Siesta Scripture Memory Team 2015: Verse 3!

Hey, you Scripture memory fiends! I am so proud of you guys for keeping your numbers up with your second verses! There can be a really big drop out between the hype surrounding the first verse and the discipline that starts kicking in with the second verse. Stay at it, you guys. Not one of you will be sorry you did. No one is going to get to the finish line next December 15th and say it wasn’t worth the work. God is far more faithful than that. He rewards those who seek Him (Hebrews 11:6) and diligently uses His Word to equip us in our callings (2 Timothy 3:16-17). He uses His Word to make us wiser, more aware of His will, more fortified against temptation, and more alive in His Spirit. He uses His Word to make us less gullible when our hearts are trying to deceive us, when someone we love is trying to mislead us or when Satan himself is trying to seduce us. Be encouraged. Not one ounce of your effort is wasted.

Here is the biggest key to accomplishing this task: throughout the entire process, continually ask God to enable you to memorize. In John 14:26, Christ tells His followers that the Holy Spirit is the one who will “bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.” Proactively taking Him up on this assurance has been strategic through the years I’ve memorized Scripture. Over and over I convey to God that I know only He can empower those inspired words on the page to find a permanent place in my memory and a home in the marrow of my bones. I call upon His Spirit in Jesus’ Name to stir up those verses in me and remind me of every word and phrase.

When you’re able to say your verse with any accuracy at all, start thanking Him. Do it right then. Completely engage in the relational side of your memory work. That will be by far the biggest success in this endeavor. God is after your heart, not just your mind. He’s not just looking for your discipline. He wants to be your desire. His aim is relationship. Ask Him to help you then thank Him when He does it. When you’re working on a beautiful verse, tell Him you think it’s beautiful. When you keep stumbling over one particular word, ask Him right then to help you get that phrase straight. His Word is God speaking to you so speak back. Use it as an invitation to dialogue. Is the verse really hard? Say to Him, “This verse is killing me here, Lord. I can’t seem to get it. Grant it to me. Help me with it.” Get what I’m saying? This way He gets all the glory in every success and we get immeasurable gain.

This I promise you: God’s objective for you and me in 2015 is not for us to memorize 24 verses. It’s for us to draw nearer and nearer to Him, love Him more, know Him more, trust Him more, and believe Him more. To let His Word go down deep where He wants it. To invite it fervently and proactively to abide in us and bring vivacious life to us. To meditate on His words and to prize them more than our daily bread. Job said it this way: “I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my portion of food.” (Job 23:12b) That’s what these 24 verses are about. So, let’s engage with Jesus throughout the entire process. THAT, at the end of our journey, is what will determine our success.

I think I just changed my mind on what I want to present you for my 3rd verse. I am doing memory work out of the Book of Ephesians right now but I don’t happen to be on a verse that stands alone in a comprehensive enough way to offer it to someone to share. Mentioning Job in the previous paragraph stirred up in my memory how much I love that 23rd chapter. Savor the gorgeousness of verses 8-12. (ESV)
8       “Behold, I go forward, but He is not there,
and backward, but I do not perceive Him;
9       on the left hand when He is working, I do not behold Him;
He turns to the right hand, but I do not see Him.
10       But He knows the way that I take;
when He has tried me, I shall come out as gold.
11       My foot has held fast to his steps;
I have kept his way and have not turned aside.
12       I have not departed from the commandment of his lips;
I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my portion of food.

Translation of verses 8-10??? I may not know where God is right now in my situation but of this I’m sure: He knows where I am. Isn’t that powerful? Then, behold the faith and steadfastness of Job in that 10th verse: because God is at work and is at the helm, “I will come forth as gold” (NIV).  (If you get a chance, glance at how perfectly that concept corresponds with 1 Peter 1:7.) I believe Job 23:10 is the exact verse I want to choose this time around and I think I’ll use the NIV. So here goes:

 

Beth Moore, Houston, Texas. But He knows the way that I take; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold. Job 23:10 NIV

 

Hit it, Girls.

So honored to study and memorize Scripture with you. Much, much love to you.

 

 

 

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  1. 4601
    Mechelle says:

    Mechelle, Shaw, MS “Be very careful, then, how you live- not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” Ephesians 5:15-16

  2. 4602
    Ashley Johnson says:

    Ashley from Bean Station,Tn: For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor Angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Romans 8:38 KJV

  3. 4603
    Karen Barsness says:

    Karen, Kitchener, ON
    Whoever confesses that Jesus is the son of God -God remains in him, and he in God.
    1John 4:15 HCSB

  4. 4604
    Maggie L. says:

    Maggie, Julian, NC

    Philippines 3:14 esv

    I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

  5. 4605
    Felicia says:

    Felicia – Allen, TX

    Show me your ways, 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 NIV

  6. 4606
    Melany Ethridge says:

    Melany Ethridge
    Van Alstyne, TX
    Colossians 1:28 (NIV)

    He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ.

  7. 4607
    Theda Dawson says:

    Theda, Front Royal, VA Jeremiah 29:12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.

  8. 4608
    Terra Haisley says:

    Terra Haisley, Albany, Indiana: “He is the Rock, His works are perfect, and all His ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is He.” Deuteronomy 32:4 NIV

  9. 4609
    Angela M. says:

    Angela M. – Tulsa Area
    Bless the Lord, O my soul,
    and all that is within me,
    bless his holy name!
    2 Bless the Lord, O my soul,
    and forget not all his benefits,
    3 who forgives all your iniquity,
    who heals all your diseases,
    4 who redeems your life from the pit,
    who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,
    Psalm 103:1-4

  10. 4610
    Renee Cloutier says:

    Renee Cloutier, Lansing, MI Job 23:12b NASB
    “I have treasured the words of His mouth
    more than my necessary food.”
    Job 23:12b NASB

  11. 4611
    Miranda Strader says:

    Miranda, West Virginia “This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all.” 1 John 1:5 NIV

  12. 4612
    Pam says:

    Pam Drewery
    Springfield, Ohio
    Forget teh former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
    Isaiah 43:18&19 NIV

  13. 4613
    Kathy Overmyer says:

    Kathy, Chesapeake, VA
    Proverbs 31:26 (NRSV)

    She opens her mouth with wisdom and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.

  14. 4614
    Bobbi Mooney says:

    Bobbi Mooney, Houston, TX

    Isaiah 30:18 (NIV)

    Yet The Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. For The Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him!

  15. 4615
    Kay W. says:

    “And when the Centurion, who stood there in front of Jesus, heard his cry and saw how he died, said ” Surely this man was the Son of God!” Mark 15:39

  16. 4616
    Mary McKinley says:

    Exodus 15:13 KJV Thou in thy mercy hast led forth the people which thou hast redeemed: thou hast guided them in thy strength unto thy holy habitation.

  17. 4617
    Kim Emmerich says:

    Kim Emmerich
    Dickinson, ND

    Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

    Matt. 5:4 ESV

  18. 4618
    Jessica says:

    Jessica from Rockvale, TN

    Luke 6:31 (NIrV) “Do to others as you would have them do to you.”

  19. 4619
    Debbie Alix says:

    Debbie Alix, Valley Falls, NY

    “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.”

    1 Corinthians 16:13 (NIV)

  20. 4620
    Beth Bellow says:

    Beth Bellow, Houston, NIV
    Psalm 139:7-10
    7. Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?
    8. If I go up into the heavens you are there. If I make my bed in the depths, you are there.
    9. If I rise on the wings of the dawn– If I settle on the far side of the sea,
    10. Even there your hand will guide me. Your right hand will hold me fast.

  21. 4621

    Tonya, Searcy, AR

    I Cor. 10:31 NCV

    “The answer is, if you eat or drink, or if you do anything, do it all for the glory of God.”

  22. 4622
    Karen Stetka says:

    Karen, Rialto, California.
    Galatians 1:10 ESV
    “For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.”

  23. 4623
    Lynn, Wake Forest, NC says:

    Isaiah 38:17
    “Surely it was for my benefit that I suffered such anguish. In your love you kept me from the pit of destruction; you have put all my sings behind your back.”

  24. 4624
    Elaine Moran says:

    Elaine Moran, Austin, Arkansas
    He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does The Lord require of you
    But to do justly
    To love mercy
    And to walk humbly with your God.
    Micah 6:8 NKJV

  25. 4625
    Myrthe says:

    Lelystad, the Netherlands

    Laat de Heer uw vreugde blijven: ik zeg u nogmaals: wees altijd verheugd.
    Fil. 4: 4 (NBV)

  26. 4626
    Deborah G. Berry says:

    Deborah G. Berry – Silver City, NM

    It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm then and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1 NIV

  27. 4627
    Liz says:

    Liz/Hillsboro OR-
    “As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. ”
    Ephesians 4:1-3 NIV

  28. 4628
    Cynthia Haas says:

    Cynthia, Dallas TX

    Hebrews 4:16 (NKJV)

    Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

  29. 4629
    Dee says:

    Las Vegas, Nevada

    John 13:17 King James Version (KJV)

    17 If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.

  30. 4630
    Lynn Hartselle says:

    Lynn Hartselle-Huntsville, AL
    Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Matthew 10:28 NIV

  31. 4631
    Abby Kaufman says:

    Abby, Vacaville CA

    And so, Lord, where do I put my hope? My only hope is in you.

    Psalm 39:7, NLT

  32. 4632
    Linda H says:

    1 Thessalonians 5:17-19 King James Version (KJV)

    17 Pray without ceasing.

    18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

  33. 4633
    Lorie Herinckx says:

    Lorie Herinckx, Portland, Oregon “For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will life. Romans 8:13 NIV

  34. 4634
    Debby McCoy says:

    Stigler, OK
    The Lord is my light & my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the STRONGHOLD of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

  35. 4635
    Michele N. says:

    Michele N., Dallas, TX, “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.” Psalm 28:7 (NIV)

  36. 4636
    Natalie N. says:

    Natalie, San Diego, CA
    4 And these things we write to you that your joy may be full. 5 This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all.
    1 John 1:4-5, NKJV

  37. 4637

    Whitney Caves, Clinton, MS
    “Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”
    Genesis 28:15 NASV

  38. 4638
    Angela says:

    Angela from Aurora, Nebraska – “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.” Matthew 5:8-10 NIV84

  39. 4639
    Gena Burnett says:

    Gena Burnett, Fresno, CA
    He knows the way that I take; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold. Job 23:10 NIV

  40. 4640
    Shawna Vinkenberg says:

    “I will praise You, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done. Psalm 9:1 NLT

  41. 4641
    Myriam says:

    Myriam \ Rock Hill, SC

    How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked,Nor stand in the [a]path of sinners,Nor sit in the seat of scoffers!

    2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord,And in His law he meditates day and night.

    Ps. 1 v1-2 NASB

  42. 4642
    Amy Knotts says:

    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?
    Isaiah 43:18&19 NIV

  43. 4643
    Donna Garvin says:

    Donna Garvin, Eldordo, Texas
    1 Chronicles 16:34 (ESV) Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His steadfast love endures forever!

    • 4643.1
      Donna Garvin says:

      I chose the ESV over the NIV’84 because of the word “steadfast” which just says it all about God’s love for us.

  44. 4644
    Leah says:

    Leah, Jonesboro, AR

    How precious are your thoughts to me, O God! How great is the sum of them! If I should count them, they would be more in number than the sand; when I awake, I am still with you.

    Psalm 139:17,18 NKJV

  45. 4645
    Melissa Reber says:

    Melissa | Lancaster, PA

    Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. (‭Proverbs‬ ‭3‬:‭5-6‬ KJV)

  46. 4646
    Pam says:

    Pam-NC
    That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:7 KJV

  47. 4647
    Beth says:

    Beth Lewis, Story City, Iowa
    “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”
    Hebrews 4:12, NKJ

  48. 4648
    Jaime says:

    Jaime Weaver, Klamath Falls, OR
    Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Philippians 2:3 NLT

  49. 4649
    Carol Kirby says:

    Carol Kirby, Amarillo TX
    Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. (‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭4‬:‭16‬ NIV)

  50. 4650
    Tillie says:

    Tille, Spring Branch, TX

    “We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the LORD has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.”

    Isaiah 53:6 NIV

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