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!
Romans 3:23 – For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
Dawn – Holly Hill, FL
Jeanine, Galveston – 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
Julie, Franklin, TN
“Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers.But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night.He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.Not so the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away.Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.” Psalm 1:1-6 NIV
Kasey- Ormond Beach, FL
“Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord!” Psalm 27:14 NKJV
“Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the nature of a servant being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death- ever death on a cross” Philippians 2:5-8
Ashley from Du Quoin, Illinois: “But Peter and John answered them, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge, for we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard.” Acts 4:19-20 English Standard Version (ESV)
Shira-Knoxville, Tn. “Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline so be earnest, and repent.” Revelation 3:19-NIV
Deana, Waco: “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
Angie – Russellville, Arkansas: Casting down imaginations and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. II Corinthians 10:5 KJV
Andrea- Du Quoin, Illinois: “Have faith in God. Truly I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea.’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes what he says will come to pass, it will be odne for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have recieved it, and it will be yours.” -Mark 11:22b-24 ESV
“But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart. But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you.” -John 16:6-7 NASB
oops! I put one and two up together! I guess that’s what I get for posting before bed.
I know I’m late, but just got my info/book today. 1 John 1:9 – If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
Lisa – Houston
My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for He has been mindful of the humble state of His servant. Luke 1:47-48 NIV
Karen, Rochester: Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. John 15.4 NIV
And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith. Galatians 6:9-10, NKJV
Tina, Odessa: Psalm 27:14, NIRV
Wait for the Lord.
Be strong and don’t lose hope.
Wait for the Lord.
Lori from Magnolia, AR:
“You will show me the path of life; In your presence is fullness of joy; At your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” –Psalm 16:11 NKJV
Morgan, Champaign IL
“So humble yourself under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. Give all your cares and worries to God, for he cares about you.” 1 Pet 5:6 (NLT)
Jules from Atlanta (Houston temporarily)-
You crown the year with your bounty, and your carts overflow with abundance.
psalm 65:11 NIV
Cindy from Encinitas: “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
Marsi, Santa Barbara, “Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matt. 11:28,29, NIV.
Debbie – Coweta, OK
However I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me – the task of testifying to the gospel of God’s grace.
Acts 20 vs 24 NIV
barbara,clemmons nc
I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in His Word I put my hope.
psa 130:5, NIV
“Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.” I Corinthians 6:19-20 NIV
“Do everything without complaining or arguing,”
Philippians 2:14
Lesley, Fort Worth, TX
PS 5:11
but let all who take refuge in you be glad, let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10)
Joy, Newnan GA
He said to them, This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms.” Then He opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures, He told them, “This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance and forgivness of sins will be preached in His name to all nations beginning at Jerusalem.” Luke 24:44-47 NIV
Joy, Newnan GA
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth , words may be given so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should. Ephesians 6:18-20
Jean, Blaine: You crown the year with Your good blessings, and You leave abundance in Your wake.Psalm 65:11, The NET Bible
Holly-North Charleston, South Carolina
O Lord, you have searched me and you know me. Psalm 139:1 NIV
James 1:17 – Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights who does not change like shifting shadows.
Used this on child’s birth announcement 15 years ago. Special to me still.
Deb, Alton, Iowa
Ps. 103:1-4
“Bless the Lord, oh my soul; and all that is within me bless His Holy Name! Bless the Lord, oh my soul,and forget not all His benefits: who forgives all your iniquities; who heals all your diseases; who redeems you life from destruction; who crowns you with loving kindness and tender mercies.”
Sorry, I left out the version: NKJV
Staci, Wichita KS
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.
Isaiah 12:2 NIV
My first verse is Psalm 65:11. You crown the year with Your good blessings, and You leave abundance in Your wake. I am ready to commit my time to the Lord to use his word to make a difference in my life and others.
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. Deuteronomy31:8 NIV
Donna from Jena,LA
Ps 91:11 For he will command his angels conderning you to guard you in all your ways.
Job 19:25 NIV
I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth.
Allison – Warrenton,Va
Ps. 94:18-19 (NASB)
“If I should say, ‘My foot has slipped,’ Your lovingkindness, O LORD will hold me up. When my anxious thought multiply within me, Your consolations delight my soul.”
Monica Hart-Atwood. Lansing, IL.
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 percieve it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wastelands. (NIV)
Sorry I’m Late!!
Staci – Beaumont, TX
“You crown the year with a bountiful harvest; even the hard pathways overflow with abundance.” Psalm 65:11 NLT
Rachel, Richmond VA
“but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” 1 Peter 1: 15-16 (ESV)
Joan, Coppell: The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. Psalm 9:9-10 NIV
(Just found out about this!)
Abbie – Franklin, TN
Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. James 1:19-20 NIV
1 Corinthians 13:13 NKIV – And now abide faith, hope, love, these three, but the greatest of these is love.
Nona from Poplar Bluff
“For the word of God is living and active. Sharper that any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart” (Hebrew 4:12 NIV).
Linda from Westerville, Ohio: “Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you.” Psalm 63:3 NIV
Malika, Lewisville, TX
Hebrews12:1-3 (New Living Translation)
1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. 2 We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.[a] Because of the joy[b] awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne. 3 Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people;[c] then you won’t become weary and give up.
Praise the Lord for ALL the verses!!
Melanie, Belton, Texas:Psalm 19:14
“May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.”
Kathy, Danville, CA, I can do everything through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13, NIV
First name, city, verse, reference, and version