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!
Liz, St. Louis Park, MN
“Oh! May the God of green hope fill you up with joy, fill you up with peace, so that your believing lives, filled with the life-giving energy of the Holy Spirit, will brim over with hope!” Romans 15:13 The Message
Jean, Fairfax “Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth but that which is good to the use of edifying that it may minister grace unto the hearers.” Eph. 4:29 KJV
Ashley, Brentwood, TN: “Each of you should test your own actions. Then you can take pride in yourself, without comparing yourself to somebody else.” Galations 6:4 Today’s NIV
donna, mt. pleasant, north carolina
I Corinthians 6:19 NASB
Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own?
Norma, Dallas, NC: “This vision-message is a witness pointing to what’s coming. It aches for the coming – it can hardly wait! And it doesn’t lie. If it seems slow in coming, wait. It’s on its way. It will come right on time.” Habakkuk 2:3 (The Message)
But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Matt 24:36 NIV
Jennifer, Cape Coral, Florida
“Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.” Psalm 25:4-5 NIV
*I need covering in prayer siestas!
I know were not supposed to be commenting but I want you to know sister that this sister is praying for you.
Proverbs three..verse five and six. sorry on phone and not letting me type numbers.
Blessings
Kim
DeAnn,Rome-“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.” Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV
Stephanie – San Ramon, CA (temporarily) Tampa normally
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
Kathy, Broken Arrow. Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. And everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. The then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but WE an IMPERISHABLE. I Cor. 9:24-25 NASB
Salina, Hindman, Ky “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”
Sorry…..mine is from NIV
Salina, Carrie, Beth and I are posting too!! I can’t find mine!
I’m so glad we’re doing this together (along with Jill too) This will be so exciting.
My verse was from Proverbs 18:10 (hopefully next time I’ll be able to post correctly)
Rachel Labelle, Chicoutimi (Canada)
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James 5.13
Louis Second Version (French!)
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Tara, Charlotte,NC: Psalm 91:11
For He shall give His angels charge over you,To keep you in all your ways. Psalm 91:11
Heather, Leawood, Kansas: 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.
Gina; Houston, TX
Lamentation 3:22 – 24 NKJV
Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not.
They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness.
“The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I hope in Him!”
Lisa Kornelsen
Steinbach, Manitoba
Philippians 2:14(NIV)
“Do everything without complaining or arguing.”
Jacque, College Station: “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, Oh Lord, my rock and my Redeemer.” Psalm 19:14 New American Standard
Lisa, Plano, 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 Calgary Alberta Canada For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11 Life Application Bible. May 2011 be full of good plans!!
Amy, Louisville, Tn; They will be my people and I will be their God. I will give them singleness of heart and action so that they will always fear me for their own good and the good of their children after them. Jeremiah 32:38-39 NIV
Bartlesville,OK
Hebrews 1:9- You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.
Greta, Austell, GA: “But forget all that–it is nothing compared to what I am going to do.” Isaiah 43:18
Micah, New Orleans–“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Psalm 16:11, ESV
Janell, Clovis,NM: Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. Ephesians 3:17 TLB
Karen, Whitefish, MT: “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.” Isa 43:18-19 MSG
Summer Jo, Tennessee: “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” Phil. 4:8 KJV
Bethany, Pittsburgh: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. Deuteronomy 6:5, NIV.
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6 NIV
Genny, Troy, Ohio
Sarah, Canoga Park, CA: “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you”. Matthew 6:33 NKJV
Tara, Iloilo: Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” Isaiah 30:21 NIV
Nancy, Morehead, KY: “For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather of power and love and self control” 2 Tim 1:7 New American Bible
Salina, Hindman, KY
Proverbs 18:10 “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” NIV (sorry abt 1st post)
Kat, Albany, NY: “Since you have been chosen by God who has given you this new kind of life, and because of his deep love and concern for you, you should practice tenderhearted mercy and kindness to others.” ~Colossians 3:12 TLB
Traci – Corona, CA
When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. Isaiah 43:2 (NLT)
Kathleen, Marietta,GA ” You crown the year with your good blessings, and you leave abundance in your wake.” Psalm 65:11 NET
Emily, High Point
“If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.” James 1:5 (NIV)
Lisa, Fairview, NC “Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 New Living Translation
Lorie, Littleton, CO: “You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.” Psalm 16:11 NIV
Melissa, Houston, TX
You crown the year with Your good blessings, and You leave abundance in Your wake. Psalm 65:11 NET
Jenilee, Greensboro, NC
“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
Bridgette Jencks from Panama City Beach, FL
Deuteronomy 33:27, NLT
The eternal God is your refuge, and His everlasting arms are under you. He drives out the enemy before you; He cries out, “Destroy them!”
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.
Galatians 5:22-23 NIV (1984)
Tami, Columbus, Ohio:
This day I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live. Deuteronomy 30:19 NIV
Karen, Mebane NC
I have called you back from the ends of the earth saying ‘You are my servant’ For I have chosen you and will not throw you away. Don’t be afraid for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. Isaiah 41:9-10 NLT
My 12 yo daughter is joining me. Her verse is-
For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
Amy Kernersille, NC
Ephesians 1:11 (NIV)
In Him we were also chosen having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of His will.
(I hope this is where I leave my verse) Psalms 139:23,24 NIV Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts; See if there is any offensive way in me and lead me in the way of everlasting.
Judy, Spokane, WA
“You crown the year with Your good blessings, and You leave abundance in Your wake.” Psalms 65:11 The NET Bible
Andrea, Peoria AZ
Can all of your worries add a single moment to your life?
-Matthew 6:27, NLT
hannah, mt. pleasant, north carolina
John 3:15 NLT
So that everyone who believes in him will have eternal life.
Valerie
Sparks, Nevada
Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep His promise.
Hebrews 10:23 NLT