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!
In that day He will be your sure foundation, providing a rich store of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge.
The fear of the LORD will be your treasure. Isaiah 33:6 NLT
Mary, Anacortes, WA
Carrie, San Antonio
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love. Galatians 5:6 (NIV)
I am so excited and love the verse you chose Beth! I think I will claim it as well.
Psalm 65:11
“You will crown the year with Your good blessings, and you leave abundance in your wake”. The NET bible
Westport,Linda
That your faith should not rest on the wisdom of men, but the power of God.
1 corinthians 2;5
So I commend the enjoyment of life, because nothing is better for a man under the sun than to eat and drink and be glad. Then joy will accompany him in his work all the days of the life God has given him under the sun.
-Ecclesiastes 8:15 (NIV)
Cyndi,Riviera: When I am pressed on every side by troubles, I am not crushed and broken. When I am perplexed because I don’t know why things happen as they do , I don’t give up and quit. 2 Corinthians 4:8 TLB
Karen, Midland, MI
Isaiah 43:18-19 NL
But, forget all that – it is nothing compared to what I’m going to do! For I’m going to do a brand new thing. See I have already begun. Dont you see it? I will make a road through the wilderness of the world for my people to go home, and create rivers for them in the desert.
Still, if you set your heart on God and reach out to him. If you scrub your hands of sin and refuse to entertain evil in your home. You’ll be able to face the world unashamed and keep a firm grip on life, guiltless and fearless. Job 11:13-15 MSG
Amy W–Plano, TX
Psalm 105:4
Look to the Lord and his strength;
seek his face always.
Renee, Roanoke: “You crown the year with Your good blessings, and You leave abundance in Your wake.” Psalm 65:11 (NET)
April, Hume, CA
I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Psalm 27:13-14 NIV
Ashley, Lubbock, Tx
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which Go has promised to those who love him.
James 1:12 ESV
Jessica, Meriden, CT
And you saw how the LORD your God cared for you again and again in the wilderness, just as a father cares for his child. Now He has brought you to this place. {Deut.1:31, NLT}
Glenda from Tualatin
But me, I’m not giving up. I’m sticking around to see what God will do. I’m waiting for God to make things right. I’m counting on God to listen to me. Don’t, enemy, crow over me. I’m down, but I’m not out. I’m sitting in the dark right now, but God is my light. I can take God’s punishing rage, I deserve it – I’ve sinned. But it’s not forever. He’s on my side, and is going to get me out of this.
Micah 7:7-9 (long, but good!)
Melanie – Decatur, AL
As the deer pants for streams of water,
so my soul pants for you, O God.
My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.
Psalm 42:1-2a NIV 1984
Ruth, Okinawa, Japan:
Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good spirit lead me on level ground. Psalm 143:10 NIV
Kathleen, Albuquerque, NM
Col. 3:1
“Since then you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. (NIV)
wowzers!!! over 4700 and counting!
Karen, Arkansas:
“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.”
Proverbs 31:25 NIV
Nikki (Lake Mills, WI)
The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.
Deuteronomy 31:8 (NIV)
Amy, Colorado Springs:
“Be to me a rock of refuge, to which I may continually come; you have given the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.” – Ps. 71:3, ESV
Galations 5:1 “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm then, and do not let yourself be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.”
Galations 5:1 (NIV) “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourself be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.”
Terri, Aberdeen, N.C.
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:6-7 ESV
Joanna, Arlington, TX
Moses answered the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again.
The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still. Exodus 14:13,14 (NIV)
Sally, (Eagan, MN)
Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. – Psalm 90:12 (NIV)
Tanya (Douglas, WY)
Thou hast crowned the year with Thy bounty,
And Thy paths drip with fatness.
Psalm 65:11 NASB
Deb Pierre, SD
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him,so that you may overflow with the hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13 NIV
Buffy
Rogers, Ar
The path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, that shines brighter and brighter until the full day. (HOPE!)
Prov. 4:18
NAS
Minda- Dallas, TX- Psalm 119:165 “Great peace have they who love your law and nothing can make them stumble.” NIV
Katie (Firestone, CO)
“that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death.” Phil 3:10 (NKJV)
Beth S. Mankato, MN
One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek:
that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple. Psalm 27:4 NIV
Una sola cosa le pido al Señor,y es lo único que persigo:
habitar en la casa del Señor todos los dĂas de mi vida, para contemplar la hermosura del Señor y recrearme en su templo. Salmos 27:4 NVI
candifer (rapid city, sd)
for the weapons of our warfare are not physical [weapons of flesh and blood], but they are mighty before God for the overthrow and destruction of strongholds, refute arguments and theories and reasonings and every proud and lofty thing that sets itself up against the [true] knowledge of God; and we lead every thought and purpose away captive into the obedience of Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One)
2 corinthians 10:4-5 (Amplified Bible)
and my mom (missionary in asia)
i ask him to strengthen you by his Spirit–not a brute strength but a glorious inner strength–that Christ will live in you as you open the door and invite him in.
ephesians 3:16-17 (the Message)
Katie from Monterey, CA
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances;
for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 thess 5:16-18 NIV
Diana, Waconia, MN
“We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ.”
1 John 1:13 (NIV)
Melissa, Fresno, CA
Salmos 119:10-11 (Nueva VersiĂłn Internacional)
“Yo te busco con todo el corazĂłn; no dejes que me desvĂe de tus mandamientos. En mi corazĂłn atesoro tus dichos para no pecar contra ti.”
Adele, Fresno, CA
“Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.”
James 1:12. NASB
Luke 1:64 NIV
What this verse means to me…
All words inspired by God are beautiful and holy and full of wisdom and truth
Jennifer, Dallas
Therefore as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12
Proverbs 15:18
A hot tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient women calms a quarrel.
Sabrina, Mobile, AL: “You crown the year with Your goodness, and Your paths drip with abundance.” Psalm 65:11. NKJV
Paula, Las Vegas, NV – Romans 15:13 – NIV.
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) 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.
Oroville, California
PROVERBS 18:18
The name of the Lord is a strong tower, the righteous run to it and are safe.
NIV
Charity,
Midlothian, TX
But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do.
James 1:25 NIV
Elise from Newark-Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
“For I know the plans I have for you, declairs the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future”
Allison, Odessa, TX
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Psalm 51:10
Angela, Knoxville TN
Romans 5:3-4 Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. NIV
Liz, Phoenix
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14 NIV
Janet, Longmont,CO “house-church-planting?!”
I Thank and Praise you O God of my fathers: for you have given me wisdom and power, you have made know to me what we asked of you, you have made known to us the dream of the King. Daniel 2:23, NIV
Rachel – Nashville, TN
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. -2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV)