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!
John 1:12 “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name.” I am God’s daughter!
John 15:15 “No longer do I call you slaves, for the slave does not know what his master is doing; but i have called you friends, for all things I have heard from my Father I have made known to you.” I am God’s friend!
I’m starting late – these are the first two!
Jennifer, Dallas, TX; Matthew 6:33-34
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Leah, Cleveland
“Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared.” (Proverbs 3:25-26 NIV)
vee in howe, tx
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want.
vee in Howe, Tx
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Psalms 23:1 (KJV)
Round Rock, Texas
I know the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. Phil. 4:12b (NIV)
Jill Clem
Sioux City IA
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God – What is good and acceptable and perfect”
Romans 12:2 (NIV)
Kim, Orlando, 1 Corinthians 16:13 (NIV)
“Be on your guard, stand firm in the faith; be (wo)men of courage; be strong.”
I am just catching up my posting. For the 1st, I chose John 3:16…I know, kind of cheating, but I need to start at the beginning, and my kiddos did too! 🙂
Juanita Williford
Norfolk,VA
Deuteronomy 1:31
There you saw how the LORD your God carried you, as a
father carries his son, all the way you went until you
reached this place.
NIV version
My Grandma prayed this over me whenever she tucked me in! Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me to lie dow in green pastures.
He leads me beside the still waters.
He restores my soul.
He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for You are with me.
Your rod and your staff they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil, my cup runs over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Psalm 23 NKJV
A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare. Proverbs 15:1 (NIV)
Gaynor , Sugar Land, TX (started late so here are my two verses for Jan.):
(1) “Come near to God and he will come near to you…” (James 4:8a NIV)
(2)” In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1 NIV)
In reviewing the comments from other sisters, I found this beautiful verse that I also want to commit to memory for January: “You will seek me and find me when you search for me with all your heart” (Jeremiah 29:13 NAS).
Psalm 119:114 You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word. NIV
I prayed for a way to memorize scripture this year and found this blog today. Praise the Lord!
Restore to me again the joy of your salvation, and make me willing to obey you. Psalm 51:12 NLT
But the helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you. John 14:26
Psalm 1:1,2 “Oh, the joys of those who do not listen to the advice of evil people! They do not hang around with sinners. They do not laugh at the things of God. But they take joy in doing all God wants them to. They think about God’s laws day and night. They think about ways to follow him more closely.
You crown the year with Your good blessings, and You leave adundance in Your wake. Psalm 65:10 NET
Great suggestion for the first verse of the year.
A person’s wisdom yields patience;
it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.
Proverbs 19:11 NIV
Habakkuk 3:17 & 18 – Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior
Megan Blue Springs, MO
Romans 4:24(NIV)
God will credit righteousness for us who belive him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead.
Angel, Destin. “We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps”. Proverbs 16:9 NLT
A person without self control is like a city with broken-down walls. Prov. 25:28 NLT
2 Corinthians 4:17-18
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 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
Heather, Topeka Kansas
“Though i constantly take my life in my hands, I will not forget your law.”
Psalm 119:112
Portland, Tx
God didn’t give us a spirit of fear but of power, lover, and self- control.
2 TIM.1:7
Melissa, Austin: ” You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock.”
Isaiah 26:3-4 NLT
Allison
Central Asia
Psalm 65:11 (NAS)
Thou hast crowned the year with Thy bounty, And Thy paths drip with fatness.
Getting a late start this year, but want to join in.
Becca Helble from Austin, TX
I’m starting late but so excited to join in this journey!
“whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward” Col 3:23-24 (NIV)
Jeremiah 29:11 ESV
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for wholeness and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
“Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes.” Nehemiah 4:14 ESV
Phil 1:20
Just found this blog. I’m way behind, but I’m going for it.
1st Verse: Galatians 5:22&23 – But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. NIV
2nd Verse: John 16:33 – I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. NIV
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6 NIV
Pottsville, AR
Joining late…
1.Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1, NIV
2.Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: Proverbs 31:28, NIV
Rhonda, Tomball, “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. Deut.6:4-5, NIV
Rhonda, Tomball, “For You, O LORD, will bless the righteous; With favor You will surround him as with a shield.” Psalm 5:12, NIV
Philippians 4:6-7 NKJ
Be anxious fornothing, but in everything, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus
“My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to one’s whole body.”
Proverbs 4:20-22 (NIV)
Penny from Calif. Eph.1:3 Life Ap. Study Bible
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.”
Rachel, Austin, Matthew 6:34
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble on it’s own.
Joining late also….
Michelle Jones, Charlotte NC, Psalm 65:11 NET
“You crown the year with your good blessing and leave abundance in your wake.”
Hillary Barber
Auburn, Al
Call unto me and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.
– Jeremiah 33:3 NKJV
Jeanette, Indian Trail, NC. “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.” Psalm 143:8 (NIV)
Just heard about this.
Cristette, Glendale AZ
“In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us” Romans 8:37 NIV
I am a little late joining. A friend just told me about this. But I posted a longer passage on Jan 15th. It is my verse(s) for January. Matt 6:31-34 NIV.
Sheila, Austin
“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.” Col 3:17
Stockbridge, Ga
Phil.4:13
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Tara from Brandon, MS
Psalm 5:3 “In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly”
NIV 2010