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!
Emily, Atlanta. Starting a few days late – hope that’s ok. I’m starting with Psalm 65:11 “You crown the year with Your good blessings, and You leave abundance in Your wake.” The NET Bible
Holly, North Carolina, 2 Timothy 1:7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. (NIV)
Heather, Beaumont
“What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?” Romans 8:31 NKJV)
Jenn, Northern Colorado
“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior” Isaiah 43:1-3, NIV
BLESSED is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;
But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night.
He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.
NKJV Psalms 1:1-3 North Carolina
Carol–Atlanta
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 12:2 (NIV)
Sheree, Grand Saline, TX:
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
II Timothy 1:7 NKJV
Lindsey, Madison, GA
So do not throw away this confident trust in the Lord. Remember the great reward it brings you! Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that he has promised. Hebrews 10:35-36, NLT
Cara, Lewisvile, TX:
“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
Sara, Lavonia: In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps. Proverbs 16:9 NIV
Linda, Delray Beach: “Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgement you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”
Matthew 7:1-2 NKJV
Jen – Mechanicsville, VA. “You crown the year with Your good blessings and You leave abundance in Your wake.” Psalm 65:11
Karen, Kansas “Be joyful in hope, patient in afflication, faithful in prayer. Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.” Romans 12:12-13 NIV
Desiree, from Naples, FL
Genesis 15:1NIV
Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield, your very great reward.
Annette, Virginia “Seek the Lord, and his strength, seek his face evermore. Psalm 105:4 King James
Gwen, Albuquerque, Micah 6:8 NIV
He has showed you, O Man (Gwen), what is good. And what does the Lord require of you?
To act justly, and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
Tracy, Moberly, MO – “I rejoice in your word like one who discovers a great treasure.” Psalms 119:62 NLT
West Bend, WI
“He must become greater; I must become less.” John 3:30
Tiffany, Houston: You crown the year with Your goodness, And Your paths drip with abundance. Psalm 65:11 New King James Version
Susie, Bremerton, WA: ‘I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery; you shall have no other gods before me.’ Exodus 20:2-3
Lindsay, Las Cruces, NM
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus in the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death. Romans 8:1&2
I’m looking forward to a year of no condemnation!
She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs with no fear of the future. Provers 31:25
Tracy S- Mobile, AL “Then the Lord put forth His hand and touched my mouth, and the Lord said to me behold I have put my words in your mouth. See I have this day set you over thte nations and cover the kingdoms to root out and pull down. To destroyy and to throw down. To build and to plant. Jeremiah 1:9-10 NKJV
Sharon in Florien Direct my footsteps according to your word;let no sin rule over me Psalms 119:133
Lisa, Kinston, NC
20 “You shall fear the Lord your God; you shall serve Him and cling to Him, and you shall swear by His name.
21 “He is your praise and He is your God, who has done these great and awesome things for which your eyes have seen.
Deuteronomy 10:20&21 NASB
Heather Smith, Visalia, CA
Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.
1Peter 4:9 NIV
Reba — Chattanooga “”And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in real knowledge and all discernment.” Phil 1:9 NASB
Hoho did this verse ever call out to me!! Happy New Year!! “Beter to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.” Proverbs 21:9 NIV
Jennifer-Louisiana: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.” John 14: 1
Lindsey from Springfield: “But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.”
1 Timothy 6:6-9 NIV
Denise, San Jose, CA
“I will go before you and will level the mountains; I will break down gates of bronze and will cut through bars of iron. I will give you the treasures of darkness, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the Lord, the God of Israel, who summons you by name. Isaiah 45:2-3 NIV
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.~ Colossians 3:17 ES
Shannon H. ~ Alabama “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in You. Show me the way I should go, for to You I lift up my soul. ~ Psalm 143:8 (NIV)(Please pray for me & my pastor husband & our 3 boys! ~ thank you!)
Bailey Midland, TX You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in You, all whose thoughts are fixed on You! Isaiah 26:3 NLT
Jessica,starkville, ms. Sorry i am so late…but i am doing this.”and rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed.” mark 1:35. Esv
Dyersburg, TN
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
abby jo, jonesboro, ar: “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
–Philippians 4:6 (NIV)
Amy, Hixson, TN: The Lord will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy, O Lord, endures forever; Do not forsake the works of Your hands. Psalm 138:8, NKJV–I just learned of SSMT last night!
Lyndsey/Knoxville: 1 Peter 3:4
Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.
Colleen, Cypress So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. 1 Cor 10:31 NIV
Lyndsey/Knoxville 1 Peter 3:4 (NIV)
Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.
Leah, Athens, GA
“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will abide under the shadow of His wings.” Psalm 91:1
LaFaye Tapper, Arlington, WA, Verse is:Psalm 143:8-10, Cause me to hear your lovingkindness in the morning, For in You do I trust; Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, For I lift up my soul to You. Deliver me, O lord, from my enemies; In you I take shelter. Teach me to do Your will, For You are my God; Your Spirit is good. Lead me in the land of uprightness.
Sue, Abilene, Kansas – “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)
Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Colossians 3:1
Christy, Maryland.
Psalms 118:23
“The LORD has done this and it is marvelous in our eyes”
Lee Ann, Brentwood -Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 2 Timothy 2:22, NIV
“We are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us.” 2 Corinthians 5:20 NRSV
Peggy- Idaho
“Jesus answered, “It is written:’man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'” Matthew 4:4 (NIV)
Cathy, Tyler TX Isaiah 46:4 NIV Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you.
I have made you and I will carry you;
I will sustain you and I will rescue you.