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!
“Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him” Psalms 62:5
Teresa
Shreveport
Matthew 6:34 So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.
Pattie, San Antonio, TX – “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10, NIV
Venessa, Hurst, Isaiah 51:18 ESV
” And I have put my words in your mouth and covered you in the shadow of my hand. establishing the heavens and laying the foundations of the earth, and saying to Zion,’You are my people.'”
Debbie, Millen, GA (For my determined purpose is) that I may know Him (that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving and recognizing and understanding the wonders of His Person more strongly and more clearly), and that I may in that same way come to know the power outflowing from His resurrection (which it exerts over believers), and that I may so share His sufferings as to be continually transformed (in spirit into His likeness even) to His death, (in the hope) Phil. 3:10 AMP
Kelly, Lakeside MT
Isaiah 43: 18-19 NIV
“Forget the former things; do no tdwell 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.”
Dawn, Gardner, Kansas, “I lift up my eyes to the hills – Where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:1-2 NIV
Michelle, PA, Psalm 19:14 Amplified
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my firm, impenetrable Rock and my Redeemer.”
Alaira – age 9, PA, Philippians 4:13 NIV
“I can do all this through Him who gives me strength.”
Shaylee – age 4, PA, Philippians 2:14 NIV
“Do everything without grumbling or arguing,”
Edwina, Morrison, OK
Joshua 1:9 (NASB)
“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.”
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 Study Bible
Dawn, Zionsville, “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be mesured to you.” Luke 6:38 NIV
Melissa, Castle Rock CO
2 Corinthians 3:18 (NIV)
And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
Piper
Hickory, NC
When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. Isaiah 43:2 KJV
Let’s do this!!!
Pam, Lebanon IN, “God is Spirit and those that worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth.” John 4:24 NKJV
LeeAnn , Oklahoma City, “When I think of all this, I fall to my kness and pray to the father, the creator of everything in heaven & on earth. I pray that from his glorious unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength thru his Spirit.” Eph 3:14 – 16 NLT
Sallye, San Angelo
You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You. Because he trust in You. Isaiah 26:3 NKJV
Be still, and know that I am God:
I will be exalted among the nations.
I will be exalted in the earth!
Psalm 47:10 NKJV
Marci, Utica:
Rejoice in the Lord always, again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your request be made known to God. Philippians 4:4-6 NRSV
Cindy, Fort Worth, Texas: I have set the Lord continually before me; because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Psalm 16:8 NAS
Jennifer
Richmond, VA
Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchman stand guard in vain.
Psalm 127:1 NIV
Heidi-Wasilla, Alaska: As your words came to me I drank them in, and they filled my heart with joy and happiness because I belong to you. Jeremiah 15:16 The NET Bible
Amber, Pearland “But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.” -1 John 1:7 ESV
sheree,beaumont
“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 streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43:18-19
Sharon R, Orange, CA.
Deut 31:6
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.
Arin, Wichita, KS
Philippians 4:4-6 NIV
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Judy, Tehachapi,When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things. 1 Corinthians 13:11 NKJV
may the GOD of HOPE fill you with all JOY and PEACE as you TRUST HIM, so that you may OPVERLOW with HOPE by the POWER of the HOLY SPIRIT…Romans 15:13 NIV
Kim, Monroe NC Hebrews 11:6 The Message: It’s impossible to please God apart from faith. And why? Because anyone who wants to approach God must believe both that he exists and that he cares enough to respond to those who seek him.
Teresa, Haxtun, CO 1 Kings 2:3 And keep the charge of the LORD your God, to walk in His ways, to keep His statutes, His commandments, His ordinances, and His testimonies, according to what is written in the law of Moses, that you may succeed in all that you do and wherever you turn. NAS
Julie, Owensboro
Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:5-7 NIV
Hannah- Chicago
We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.~ 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 (NIV)
Renee Calgary, CANADA
“Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me” Psalm 51:12
Nealie from Chesapeake, VA, “‘For I know what I have planned for you,’says the Lord. ‘I have plans to prosper you, not to harm you. I have plans to give you a future filled with hope. When you call out to me and come to me in prayer, I will hear your prayers. When you seek me in prayer and worship, you will find me available to you. If you seek me with all your heart and soul, I will make myself available to you.’says the Lord.” Jeremiah 29:11-14 NET
Debbie, Atlanta: Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19 ESV
Jenny D; Lacey, WA; “Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds & glorify God on the day He visits us.” 1 Peter 2:12
Susan, Callaway: “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!” Isaiah 43:18-19a NIV
Erin, Russell Springs KY
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and paience. Bear with each other and fogive whatever grievnaces you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
Colossians 3:12-13
Cynthiana, KY
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)
2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!
Ashley, St. Louis Missouri
Pat
Hillsboro, OR
Finally brothers, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, if anything is excellent or praiseworthy, think about such things.
Phillipians 4:8 NIV
Amanda, Sheridan, WY
But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation. Col 1:22 TNIV
Eileen, Sarasota, FL Isaiah 43:1b-2
“Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you.
I have called you by name; you are mine.
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.”
New Living Translation
Kelly, Fort Myers: “Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.” Jeremiah 33:3 ESV
“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.” Gal. 5:22-23 NIV
FOS in EBM in 2011!! Amen!!
Tina, Lebanon, TN
Isaiah 43:1-3 “Don’t be afraid, I’ve redeemed you.
I’ve called your name. You’re mine.
When you’re in over your head, I’ll be there with you.
When you’re in rough waters, you will not go down.
When you’re between a rock and a hard place,
it won’t be a dead end—
Because I am God, your personal God,
The Holy of Israel, your Savior.
I paid a huge price for you:
Message
Vanessa, Florence SC: “For my determined purpose is that I may know Him, that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving and recognizing and understanding the wonders of His Person more strongly and more clearly, and that I may in that same way come to know the power out flowing from His resurrection, which it exerts over believers, and that I may so share His sufferings as to be continually transformed, in spirit into His likeness even, to His death, in the hope.” Phil 3:10 (Amplified Bible)
Michelle
Titus, Al
Psalm 62:5-6 NKJV
My soul wait silently for God alone, for my expectation is from Him. He only is my rock and salvation; he is my defense; I shall not be moved.
Deborah,Columbia,Tn “So,chosen by God for this life of love, dress in the wardrobe God picked out for you: compassion, kindness, humility,quiet strength, discipline. Be even-tempered, content with second place, quick to forgive an offense. Forgive as quickly and completely as the Master forgave you.” Colossians 3:12-13 the Message
Psalm 65:11 “My dear brothers and sister’s, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires”
Wren D,Dublin, OH “But forget all that—it is nothing compared to what I am going to do. For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland. Isaiah 43:18-19 NLT
Rosalye
Vicksburg, MS
Happy are those who hear the joyful call to worship,
for they will walk in the light of Your presence, LORD.
They rejoice all day long in Your wonderful reputation.
They exult in Your righteousness.
You are their glorious strength.
Psalm 89:15-17a