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!
Augusta, GA
Titus 2:3-5
Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good. Then they can train the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God. (NIV)
Carmen, Summersville, WV “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” Hebrews 11:6 NIV
Sarah; Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.
-Romans 12:2 (NASB)
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.-Isaiah 43: 18-19 NASB
Wendy, Arley, Al.
Behold, I will do a new thing,Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19. NKJV
Beth~ Prescott, AZ
“The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.” Zephaniah 3:17~ ESV
Megan, Gladwin, MI
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we could ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.”
Ephesians 3:20
Diane, Germantown, TN
“However, as it is written: No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him.” 1Corinthians 2:9 NIV
Keri, Rhode Island
Ephesians 5:8
For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light! NLT
Dawn,Orland Park: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Matthew 5:6
“The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.” Isaiah 40:8 NIV
I will thank the LORD with all my heart; I will declare all Your wonderful works. I will rejoice and boast about You; I will sing about Your name, Most High. Psalm 9:1-2 HCSB
Lora, Mooresburg
Psalm 126:5 NIV
“Those who sow with tears will reap songs of joy.”
Jodi, Rancho Santa Margarita
“Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can criticize you.” Philippians 2:14 & 15b (NLT)
Matthew 22:37 “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” NIV
Janice, Grand Rapids, MI
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10
Tina, Roxboro, NC,
Let the kindness of the Lord our God be with us. Make us successful in everything we do. Yes, make us successful in everything we do.Psalm 90:17 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
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 10:3-5
Psalm 37:3
“Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.”
Irene, Clarksville, TN
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.”
Galatians 5:1 (The Message)
Susan, Rapid City, SD “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.’ Joshua 1:9 NIV
Brooke, Alabama: 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
Kristy, Mauriceville, TX
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4: 6-7 (NKJV)
Tracy, Spring, TX
“LORD, the God of Israel, there is no God like you in heaven above or on earth below—you who keep your covenant of love with your servants who continue wholeheartedly in your way.”
1 Kings 8:23 NIV
Christi, Katy, Tx,
“Now unto Him that is able to keep you from falling and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, To the only wise God our Savior, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.” Jude 24 & 25 KJV
Sarah, DeRidder
Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness in the morning, for in You do I trust; Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, for I lift up my soul to You.
Psalm 143:8, NKJV
Sarah, Wichita Falls: That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9. NIV
Psalm 37:7
Be still in the presence of the LORD, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes. (NLT)
Hilda, Winkler, Canada “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. Colossians 1:15 NIV
Nikki, Wasilla, AK
For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. Romans 15:4 ESV
“you did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go out and bear fruit–fruit that will last.” John 15:16
Chris, Glen Morgan,WV Teach me Your way, O Lord, and I will walk in Your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear Your name. Psalm 86:11 NIV
Joyce~Bison, SD
The Lord is my Strength and my Song, and He has become my Salvation, this is my God and I will praise Him, my father’s God and I will exalt Him. Exodus 15:2 (Amplified)
Katie–Danville, KY
God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.
John 4:24, New American Standard Bible
Palmyra, VA
Isaiah 42:16 (MSG)
“But I’ll take the hand of those who don’t know the way,
who can’t see where they’re going.
I’ll be a personal guide to them,
directing them through unknown country.
I’ll be right there to show them what roads to take,
make sure they don’t fall into the ditch.
These are the things I’ll be doing for them—
sticking with them, not leaving them for a minute.”
Lydia, DeRidder
“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.” –John 14:1 (New King James Version)
Larissa Simpson, Fort Worth,Tx
“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
Lainie, Euless, TX
I Thessalonians 5:24 The Message
“The One who called you is completely dependable. If He said it, He will do it!”
Psalm 107:31 (Amplified Version)
Oh, That men would praise (and confess to) the Lord for His goodness and loving-kindness ad His wonderful works to the children of men!
Jeri, Milton, GA
“I will stand on my guard post, and station myself on the rampart; and I will keep watch to see what He will speak to me, and how I may reply when I am reproved.” Hab. 2:1, NASB
Staci/Waveland, MS
John 8:36 NIV
So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matt. 11:28 NIV
Abigail, cincinnati. “Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me.” John 15:4, NLT
Kara,Littleton CO
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.
Zeph 3:17 NIV
Leah – Charlotte, NC
For we are God’s workmanship created in Christ Jesus to do good works which God has prepared in advance for us to do.
Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)
Karen, from Kentucky Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant will also be. My Father will honor the one who serves me. NIV
Ainslie, Columbia
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.”
1 Peter 1:3 NIV
Allie, Sulphur: For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
Sarah, Montrose, CO
Show me Your ways, O Lord; Teach me Your paths. Lead me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; on You I wait all the day. Psalm 25:4-5 NKJV
The LORD your God is with you,
the Mighty Warrior who saves.
He will take great delight in you;
in his love he will no longer rebuke you,
but will rejoice over you with singing.
Zephaniah 3:17 NIV