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!
Melissa, Decatur, Tx: “Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.” King James Version
Penny, Maryland:He is my strength. 1Cor. 10:13 (Message) No test or temptation that comes your way is beyond the course of what others have had to face. All you need to remember is that God will never let you down; he’ll never let you be pushed past your limit; he’ll always be there to help you come through it
Heather, Fullerton: Romans 15:13- 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. (NIV)
Andi, Lincoln NE
The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you. He will never leave you or forsake you. Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged. Duet 31:8. NIV
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
neither are your ways my ways,”
declares the LORD.
“As the heavens are higher than the earth,
so are my ways higher than your ways
and my thoughts than your thoughts”
Isaiah 55:8-9 NIV
Cathy, Colorado Springs, CO: “You crown the year with a bountiful harvest; even the hard pathways overflow with abundance.” Psalm 65:11 NLT
Jodi Nairz Paradise, CA
Romans 15:13 NIV “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.”
Sandy, San Antonio: Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I lift up my hands. Psalm 63:3-4 NIV
Tammy, Glencoe, AL: “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
Lesley: Wetumpka,AL
“But, if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to Him.” James 1:5 NASB
Erica, Houston: “Lord, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress.” (NIV)
Jesus Calms the Storm.
He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves,
“Peace! Be Still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. Mark 4:39
Angie, Beattyville, KY: “After this, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: ‘Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.'” Genesis 15:1 NIV
Angel, Franklin, TN: “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” Romans 12:2 NKJV
Nancy, Boston. You crown the year with your good blessings, and you leave abundance in your wake. Psalms 65:11 The NET Bible
Erica, Houston: Isaiah 33:2 “Lord, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress.” (NIV)
Shannon, Birmingham, AL
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: 24 NIV
Tracy
Edgewood, KY
The sun will no more be your light by day, nor will the brightness of the moon shine on you, for the Lord will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your glory.
~Isaiah 60:19 (NIV)
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.”
Ephesians 4:29 (NIV)
Casey, Fort Pierce
Salli from Oakland, NJ: “Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary and His understand no one can fathom.” Isaiah 41:28 NIV
Roseanna, Bloomington, IN., “My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest.” Is. 32:18 NIV
Kendra,Yukon “But I am afraid that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, your minds will be led astray from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ.” 2 Corinthians 11:3(NASB)
Chrissy, Clemmons, NC:
May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. Galatians 6:14 NIV
holy, moley, I feel the heat in Siestaville! We’re gonna set this place ablaze with revival fire in our hearts!
JOHN 8:31-32 (NLT 1996 EDITION)
“YOU ARE TRULY MY DISCIPLES IF YOU KEEP OBEYING MY TEACHINGS. AND THEN YOU WILL KNOW THE TRUTH, AND THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE.”
Heather G
Charlotte NC
Leanne, Abbotsford Canada
“As we know Jesus better, his divine power gives us everything we need for living a godly life. He has called us to receive his own glory and goodness!” 2 Peter 1:3 NLT
Laur, Spokane, WA: “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”. Psalm 56:3. NIV
Melissa, Kenai, Alaska
And if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed,then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like noonday. The lord will guide you always…”
Isaiah 58:10-11a
Hi Melissa – I found 10 of us memorizing verse 11! Here are the other names if you want to be praying for all of us.
Vanessa, Bremen, GA
Dedra, Madison, AL
Laura, Greenville, NC:
Terri, Kernersville NC:
Carol from Terrell, NC
Candace, Kentucky
WendyB, Heidelberg, Germany.
Helen Wall
Michelle, Sylvan Springs, AL
“And now, Israel,what does the LORD your God require of you, but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and to keep the commandments and statutes of the LORD, which I am commanding you today for your good?” Deuteronomy 10:12-13
Tammy Paducah Ky. I can do all things through HIM who gives me strength. Phil 4:13 NIV
Kathleen
Bellmore, NY
“You crown the year with Your good blessings, and you leave abundance in Your wake.” Ps. 65:11 NET
Kimberly,Providence, RI: “Forget the former things;
do not dwell on the past.
See, I am doing a new thing!
Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the wilderness and stream.”
–Isaiah 43:18-19
Melissa, Decatur,TX: Oops! Psalm 51:10 KJV
Allyson, Winnsboro SC: For by Him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. – Colossians 1:16-17 NIV
Kay, Muscle Shoals, AL:
“The (wo)man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what (s)he has heard, but doing it – (s)he will be blessed in what (s)he does.” James 1:25
Krista, Centennial, Co
Isaiah 43:18-19, NIV
“Forget the former things;
do not dwell on the past.
See, I am doing a new thing!
Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the desert
and streams in the wasteland.”
Ali, Pelzer, SC, “By Standing firm you will gain life.”, Luke 21:19, NIV
“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
Sheron from Rockwall, TX
Bring all the tithes into the storehouse so there will be enough food in the Temple. If you do, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, I will open the windows of heaven for you. I will pour out a blessing so great you won’t have enough room to take it in! Try it! Put me to the test!
NLT
Leigh Anne, Sylacauga, AL: “You crown the year with a bountiful harvest; even the hard pathways overflow with abundance”. Psalm 65:11 NLT
Timmarie, Peoria: “And what does the LORD require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 NIV
Karen, Prophetstown : “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” Genesis 1:27 NLT
Donna, Tuscaloosa, AL: “Happy are people of integrity, who follow the law of the Lord. Happy are those who obey His decrees and search for Him with all their hearts”. Psalm 119:1-2
NLT =D
Paige, Anniston, AL – “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6 NIV
Kelly
Avon Park, FL
Sow for yourselves righteousness, reap the fruit of unfailing love, and break up your unplowed ground; for it is time to seek the LORD, until He comes and showers righteousness on you.
Hosea 10:12, NIV
Annette, Minneapolis: “So teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 NKJV
You crown the year with Your good blessings and you leave abundance in Your Wake. NET Psalm 65:11
Durant, OK
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. Proverbs 16:3 NIV
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Colossians 4:2 NIV
My theme scripture for the year:
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all
pure, then
Peaceloving,
Considerate,
Submissive,
full of Mercy and Good Fruit,
Impatial and Sincere;
Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness.
James 3:17-18 NIV
Tracy, Atlanta:
Serve the Lord with fear and celebrate his rule with trembling. Psalm 2:11 (NIV, 2010)
The Lord gave me the word CELEBRATE for my theme this year. I’m struggling with something so positive – our word for 2010 was PURPOSE, and it was a difficult year. So I am researching verses with the word CELEBRATE in them. Praise God!
Tracy, Tyler, TX–“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
Michelle, Douglasville GA ~ Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe (in Him) so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 HCSB