampala, Uganda
    I wait for The Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope, Psalm 130:5

  21. 12771
    Sandy TenHarmsel says:

    Sandy TenHarmsel, Holland, MI, “Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; He is my God, and I trust Him.” Psalm 91:1-2 NLT

  22. 12772
    Amy Mathison says:

    Amy Mathison, Carmel, IN “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.” Colossians 3:1 NIV

  23. 12773
    Dianne says:

    Idea me , Hendersonville , NC
    Put your hope in the Lord, for with the Lord is unfailing love and with Him is full redemption. He himself will redeem me from all my sins. Psalms 103: 7-8. NIV

  24. 12774
    Rachel W says:

    Rachel W. Minneapolis, MN. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (‭Romans‬ ‭15‬:‭13‬, NIV)

  25. 12775
    Tracy Langford says:

    Tracy, Medicine Lodge, Ks
    Ephesians 2:10 NLT
    For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago.

  26. 12776
    Joan Baile says:

    Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See I am doing new things! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV

  27. 12777
    Lori Thompson says:

    Lori Thompson from Lake Placid, FL
    Ephesians 4:29 New International Version
    Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

  28. 12778
    Laura Amadeo says:

    But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure, then peace loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. James 3:17 NIV
    Laurie from Quinton, Virginia

  29. 12779
    Lori, Kodak, TN says:

    And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, “Samuel,Samuel.” Then Samuel answered, “Speak; for thy servant heareth.” I Samuel 3:10 KJV

  30. 12780
    Beth Brovold says:

    Beth Brovold, Andover, MN. “How kind the LORD is! How good He is! So merciful, this God of ours!” Psalm 116:5 NIV

  31. 12781
    Joli says:

    Joli in Blackshear, GA….Romans 12:1-2 (NIV)
    Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God–this is your spiritual act of worship. 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 God’s will is–His good, pleasing and perfect will.

  32. 12782
    Lisa Creamer says:

    Lisa Creamer-Austin, TX-Isaiah 43:2 NASB When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, Nor will the flame burn you.

  33. 12783
    Mary carver says:

    So let God work his will in you. Yell a loud no to the devil and watch him scamper. Say a quiet yes to God and he will be there in no time. James:4. THE MSG

  34. 12784
    Amy Vining says:

    Amy Vining, Keithville, Louisiana. “But prove yourself doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves.” James 1:22 NAS

  35. 12785
    Michelle Chase says:

    Michelle Chase, Montclair, VA
    “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10 ESV

  36. 12786
    Ginny Enstad says:

    Yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength, they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary. Isaiah 40:31

  37. 12787
    Karen Stowe says:

    Karen, Norfolk, VA: If I speak in the tongue of men and of angels, and have not love, I am only a resounding gong or clanging cymbal. 1 Corinthians 13:1

  38. 12788
    Donna Hazelwood says:

    As you unwrap my words they will impart to you true life and radiant health into the very core of your being. Proverbs4:22 (thepassiontranslation)

    Donna Hazelwood
    Pell City, Alabama

  39. 12789
    Jessica says:

    Jessica Nelson Union, Maine

    Hebrews 11:8 By faith Abraham, when called to got to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going. NIV

  40. 12790
    Kim Haines says:

    Kim Haines, Ashland, ME

    Isaiah 30:21 Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”

  41. 12791
    Lisa says:

    Lisa, Carl Junction, MO
    He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High, will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. Ps 91:1 NIV

  42. 12792
    Christen Colvert says:

    Christen Colvert Birmingham, AL
    So as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. Col 1:10 ESV

  43. 12793
    Cindy M. - Lusby, Maryland says:

    Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them. Luke 1:68 NIV

  44. 12794
    Deb Hatley says:

    Deb Charlotte, NC John 1:16
    And of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace.

  45. 12795
    Shamere Ayen says:

    Shamere Ayen, Pea Ridge, AR. “I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. So choose life in order that you may live, you and your descendants, by loving the Lord your God, by obeying His voice, and by holding fast to Him; for this is your life and the length of your days, that you may live in the land which the Lord swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give them.” Deuteronomy 30:19-20 New American Standard Bible (NASB)

  46. 12796
    Cari says:

    Cari, Huntington, WV: So all who believe as Abraham believed are blessed just as Abraham was. Galatians‬ ‭3‬:‭9‬ NCV

  47. 12797
    Amy HI says:

    Amy HI, Chestfield, VA

    Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Philippians 2:3 NIV

  48. 12798
    Rachel Mason says:

    Rachel Mason. London UK. The Lord watches over you- the Lord is your shade at your right hand. Psalm 121 v5 NIV

  49. 12799
    Kristen says:

    Kristen hvidsten, Stephen , MN

    I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. (‭Ephesians‬ ‭1‬:‭17-19‬ NIV)

  50. 12800
    Gwen Hornsey says:

    Gwen from Coweta, Oklahoma
    The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows). (‭John‬ ‭10‬:‭10‬ AMP)

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