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!
Angie Blevins, Delaware: “When you talk, do not say harmful things, but say what people need—words that will help others become stronger. Then what you say will do good to those who listen to you.” Ephesians 4:29 NCV
Rhonda McClellan
Newnan, Georgia
As for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more. –Psalm 71:14 NIV
Sylvia V., Jersey Village, TX
Psalm 105:4 NIV
Look to the LORD and His strength; seek His face always.
Amanda, Olive Branch, MS
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 Holy Spirit. ” (caps mine)
Happy New Year 🙂
Lisa Palmer, Ste. Genevieve, MO: 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
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13. NIV
Marcella
Crosby, TX
Psalm 65:11 NKJV
You crown the year with Your goodness, and Your paths drip with abundance.
Erin
Stephens City, VA
“But now this is what the Lord says, ‘Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.” Isaiah 43:1 NIV
Kathryn, Tempe AZ : “When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me?” Psalm 56:3-4 NIV
Stephanie, Morgantown, WV-” I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstance.” Philippians 4:11 NIV
Tilley from Franklin, TN: “Meanwhile, friends, wait patiently for the Master’s Arrival. You see farmers do this all the time, waiting for their valuable crops to mature, patiently letting the rain do its slow but sure work. Be patient like that. Stay steady and strong. The Master could arrive at any time.” James 5:7-8 (The Message)
Toni, Benton, AR: “Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.” Col.4:6 ESV
Melanie Toups, Bridge City, TX
“This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have success. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:8-9 NASB
Brenda, Gainesville, Fl: “As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.” Galatians 6:10 King James Version
Michelle, St. Louis: Therefore, I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. Rom 12:1, NASB
Jessica, Ellis- Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Matthew 5:6 NIV
Emily – Des Moines, IA
So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. – 1 John 4:16 ESV
Susie, Fort Worth: Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2 ESV
Jaime, Fort Collins, CO:
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.
Psalm 19:14 ESV
Olympia, WA
Jan, Littleton, CO
“But Jesus said, ‘Someone touched me; I know that power has gone out from me.’ Then the woman, seeing that she could not go unnoticed, came trembling and fell at his feet.”
-Luke 8:46-47a (NIV)
I cannot go unnoticed by Jesus. Hallelujah!
Katie, Edmond: “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
Holly, Sequim, WA (in Stanford, MT this morning). “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
Jean, Columbus, Ohio, “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh.” 2 Corinthians 10:3 KJV
Johanna, Carlsbad, CA – 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 perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.”
Debbie,Smyrna,TN:
Colossians 1:11(NIV) May you be strengthened with all might according to His glorious Power, so you may have great endurance and patience and joyfully give thanks to God.
Stacey, Shelbyville, Ky: “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.” Psalm 32:8 NIV
Deb, Windsor, CT: “The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Exodus 33:14 NIV
Lynette, Alton, IL
Psalm 37:4-6 (NIV)
Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him and He will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.
Kim, New Port Richey, FL: “The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace and remain at rest.” Exodus 14:14 AMP
Jennifer from Warrensburg, MO.: “Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He annointed us, set His seal of ownership on us, and put His Spirit in our hearts as a deposit guaranteeing what is to come”. 2 Cor. 1:21-22 NIV
1 John 2:5-6 (New Living Translation)
5 But those who obey God’s word truly show how completely they love him. That is how we know we are living in him. 6 Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did.
Vicki
Chehalis, WA
Rachel, Billings
“I know what I’m doing. I have it all planned out-plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for.”
Jeremiah 29:11, The Message
Kristen, Allen, TX, Psalm 139:23-24; Search me, 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 the everlasting. NIV
Celeste, Laguna Niguel Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2 NIV
Mike, LaGrange, Ga: You crown the year with your bounty, and your cart overflows with abundance. Psalm 65:11 NIV
Tracy Leigh-Paris, MO-“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9, NIV
Mary, Minneapolis, Ephesians 1:1-3 “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places,” ESV
Dana, Madison, “When you do things, do not let selfishness or pride be your guide. Instead, be humble and give more honor to others than yourselves.” Phil. 2:3, The Inspirational Study Bible.
Jessica, Longwood,FL; “Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.” Psalm 37:4, KJV
Chelsea, Mobile, AL
“Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning for I am trusting in you. Show me where to walk for I give myself to you” Psalm 143:8 NLT
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV
Rachel, Danville, PA. The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lam. 3:22-23 ESV
Katie, LaGrange, Ga: You crown the year with your bounty, and your cart overflows with abundance. Psalm 65:11 NIV
Melissa, Miles City, MT: “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 The Living Bible
“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)
Lori Lynn
Rochester, MN
Rachel, Anchorage, AK:
And looking at them Jesus said to them, “With people this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26 New American Standard
Shellly, Inola, OK: “For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him.” Matthew 12:34b-35
Judy, Norfolk, Va.
You crown the year with your good blessings, and You leave abundance in Your wake. Ps.65:11 NET
Lora from Florissant, CO: “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand.” John 10:27-28, NIV