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!
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.
Love the verse! Thanks Beth!!!
You crown the year with your bounty, and your carts overflow withbundance.
Psalms 65:11
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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.
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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.
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
Noralee,Bryan – Put God in charge of your work, then what you’ve planned will take place. Proverbs 16:3 The Message
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
Melanie from Louisivlle, KY – Psalm 46:1 “God is our refuge and strength, a very persent help in trouble.” ESV
Pam, Dallas, “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 NIV
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
Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may turn to grief.
Proverbs 14:13 NIV
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
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.
Joan, Fredericktown, OH sick yesterday 🙁
Psalm 65:11 NET
You crown the year with Your good blessings, and You leave abundance in Your wake!!
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.
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.”
Isaiah 33:2 O Lord, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning our salvation in times of distress.
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
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
Denise, Houston:
All scripture is God breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. 2 Timothy 3:16 (NIV)
pinkmommy, Arkansas: “So teach us to number our days, that we may present to You a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 NASB
Lisa, Indianapolis: Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is FREEDOM. 2Cor 3:17 NIV
Psalm 34:4 I called out to the Lord and He answered me. The Lord drives out all my fears
Jamie: Delhi, NY
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.”
Psalm 51:10
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
Sarah, League City: “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer” Rom 12:12 NIV
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)
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!
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
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
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
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
for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.
Philippians 2:13 NASB
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
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!
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. “
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
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.