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!
Katie, SC – Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. – col. 3:2, NIV
“Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he’s the one who will keep you on track.” Proverbs 3:5-6 The Message
Tanya Lakeville, Ohio
“TREAT ME ACCORDING TO YOUR CONSTANT LOVE AND TEACH ME YOUR COMMANDS. I AM YOUR SERVANT; GIVE ME UNDERSTANDING SO THAT I MAY KNOW YOUR TEACHINGS.”
PSALM 119:124-125
TODAY’S ENGLISH VERSION, THE GOOD NEWS BIBLE
Kim, Henderson, NV, “Seek the Lord while you can find him. Call on him now while he is near.” Isaiah 55: 6 NLT.
donna, woodstock, ga:
The LORD your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves.
He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you,
but will rejoice over you with singing. Zeph 3:17 NIV
Lindsay, Medford…”some of you will rebuild the deserted ruins of your cities. you will known as a rebuilder or walls and a restorer of homes.” nlt
Kristin, Helena, AL
Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding (NIV)
Kati, Ocracoke Island, NC
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 43:19 (NIV)
Barbara Prospect, KY; 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.”
ops. isaiah 58:12
“Give all your worries to him, because he cares about you.” ~1 Peter 5:7 (New Century Version)
Bobbie Jo-San Angelo,TX
Gizmo, Spring Branch, TX
James 1:17 “Whatever is good and perfect comes to us from God above, Who created all heaven’s lights. Unlike them, He never changes or casts shifting shadows.” NLT
Janet, Plymouth, “Be joyful always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” I Thess 5:16-18, NIV
Sue, Carmel IN
“You crown the year Your good blessings, and You leave abundance in your wake.” Ps 65:11 The NET Bible
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 43:19 NIV
Melody, Perry MO
Angie from Benton “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
Lisa – Kingsport, TN
I Thssalonians 5:16-17 NIV
(16) “Be joyful always; (17) give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
Priscilla, Denton, TX:
“. . .He who began a good work in you will carry it on until completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
Phil. 1:6, NIV
Audra, Searcy, AR “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God.”
Philippians 4:6 NIV
Marilyn…in Misissippi: “To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.” Isaiah 61:3 KJV
Houston
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
Hebrews 11:1 NIV
Pamela,Silverhill,AL “Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. and the peace of God, which surpasses every thought, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6,7
Laura, Greensboro, NC
“For the Lord God is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory. The Lord will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right. O Lord of Heaven’s Armies, what joy for those who trust in you.” Psalm 84:11-12 (NLT)
Jennifer, Madison, OH
One thing God has spoken, two things have I heard:
That you O God are strong, and that you, O Lord are loving.
Surely you will reward each person according to what he has done. Psalm 62:11-12 NIV
Anna, Owensboro, KY: “I will prasie you, O Lord, with all my heart. I will tell of all your wonders, I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.” Psalm 9:1-2, NIV Bible.
Terri, Pennsylvania, “By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.” Proverbs 24:3-4 NIV
Rebecca, Chattanooga, TN: I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. Philippians 1:20-21 NIV
Pam Sevierville “You shall have no other gods before me” Exdous 20:3 NIV
Lauren, Malvern, PA. ~ Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him. Psalm 62:5 (NIV)
Blenna, Radford, VA ~ 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. Proverb 3:5-6 (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 TNIV
Margie, Stockbridge, GA – Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Psalm 52:10
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Shelley,Tulsa,OK:”We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” 2Corinthians 10:5,NIV
Lula, Hazlehurst, Treat me according to your constant love and teach me your commands. I am your servant; give me understanding so that I may understand your teachings. Psalm 119: 124 -125. TEV
Julia, Crystal Springs. Psalm 119:124,125, NLT. “I am your servant;deal with me in unfailing love, and teach me your decrees. Give discernment to me, your servant;then I will understand your laws.”
Casey
Montgomery, AL
Ephesians 6:10-11 ESV
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.
C.J., Liberty, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, and 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.” Phi 4:6-7 NIV
Suzanne, Knoxville, TN: “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” – Phillipians 4:6-7 New Living Translation
Amber Wooten
Warsaw, IN
Jeremiah 29:11
“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.”
Leanne, Maple Ridge, B.C. “Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyhone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.” 1 John 2:15
Joy, MS: “For He satisfies the longing soul, and fills the hungry soul with goodness.” Psalm 107:9 NKJV
Lindsay, Grapevine, Tx: “For You, O LORD, have made me glad by what You have done, I will sing for joy at the works of Your hands.” Psalm 92:4 (NAS)
Melissa, Toronto “His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him who call us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.” 2 Peter 2:3,4 NIV
Suzanne, Canton, MS “But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord God and made Him my refuge, that I may tell of all Your works.” Psalm 73:28 Amplified Bible
Katherine, Charlottesville, VA: “[The Lord] redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.” (Ps. 103:4-5, NIV)
Sherrie
Spokane WA
Man’s steps are ordained by the Lord,
How then can man understand his way?
Proverbs 20:24
Kathy, Princeton TX.
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 5:29 NIV
“Now have come salvation and power and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of His Christ. For the accuser of our brothers, who accuses them before our God day and night, has been hurled down. They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death.” Revelation 12:10-11 NIV
Jessie, Atlanta, Psalm 65:11, NIV, You crown the year with your bounty, and your carts overflow with abundance
“Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel” Philippians 1:27 NIV
Jeannette, from Beaumont. Act 18:28 For he vigorously refuted the Jews in public debate, proving from the Scriptures that Jesus was the Christ. NIV