Hi SSMT partners! I’m Bailie – the newest and youngest member of the LPM staff.
A few weeks into my time here at LPM, I kept hearing the term “SSMT” being thrown around by my coworkers, and I wondered what on earth are they talking about? And when one of them explained, “Oh, it’s stands for Siesta Scripture Memory Team,” I was even more confused. What’s a Siesta? I thought. Doesn’t that mean “nap” in Spanish? Smile.
So if any of you are new to SSMT, I’m right there with you! Now I couldn’t be more on board with this simple, achievable way to sear God’s Word into our hearts and minds.
Do you have a section of Scripture that you find yourself referring back to all the time? Maybe you leave your little Bible bookmark there or the Lord keeps proving its relevance to you season after season. For me, it’s Hebrews 4:14-16:
14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. 16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
These verses have ministered to me for years. They encouraged me through months of living in a foreign country. They motivated me to get back up and fight when temptation overcame me. They showed me how Jesus is so fully human, truly, He can relate to everything I feel. And they reminded me of my God-given dignity and confidence to approach His throne of grace (thank you JESUS!). I’ve read them so many times, I could give you a great paraphrasing, but I decided it was time to commit them to memory.
Stay strong, Siestas!
Janice MacNealy, Newark,Ohio
“For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding” Proverbs 2:6 (NIV).
“The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is
life and peace.” Romans 8:6 (NIV)
Marleeta, Florence, CO
for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in proclaiming it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
Ephesians 6:20 NASB
Holly Belt,Spring Hill, TN
Hebrews 11:9
By faith he made his home in the promised land like a stranger in a foreign country; he lived in tents, as did Issac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise.
Susan Bucher, Fort Worth, TX Rejoice in the Lord always, I will say it again: Rejoice. Philipians 4:4 NIV
Good morning,
I have a team of Siesta’s memorizing scriptures.
A lady really wants to join our Siestas and is going to catch up memorizing her 8 verses. She was able to post verses 8, 7, 6 and then 5 would not let her in. Is it too late for her to begin posting and join us in Houston? I know a person can miss 2 postings but didn’t know if they could start late and catch up. Her name is Susan Bucher. If she can’t come to Houston, we understand but wanted to check with you so she would know. Thank you
Hi Karen, thank you for asking! We would love for Susan to join us, it’s definitely not too late!
Christy – Knoxville, TN
Draw near to my soul, redeem me;
ransom me because of my enemies!
Psalm 69:18 – ESV
Cheryl from Charlottesville
She gets up while it is still dark and prepares food for her family.
Proverbs 31:15 NCV
Charlotte Stedman, Austintown, Ohio
“I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, HE turned to me and heard my cry!” Ps.40:1 NLT
Pam, Fairhope, Al
And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.
Romans 8:28 NASB
Amy, Apex NC
“Know also that wisdom is like honey for you: If you find it, there is a future hope for you and your hope will not be cut off.”
Proverbs 24:14 (NIV)
Connie Walker from Houston, Texas
The law of the LORD is perfect,
reviving the soul;
the testimony of the LORD is sure,
making wise the simple;
Psalms 19:7 (ESV)
Margaret O’Neill from Beattie, Kansas
They will not come near you even though a thousand May fall dead beside you or ten thousand at your right side.
Psalm 91: 7 (God’s Word)
Margaret, Beattie, KS
“They will not come near you, even though a thousand may fall dead beside you or ten thousand at your right side.”
Psalm 91: 7 (God’s Word)
Margaret, Beattie, KS
“They will not come near you, even though a thousand may fall dead beside you or ten thousand at your right side.”
Psalm 91: 7 (God’s Word)
Jennifer Olmstead
Janesville, Wisconsin
Nehemiah 8:10B [NIV, Personalized]
“For the Joy of the LORD is My Strength …”
Sarah in Remington, VA
Psalm 91:6
A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you.
Tina, Pilot Point, TX
There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard.
Psalm 19:3 NIV
Amy Oesterreich, Crown Point, Indiana
“If I ascend to heaven, you are there!
If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there!”
Psalm 139:8 ESV
Lauren Gross, Pineville, LA
sound in speech which is beyond reproach, so that the opponent will be put to shame, having nothing bad to say about you.
Titus 2:8 NASB
I was traveling when this was posted. Here goes.
Isaiah 41: 9b-10
“You are my servant, I have chosen you and not cast you off, fear not, for I am with you, be not dismayed, for I am Your God, I will strengthen you I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” ESV I needed this one again.
Hear O Israel, the Lord our God is one Lord:and thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might. Deut. 6:4-5 KJV
Rebecca. Eagle point, OR
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight,O Lord my rock and my redeemer. Ps 19:14
Lisa, Houston, Texas
as it is written:
“He scattered abroad and gave to the poor, is justice endures forever.”
2 Corinthians 9:9 (NAB)
Marsha, Batesville, Ms
Romans 8:7 (ESV)
“For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God’s law; indeed it cannot.”
Mary Jane, Troy KS
No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.
Hebrews 12:11 NIV
Jamie Wellman
Grandview, MO
“We are experiencing trouble on every side, but are not crushed; we are perplexed, but not driven to despair; we are persecuted, but not abandoned; we are knocked down, but not destroyed,”
2 Corinthians 4:8,9 (NET)
Penni Jones, Kingwood, TX
” Let us therefore strive to enter that rest, so that no one may fall by the same sort of disobedience.” Hebrews 4:11
Nancy, Junction City, AR
“Many sorrows shall be to the wicked, but she who trusts in the Lord, mercy shall surround her.” Psalm 32:10 NKJ
Stephanie from Chico, CA
“It is not conceited (arrogant and inflated with pride); it is not rude (unmannerly) and does not act unbecomingly. Love (God’s love in us) does not insist on its own rights or its own way, for it is not self-seeking; it is not touchy or resentful; it takes no account of the evil done to it [it pays no attention to a suffered wrong].
I Corinthians 13:5 AMP
Linda, Blue Springs, MO
And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.
Deuteronomy 6:6-7 ESV
I lift my eyes up to the mountains-where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.
Psalm 121:1-2 NIV
“Do not remember the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to your love remember me, for you, LORD, are good.”
Psalm 25:7 NIV
http://bible.com/111/psa.25.7.niv
June Greenstreet from Bradford Ontario
“Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him.” John 14:21 ESV
Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love,
for in you I trust.
Make me know the way I should go,
for to you I lift up my soul. Psalm 143:8 ESV
Hallsville, TX
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11:29 ESV
John 14:27 (KJV)
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you; not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Romona from Rosewood Heights, IL
And take the Helmet of Salvation and The Sword of The Spirit, which is The Word of God. Ephesians 6:17 NET
“And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to death-even death on a cross!” -Philippians 2:8 (NIV)
Marsha Lundquist from New Castle, IN
“Now the LORD is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. Galatians 3:17 NIV
“I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope;”-Psalm 130:5 ESV
I’m sorry I just realized I typed in the wrong scripture reference for my verse. It should be 2nd Corinthians 3:17 “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” NIV
Sharon, Barrington
“But you must remain faithful to the things you were taught. You know they are true, for you know you can trust those who taught you.”
2 Timothy 3:14 NLT
Sherry Jay, OK
Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity
And cleanse me from my sin.
Psalm 51:2 (NASB)
Catching up…
RaeLeen in Bloomington Indiana:
“Fear not, stand firm, & see the salvation of the Lord, which He will work for you today… The Lord will fight for you, & you have only to be silent.”
Exodus 14:13-14 (NIV).
Cheryl from Harleysville PA: For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body. James 3:2 ESV
Catching up…
RaeLeen in Bloomington Indiana:
” I love the Lord, because he has heard my voice and my pleas for mercy. Because he inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live. ”
Psalm 116: 1-2 (NIV).
Sandy Harper
Ringgold, GA
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.”
Psalm 119:105 (KJV)
Kellie, Nacogdoches, TX
Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in his ways. Psalm 25:8 NIV
Alicia Gilbert
Haysville, Kansas
John 14:6 NIV
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.”