Scripture Memory Journey

Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. ~Jeremiah 29:12-13, NKJV

A writer friend of mine introduced me to a wonderful challenge for the New Year. Siesta Scripture Memory Team 2015 (SSMT), through Beth Moore’s Living Proof Ministries.* The challenge is to learn 24 Scripture verses in 12 months. That’s two a month, which is very doable. I even made my own little spiral card notebook for my memory verses.

Me and my Scripture Memory card notebook

It inspired me to share this on my website and offer a similar challenge here. My first verse is at the top of this post.

When I decided to take this challenge, I wondered which verse I should start with. Before I could pick up my Bible, Jeremiah 29:12-13 popped into my mind. I knew then that it wasn’t coincidence. I needed a fresh start and I needed to better my relationship with the Lord.

I love to memorize Scripture, but I had gotten out of the habit. When I found this verse, I realized the Lord has been waiting for me, listening to see if I’m going to search for Him. I realized that if I’m going to be memorizing God’s Word, I am going to be searching for Him, seeking Him out, calling out to Him, and praying. Because I’ll be doing that, He will be listening to me. He will listen for me. He will hear me and He will answer me. He promised.

I’m so excited about learning some Scripture in 2015! I can’t wait to see what the Lord is going to teach me. It’s going to be a great adventure. I would like to invite you to come along, too. Just subscribe with your email in the box located in the right hand column, or you can join the Siesta Scripture Memory Team at the link below. Or do both! You can also comment with your first verse in the comment box below this post. Just like with the SSMT, be sure to list your name, where you’re from, then the verse and which translation you used. Here’s an example:

Shelley, West Frankfort, IL, “And you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:12-13, NKJV

Whatever you decide to do, may you have great blessings in 2015!

*You can find the SSMT instructions and how to join the team by going to the Living Proof Ministries website at this link:
http://blog.lproof.org/2015/01/siesta-scripture-memory-team-2015-verse-1.html/comment-page-299#comment-1162291

Shelley Wilburn

Shelley Wilburn has been writing since the age of twelve. She loves stories and adventures, and often finds herself getting into mischief with any one of her six grandchildren. She has written several articles and devotionals over the years for various newspapers, women's magazines, and newsletters. She has also co-authored devotionals. Shelley began writing full-time in 2012 after being healed of over 40 years of depression and anxiety. Using her love of writing, and wearing mismatched socks, Shelley has developed a unique ministry of encouraging others using biblical truths and stories from her own personal life. When not writing, you can find Shelley and her husband of over 30 years, D.A. zipping down the road in their newest adventure-maker, a bright orange, Mustang convertible Shelley has laughingly dubbed The Pony.