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!
Odessa, TX Psalm 18:30 NIV “As for God, His way is perfect; the Word of the Lord is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in Him.”
Sharon, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia/Sydney, Australia
Psalm 68:6, NASB
“God makes a home for the lonely;
He leads out the prisoners into prosperity;
Only the rebellious dwell in a parched land.”
Elaine, NC:
Joshua 1:8 KJV
“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therin day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.”
Sharon in Houston
1 Thess 5:23 NASB
Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely;
and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
This my first time joining the scripture memory. i have been on the blog before.
Denise Untersee-Davis, IL. “My voice rises to God, and I will cry aloud; My voice rises to God and He will hear me.” Psalm 77:1 NASV
Carrie in Trenton, GA
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.”
“Because you are precious in my eyes, and honored, and I love you…”
Isaiah 43:1-2, 4 ESV
Tiffany, Chesterfield: [She] will not fear evil tidings, [her] heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord. [Her] hear is upheld, [she] will not fear, until [she] looks with satisfaction on [her] adversaries. Psalm 112:7-8. NASB
Lori Grapevine, Texas
“The fruit of righteousness will be peace; its effect will be quietness and confidence forever.”
Isaiah 32:17 NIV
Amanda, Lasalle, ON Canada
Psalm 90:14 NIV
“Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.”
Pierceton, IN ….Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of Heaven, where Christ sits at the place of honor at God’s right hand. COL. 3:1 NLT
Judy – Houston
5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight
Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV
Cathi, Morristown, TN: “You’re blessed when you are content with just who you are – no more, no less. That’s the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can’t be bought.” Matt. 5:5 (The Message)
Brenda, Derby, KS
Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.
Matthew 5:11
Psalm 46:10 “Be still (relax, let go, quit striving), & know that I am God.”
Lisa – Arley,AL.
Isaiah 64:4 NIV
Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him.
Julie; New Albany; let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. Heb 10:22
Becca, Midland. Isaiah 43:18-19 “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” NIV
Rebecca – Dallas, Texas
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things.” Philippians 4:8 (NIV)
Karen, San Angelo, TX: “Be completely humble and gentle: be patient, bearing with one another in love.”
Eph.4:2 NIV
Karla, Cedarburg, WI
For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 2 Corinthians 10:3-4
Sandy, Ames IA
The LORD will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden,like a spring whose waters never fail. Isaiah 58:11
Hi Sandy – There are now 12 of us memorizing this verse! Here are the other names if you would like to be praying for them also:
Donna Coloske
Dedra, Madison, AL
Vanessa, Bremen, GA
Laura, Greenville, NC
Terri, Kernersville NC
Carol from Terrell, NC
Candace, Kentucky
WendyB, Heidelberg, Germany
Melissa, Kenai, Alaska
Helen Wall
Hi Renee’! And hi to all you Isaiah 58:11 gals! It will be a privilege to pray for you as we memorize this beautiful verse.
Thanks Renee’ for pulling us together!
Suzanne, Birmingham
James 1:2-3NIV
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.
Joy, Louisville: 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
Megan, Nolensville, TN –
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
Kaila in Springfield, MO
“How can a young man (woman) keep his (her) way pure? By guarding it according to your word.” Ps 119:9
Jennifer, Lutz, Finally brothers whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things. Phil.4:8 NIV
Rebecca Elliott
Proverbs 21:20
In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but the foolish man devours all he has.
Lori, Bossier City, LA Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Phillipians 4:6
Pam, Boswell OK, “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” Phil:4:13, KJV (His promise to me in 2011)
Psalm 91:1 – He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
“For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.” Psalm 1:6 NIV
Sarah
Bancroft, ON
Canada
Suzanne, Mount Laurel:
“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)
Lisa San Angelo, TX
I know what I’m doing. I have it all planned out-
plans to take care of you, not to abandon you, plans
to give you the future you hope for.
~Jeremiah 29:11 The Message
Renee – Hoxie, AR
Romans 12:2 NLT
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of the world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you sill learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
My daughter, my two granddaughters, and I are doing this together. I could not get my comment to post the other night, so I am trying again:
1Peter 5:7 “Cast your anxiety on him, because he cares for you.”
Angie G – Houston, TX
Ps 65:11 – You crown the year with Your good blessings, and You leave abundance in Your wake. The NET Bible
Great start to the year, never known that verse! Thanks!
Jo Ann from Philadelphia: “I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing. John 15:5 (New American Standard Bible)
Cynthia,SC
Matthew 6:5-6,NIV
And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they loved to pray standing on the synagognes and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their rewards in full. 6, But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
Lauren- Cedar Rapids, IA
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.” Colossians 3:16 NIV
2Then the Lord replied:
“Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets so that a herald may run with it. 3 For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false, though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay. Habakkuk 2:2-3 NIV
Revelations are from God in His time.
Beth
Wendy, Eden Prairie, MN
Col. 2:6-7 (NIV):
“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord,
continue to live in Him, rooted and built up in Him,
strengthened in the faith as you were taught,
and overflowing with thankfulness.”
(My daughter’s chosen Confirmation verses)
Donna; DFW area, TX:
You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord is the Rock Eternal.
Isaiah 26:3-4 (NIV)
Jackie from Smithville, TN
From the end of the earth I will cry to You, when my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
Psalm 61:2 (NKJV)
Kari, Tokyo, Japan
You crown the year with Your good blessings, and You leave abundance in Your wake. Ps. 65:11 NET
Romans 14:11 NIV
It is written: “As surely as I live,’ says the Lord ‘every knee will bow before me; every tongue will acknowledge God.”
Lynn in Humble
Lisa, Ponder Tx
“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.” Malachi 3:10 NIV
Leah, Hattiesburg, MS
Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God and my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. Psalm 25:5 NIV
Emily, Ponder Tx
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. John 3:16 ASV
Annette, Mt Juliet, TN This is the day the Lord has made, Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24
Lichelle
Austin, Texas
Isaiah 43:18-10 NIV
Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.