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!
Meredith from Orlando, Florida: “So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it. Galatians 5:16-17 (New International Version)
Sadie
Nicholasville
2 Chronicles 7:14
If my people, who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
NKJV
Beth, This is my mom’s verse. She is out of town until mid-March, so I may be late getting to post her verses. I am soooo excited she is doing this with me. If an 85, almost 86 year old can do this, then I know I can do it again!!!
Love you and LPM!!!
Jeanie
Gig Harbor
Proverbs 31:10 NIV
A wife of noble character who can find?
(memorizing the entire proverbs 31 woman this year)
“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 NIV
Tracy, Atlanta, GA
For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out “Abba, Father.” Romans 8:15 NKJV
Ann from Casey, IL 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. NIV
Beth, London ON
You saw with your own eyes what he did for you in Egypt; you saw what he did in the wilderness, how God, your God, carried you as a father carries his child, carried you the whole way until you arrived here.
Deuteronomy 1:31 MSG
Norma, Lewisville,TX John 1:16 From the fullness of His grace we have all received one blessing after another. NIV
Jacksonville, FL
You crown the year with your good blessings, and you leave abundance in your wake.
Ps. 65:11 NET
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits; who forgives all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from destruction, who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies. Psalm 103 1-4
“I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord,a beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called” Ephesians 4:1 KJV
Jane, Justin, Texas 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 NIV
Yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run and not get tired. They will walk and not become weary.
Is 40:31 NASB
Courtney, LaPlata, MD
29 Keep me from deceitful ways; be gracious to me through your law. 30 I have chosen the way of truth; I have set my heart on your laws. 31 I hold fast to your statutes, O LORD; do not let me be put to shame. 32 I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free. Psalm 119:29-32 NIV
Michelle, Brooklyn, CT – Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days. Psalm 90:14 NIV
You crown the year with a bountiful harvest, even the hard pathways overflow with abundance. Psalm 65:11
Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 NIV
Love you my treasured sweet sister!
Hannah, college student, Cedarville, Ohio – James 1:19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.
Yay, Hannah! I’m thrilled to see you college girls! God’s Word is alive and active.
I accidentally posted in 2009 I think….woops!
Let me try this again please.
Boston, MA Colossians 3:17 “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.” The message
Lauren, college student, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama – Colossians 3:2-3 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.
Welcome, Lauren! See it through to the end!
Karen Gentry, Hewitt, Texas
“I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten.”
Joel 2:25
NIV Translation
Pride lands you flat on your face; humility prepares you for honors. Proverbs 29:23 The Message
A First-timer from Northeastern Nevada:
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.”
Beth, Lake Jackson, TX (Phil 4:8 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.) NIV
Jackie, Cypress, TX
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32 NIV
Melody
Southern NH
“Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgements and unfathomable His ways!” Romans 11:33 NAS
Ephesians 4:31
All bitterness, anger and wrath, insult and slander must be removed from you, along with all wickedness. HCSB
(I’ve been out of town)
Donita – Tucson,AZ
Phil 2:16 NIV “…hold firmly to the word of life.”
Alisa, Oklahoma City – Psalm 73:25-26 – Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has NOTHING I desire besides you. My flesh & my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart & my portion forever.
Mindi, Manhattan, Ks–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
Lauren from West Monroe, LA:
Proverbs 3: 5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and learn not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
NIV
Newnan, Georgia Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12
I call out to the Lord and he answers me from His holy mountain. Psalm 3:4 NIV
tammy, kennesaw ga Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things. Philippians 4:8 NAS
Behold I have given unto you power to tread on serpants and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means, hurt you. Luke 10:19 KJV
I forgot my City and State. First timer.
Ephesians 3:19 NLT
May you experience the love of Christ, though it is to great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.
Tammie in Virginia
“The Lord is my light and my salvation – so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble?” NLT
And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes, there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.
Revelations 21:4
Leslie, Beijing, China: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” II Timothy 1:7 NKJV
Lezli, Columbus, GA: Deuteronomy 30:14 No, the word is very near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart so you may obey it. (NIV)
Leonore from Pierre, SD
Isaiah 43:1
“Do no fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine!”
NIV
Mindy from Alabama: “Do not fret because of evil men, or be envious of those who do wrong” Psalm 37:1
Erin, New York, NY
“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-it is by grace you have been saved.”
Ephesians 2:4-5, NIV
Amy – MN
Matthew 9:29 (King James)
Then touched he their eyes, saying, according to your faith be it unto you.
I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11 (NIV)
Stephanie, Dallas: “Lord, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress.” Isaiah 33:2 (NIV)
Julie from Tallahassee, FL: Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28, NIV
Amber-Jacksonville- Romans 8:1&2–Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death.” NIV
Jeanene, Newnan, GA
But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.
Micah 7:7 NIV
Courtney Spartanburg, SC For the vision is yet for the appointed time, it hastens toward the goal and it will not fail. Though it tarries, wait for it for it will certainly come, it will not delay. Hab 2:3