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!
Belle Mead, NJ.
Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds. Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Deuteronomy 18a, 19. NIV
Mankato, MN – Now may the God of all hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Roman 15;13 NASB
Sarah (Albuquerque, NM)
“Therefore, the Lord longs to be gracious to you,
And therefore He waits on high to have compassion on you.
For the Lord is a God of justice;
How blessed are all those who long for Him.”
– Isaiah 30:18 (NASB)
Laura Beth, Frisco,
A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.
Proverbs 31:10, NIV
Jessica, Katy, TX: “Teach me Thy way, O Lord; I will walk in Thy truth; Unite my heart to fear Thy name.” Psalm 86:11 NASB
MaryD, Apple Valley, For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,”
says the LORD, who has compassion on you. (Isaiah 54:10 ESV)
Nice to see someone else I know doing this 🙂
“I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end He will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God; I myself will see Him with my own eyes – I, and not another. How my heart yearns within me!” Job 19:25-27 NIV
Jennifer from Tacoma, Wa
Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished. – Luke 1:45 NIV
Elyse, The Woodlands I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. NLT
Elyse, The Woodlands: I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Ps 119:11 NLT
Mandy, Indian Trail, NC
John 10:27-29 (NIV)
My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand.
Sonya, Charleston, IL
Psalm 143:8 NIV~Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.
But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, (A) but the LORD looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7 NASB
Michelle (SisterChick) Hamilton,ON
“But the one who listens to me will
live in security, and will be at ease from
the dread of harm.”
Proverbs 1:33 (NET)
Amanda Taylor
Edmond, Oklahoma
“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” Matthew 6:33 NLT
You crown the year with Your good blessings, and You leave abundance in Your wake. The NET Bible
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 in the desert and rivers in the badlands.” Isaiah 43:18-19 The Message
Beth, Alabama
Psalm 46:9
“Remember the former things, those of long ago;
I am God, and there is no other;
I am God and there is none like me.”
Our children learn this in History at our Christian school.
Patty – Fairfax, VA
And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 NIV
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 12:2-3 NIV
Vevay, IN
Ephesians 3:20,21
Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen
Sue,Texarkana
“O Israel, Put your hope in the Lord, for with the Lord is unfailing love and with him is full redmption” NIV
Cheryl (Madisonville, Tx)
Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 NIV
Megan (Troy, AL)
For it is not those who hear the law who are righteous in God’s sight, but it is those who obey the law who will be declared righteous.
Romans 2:13 NIV
Suzanne, Charlotte, NC: If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? James 2:17 (NIV 2010)
Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands:
Psalm 66:1 KJV
Molly, Gainesville GA
“I have remembered Your ordinances from of old, O Lord, and comfort myself.” Psalm 119:52 NASB
Valerie – Yuma
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.
Colossians 3:23, NIV
Donna
McMinnville, TN
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Hebrews 13:8 NASB
AMEN!
Dawn, Tucson: 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
Jerri, Cookeville,TN
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV
Natalie, Houston
Praise the LORD! Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.
Psalm 106:1 NKJV
Robin – Athens, TX —- But Moses told the people, “Don’t be afraid. Just stand still and watch the Lord rescue you today.” New Living Translation
Kelly, North Little Rock, AR
Angie, Dallas
If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!
Luke 11:13 NIV
Lynne; Eugene, Oregon; ” . . .for God Himself has said “I will never fail you or abandon you.” Therefore we say with confidence, Adonai is my helper; I will not be afraid – what can a human being do to me?” Hebrews 13:5-6, The Complete Jewish Bible.
Kristi, Georgia: Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. Philippians 4:11 KJV
Psalm 119:124-125 and its from Today’s English Version, the Good News Bible:
“Treat me according to your constant love and teach me your commands. I am your servant; give me understanding so that i may know your teachings.”
Kay, Atlanta GA
Psalm 55:22 – Cast your burden upon the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken. (NASB)
Joy – Georgetown, Tx – Romans 5:3-4 ESV
More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character and character produces hope.
Kelly North Little Rock, AR
We plan the way we want to live, but only God makes us able to live it. Proverbs 16:9 (The Message)
Stacie
Van Horne
Psalm 118:29
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; His love endures forever.
Lydia – Athens, TX “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Phil. 4:6 (NIV)
Ashlie, Yukon, OK
Psalm 65:11 NLT “You crown the year with a bountiful harvest; even the hard pathways overflow with abundance.”
Kellie, Park City, UT
You crown the year with your bounty, and your carts overflow with abundance. Psalm 65:11 NIV
Jessica
Tyler, TX
“Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
Psalm 46:10
New American Standard
Karen (Houston, TX) — But as for me, I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in the lovingkindness of God forever and ever.
Psalm 52:8 (NASB)
Angel in Oro Valley, AZ
“Whatever your had finds to do, do it with all you might”
Ecclesiastes 9:10a NIV
Rebecca, Arlington: Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. Psalm 143:8 ESV
Alice, TX
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” – Lamentations 3:22-24
We take captive every thought and make it obedient to Christ.
2 Corinthians 10:5
NIV