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. 3801
    Emily says:

    Emily, South Carolina
    “But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold I bring you good news of great joy which will be for ALL people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” NASB

  2. 3802
    Shana says:

    Shana, Tuscaloosa

    Dear friends do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when His glory is revealed.
    1 Peter 4:12-13

  3. 3803
    Suzy says:

    Suzy, Orlando

    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

  4. 3804
    anita howard says:

    Anita Valdosta, GA

    “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)

  5. 3805
    Karen says:

    Karen, Silver Creek, GA: I will go before you and will level the mountains, I will break down gates of bronze and cut through bars of iron. I will give you the treasures of darkness, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the Lord, the God of Israel, who summons you by name. Isaiah 45:2-3 (NIV)

  6. 3806
    Karen says:

    Karen, Laconia, NH:Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Phil 4:4-5 NIV

  7. 3807
    Cheryl says:

    Cheryl
    Millen,Ga.
    He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly before your God. Micah 6:8 NIV

  8. 3808
    Emily says:

    Emily, South Carolina
    “But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold I bring you good news of great joy which will be for ALL people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2: 10-11 NASB

  9. 3809
    Sally says:

    Sally,Englewood,CO
    In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith with wich you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spiritwhich is the word of God. Ephesians 6;16-17 NIV

  10. 3810
    Sallie Howell says:

    Sallie, Tupelo..”Lord, you have assigned me my portion and my cup; you have made my lot secure.” Psalm 16:5 NIV

  11. 3811
    Emilie says:

    Emilie, NC

    So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded, YOU NEED TO PERSEVERE so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.

    Hebrews 10:35-36 NIV

  12. 3812
    Kristina says:

    Kristina, Birmingham,AL

    Come to me all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart, and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11: 28-30

  13. 3813
    Jan says:

    Jan, Jackson, Ms
    We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perlexed, but not desparing; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed. 2 Corn. 4:8-9

  14. 3814
    Stephanie says:

    Stephanie Parker Set your mind on things above, not on earthly things. Colossian 3:2

  15. 3815
    Leanna says:

    Leanna from Waynesville, NC: “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will suceed.” Proverbs 16:3 NIV

  16. 3816
    Monica Ciampa says:

    Monica
    NY.

    “Forget about what’s happened! Don’t keep going over old history. Be alert! Be Present! I’m about to do something brand new. It’s bursting out. Don’t you see it? There it is! I’m making a road through the desert & rivers in the badlands.”

    Isaiah 43:18-19 (Message)

  17. 3817
    Natalie says:

    Natalie, Olive Branch: If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Colossians 3:1, ESV

  18. 3818
    Ruth says:

    Ruth, Odin, IL
    “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.” –Hebrews 12:1-3 (NIV)

  19. 3819
    Mandy says:

    Mandy, Watkinsville, GA

    “You crown the year with Your good blessings, and You leave abundance in Your wake.” Psalm 65:11 The NET Bible

  20. 3820
    Gina says:

    Isaiah 43:2 – When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. (ESV)

  21. 3821
    Faith Williams says:

    Faith, Arp, Texas
    “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 3:17

  22. 3822
    Karla says:

    Karla, Ft. Thomas, KY
    Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2, NIV

  23. 3823
    Delilah says:

    Delilah
    Berryville

    You crown the year with Your good blessings, and You leave abundance in Your wake.

    Psalms 65:11 The NET Bible

  24. 3824
    Michelle, Lawrenceville, GA says:

    What joy for those whose strength comes from the Lord, who have set their minds on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. When they walk through the Valley of Weeping, it will become a place of refreshing springs. The autumn rains will clothe it with blessings. Psalms 84:5-6

  25. 3825
    MaryKaren says:

    MaryKaren, Charlotte, “You crown the year with Your good blessings, and You leave abundance in Your wake.” Psalm 65:11 The NET Bible

  26. 3826
    Karina says:

    Karina, Victoria, BC (CANADA!)
    This is what the LORD says – your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go.” Isaiah 48:17 NIV

    I’m going to work on remembering the correct address for this verse!

  27. 3827
    Allison Milstead says:

    Allison, Ruston
    “Let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands for us.” Psalm 90:17 NIV

  28. 3828
    Joy says:

    Joy
    West Monroe, LA

    Philippians 4:4-5 NIV
    4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.

  29. 3829
    Ti-Leigh Telford says:

    Ti-Leigh
    Orlando, FL

    Therefore, God has mercy on whom he wants to have mercy and he hardens whoever he wants to harden.
    Romans 9:18
    NIV

  30. 3830
    Hannah says:

    Hannah, Knoxville, TN. “Forget about whats happened; don’t keep going over old history. Be alert, be present. I’m about to do something brand new. It’s bursting out! Don’t you see it? There it is! I’m making a road through the desert, rivers in the badlands.” Isaiah 43:18-19

  31. 3831
    Cortni Zirlott says:

    Cortni/Mobile/Leviticus 26:45 But I will for their sakes remember the covenant of their ancestors,whom I brought forth out of the land of Egypt in the sight of the heathen, that I might be their God: I am the Lord. KJV

  32. 3832
    megan says:

    Megan
    Stanford, CA

    O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you & praise your name. For in perfect faithfulness, you have done marvelous things, things planned long ago.

    Isaiah 25:1
    NIV

  33. 3833
    Kelly says:

    Kelly, Apex
    He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure. Isaiah 33:6 NIV

  34. 3834
    Donna says:

    Donna, Woodford, Virginia.

    “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not
    tremble or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” NASB

  35. 3835
    Terri Smith says:

    Terri, Marion, IN May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance. II Thess. 3:5

  36. 3836
    Emily Jordan says:

    Emily, Virginia Beach VA
    Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 NIV

  37. 3837
    Fran says:

    Fran, Altadena,
    The earth’s is the LORD’s and everything in it, the world and all who live in it; Psalm 24:1 NIV

  38. 3838
    Dianne says:

    Dianne, Kennesaw, GA: So Eli told Samuel, “Go and lie down, if he calls you, say, ‘Speak Lord, your servant is listening.'” So Samuel went and lay down in his place.
    I Samuel 3:9, NIV

  39. 3839
    AmyMc says:

    Amy, Blanchard,OK: ‘Because Your lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise You while I live; I will lift up my hands in Your name.’ Psalm 63:3,4.

  40. 3840
    Melissa, Houston, TX says:

    “Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” Hebrews 4:16 (NIV)

  41. 3841
    Sandy says:

    Sandy, Arkansas

    The mind of man plans his ways,
    But the Lord directs his steps.
    Proverbs 16:6 NAS

  42. 3842
    Amber Burger says:

    Amber, Lake St. Louis MO

    4 Make me to know your ways, O Lord;
    teach me your paths.
    5 Lead me in your truth and teach me,
    for you are the God of my salvation;
    for you I wait all the day long.

    Psalm 25:4-5

  43. 3843
    Sandy says:

    Sandy, Paducah, KY
    In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety.
    Psalm 4:8

  44. 3844
    Donna says:

    Donna, Kirkland, Wa

    I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.
    Phil4:13 NASB

  45. 3845
    Laurie says:

    Laurie, Calhoun, And now these three remain; faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13

  46. 3846
    Emily says:

    Emily, Lexington, SC
    “If you are returning to the LORD with all your hearts, then rid yourselves of the foriegn gods and the Ashtoreths and commit yourselves to the LORD and serve Him only and He will deliver you out of the hands of the Philistines.” 1 Samuel 7:3 NIV

  47. 3847
    Debbie says:

    Debbie
    Fuquay-Varina

    “And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.”

    John 10:28
    King James Version

  48. 3848
    Laila says:

    Laila, chicago. You keep him in perfect peace
    whose mind is stayed on you,
    because he trusts in you.
    Trust in the LORD forever,
    for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock.
    (Isaiah 26:3-4 ESV)

  49. 3849
    Joybird says:

    Joy, Altadena, CA

    I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go. I will counsel you and watch over you. Psalm 32:8 NIV

  50. 3850
    Stefanie says:

    Stefanie, Troy OH: Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. Psalm 51:10-12 NIV

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