2011 Siesta Scripture Memory Team: Verse 1!

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!

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  1. 3701

    Annie Bloomington, Indiana
    “Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever.” Psalm 125:1 (NIV)

    • 3701.1
      Hilary King says:

      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)

  2. 3702
    Jill Goeglein says:

    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?

  3. 3703
    Rebekah, TN says:

    Psalm 126:5 “Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy.”

  4. 3704
    Elizabeth says:

    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.

  5. 3705
    Lisa says:

    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

  6. 3706
    Lily Martinez says:

    Lily Bronx, NY

    I will give you thanks in the great assembly among throngs of people. I will praise you.
    Psalm 35:18 NIV

  7. 3707
    Delores says:

    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

  8. 3708
    Leeann Singleton says:

    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

  9. 3709
    Jill Goeglein says:

    Oops, sorry, I’m new to commenting… My Bible Verse is from Psalm 27:1, NIV

  10. 3710
    Wendy says:

    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

  11. 3711
    Colleen says:

    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

  12. 3712
    Stacey Mills says:

    Columbus, MS
    Philippians 4:4
    Rejoice in the Lord always. I will day it again: Rejoice!
    NIV

  13. 3713
    Anita says:

    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

  14. 3714
    Doylene says:

    Doylene, Sherman TX
    Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” Psalms 51:10 New American Standard

  15. 3715
    Paddy says:

    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

  16. 3716
    Stephanie says:

    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)

  17. 3717
    Ellen Ratcliff says:

    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)

  18. 3718
    Merrie says:

    Merrie – Katy, Tx
    To this end I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me.
    Colossians 1:29 NIV

  19. 3719
    Tara says:

    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

  20. 3720
    Joni says:

    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

  21. 3721
    Kara C says:

    Kara, Aurora, IL: I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11 (NIV)

  22. 3722
    Amanda says:

    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

  23. 3723
    Beverly says:

    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)

  24. 3724
    Megan says:

    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

  25. 3725
    Deanna says:

    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

  26. 3726
    scarlet evick says:

    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!

  27. 3727
    Laci says:

    Laci, Houston
    “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.” (Colossians 3:23, NIV)

    • 3727.1
      Dionne says:

      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.

  28. 3728
    Kathy says:

    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

  29. 3729
    Dee says:

    Dee,Muncie IN: I can do everything through Him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13. NIV

  30. 3730
    Rebecca Jo says:

    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.

    • 3730.1
      Kathy says:

      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!!

  31. 3731
    Sharon Lee says:

    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

  32. 3732
    Joan says:

    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

  33. 3733
    Sue says:

    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.

  34. 3734
    Laura Schaefer says:

    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

  35. 3735

    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

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      Amanda Walter says:

      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

  36. 3736
    Stephanie says:

    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

  37. 3737
    Sarah Allen says:

    Sarah, Seattle

    Where can I go from Your spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence? Psalm 139:7 NKJV

  38. 3738
    lahni says:

    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)

    {lahni,cynthiana.KY}

  39. 3739
    Danielle McKinney says:

    Danielle, Birmingham, AL. “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10

  40. 3740
    Wanda says:

    Wanda Young
    Osborn

    You crown the year with Your good blessings, and You leave abundance in Your Wake. Psalm 65:11 NET

  41. 3741

    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.

  42. 3742
    LaQuanna, Woodstock,GA says:

    “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

  43. 3743
    Anna Ruth says:

    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

  44. 3744
    Jennifer says:

    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

  45. 3745
    Debbie, Marion says:

    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

  46. 3746
    Mandi says:

    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)

  47. 3747
    Teresa says:

    Teresa/Roanoke,Va
    The Lord,whom you seek, will suddenly come.
    Mal 3:1 NKJV

  48. 3748
    Sabrina says:

    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

  49. 3749
    Jessica says:

    Jessica, Rocklin, CA

    “When your words came, I devoured them. They are my joy and my hearts delight.” Jeremiah 15:16 NLT

  50. 3750
    Carrie says:

    Carrie, Princeton, MN: “I can do everything by the power of Christ. He gives me strength.” Philipians 4:13 NIrV

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