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!
Julie
Absarokee Montana
“For we who have believed enter that rest…”
Heb 4:3a
NASB
Lyndsy Jade
Absarokee Montana
Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.
Psalm 62:1
Macy Quinn
Absarokee Montana
Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.
Psalm 62:1
Brandy, San Antonio: “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
Lyndsy Jade
Absarokee Montana
Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.
Psalm 62:1
A late start but…..
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” 1 Chronicles 16:34 NIV
I just wanted to share a visual technique that may help others who have difficulty memorizing scripture. This is for mine which is Isaiah 40:31… Maybe it will help someone else 🙂
Just click on my name for a visual
Kris, mom of 5, Indianapolis, Indiana: Psalm 27:1 The Lord is the my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? The Lord is my stronghold. Of whom shall I be afraid?
Marisa in Colorado
Romans 8:6 NIV
The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life.
Becky,Conyers, GA – 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
Jill, Fairview, OR
Zephaniah 3:17 “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.”
May God who gives patience, steadiness, and encouragement help you to live in complete harmony with each other; each with the attitude of Christ toward the other. Romans 15:5 TLB
Carrie, White Bluff, TN
“But I trust in your unfailing love.
I will rejoice because you have rescued me.
I will sing to the LORD
because he is good to me.”
Psalm 13:5-6 New Living Translation
2 Corinthians 4:18
So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. NIV
Michelle – Bossier City, LA
Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments,
for this is the duty of all mankind. For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing,
whether it is good or evil. Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 NIV
Kelley, Gadsden Al
1 Timothy 4:15
Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress. NIV
Tammie, Skull Valley, Az.
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be pleasing in your sight,
O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.
Psalm 19:14 NIV
Lynda, San Antonio, TX
“You crown the year with Your good blessings and You leave abundance in Your wake” – NET
Becky, Medford, OR
“I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven & earth.”
Luke 9:21 NIV
Isaiah 26:3 “You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.” — NIV
Sarah, Little Rock, AR:
“The Lord is my light and my salvation- whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life-of whom shall I be afraid?” Psalm 27:1 NIV
Jeremiah 29:12
You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.
Cristina, Seattle WA – We destroy arguments and every lofty opionion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ. 2 Cor 10:5 ESV
Newby, sorry so late!
Lisa, Siloam Springs, AR
“For with God nothing will be impossible.” Luke 1:37 (NKJ)
Elizabeth, Fayetteville, AR: “The Lord your God carried you, as a man carries his son, all the way you went until you reached this place.”
Deut. 1:31 NIV
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perserverance the race maked for us.”
Hebrews12:2
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Romans 15:13 ESV
You are my shelter and my shield; I put my hope in Your Word. Psalm 119:114 (Holman Christian Standard Bible)
This is my first time to be on the blog. The reason I chose this verse is I sincerely felt like I heard God speak very clearly to me over the summer about my time in His Word – I need to spend more time in His Word to learn and to listen and obey my Father’s voice.
Erin, Tickfaw, La
May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us, establish
the works of our hands for us- yes, establish the works of our hands.
Psalm90:17 niv
I don’t see my comment anywhere so I’m going to try again. I wanted to make sure that we don’t have to have the spirals from LPM…can I just use the one I got from Walmart? If not, that is fine I just want to make sure i’m doing the right thing.
My goal is to memorize all of Philippians.
Philippians 1:1-3 NAS
Paul and Timothy, bond-servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons:
2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you,
Newbie here!
Roselyn, Houston, MS: “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Matthew 6:33 (KJV)
Elizabeth from Verona, WI: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV
Delicia, Tennessee, If you then,though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children,how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him! Luke 11:13, NIV
Ashley Bradford, Deer Park, TX
“My son, if you receive my words and treasure up my commandments with you, making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding; yes, if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding, if you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God” Proverbs 2:1-5, ESV
Knoxville, TN- 2Chronicles 20:12 For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon YOU! NIV
Lindsey, Hamshire, TX:
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.”
Romans 8:28 NIV
Jennifer, Highlands Ranch, CO: “He is the Rock, His works are perfect and all His ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is He.” Deut. 32:4 NIV
Jeremiah 29:11 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. NIV
“For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.” Isaiah 41:13 NIV
Colette, Denver ~You crown the year with your goodness, and your paths drip with abundance. Psalm 65:11 King James Version
Terri, Mechanicsville, VA
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.
John 10:10, NAS
Ruth, Winnipeg – You crown the year with Your goodness, and Your paths drip with abundance. Psalm 65:11 New King James
Lisa, Baltimore: You crown the year with Your good blessings, and You leave abundance in your wake.Psalm 65:11 The Net
Jamie, Midland Texas – The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. John 10:10 New King James
Macomb,MI-
Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Phil. 1:6 NIV
Cindy, Birmingham AL: Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men,. Colossians 3:23
Arlene – Dana Point – “We are all one body, we have the same Spirit, and we have all been called to the same glorious future.” Eph. 4:4 New Living Translation
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV For I know the plans I have for youm declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.
Megan, Atlanta
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.
Romans 12:2 NASB
kathy, bakersfield, CA — Your hands made me and formed me; give me your understanding to learn your commands. Psalm 119:73 NIV