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!
Cindy, Greenwood
“Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
Psalm 46:10
NIV
Jenny, Corona: “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
Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV)
Come to me,all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.
Ouida in Trenton, TX: “As a fair exchange – I speak as to my children – open wide your hearts also.” II Corinthians 6:13 (NIV)
Julie, Goldfield: When You said, “Seek My face,” my heart said to You, “Your face, LORD, I will seek.” Psalm 27:8 NKJV
Ann, Austin TX: “And the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will Himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. To Him be the power for ever and ever.” 1Peter 5:10 NIV
I am so sorry; my reference should have read: Psalm 118:5-7 NIV
Vicki, Indpls, IN
I will be glad and rejoice in your love, for you saw my affliction and knew the anguish of my soul.
NIV
Psalm 31:7
A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit.
Isaiah 11:1 NIV
Sofie, Madera Ranchos, ” You will eat the fruits of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours.” Psalms 128:2 NIV
Suzy, Wheelersburg,OH: ” The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” Prov. 9:10 NKJV
Shawna, Alabama, “Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way;…” I corintians 13:4-5a ESV
Katie, Kansas City, 1 Corinthians 2:9 (NLT) “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.”
Cherise, Cheyenne, WY: “Only be on your guard and diligently watch yourselves, so that you don’t forget the things your eyes have seen and so that they don’t slip from your mind as long as you live. Teach them to your children and your grandchildren.” Deuteronomy 4:9
Sorry, forgot to mention version…..HCSB
Lisa from Greenville, SC: “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
Lisa ~ Zimmerman, MN
If you need wisdom – if you want to know what God wants you to do – ask him, and he will gladly tell you.
James 1:5 NLT
Christy, Greenville, TX
The LORD your God is with you,
he is mighty to save.
He will take great delight in you,
he will quiet you with his love,
he will rejoice over you with singing.
Zephaniah 3:15 NIV
Keli, Yukon, Oklahoma: “So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself.” Matthew 6:34 NAS
Jennifer, Dallas: “For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace.” Romans 6:14 NIV
Dawn, Hawley Minnesota: “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, 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. Philippians 4:8 NIV
Mandy-rocky point-definitely psalm 65:11-you crown the year with your goodness,even the hard pathways overflow with abundance.NLT
My first verse of the New Year is… I appeal to you therefore my brothers, by the mercies of God to present your bodies as a living sacrifice holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Romans 12:1 ESV.
Me and my mom decided to hold ourselves accountable to memorize our 24 verses this year. Happy New Year to all.
God Bless!
tone, houston: He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
Amy from Paris, Texas
The righteous person may have many troubles,
but the Lord delivers him from them all.
Psalm 34:19 NIV
Breanna, San Antonio – “Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.” Proverbs 3:3 (NIV)
“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
Tracy
Fort Mill, SC
Lisa, Olathe: He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;
Romans 4:20 KJV
Donna, Jacksonville.
“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.”
2 Corinthians 10:5 (NIV)
Hannah, La Grange TX: “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all getnerations, for ever and ever! Amen.” Ephesians 3:20-21
Johnine, Indianapolis: My sheep listen to my voice; I know them and they follow me. John 10:27 NIV
Christa,Rutherford,TN
The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off – for all whom the Lord our God will call. Acts 2:39 NIV
Sheena (Columbus Grove, OH)
Search for the Lord and for his strength; continually seek him. – 1 Chronicles 16:11 (NLT)
I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for He is right beside me. Psalm 16:8 NLT Monroe, NH
Bobbie, Danville, KY
Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God?
You are not your own;
I Cornithians 6:19 NIV
Megan, Ft. Walton Beach
“Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!”
Luke 1:45 NIV
Kelly, Bryan, TX: “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
Jovin, Houston TX: Isaiah 42:8-9 “I am the LORD; that is my name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols. See, the former things have taken place,
and new things I declare; before they spring into being
I announce them to you.”
Michelle, Ventress: 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
Kim, Hermitage, PA, “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
Gail, Fort Worth
Isaiah 55:11 (NIV)
[11] so is my word* that goes out from my mouth:
It will not return to me empty,*
but will accomplish what I desire
and achieve the purpose* for which I sent it.
Kristen Maddux, Psalm 139:18 “Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand. When I awake, I am still with you.” NIV
Cassie, Bells,TX
So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life – your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life – and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for Him. Don’t become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You’ll be changed from the inside out. Readily recognize what He wants from you, and quickly respond to it. Unlike the culture around you, always dragging you down to its level of immaturity, God brings the best out of you, develops well-formed maturity. Romans 12:1-2 The Message
Rachael, Perrysburg, OH
1 Peter 3:8-10 The Message
Summing up: Be agreeable, be sympathetic, be loving, be compassionate, be humble. That goes for all of you, no exceptions. No retaliation. No sharp-tongued sarcasm. Instead, bless—that’s your job, to bless. You’ll be a blessing and also get a blessing. Whoever wants to embrace life and see the day fill up with good, Here’s what you do: Say nothing evil or hurtful; Snub evil and cultivate good; run after peace for all you’re worth.
Kim, Centertown, MO
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
1 Peter 4:8 NIV (1984)
Tonia, Arkansas: “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” Matthew 6:33, NLT
Tracy, Whitesburg, TN
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. Provers 16:3 NIV
Nicole Bloomington,IL
I will praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Psalm 139:14 NIV
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me Philippians 4:13 NKJ
You crown the year with Your good blessings, and You leave abundance in Your wake. Psalm 65:11 NET
Pat S.
Lago Vista, TX
valerie, California
2 Timothy 1:7
God did not give us a spirit that makes us afraid but a spirit of power and love and self control.
This is how I wish to start this new year… Love, power and SELF CONTROL 🙂
Heather- Glencoe, AL: Whatever I have, wherever I am, I can make it through anything in the One who makes me who I am. Phil. 4:13- Message