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!
Annie Bloomington, Indiana
“Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever.” Psalm 125:1 (NIV)
Hilary from Langley, BC
“Before the mountains were born or you bought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.” Psalm 90:2 (NIV)
Jill: Noblesville: The LORD is my light and my salvation-whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life-of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalm 126:5 “Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy.”
Elizabeth, Bolivar, MO
Psalm 31:7-8 NET I will be happy and rejoice in your faithfulness, because you notice my pain and you are aware of how distressed I am. You do not deliver me over to the power of the enemy; you enable me to stand in a wide open place.
Lisa, Scottdale
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and forgive their sin and will heal their land. II Chronicles 7:14 NIV
Lily Bronx, NY
I will give you thanks in the great assembly among throngs of people. I will praise you.
Psalm 35:18 NIV
Delores, Shoreline
How lovely is Your dwelling place, O LORD Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. Ps. 84:1-2, NIV
Leeann, Knoxville
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
2 Timothy 1:17
KJV
Oops, sorry, I’m new to commenting… My Bible Verse is from Psalm 27:1, NIV
Wendy, Cody
If you cry for discernment, Lift your voice for understanding;
If you seek her as silver and search for her as for hidden treasures; Then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God. Proverbs 2:3-5 NAS
Colleen, Richmond, VA
But love your enemies, do what is good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. Luke 6:35, HCSB
Columbus, MS
Philippians 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will day it again: Rejoice!
NIV
Anita, Lawrenceville, “Ah, Sovereign Lord, You have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you.” Jeremiah 32:17 NIV
Doylene, Sherman TX
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” Psalms 51:10 New American Standard
Paddy, Plattsburgh
The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 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 Cor. 10:4-5 NIV
Stephanie, Canton: “Blessed be the Lord, my Rock and my keen and firm Strength, Who teaches my hands to war and my fingers to fight” (Psalm 144:1 Amplified Bible)
Ellen,Sevierville; Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27(NIV)
Merrie – Katy, Tx
To this end I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me.
Colossians 1:29 NIV
Tara, Ontario, Canada
“In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safey.” Psalm 4:8 ESV
What God taught me through 2010–
Joni, Port Neches: “My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from Him.” Psalm 62:1, NIV
Kara, Aurora, IL: I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11 (NIV)
Amanda, Madison…
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
Beverly, Granite City IL
Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. Romans 12:2 (HCSB)
Megan, Los Gatos: Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it. Malachi 3:10 NIV
Deanna, Frisco, TX: Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6-7 NIV
Scarlet, Stephens City, VA: “The theif comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” Johyn 10:10
Let’s live our lives to the full thru Christ this New Year!
Laci, Houston
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.” (Colossians 3:23, NIV)
wow Laci! I smiled as I read your verse because I learned it a few months ago and immediately new the book, chapter and verse when I saw it. I pray you enjoy memorizing this verse. It has truly helped me to strive to work for the Lord in all I do.
Kathy, Austin, my son graduated from TCU and the football team just won the Rose Bowl! The quarterback quoted scriptrue regarding being humble as he was interviewed- how nice
I had a verse ready to go, however your verses hit me hard due to the season of my life, thank you
Deut. 1:31 The Lord your God carried you, as a man carries his son, in all the way you went, until you came to this place Ps. 65:11 You crown the year with your good blessings, and you leave abundance in your wake.
God Bless you for being here for us in this difficult journey called life- I pray God’s abundance for all of us
Dee,Muncie IN: I can do everything through Him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13. NIV
Greenville, IN
Isaiah 41:10 – The Message Version
Dont panic – I’m with you. There is no need to fear for I’m your God. I’ll give you strength. I’ll help you. I’ll hold you steady. Keep a firm grip on you.
Thank you for your verse. The Lord said-here is your verse to memorize-as i read it-i face major surgery in 2 weeks and woke up very emotionally distraught this morning when i had to say good bye to my kids as they left for their homes far away. I am beginning to be scared as i know what is coming. Thank you for the verse-i will be banking on it ! and your prayers please!!
Sharon, Riverside, Ca.
The Lord is my light and my salvation-
whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life-
of whom shall I then be afraid? Psalm 27:1 NIV
Joan – Johnstown, PA “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.”
Colossians 3:16 ESV
Sue, Middletown, “He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” Revelation 21:5, NIV.
Laura, Morrill. 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. Phil. 4:6-7 NIV
Nikki, Richmond, VA
“Do everything without complaining or arguing so that you may become blameless and pure children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation in which you shine like stars in the universe.”
Philippians 2:14-15
Nikki!!!! We are doing this too from here in Texas! Does this mean I may get to see you again???!!?? OH JOY:) Delight!!!!
XOXO…
Amanda
Stephanie, Houston, TX
And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Philippians 4:8 NLT
Sarah, Seattle
Where can I go from Your spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence? Psalm 139:7 NKJV
Romans 5:3-5 says…”Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;perseverance,character;and character, hope. And hope does not disapoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.(NIV)
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Danielle, Birmingham, AL. “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10
Wanda Young
Osborn
You crown the year with Your good blessings, and You leave abundance in Your Wake. Psalm 65:11 NET
Kathy,Amery WI
Psalm 121:1-4 ESV
I lift up my eyes to the hills.
From where does my help come?
My help comes from the LORD,
who made heaven and earth.
He will not let your foot be moved;
he who keeps you will not slumber.
Behold, he who keeps Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.
“Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways. Do not turn to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil.” Prov. 4:26-27 NIV,2010
Anna
Little Elm, TX
“Surely You desire truth in the inner parts; You teach me wisdom in the inmost place. Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean, wash me and I will be whiter than snow. Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones You have crushed rejoice. Hide Your face from my sins and blot out all my iniquity.”
Psalm 51:6-9, NIV
Jennifer in Greensboro, NC
Phil. 3:10 That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death. NKJV
Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart, for I am called by your name, O Lord, God of hosts. Jeremiah 15:16 ESV
Mandi, Senoia GA, 2 Corinthians 5:17 So then, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; what is old has passed away – look, what is new has come! (NET Bible)
Teresa/Roanoke,Va
The Lord,whom you seek, will suddenly come.
Mal 3:1 NKJV
Sabrina, Bowling Green,KY:
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 Cor 10:5 NIV
Jessica, Rocklin, CA
“When your words came, I devoured them. They are my joy and my hearts delight.” Jeremiah 15:16 NLT
Carrie, Princeton, MN: “I can do everything by the power of Christ. He gives me strength.” Philipians 4:13 NIrV