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!
I’m late! Nonetheless, here is my verse:
“I am the vine, you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” NIV- Lauren, Apex, NC
What you sow does not come to life unless it dies.
1 Corinthians 15:36 NRSV
Kathy Dow,IL
Vicki – South Dakota
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. Ps. 51:10-12 NIV
Ellen, South Lyon,MI, I Cor. 2:9 NIV “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him.”
“So then, since we have a great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we believe.”
Hebrews 4:14
The One Year Chronological Bible (NLT)
Jennifer – Indianapolis, IN
“In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires.”
Romans 6:11-12 (NIV)
Brenda — Frederika, Iowa
Psalm 65:11 You crown the year with your good blessings, and you leave abundance in your wake. the NET Bible
Start with God—the first step in learning is bowing down to God; only fools thumb their noses at such wisdom and learning.
Proverbs 1:7 Message
Shawna, I’m memorizing this same verse in the NIV!
Kim-Springfield, MO
1 Timothy 1:16
But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus migh display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life. (NIV)
Allison, Washington, DC
“The grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all people. It teaches us to say ‘No’ to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age.” Titus 2:11-12 (NIV)
Dayra-Houston
“Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself, it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.” John 15:4 NIV
Kristin
Clearwater, FL
“You will keep in perfect peace
all who trust in You,
all whose thoughts are fixed on You!”
Isaiah 26:3, NLT
Anyone who belongs to Christ is a new person. The past is forgotten, and everything is new. 2 Cor 5:17 (Contemporary English Version)
Amy, Covington, WA
“They looked to Him and were radiant, and their faces will never be ashamed.” Psalm 34:5
“Strength and dignity are her clothing and she smiles at the future.” – Prov.31:25 (NASB)
Barbara Glendale AZ
My son, preserve sound judgement and discernment,
do not let them out of your sight;
They will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck.Proverbs 3:21-22 NIV
Stacy
Amherst, NE
“Now stand here and see the great thing the LORD is about to do.”
1 Samuel 12:16 (NLT)
Ashley from Kings Mountain, NC The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children then heirs-heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together. Romans 8:16-17 NKJV
Kay, Atlanta, GA
Is. 64:4 Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him.
Natalie, Nashville, TN
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him becuase he cares for you. NIV
Allison – Prairieville
You crown the year with your good blessings, and you leave abundance in Your wake. Psalm 65:11 NET
Betty, Soddy Daisy, TN
“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to destroy. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.” 1 Peter 5:8-9 (NIV)
Megan
Covington, Washington
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)
Isaiah 43:1-3
But now, this is what the LORD says—
he who created you, Jacob,
he who formed you, Israel:
“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;
I have summoned you by name; you are mine.
2 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.
3 For I am the LORD your God,
the Holy One of Israel, your Savior;
I give Egypt for your ransom,
Cush[a] and Seba in your stead.
Christina, Sugar Land, TX
Every word of God is flawless;he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Proverbs 30:5
Mylinda, Bowling Green, KY
“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit is, there is freedom” 2 Cor 3:17 NET bible
Liz, Overland Park, KS “Strength and dignity are her clothing and she smiles at the future.” – Prov.31:25 (NASB)
“So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature.” Galatians 5:16
Katie, McFarland, WI – Worthy are You, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things and because of Your will they existed and were created. Rev. 4:11 NASB
Kelly from Charleston, WV, Jeremiah 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 a hope and a future.
Pam ~ Cypress, TX: But the love of the LORD remains forever with those who fear him. His salvation extends to the children’s children. Psalm 103:17 NLT
Judy in Huntsville – AL ‘The faitful Love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease – they begin afresh each morning. Great is His faithfulness. LAmatations 3:22 -22.
Portia, San Diego, CA
Look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face always. Psalms 105:4 (NIV)
Alana from Mandeville La……NIV
Do not stop crying out to the Lord our God for us
1 Samuel 7:8
Debbie Hickory, NC
“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him” Heb 11:6 NIV
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Katherine from The Colony, TX:
Ephesians 3:20-21 ESV
Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
Brenda, Springfield:
Do those things that will show you have turned from your sins.
TEV
Matt 3:8
Janet, Steamboat: And you, my son Solomon, acknowledge the God of your father, and serve him with wholehearted devotion and with a willing mind, for the Lord searches every heart and understands every motive behind the thoughts. If you seek Him He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever. Consider now, for the Lord has chosen you to build a temple as a sanctuary. Be strong and do the work. 1Chronicles 28:9-10, NIV.
Jeanine
Athens, NY
Psalms 31:2 (NIV)
“Turn your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue; be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me.”
Sherri S, Richmond, Va
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
Coming to the party late….
Be king to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as Christ also has forgiven you. Eph. 4:32 NASB
Brenda
Queen City, Texas
With men this impossible, but with God all things are possible.
Matthew 19:26 NKJV
Trish~Prospect,VA~
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
Ephesians 4:29 NIV
Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as Christ also has forgiven you. Eph. 4:32 NASB
Amy from Jacksonville, FL “If I have all faith, so that I can move mountians, but do not have love, I am nothing.” I Corinthians 13:2 NASB
The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has annoited me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners Isaiah 61:1 NIV
Amanda, Texas – My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him.
Carrie from Temple, TX
“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.” Jer. 29:11 NIV
Karla from Killen, AL – Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:2-4
Erika Chapman Florence, SC
I Corinthians 9:24 NIV
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.
Roxy Krueger
Columbia, Md.
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