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!
Jean, Columbus, Ohio,” For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh” 2 Corinthians 10:3
Nicole, Chattanooga, TN
“Forget about what’s happened! Don’t keep going over old history. Be alert! Be present! I’m about to do something brand new. It’s bursting out. Don’t you see it? There it is! I’m making a road in the desert and rivers in the badlands.”
Isaiah 43:18-19 The Message
Janel, Valrico, FL: “Give your burdens to the Lord, and He will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.”
Oops! That’s Psalm 55:22, NLT!
Khakki Nashville, TN “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 (NKJV)
Kim Pine Village
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fires you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the LORD your GOD, the HOLY ONE, your SAVIOR.” Isaiah 43:2-3 New Living Translation
NIV
Nancy St Joseph
John 3:30 (New International Version)
“He must become greater; I must become less.”
Erin – Wylie, TX
Look at the nations and watch – and be utterly amazed.
For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told.
Habakkuk 1:5, NIV
Tanis, Terrace, BC, Canada. Think about Him in all your ways, and He will guide you on the right paths. Prov 3:6 HCSB
Tammy-Siloam,NC
I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:13(NIV)
Brittany from Louisville, KY: “O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water. I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. 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 will life up my hands. My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you.” Ps 63:1-5, NIV
Denise, Hernando Beach: “I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.” Psalm 27: 13-14 NIV
Sandy, Houston, TX: James 1:5
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. NIV
Michelle, Manassas, VA
Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the instructions Moses gave you. Do not deviate from them, turning either to the right or to the left. Then you will be successful in everything you do. Joshua 1:7 NLT
Beverly
Tupelo, MS
Psalm 71:5
“For you have been my hope, O Sovereign LORD, my confidence since my youth.” (NIV)
Sydney, London “For I know the plans I have for you” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to to give you hope and a future.” Jer. 29:11
Mary Ellen, Methuen, Now be pleased to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue forever in your sight; for you, O Sovereign LORD, have spoken, and with your blessing the house of your servant will be blessed forever.
2 Samuel 7:29 NIV
Stephanie, Lititz, PA:
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
Ann, Ostrander, Ohio, “Call upon me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.” Jeremiah 33:3
Or do you noy know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? I Corinthians 6:19 NKJV
Kristie
Queen City, TX
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matt 6:21 NIV
Anne, Johnson City, TN
I thank God in my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all, making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.
Phil. 1:3-5 (ESV)
“My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.” Psalm 62:1-2
Houston, TX!!
Christy, Summit, MS:
The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. NIV
Hebrews 1:3 a…oops! Sorry I forgot to give the reference!
Jerre,Anacortes,WA-“but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31 NIV
Sarah, Port Angeles: Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13, NASB
Jianna, Yankton, James 1:12 – Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.(NIV)
Amber, Florence, Kentucky
“Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” Psalm 27:14
Diane, Rockford MI: “My salvation and my honor depend on God; He is my mighty rock, my refuge.” Ps. 62:7 NIV
Laura – Tracy, CA: “And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us”. Romans 5:5 NIV
Cindy from Raleigh, NC:
Ephesians 4:22-24 (NIV)
“You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.”
Mary, Port Angeles, WA.: And he said, “Truly, I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them. For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.” Luke 21:3, 4, ESV.
Hannah | Norman, OK
“The Lord sat enthroned at the flood, and the Lord sits as King forever. The Lord will give strength to His people; the Lord will bless His people with peace.”
Psalm 29: 10 & 11, NKJV
Sara, Irving, TX: But now, this is what the LORD says— he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. Isaiah 43:1 NIV
Galations 5:22-23
By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control. There is no law against such things. NRSV
(parenting, weightloss)
Linda, Ft. Collins, CO
“All my fresh springs shall be in Thee.”
Psalm 87:7 (PBV)
Laura Beth: Unicoi, Tn.
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.
Petra, Ceres, CA:
YOURS, O LORD,
is the GREATNESS,
& the POWER,
& the GLORY,
& the VICTORY,
& the MAJESTY,
for ALL that is in the heaven & the earth is YOURS;
YOURS is the dominion, O LORD, & YOU exalt YOURSELF as head over ALL!!!!
I Chronicles 29:11 (NASB)
“I wait for the Lord, my soul does wait, And in His word do I hope.”
Psalm 130:5. (NAS Master Study Bible)
Marilyn Bundy, Lancaster, NY
I am the Lord, the God of all mankind; is there anything too hard for me?
Jeremiahh 32:27 The Living Bible
Kay, Tupelo, MS: “His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness.” 2 Peter 1:3, NIV
Kadie from Tinley Park, IL–Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. (23) They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV)
Joey Lynn, Las Vegas
And the peace of God that surpasses all understanding
will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
(NET) Philippians 4:7
Donna,Monroe, Now the Lord is the spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
Megan, Greenwood, IN: “This very day God, your God, commands you to follow these rules & regulations, to live them out with everything you have in you. You’ve renewed your vows today that God is your God, that you’ll live in the way He shows you; do what He tells you in the rules, regulations & commandments; and listen obediently to Him.” Deuteronomy 26:16 The Message
Amanda, Drummonds, TN
For the Lord gives wisdom and from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 2:6 NIV
2 Samuel 22:20 He brought me out into a spacious place;
He rescued me because he delighted in me.
He is Jehovah, my Lord, my Salvation, my “Knight in Shining Armor”, my “Prince of Peace”, my Rescuer”, my example!!
Shauna, Ashland, KY: “For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. Then when you call upon me and come and pray to me, I will hear you.” Jeremiah 29:11-12 NRSV
Ellen, Santa Maria, California
Forget about what’s happened; don’t keep going over old history. Be alert, be present. I’m about to do something brand-new. It’s bursting out! Don’t you see it?
There it is! I’m making a road through the desert, rivers in the badlands. Isaiah 43:18-19, The Message
Vikki. Cleveland, Ohio.
“You crown the year with your bounty; your wagon tracks overflow with abundance.” Psalms 65:11 ESV