2011 Siesta Scripture Memory Team: Verse 1!

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!

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  1. 5251
    Megan says:

    Megan–Kansas City, KS

    Colassians 3:1 NIV
    Since, then, you have been raised with Chist, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.

  2. 5252

    Love the verse! Thanks Beth!!!
    You crown the year with your bounty, and your carts overflow withbundance.
    Psalms 65:11

  3. 5253
    Lori says:

    Lori, (Tyler, 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 NIV

  4. 5254
    Lee Ann says:

    Lee Ann, Naperville, Illinois

    The Sovereign Lord has given me an insturcted tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary.

    He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being taught.

    Isaiah 50:4

  5. 5255
    Leah Adams says:

    All my 2011 Scriptures will be about GRACE!!

    Genesis 6:8 (NKJV)

    But Noah found GRACE in the eyes of the Lord.

    Leah
    Blairsville, GA

  6. 5256
    Jackie says:

    Jackie, Minford, Ohio

    Give unto the Lord the glory due unto His name; worship the Lord in the beauty of His holiness. Psalm 29:2 KJV

  7. 5257
    Stacy says:

    Stacy (Detroit, MI)

    By day the Lord directs his love, at night his song is with me- a prayer to to the God of my life.
    Psalm 42:8 (NIV)

  8. 5258
    Christy says:

    Flovilla, GA – And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:18-20 ESV)

  9. 5259
    Landy says:

    Landy-Houston Phillipians 4:6-7 (NIV) Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

  10. 5260
    Kathy says:

    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 43:19 (NIV 2010)

  11. 5261
    gayle scott says:

    Gayle, Houston

    “LORD, be gracious to us;
    we long for you.
    Be our strength every morning,
    our salvation in time of distress.”
    Is. 33:2, NIV

  12. 5262
    Brandi says:

    Brandi, Vacaville, CA. “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” Philippians 4:6 NKJV

  13. 5263
    Libby says:

    Libby, Manchester, Isaiah 43:18-19-“Do not call to mind the former things or ponder things of the past. Behold, I will do something new, now it will spring forth; will you not be aware of it? I will even make a roadway in the wilderness, rivers in the desert.” NASB

  14. 5264
    Dawn says:

    Dawn, Winston Salem, NC

    Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer. Psalms 19:14, ESV

  15. 5265
    Gayla says:

    Gayla, Lee’ Summit, Missouri

    Therefore since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perserverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of our fiath, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Heb. 12:1-2 NIV

  16. 5266
    Pam says:

    I will take you as my own people, and I will be your God. Then you will know that I am the Lord your God, who brought you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians. Exodus 6:7 (NIV)

  17. 5267
    Helen Wall says:

    Isaiah 58:11 ESV
    And the Lord will guide you continually and satisfy your desire in scorched places and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail.

    • 5267.1
      Renee' in Albuquerque says:

      Hi Helen – I found 10 of us memorizing this verse! Here are the other names if you want to be praying for all of us.

      Vanessa, Bremen, GA
      Dedra, Madison, AL
      Laura, Greenville, NC:
      Terri, Kernersville NC:
      Carol from Terrell, NC
      Candace, Kentucky
      WendyB, Heidelberg, Germany.
      Melissa, Kenai, Alaska

  18. 5268
    Noralee Moore says:

    Noralee,Bryan – Put God in charge of your work, then what you’ve planned will take place. Proverbs 16:3 The Message

  19. 5269

    Tina Thompson, New Knoxville OH
    “Forget about what’s happened; don’t keep going over old history.Be alert, be present. I’m about to do something brand-new. It’s bursting out! Don’t you see it? There it is! I’m making a road through the desert, rivers in the badlands. Isaiah 43:19-19 MSG

  20. 5270
    Melanie says:

    Melanie from Louisivlle, KY – Psalm 46:1 “God is our refuge and strength, a very persent help in trouble.” ESV

  21. 5271
    Pam says:

    Pam, Dallas, “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 NIV

  22. 5272
    Donna says:

    How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called the children of God! And that is what we are!
    1John 3:1

    Donna
    Ponder, TX

  23. 5273
    Kathy says:

    Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may turn to grief.
    Proverbs 14:13 NIV

  24. 5274
    Linda says:

    Linda, Paris, Texas: “Forget about what’s happened! Don’t keep going over old history. Be alert! Be present! I’m about to do something brand new. It’s bursting out. Don’t you see it? There it is! I’m making a road in the desert and rivers in the badlands.” Isaiah 43:18-19 The Message

  25. 5275
    Susan Knowles says:

    Susan in Bradenton,FL
    Psalm 89:8 NIV
    O LORD God Almighty, who is like You?
    You are mighty, O LORD, and Your faithfulness
    surrounds You.

  26. 5276
    Joan says:

    Joan, Fredericktown, OH sick yesterday 🙁

    Psalm 65:11 NET
    You crown the year with Your good blessings, and You leave abundance in Your wake!!

  27. 5277
    Pat A. says:

    Pat, Olathe, KS: 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 (version — not certain — Beth quoted it several blogs ago) Praying for “HOPE” in a difficult situation this year.

  28. 5278
    Zan says:

    Zan from Franklin, TN ~ Jer. 29:11 NIV

    “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

  29. 5279
    Kimberly says:

    Isaiah 33:2 O Lord, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning our salvation in times of distress.

  30. 5280
    Kimberly says:

    Kimberly, Alexandria, VA: Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 NLT

  31. 5281
    Kim from Alvaton (Bowling Green)Ky says:

    Beth,
    I’m choosing your first verse of the year, “you crown the year with your good blessings and you leave abundance in your wake.” Psalm 65:11 NET

  32. 5282
    Denise says:

    Denise, Houston:
    All scripture is God breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. 2 Timothy 3:16 (NIV)

  33. 5283
    pinkmommy says:

    pinkmommy, Arkansas: “So teach us to number our days, that we may present to You a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 NASB

  34. 5284
    Lisa Nelson says:

    Lisa, Indianapolis: Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is FREEDOM. 2Cor 3:17 NIV

  35. 5285
    Ann says:

    Psalm 34:4 I called out to the Lord and He answered me. The Lord drives out all my fears

  36. 5286
    Jamie says:

    Jamie: Delhi, NY

    Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.”
    Psalm 51:10

  37. 5287
    Cheryl says:

    If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
    James 1:5 NIV

  38. 5288
    Sarah says:

    Sarah, League City: “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer” Rom 12:12 NIV

  39. 5289
    Monica says:

    Monica – Cashiers, NC:

    “Such a large crowd of witnesses is all around us! So we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially the sin that just won’t let go. And we must be determined to run the race that is ahead of us.” (Heb 12:1, CEV)

  40. 5290
    Misti says:

    Misti F. Athens, AL.
    Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things.Phil 4:8 NIV
    My computer locked up trying to get on here last night so I’m late! Sorry!

  41. 5291
    Renee says:

    Renee; Texas
    There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under the heavens … A time to search and a time to give up, A time to keep and a time to throw away. Ecclesiastes 3:1 and 6

  42. 5292
    Marie Norton says:

    Marie, Orange.Tx
    Heb 4:12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than a doubled sword. It penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. NIV

  43. 5293
    Beth says:

    Beth,Sumter- So do not fear,for I am with you;do not be dismayed,for I am your God.I will strengthen you and help you;I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 NIV

  44. 5294
    Donna says:

    Donna, Fredericksburg, VA
    “But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourself fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” 1 Cor. 15:57-58 NIV

  45. 5295
    Heather says:

    for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.

    Philippians 2:13 NASB

  46. 5296
    Bridgett says:

    Bridgett from Pell City: Be careful about the way you live and about what you teach. Keep on doing this, and you will save not only yourself, but the people who hear you. 1 Timothy 4:16 CEV

  47. 5297
    Kay Little says:

    Kay from Diana, TX ~ 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 ~ husband’s healing of cancer!

  48. 5298
    KIm says:

    Kim, Baltimore, Md. Isaiah 43:18-19 (NIV)

    “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. “

  49. 5299
    Laura says:

    If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 NIT

  50. 5300
    Lacy says:

    Lacy in Boonville, NC- Deut. 1:31- The Lord your God carried you, as a man carries his son, in all the way you went until you came to this place.

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