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!
Heather, Warrensburg, Missouri: Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, Lord, have forsaken those who seek you. Psalm 9:10 NIV
have never forsaken those who seek you.
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful & thankful. Pray that God will open doors for telling the mystery of Christ. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Colossians 4:2-6 NIV/Msg
Lorraine, Ada,MI, “You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.”, Psalm 32:7, NIV.
Carola, Missoula, “Do not call to mind the former things, Or ponder things of the past. Behold, I will do something new, Now it will spring forth; Will you not be aware of it? I will even make a roadway in the wilderness, Rivers in the desert. Isa. 43:18,19 NASB
Elaine, Baltimore: And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever – the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you. I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.
John 14: 16-18 NKJV
Maggie-Greenville, South Carolina
“In you, O Lord, do I take refuge; let me never be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me!”
Psalm 31:1 (ESV)
Jaclyn, Richmond, VA
“The Sovereign LORD has given me an instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens be morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being taught.” Isaiah 50:4 (NIV)
Raleigh, NC
Ephesians 6:12 (NLT)
For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.
” Hope deferred makes the heart sicl, but when a dream comes true, there is life and joy”. NLT I need some hope this year!
Jessie, Cedar Rapids, IA: “Since my youth, O God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds. Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your might to all who are to come.” Psalm 71:17-18, NIV
Paula, Albertville, AL. “Be still, and know that I am God, I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in teh earth!” Psalm 46:10 NKJV
Jen, Chicago Suburb: I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11 (NIV)
Sherry
Hillsboro, OR
“I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation.” (I haven’t learned but am learning!)
Philippians 4:12b NIV
Cindy, Laguna Niguel: 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 4:29 NIV
I love this scripture. We saw Building 429 a few years back at the Dove awards and this scripture is where their name came from. It it very encouraging to build others up in Christ. Thanks for sharing and God bless you.
Carole, Cincinnati: Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; He is the faithful God, keeping His covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commands. Deuteronomy 7:9 NIV
Pam, Valrico FL
There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
1 Corinthians 10:13
KJV
Jan, Marion, IA (the Living Bible) Ps. 18:1 Lord How I love you! For you have done such tremendous things for me.
“Step out of the traffic! Take a long, loving look at me, your High God, above politics, above everything. Jacob-wresting God fights for us, God of angel-armies protects us.” Ps. 46.11 The Message Bible
Paula, Hendersonville TN ~ Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing. Now is shall spring forth – Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:18-19 NKJV
wow, thanks and God bless you!
Stacey, Sugar Land: As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Colossians 3:12 NRSV
Angie, Hendersonville: “Mercy and truth be with you. ” 2Samuel 15:20, NKJV
Dendy, Hernando, Ms:
“Don’t you know that your body is a temple that belongs to the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit, whom you received from God lives in you. You don’t belong to yourselves. You were bought for a price. So bring glory to God in the way you use your body.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Laura, Kila, MT “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
Hebrews 4:16 “Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” NASB
Lori, Sacramento CA: Listen to me family of Jacob, everyone that’s left of the family of Israel. I’ve been carrying you on my back from the day you were born, And I’ll keep on carrying you when you’re old. I’ll be there, bearing you when you’re old and gray. I’ve done it and will keep on doing it, carrying you on my back, saving you. Isaiah 46:3-4 MSG
Julie, Chiapas, MEX: Forget the things that happened in the past. Do not keep thinking about them. I am about to do something new. It is beginning to happen even now! Don’t you see it coming? I am going to make a way for you to go through the desert. I will make streams of water in the dry and empty land. Is 43:18-19 NIRV
Christie, Cape Girardeau, MO. Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. Romans 12:17 NIV
Ooops! GW translation
Christa from Kansas City, MO…Then King David went in and sat before the Lord, and he said, “Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far?” 1 Chronicles 17:16, NIV
Allayne, Bangkok: 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. James 1:12, NIV
Psalm 90:12 Sp teach us to number our days, That we may present to Thee a heart of wisdom. NASB
Psalms 51:12 NIV
Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.
Kim, Stanley, “From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” Psalm 61:2 KJV
Natalie – Trussville, AL “LORD, you have assigned me my portion and my cup; you have made my lot secure.” Psalm 16:5 (NIV)
Emily, Fort Mill SC
“For the Word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”
Hebrews 4:12-NIV
Oh Sovereign Lord, You have made the heavens and the earth by your great power & outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you.
Jeremiah 32:17 NIV
Winnipeg, Mb. Canada
Kathy, Pittsburgh. “For there is nothing that God cannot do.” Luke 1:37 NIV
Renfrew,CANADA
“Then I will go back to My place until they admit their guilt. And they will seek My face; in their misery they will earnestly seek Me.” Hosea 5:15 NIV
“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
anna. ruckersville, va.
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
(Philippians 4:19 ESV)
Melissa, Columbus,OH
Let the peace of Christ keep you in tune with each other, in step with each other, none of this going off and doing your own thing. And cultivate thankfulness. Let the Word of Christ-the Message-have the run of the house. Give it plenty of room in your lives.
Colossians 3:15-16a
Good Stuff!
Kelly, NY: You crown the year with a bountiful harvest; even the hard pathways overflow with abundance. Ps. 65:11 NLT
Gail, Manhattan, KS
Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory. Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Ps 73:23-26 NIV
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Isaiah 26:3 KJV
Ginger, South Point, OH “What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us?” Romans 8:31 NLT
Colima, Klamath Falls, OR. “This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24, NIV
Cristy Monroe, Ohio :”If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish and it will be given you. This is to my fathers glory that you bear much fruit, showing yourselfs to be my disciples.” John 15:7-8 NIV
Pam; Pleasant View: “Change your life, not just your clothes. Come back to GOD, your God. And here’s why: God is kind and merciful. He takes a deep breath, puts up with a lot, This most patient God, extravagant in love, always ready to cancel catastrophe.”
Joel 2:13 MSG
rebekah (age 9) st.paul mn
by this all will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.
john 13:35
Denise, Fresno, CA, “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 (NIV)
Woops I’ll redo…
Melanie, Omaha “Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.” Psalms 51:12 NIV