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!
Jody, Boise,Id – Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 NASB
Erika, San Antonio: Many are the plans in the mind of a man,
but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand. Proverbs 19:21. ESV.
Michelle Mallard-Saint Robert, MO
2 Chronicles 7:14 (NKJ)
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 I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
Leigh-Anne
Bemus Point, NY
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
Excited to be a new siesta 🙂
Michelle – North Carolina
Psalm 112:1-3 -“Praise the Lord! How joyful are those who fear the Lord and delight in obeying His commands. Their children will be successful everywhere; an entire generation of godly people will be blessed. They themselves will be wealthy, and their good deeds will last forever.” NLT
Mary, Florida – “Create in me a new heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10 NASB
Shellie
Moscow, Idaho
Romans 15:13 NIV
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.
Thank you for showing me this a couple weeks ago, Beth! Sorry, I’m a little late!
Shae, Broadview Hts, OH
John 15:4 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.
Katie, San Antonio, You crown the year with Your good blessings, and You leave abundance in Your wake. Psalm 65:11 The NET Bible
Shawna Wilfert
Odessa Texas
Cast all your aniexty on him because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7 NIV
Melissa, Blairsville, GA
“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)
Trusting you Jesus…
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, your plans will succeed. Proverbs 16:3
Rich, Ohio
The Spirit you recieved doe not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again: rather, the Spirit you recieved brought about your adoption to sonship and by Him we cry “Abba, Father.” Romans 8:15 NIV
Vicksburg, Ms
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
Hanni Go
St. Paul, MN
When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. 1 Peter 2:23
LaQuetha,Austin, Tx – You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, and all who thoughts are fixed on you! Trust in the Lord always for the Lord God is the eternal Rock. Isaiah 26:3-4 NLT
Sandy, Canton – You crown the year with a bountiful harvest; even the hard pathways overflow with abundance Psalm 65:11 NLT
Emily, The Woodlands
Colossians 3:12
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. NIV
Meredith, Oxford, MS – “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.” Phil. 2:3 NIV
Exodus 23:20
See I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way & to bring you to the place I have prepared.
The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV
Catherine, Orlando, Florida
The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed; a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, Lord, have NEVER forsaken those who seek you. Psalm 9:9-10 NIV
Ps 46:1 God is our refuge & strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
Dynae Kearney, NE
Praise God from whom all blessings flow!
Phyllis, Irving
Matthew 7:7
Ask and it shall be given to you;seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. NIV
Amy, Seminole, FL Psalm 27:13 “I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the LORD In the land of the living.” New American Standard
Suzanne, Lexington, SC
“Rejoice in the Lord always, I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.” Philippians 4:4-5 NIV
Leigh, Houston, Texas:
But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 3:18 KJV
Sorry I’m late! 🙂
Deanna, Holmdel NJ “He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit” Titus 3:5 esv
Brenda, Dallas, GA, Psalm 91:1, NKJ version
Kelly, Lexington,KY
“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. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you,” declares the LORD, “and I will bring you back from captivity.”
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
One of my many favorites, we have such a wonderful and amazing God!
Christi, Newnan, GA
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12 NIV
Lori Wood~Midland “I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Praise be to you, O LORD; teach me your decrees.” ~ Psalm 119:10-12 (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.” Jer.29:11
Meant to add – Natalie Atlanta, GA
Pam, Wewahitchka, FL
“Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord.” Ephesians 5:19 (NIV)
Rebecca, FL: Good verse for me as a mom.
James 1:19-20 (NIV), “My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life God desires.”
Rosyline – Selma – May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart by pleasing in your sight. O Lord, my Rock, and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14 NIV
Betty, Brown City, MI (sorry I’m late, been traveling)This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel says: “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength. (but you would have none of it.) Isaiah 30:15 NIV
Tina, Georgetown: “Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.” Psalm 19:14 KJV
Tisha, Nazareth
You crown the year with Your good blessings, and You leave abundance in Your wake. Psalm 65:11 The Net Bible
Marcy, Sandia Park NM Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27 NIV.
Shelby , Wilmington NC
“Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:3-4 NIV
Shannon, Jackson,MS : Above all else, guard your heart for it is the wellspring of life. Proverbs 4:23 NIV
I am very late with posting, and am stealing my first verse from the blog a week ago. It has already ministered to me greatly.
“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
But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. Luke 6:27-28 ESV
Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known. Jeremiah 33:3
Deb Bryan, Topeka, Kansas
Ephesians 3:20-21
Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. NKJV
I want to dream big this year…or rather take a hold of the big dreams that God has for me!
(Douglasville, GA) Amen Deb, I too want all that God say’s I can have. Isn’t it exciting to wait upon the LORD? Happy New Year!
Jill, Stanford, KY:
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done. Phillipians 4:5 NLT
Kristine – Granger, IN
Be still and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations, I will be
Exalted in the earth.
Psalm 46:10 (NIV)
Austin, Texas
“Yet he was merciful; he forgave their iniquities and did not destroy them. Time after time he restrained his anger and did not stir up his full wrath.”
Psalm 78:38 NIV
dee gaines midland tx: “Many are the plans in a man’s (woman’s) heart, but it is the LORD’S purpose that prevails. Proverbs 19:21 NIV