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!
Jan, Albuq, 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 ESV
Becca, TN
1 Thessalonians 5:18 NLT
Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
Sorry I am late!
So God created human beings in His own image. In the image of God He created them; male and female He created them. Gen 1:27 NLT
Any my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
Phillipians 4:19 NIV
Mollie, Jonesboro, AR
Learn to do right; seek justice.
Defend the oppressed.[a]
Take up the cause of the fatherless;
plead the case of the widow.
Isaiah 1:17
Pam, Alabama,
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. II Tim. 2:23 NIV
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17 NIV
Matthew 6:34 (New International Version, 2010)
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Sorry I am late.
Susan, Lady Lake
It is a land the Lord your God cares for;the eyes of the Lord your God are continually on it from the beginning of the year to the end. Deut. 11:12 NIV.
Anita, Chattanooga, TN So here’s what I think: The best thing you can do right now is to finish what you started last year and not let those good intentions grow stale.
11 Your heart’s been in the right place all along. You’ve got what it takes to finish it up, so go to it.
II Corinthians 8:10-11 The Message
Devanee, Ulysses:Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will not be shaken. Psalm 62:5-6 NIV 1984
Sally Denton
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 Don’t know the version Beth God just gave it to me through you Thanks 🙂
Cindy, Highland Village; Your attitude should be the same as Christ Jesus. Philippians 2:5 NIV
Pam Hardy; Austin, TX; 2 Sam. 7:28; NIV
O Sovereign Lord, You are God! Your words are trustworthy, and you have promised these good things to your servant.
Stephanie, OKC- “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”
Phillipians 4:8
Prissy Midland, TX
“Cast all your anxieties on Him because He cares for you.”
I Peter 5:7 (NIV)
Ellensburg, WA
Habakkuk 3:2 (NIV)
LORD, I have heard of your fame;
I stand in awe of your deeds, LORD.
Renew them in our day,
in our time make them known;
in wrath remember mercy.
Cheryl, Issaquah, WA
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. Galatians 5:1, NIV
Diane, Indialantic Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV
Debbie, Aurora; Be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.” Hebrews 13:5b-6
Joy, Springfield (OH): “Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract from it, but keep the commands of the LORD your God that I give you.” Deuteronomy 4:2 (NIV)
Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.
Colossians 3:23-34 NLT
Melissa
Waco, TX
Jesus looked at them intently and said,
“Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God nothing is impossible.”
Matthew 19:26 NLT
The wicked have set their traps for me, but I will not turn from your commandments. Psalm 119:10 NLT
Jenna
Waco, TX
Kari, Kokomo
Lamentations 3:22 NIV
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.
Virginia, Nebraska
Psalm 119:1-2 NIV
Blessed are they whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the Lord. Blessed are they who keep His statutes and seek Him with all their heart.
(Oh and Virginia would be my name, Nebraska would be the where. 🙂 )
Kelli Watkins, Colorado~ “Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 NASB
Just found this and wanted to jump in. Sorry it is late.
Sorry I’m late and copying your verse…
Mindi, Amarillo: 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
Lorrie
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the spirit,
which is the word of God.
Eph. 6:17
PSALM 34:4 I sought the Lord and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. KJV
Jenny, Frankfort, “So whatever you do, whether in work or deed, do it all in the name of our Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” Colossians 3: 17
Jo-Ann, Maryland
Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends!
Philippians 4:1, NIV
Thais – Austin, TX
A foolish person lets his anger run wild. But a wise person keeps himself under control. Proverbs 29:11 NIrV
Ephesians 4:29 (New American Standard Bible)
Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear.
Cathy, Ohio
It’s impossible to please God apart from faith. And why? Because anyone who wants to approach God must believe both that he exists and that he cares enough to respond to those who seek him.
Hebrews 11:6
Amanda Calgary, Alberta
Never too late…
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13 NIV
Olivia, Corpus Christi: Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. NLT
I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.
Philippians 1:20 NIV
But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8
Holy Spirit – let this sink in deep..
Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.
Colossians 3:23-34 NLT
D’Anna
Philadephia, PA.
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding” Proverbs 9:10 (HCSB)
I am signing in for three of us.
Susan, Nashville, TN
Melinda Memphis, TN
Cappie Memphis, TN
Phillipians 4:8 – NIV
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
Allison – age 7, Oakhurst
Look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face always. Remember the wonders He has done.
Psalm 105:5 NIV
Susan – Oakhurst
Wendy
Rock Island, IL
8,300+ replies…Absolutely incredible! Go God! 🙂
2 Peter 1:2 (NLT)
May God give you more and more grace and peace as you grow in your knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord.
Commit your work to the LORD, and then your plans will succeed.
Proverbs 16:3, NLT
Tonya, Henderson, NC
Erin, Warrenton, VA
Ps. 62:5-6, “Find rest, O my soul, in God alone. My hope comes from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress; I will not be shaken.”
Internet at home down, better late than never
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind
2Timothy 1:7 (NKJV)
Dawn, Georgia
I hope i’m not too late!
Isabel, Nashville
Proverbs 29:11 (NIV ©2010)
11 Fools give full vent to their rage,
but the wise bring calm in the end.
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
Ok so my friend and I agreed to do this together but I just quickly scanned the blog and did not read closely and as soon as I found a scripture I thought that was the one I was supposed to memorize. I now understand I can pick any scripture. However I like this one so I will start with this one.
By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. Hebrews 13:15 KJV