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!
Sarah
Wartrace, TN
“We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name.” Psalm 33: 20-21 NIV
Arlet, Fircrest, WA ” Psalm 46:10 Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” NASB
Casey,
Murray,KY
Jer 29: I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give youhope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me and I will listen.
NIV
*traveled all day yesterday and missed posting š
Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; He’s the one who will keep you on track! Prov. 3:5,6 Message
Natalie-Madison,Ohio-For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. Romans 15:4 NIV
LOVE IT
Charms South Africa : If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chron 7:14 KJV
Do not worry about anything, instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for what He has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guar your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 NLT
Michelle
Oklahoma City, OK
Romans 8:25 (NKJV)
But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance.
Gretchen, Kearney,MO “So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure you stay free and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law.” Galatians 5:1 NLT
Beth, Ft Collins, CO
“for the Mighty One has done great things for me-holy is his name.” Luke 1:49 (NIV)
Kae
Jacksonville
But for you who revere my name the sun of righteousness will rise, with healing in his wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall.
Malachi 4:2
NRSV
Aubyn – Corinth, TX “Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God; may Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.” Psalm 143:10
Carrie, Chicago, IL
“He alone is my rock & my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken” Psalm 62:2 (NIV)
“I will fight for you, you need only to be still.” Exodus 14:14
Kelley, Tampa, Fl- Phillipians 2:5-8 “Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: who, being in nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself ad became obedient to death, even death on a cross!”
Patty, West Branch, MI
The LORD himself goes before you
and will be with you;
He will never leave you or forsake you.
Do not be afraid;
Do not be discouraged.
Deuteronomy 31:8
“Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.”
Romans 12:2 (HCSB)
Susan, Tampa, FL – Psalm 5:1-3 “Listen, God! Please pay attention! Can you make sense of these ramblings my groans and cries? King, God I need your help. Every morning you’ll hear me at it again. Every morning I lay out the pieces of my life on your altar and watch for fire to descend.” (The Message)
Candra, Marietta, GA: “Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.” Phillipians 2:3 NKJV
Debbie, Northern Ireland – Psalm 23:6 – “Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever” (NIV)
Paul an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God according to the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus. 2 timothy 1:1 NIV
Jennifer Dyer
Albany Ky
Susan – Winnipeg, MB
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 hand.
Is 41:10 NIV
Martha, Billerica, MA: “‘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. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.'” Jeremiah 29:11-12
NIV
Parker (Niamey, Niger)
Yet he saved them for his nameās sake, that he might make known his mighty power. Psalm 106:8 ESV
Jessica–Florence, SC
For the sake of my marriage and all that 2011 holds…
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 NIV
Carrie, Lincoln,RI:”Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he will have no need of spoil.” Proverbs 31:10-11 KJV
Sue – Newnan, Georgia
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
(Thanks, Beth)
Tammy of Avon Park, Fl.Verse: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Ref:Proverbs 3:5-6 Version:NIV
Romans 12: 1-2 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of Godās mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to Godāthis is your true and proper worship. Do not conform 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 Godās will isāhis good, pleasing and perfect will.
NIV – Sorry
He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” Revelation 21:5 (NIV)
Melissa Wade
New York, NY
Lindsay
Dallas, TX
You crown the year with Your good blessings, and You leave abundance in Your wake.
Psalm 65:11
The NET Bible
April, Charleston, SC, You crown the year with your bounty,
and your carts overflow with abundance Psalm 65:11 NIV
Psalms 65:11
11 You crown the year with your bounty,
and your carts overflow with abundance.
Kendall from Sarasota NIV
Annie, Alabama:
But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.
Micah 7:7
oops.. (NIV)
But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Matthew 6:33 NIV
Psalm 65:11 – You crown the year with your bounty and your carts overflow with abundance.(NIV)
Sharon, Atlanta, GA
You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. Isaiah 26:3 NIV
Georgann, Hemet, Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things;and give me life in your ways. Psalm 119:37, ESV
Jean Saskatchewan,Canada
Forgetting what is behind and strainng toward what is ahead,I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
Phillipians 3:13b, 14
Oops. Forgot to mention, Lana, Laurel, NE.
Jenn, North’d, He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification. Romans 4:25, NIV Quest
Kristi, Orlando “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10 NIV
Evelyn (Bowie, MD)
“Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that may give grace to those who hear.” Ephesians 4:29, ESV
Cheryl – Yakima, WA: “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronaomy 31:6 (NIV)
Jennifer, Saint Charles, MO:
“If anyone belongs to Christ, there is a new creation. The old things have gone; everything is made new!” – 2 Corinthians 5:17 New Century Version
You crown the year with Your good blessings, and You leave abundance in Your wake. Psalm 65.11 The NET Bible
Monica, Toronto
Terena, Austin
Open your mouth, judge righteously and defend the afflicted and needy.
Proverbs 31:9 NAS
Miriam from Vancouver WA
Ephesians 1:17-19Ā (New King James Version)
that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, the eyes of your understanding[a] being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power.
Sorry it’s late.
Romans 15:13 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. NIV
LaShon, Indianapolis
Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. Hebrews 12:14 NIV