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!
Mandy – Franklin, TN
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalms 139:23-24
Emily, Charlotte
For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Matthew 6:32-33, NIV
Lesley, Fort Worth
Ps 5:11(NIV)
But let all who take refuge in you be glad;
let them ever sing for joy.
Spread your protection over them,
that those who love your name may rejoice in you.
Allyson, Tennessee: “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9 NIV
Ariane, Aurora, IL:
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. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Kelly, New Cumberland, PA,
“For the vision is yet for the appointed time;
It hastens toward the goal and will not fail
Though it tarries, wait for it;
For it will certainly come, it will not delay.”
Habakkuk 2:3 NASB
Deana~ Columbus, Ohio. For your are great and do marverlous deeds; You alone are God. Ps 86:10 NIV
Andrea, Illinois
There is a way that seems right to man but in the end leads to death. Proverbs 14:12
Taylor, Las Vegas:
“Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul. O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not my enemies triumph over me.” Psalm 25:1-2 (KJV)
Caitlin- McKinney, TX. Blessed are those who fear the LORD, who find great delight in his commands. They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the LORD. Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear; in the end they will look in triumph on their foes. Psalm 112:1, 7-8 NLT
January 3, 2011 at 12:20
Audra P.-Washington state”Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy and slander of every kind.” 1Peter2:1 NIV
Michelle, Cypress:
The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.
I John 2:17 NIV
Ivy McGraw; Edmond, Oklahoma:
Watch the way you talk. Let nothing foul or dirty come out of your mouth. Say only what helps, each word a gift.
Ephesians 4:29; The Message
Stephanie, Virginia “The Lord your God is the faithful God who for a thousand generations keeps His promises” Deuteronomy 7:9
Jesica, Seattle: “You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in Your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed.” Psalm 139:16 NLT
Tara, Kyiv, Ukraine:
His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.
2 Peter 1:3,4 (NIV)
Dianne, Raleigh, Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6 (NIV)
Wendy, Ohio
But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high.
Psalm 3:3
Amy, Fuquay Varina: And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19, NIV
Abbey, Houston: “Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.” James 1:21 NIV
Kim – Clarksville
You crown the year with Your goodness, And Your paths drip with abundance.
Psalm 65:11 (NKJV)
Renee S – Ormond Beach, FL – “”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,” Isaiah 43:18-19 (The Message)
Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon his shoulder; and his name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Translation – New King James version
Jenn ~ Kennesaw
The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever. Isaiah 40:8 NLT
Bethany, Magnolia,Texas: “Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things: his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. The Lord has made his salvation known and revealed his righteousness to the nations. He has remembered his love and his faithfulness to the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.” Psalm 98:1-3. NIV
Denise, Mobile, Alabama
Sorry I’m late, but I’m not talking myself out of this another year! My very first verse is: “Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.” Col. 3:17 (NASB)
Pat from Bigfork, MT
“Commit they way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.” Psalm 37:5
KJV
Laura; Oxford, MS. “Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise–the fruit of lips that confess His Name.” Hebrews 13:15 NIV
Elizabeth – Norfolk, NE
“Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from Him.” Psalm 62:5, NIV
Susanne, South Carolina
Then he said to them, “Whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. For he who is least among you all-he is the greatest.” Luke 9:48 NIV
1 Peter 5:7 – Let Him have all your worries and cares, for He is always thinking about you and watching everything that concerns you (The Living Bible)
Debbie – Argyle, 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
Cathy, Orofino, ID 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
Eph. 4:29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unt the hearers.
Donna from Sulphur, LA
For when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. James 1:3 NLT
Kristi, Texas. “In returning and rest shall ye be saved, in quietness and confidence shall be your strength. Isaiah 30:15 King James
Melodie – Orlando, Fl
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 43:18-19 MSG
Carrie-Nashville
“And may the Master pour on the love so it fills your lives and splashes over on everyone around you, just as it does from us to you.”
1 Thessalonians 3:12 The Message
Marjorie – Hayden, Colorado: You crown the year with Your good blessings, and You leave abundance in Your wake. Psalm 65:11 NET
Linda – League City
I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Phillipians 3:14 NIV
Jodi Zagreb
Be sober-minded;be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen and establish you. I Peter 5:8-10 ESV
Katie, Richmond, VA
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.” Romans 12:12,13
I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you, I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. Ezekiel 36:26 NIV
Jenni, Sun River, MT:
I pour out my complaint before Him; before Him I tell my trouble. When my spirit grows faint within me, it is You who know my way. Psalm 142:2-3 NIV
Debbie, Atlanta: From the fullness of His Grace, we have all received one blessing after another. John 1:16 NIV
Leah Peterson, Valencia, CA. Phillipians 4:6-7: 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. (NIV.) Sorry I’m getting in on this a little late, but I’m so happy to get to do it with you!
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:33-34 NIV
Kim, Georgia – So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 (NIV)
Cindy Pueblo,Colorado 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 a hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
Jessica~Jacksonville, Florida
“He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters.”
Psalm 18:16, NIV