READY? AIM! FIRE!
Happy New Year, my dear sisters in Jesus! Last night I wrote a letter to the Lord Jesus right before I went to sleep and recalled His faithfulness through a tumultuous year. Right before I turned out the light, I opened up Daily Light for the last Scripture reading for the year and it offered this verse:
The Lord your God carried you, as a man carries his son, in all the way you went until you came to this place. Deut. 1:31
I could have cried. Yes, He surely did. And He carried you, too. Tightly in His faithful arms.
Only God knows what this particular year has in store for us. He alone sees how the path will wind, and climb, and fall, and rise again. We do not have control over the future as we glance ahead to 2011 but make no mistake. He does and we, His lavishly loved daughters, can indeed prepare to live what He thoughtfully brings our way victoriously. On this first day of the new year, we are not victims. We are called to live as victors, holding up the Shield of Faith in one hand and the Sword of the Spirit in the other.We need BOTH.
It’s finally time to post your first memory verse of 24 in 2011! If you haven’t already read the instructions thoroughly, please look at the post on December 26th titled “Siesta Scripture Memory Instructions.” It will tell you everything you need to know. Just a quick refresher: Your comments will almost entirely consist of these entries:
First name, city, verse, reference, and version.
Please keep it limited to these facts so that the verses stand out prominently for us to behold. You can occasionally say something as brief as “I’m excited!” Or “I need prayer!” but nothing longer than that please. Let’s let the Scriptures themselves rise like we’re looking at them with our 3-D glasses on.
Here’s my first Scripture entry of 24 in 2011:
Beth, Houston: All generous giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or the slightest hint of change. James 1:17 The NET Bible
Be sure and hand write your verse in your spiral to help engrave it on your sweet mind. Also consider writing your contact information on the inside cover in case you leave it somewhere and God causes someone gracious to find it.
I love to claim Psalm 65:11 on the first day of the new year:
You crown the year with Your good blessings, and You leave abundance in Your wake. The NET Bible
Lord, I want an abundance of Your Holy Spirit! (See Luke 11:13!) Abba, go before us this year and leave the fragrance of Your very presence in Your wake!
OK, Siestas! Hit it! I’ve prayed for you and can’t wait to pursue the Lord Jesus Christ with you this year. If some of you don’t know which verse to use this time around, consider Psalm 65:11. It’s a great first round.
Remember to wait 24 hours from the time you post your comment until you assume it got lost and enter it again. So many comments come in at once on these Scripture memory posts that the server bogs down, causing it to take extra time.
I love you, Sisters! Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we can do this! Remember, KEEP IT SIMPLE AND MEANINGFUL!
Sherman, TX. “For God did not give us a spirit of fearfulness, but one of power, love and sound judgement.” 2 Timothy 1:7 (NCSB)
Gina in Ridgeland, MS
“For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12, ESV
Hannah: Hollywood, Ca
Romans 12:12 – Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Kristin from Covington, KY.
Isaiah 43:18-19, ESV.
“Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”
Diane, Albuquerque, NM
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
Heather, Hot Springs, AR, 1 Samuel 12:16, AMP
“So stand still and see this great thing the Lord will do before your eyes now.”
Danielle, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
“For the Word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword; cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.” -Hebrews 4:12 (NLT)
You crown the year with a bountiful harvest;
even the hard pathways overflow with abundance.
NLT
Kristin
Montgomery, AL
Psalm 65:11
Amy, Tyler: For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and encouragement of the Scripture, we might have hope. Romans 15:4, NIV
Bren,Houston,Tx
Show me Your ways, O Lord; Teach me Your paths. Lead me in Your truth and teach me. For You are the God of my salvation, on You I wait all the day. Psalm 25:4-5(NKJV)
Jean, Arlington, TX
Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT)
Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will direct your paths.
Beginning 2011 with this reminder.
Andrea, Denton, TX
You crown the year with Your good blessings, and You leave abundance in Your wake – Psalm 65:11 (The NET Bible)
Sarah Longing
Fort Worth, TX
ESV
2 Cor 10:3-5
For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ,
Carly, El Paso, Texas
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
Liz, Okemos. Hebrews 11: 33-34 NLT
“By faith these people overthrew kingdoms, ruled with justice, and received what God had promised them. They shut the mouths of lions, quenched the flames of fire, and escaped death by the edge of the sword. Their weakness was turned to strength. They became strong in battle and put whole armies to flight.”
Jessica, Easley, SC
Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone.
Colossians 4:6 NLT
Karen, Brooklyn Park, MN
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.
Romans 12:1-2 NIV
Amy, Waco: ” Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6
Alexia
Champaign, IL
You crown the year with your bounty, and your carts overflow with abundance. Psalm 65:11 (NIV)
hollie Carrollton, TX
‘Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.’ Colossians 2:6-7 ESV
“I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted. You asked, ‘Who is this that obscures my plans without knowledge?’ Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know.” Job 42:2-3
NIV
Hi! I am Pam in Northwest GA- 2 COR 4:16-18, NIV
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but what is unseen.
LaVerne, Albuquerque, NM
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
Rene, Spring, TX
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31
The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry. Psalm 34:15 NKJV
Karen, Willits
Then Jesus said, “Let’s go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile.” He said this because there were so many people coming and going that Jesus and his apostles didn’t even have time to eat. Mark 6:31 New Living Translation
Rene, Spring, TX
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)
Angie, Lino Lakes, MN Isaiah 60:1 amplified
ARISE (from the depression and prostration in which circumstances have kept you – rise to a new life)! Shine (be radiant with the glory of the Lord), for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you!
Kelly, Forney, TX “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward.” Col. 3:23-24 NIV
“What we have seen and heard we proclaim to you also, that you also may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father, and with His Son, Jesus Christ.”
1 John 1:3 (NASB)
Rhonda
Ridgeland, MS
Sarah, Peoria: Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone.
Col. 4:6 NLT
Rebecca from Dallas, TX
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. – Ephesians 1:17 NIV
Ann, San Antonio, TX
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
I seek you with all my heart;
do not let me stray from your commands.
Psalm 119:10 NIV
Vicki, Loveland, CO: 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 wilderness and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43:18-19 (NIV)
Connie, Buckeye,AZ.
You crown the year with a bountiful harvest; even the hard pathways overflow with abundance. Psalm 65:11 NLT
Carolina, Fort Lauderdale
“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 43:18-19 NIV
“No one can oppose you, because you have the power to do what you want. You asked why I talk so much when I know so little. I have talked about things that are far beyond my understanding.” Job 42:2-3
Contemporary English Version
Nina, Granite Bay: “Remember His wonders which He has done.” Ps 105:5a NAS
Rose H. ~ Richmond Tx
Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 NIV
Heather
Cypress, TX
As God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Colossians 3:12
Jennah
Edmond, OK
“Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.” Ephesians 3:20
The unfailing love of the LORD never ends! By his mercies we have been kept from complete destruction. Great is His faithfulness; His mercies begin afresh each day. I say to myself, “The LORD is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in Him!” Lamentations 3:22-24 NASB
Tamara
Kelowna, BC, Canada
Turst in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
Psalm 37:3, NIV
Yvonne, Fairfield, CA
Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ. ~Philippians 1:6 (NKJV)~
Danielle Tulare Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1 (NIV)
Cindy, Colorado Springs: Therefore He says: “Awake you who sleep, arise from the dead and Christ will give you light”. See then that you walk circumspectly not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time because the days are evil. Eph 5:14-16 NKJV
Tiffany (Anaheim, CA)
“I will praise the name of God with a song; I will magnify Him with thanksgiving.” Psalm 69:30 ESV
Laura, Perth (Australia):
Psalm 57:10 NIV
‘For great is your love, reaching to the heavens;your faithfulness reaches to the skies.’
Jeannine; Richmond,Tx
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 NIV