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!
Nancy Redkey, IN
All the ways of the Lord are loving and faithful for those who keep the demands of his covenant.
Psalms 25:10 NIV
Anna, Little Elm, TX
Blessed are the people who know the festal shout, who walk, O Lord, in the light of Your face
Psalm 89:15 (ESV)
Matthew 6: 3 ” But when thought doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth, 4 That thine alms may be in secret; and thy Father, who seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.
Kelsi from Waco, TX
“I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being.” Eph 3:16 NIV
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do know not what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express.
Romans 8:26. NIV
Sherry from Momence, IL
Becca Canfield Nacogdoches TX
He said: “Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 NIV
Leesha Sullivan, Social Circle, Georgia
If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. John 15:7 NIV.
Debbie Laureen, New Port Richey, Florida
” You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.” Psalm 23:5 NIV
Do not remember the rebellious sins of my youth. Remember me in the light of your unfailing love, for you are merciful, O Lord. Psalm 25:7. NLT
I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11
The Lord executeth righteousness and judgement for
all that are oppressed
Psalm 103:6 KJV
I am your creator. You were in my care even before you were born. Isaiah 44:2
“Good and upright is the Lord; Therefore he instructs sinners in his ways” Psalms 25:8 NIV
Ruth Schick from Brookville, Ohio
“He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his ways.”
Psalm 25:8 NIV
He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel.
Psalm103:7 KJV
Romans 2:13. NIV
For it is not those who hear the law who are righteous in God’s sight, but it is those who obey the law who will be declared righteous.
This hope is a strong and steady anchor for our souls. It leads us through the curtain into God’s inner sanctuary. Hebrews 6:19 NLT
Psalm 91:6 NLT
Do not dread the disease that stalks in darkness, nor the disaster that strikes at midday.
Revelation 5:9b (NIV)
and with Your blood You purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and nation.
Vonore, TN
Emily in Cincinnati: “Whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a spring o water welling up to eternal life.”
John 4:13 NIV
Peggy Welch, Bloomington, IN Phil 3:10-11 (Amp) For my determined purpose is that I may know Him, and that I may in that same way come to know the power outflowing from His resurrection, and that I may so share His sufferings as to be continually transformed to His death, that if possible I may attain the spiritual and moral resurrection that lifts me out from among the dead, even while in the body.
Philippians 3:13 NLT
No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not yet achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead,
Monica Pribe, Blacklick OH “The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love” Psalm 103:8 ESV
Marie from Frederick, MD
Lord, my God, I will praise you with all my heart, and I will honor your name forever. Psalm 82:12 NCV
NKJV Prov. 4:7 Wisdom is the principal thing, therefore get wisdom, and in all your getting, get understanding.
May be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height
Ephesians 3:18. NKJV
Kim Safina
Central Coast of California
#8. For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand Firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1
“If I take the wings of dawn, If I dwell in the remotest part of the sea.” Psalm 139:9 NASB, Fort Worth, TX
“People can plan what they want to do, but it is the LORD who guides their steps.”
Proverbs 16:9 (ERV)
Peggy, Jackson, Michigan
For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are open and laid bare to the eyes of Him with whom we have to do.
Hebrews 4:12-13 (NASB)
Melinda O’Dell, Rowlett, Tx– “And the peace of God which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Phil 4:7 ESV
Jenks, OK
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. Romans 12:1
Julie Foster from Niceville, FL
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. ~Proverbs 16:3 (NIV)
Lori J Upper Marlboro MD
He made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ,
Ephesians 1:9 NIV
Julie Foster from Niceville FL
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans. Proverbs 16:3 NIV
Lacy, Eugene, OR
“Clearly recalling your sincere faith that first living your grandmother Lois, then then your mother Eunice, and that I am convinced is in you also.” 2 Timothy 1:5 (HCSB)
“He has rescued us from the domain of darkness and transferred us from the domain of darkness
and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son He loves.” Col. 1:13 HCSB
ESV Philippians 4:8-9
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. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me– practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
Cindy Bridges, Shelby, NC
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.”
Ephesians 6:10 NIV
Judith from Tri cities area, Tennessee
“Thu word is a lamp into my feet and a light unto my path.”
Psalm 119:105, KJV
Christy Jones, Summit, MS; “No weapon forged against you will prevail.” Isaiah 54:17 NIV
Stephanie, Fort Worth, TX:
“Those who are in the flesh cannot please God.” Romans 8:8 ESV
(Cannot remember if I already posted or not, just being safe)
Jill Smith, Eugene, OR
And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, Eph 4:11 NASB
Deena, Colleyville, TX
“For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1
(My notes show that I forgot to sign in, but I memorized this April 15- April 30th!)
Lara from Mckinney, Texas Phillipians 4:6 Be Anxious for Nothing but in everything, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let yur requests be know to God. Philipians 4:6 NASB
Eleanor
Memphis, TN
II Timothy 1:12-13 ESV
But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that day what has been entrusted to me. 13 Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Psalm 37:4
NIV
Boerne, TX
Katera, Kentwood, LA
James 1:22 NKJV
But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving
yourselves.
Andy Spray – Centreville, VA 20120
The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from your precepts.
Psalm 119:110 NIV
Denise Katy TX
Philippians 4:19 ESV
“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus”.