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!
Michelle, Tigerville SC
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.
James 3:17 NIV
Janine, Round Rock TX
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you face trails of many kinds,
James 1:2
I Thessalonians 5:17-18) 17 Pray without ceasing. 18 In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.
Kristi, Keller Texas
Let the words of my mouth and the mediatation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14 ESV
Nancy, Trussville, AL
Praise be to the God & Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. Ephesians 1:3 NIV
NKJV
1 Peter 3:12
For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their prayers.
Sorry I am late, I was at the passion conference!
Amelia Quinn
LaGrange, GA
He is your constant source of stability; He abundantly provides safety and great wisdom; He gives all this to those who fear Him.
Isaiah 33:6 NET
Love this one Amelia! My dad is a doctor in LaGrange Ga!!!!
Kristie, Midland, TX;
Ephesians 4:2-3 (NIV)- Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
Charlotte-Ohio
O Lord, be gracious to us, we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress.
Isaiah 33:2
Debbie LaGrange, GA
For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10
Leslie says:
Leslie, Warner Robins, GA
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, let your request be made known to God.
Philippians 4:6
Anxiety cure
Verse 7 is the promise: “And the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” This is one of my most-quoted-out-loud verses. You’re right: anxiety cure.
Sorry I’m late!
Rhonda, Decatur
Galations 1: 10 NIV
10 Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.
Oooooo, i love this one……good job Rhonda !!
Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God:
Psalm 146:5 KJV
Mable, Houston, Tx
Mable, you are the 8000th comment to this post. Can you believe all these Scriptures!?
Nothing is impossible with God, Luke 1:37
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.
Jeremiah 29:11
Shelly, Ulysses KS
Be still and know that I am God Psalm 46:10 NIV
Lynsie Armstrong, Jackson, MS: “No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” Hebrews 12:11 NIV
(I’m late, but so in!)
Ramsey, Riverton:
“We’re being shown how to turn our backs on a godless, indulgent life, and how to take on a God-filled, God-honoring life. This new life is starting now.”
Titus 2:12 – The Message
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
Amy- 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.
This came exactly when I needed it, during a deep trial. Thank you!
Debi — Manhattan, KS
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9 NIV
Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. NLT
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Romans 12:1
Jerri, Cookeville,TN
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV
Shannon, Arlington, TN
“Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior and my hope is in you all day long.” Psalm 25:4-5, NIV
Debbie – Orange, Texas
“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)
Raegan
Midland, Texas
Isaiah 40:31
But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.
New Living Translation
See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me.
Isaiah 14:16 NIV
Laura, San Antonio, TX
Kelli, El Cajon, CA
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:7 NASB
I just got home from the Passion Conference in Atlanta…finally got to my computer!
“Philippians 3:13-14 (NLT)
No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.”
Romans 15:13
“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.”
Ashley, Bourbonnais
He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Philippians 1:6, NIV.
Carissa, Shelbyville, KY., “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 (The Message)
Titus 3:3-7 (New International Version)
3 At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. 4 But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.
-Soozi; Houston, TX
Habakkuk 3:19 The Lord God is my strength, my personal bravery and my invincible army, he makes my feet like hinds feet, and will make me walk not stand still in terror but to walk and make spiritual progress upon my high places[of truth, suffering or responsibility]!
Sorry, I forgot my town and scripture version- Toni Calvert, Jena, LA
Habakkuk 3:19 (Amplified)
Just getting started.
Susan, Katy, TX: It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. Gal 5:1 NIV
“Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord,to the glory of God the Father” (Philippians 2:9-11) NIV
Emily
Oklahoma City
Proverbs 15:1
A gentle response defuses anger, but a sharp tougue kindles a temper-fire.
NIV
Sr. Rebecca, Clyde,MO
Phil 2: 10-11 That at the name of Jesus every knee must bend in the heavens on the earth and under the earth and every tongue proclaim to the glory of God the Father that Jesus Christ is Lord
Yay!! this is my sister in the convent!!!
Kelly, Temple, TX
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart as working for the Lord, not for men.”
Colossians 3:23 NIV
Lisa from Springfield, OH
Gal 6:9 NIV
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
San Juan 3:16-17
Pues Dios amo tanto al mundo, que dio a su Hijo unico, para que todo aquel que cree en el no muera, sino que tenga vida eterna. Porque Dios no envio a su Hijo al mundo para condenar al mundo, sino para salvarlo.
John 3:16-17 in Spanish NIV
Jody, Mount Berry: “Every good action and every perfect gift is from God. These good gifts come down from the Creator of the sun, moon, and stars, who does not change like their shifting shadows.” James 1:17, NCV
Jacqueline
Akron, OH
“Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” Hebrews 4:16 NIV
Ephesians 4:32 (NLT)
Be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
Susan, Seymour TN
“Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”
PHILIPPIANS 3:13-14
Oops, I forgot to put NIV.
As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as He called you is Holy, so be holy in all you do.
1 Peter 1:14-15 NIV
Kim, Clayton, NC
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
Suzette, Vidor
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
Barb Schwarz, Madison WI, “Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.” KJV
(oops!) Is. 40:28
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Proverbs 31:30