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!
Austin, Texas
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
Quincy Illinois, Colossians 3:12 – 14
Stefani, CA
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. Isaiah 12:2 NIV
Moultrie, GA
And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. 2 Cor. 12.9 NASB
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
Jana, Lakewood, CA
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Proverbs 31:30 NIV
opps I for got…Chelsea, MI
“When you seek me you will find me, when you seek me with all of your heart”. Jer. 29:13 NIV
Annie, Midland TX
But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions. Ephesians 2:4 NIV
Rebecca Helena, Alabama
“For by grace are you saved,through faith- and this not of yourself-it is a gift from God, not of works-lest anyone should boast” Ephesians 2:8 NIV
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Romans 16:20 KJV
Midland, Texas
I pray, Holly, that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe! Ephesians 1:18-19 NIV
Allison, Holcomb, MS
“The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save.
He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love,
he will rejoice over you with singing.”
Zephaniah 3:17 NIV
Annie, Midland TX
But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions. Ephesians 2:4
Natalie, Dallas Texas
Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 1 corinthians 13:4-7
Jill, Charlottesville: You crown the year with your bounty,
and your carts overflow with abundance. Psalm 65:11 NIV
Barb, Pennsylvania
The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is His faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. I say to myself, “The Lord is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in Him!”
Lamentations 3:22-24
Janet, Marietta, Georgia
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans for a hope and a future.”. Jer. 29:11 NIV
For great is your love, higher than the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies. Psalm 108:4
Bethany
Middletown, DE
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 hope and a future.”
Libby, Littleton, CO: “…but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up on wings like eagles; they shall shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not grow faint.” Isaiah 40:31
1 Peter 5:6-7 ESV
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
Rhonda Warren, Neosho, MO
Springfield
Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.
Beverly
Houston, TX
May the God of hope fill you with 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
Darcy, Poulsbo, WA: Don’t be afraid for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. Isaiah 41:10 NLT
Grande Prairie,Alberta, Canada
Isaiah 48:17 ” I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, and directs you in the way you should go.” NIV
Bring it, Canadian Sisters!
Ann Michelle, Mount Solon, Virginia: “But as for me, I am poor and needy; Come quickly to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; Lord, do not delay!” NIV
Amy
Middletown, DE
Psalms 1:2-3 (NIV)
But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water,which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.
Su, Colorado Springs, CO
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 NKJV
You will seek Me and find Me when you search for me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13 NASB
Lorna, Statesville, NC
So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to PERSEVERE so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.
Hebrews 10:35-36 NIV
Christian, Temple TX: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6 NIV
HOLY COW! YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME……7,467 responses! I already posted by scripture but I just have to say God is really showing off!
Got to agree with HALLELUJAH !!!
Kathy, Fort Worth, TX, NIV
My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to spark and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring the righteous life that God desires. James 1:19-20
Gayle, Jeanne, Sharon,
Julia, Carrie, Barbara
Ventura, CA
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen
2 Pet3:18 NAS
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6 NIV
Sari, Silver City
2 Corinthians 10:3-6
3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, 6 and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled.
NKJV
It is for freedom, then, that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1 NIV
He says to the snow, Fall on the earth, and to the shower, Be a heavy rain. Job 37:6 NCV
Amber- Clarksville, TN
She is clothed in strengh and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. Proverbs 31:25 NIV
Tyler, Texas
Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; he rises to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him. Isaiah 30:18 NIV
Roxanne, Frankfort: “The LORD will protect you from all evil; He will keep your soul.” Psalm 121:7 (NASB)
Amarillo Tx
Take up the shield of faith, with which you can
extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
Eph 6:16 (NIV)
I’m a new Sistah.
Tara from Colorado: May your unfailing love be with us, LORD, even as we put our hope in you. – Ps. 33:22 (NIV)
Welcome girl! It’s awesome. You will be encouraged and loved here. So glad that God brought you to the blog and to this circle of friends!
Lisa, Greer, SC
Psalm 119:18
“Open my eyes so that I may see wonderful things in Your law.” HCSB
I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Romans 12:1 NRSV
Laura Beth Mertz
Houston, Texas
“Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Chris died for us.” Romans 5: 7-8 NIV
Amy – Lubbock, TX
For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me. – Jeremiah 29:11-13 NLT
Dawn : Buies Creek, NC
“The Lord your God is with you, the mighty warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17 (NIV)
Psalm 139
7 Where can I go from your Spirit?
Where can I flee from your presence?
8 If I go up to the heavens, you are there;
if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.
9 If I rise on the wings of the dawn,
if I settle on the far side of the sea,
10 even there your hand will guide me,
your right hand will hold me fast.
Zona Amstutz, Litchfield Park, AZ
You crown the year with your good blessings, and You leave abundance in Your wake. Psalm 65:11 NET
Lia–what a wonderful verse to start out the year with. It has been tucked between the pages of my Bible until you brought it to my mind. Thank you. I wish God’s richest blessings on you and yours in 2011.