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!
Paula, from Houston, TX. Daniel 9:9 – “The Lord our God is merciful and forgiving, even though we have rebelled against him.”. – NIV
Jamie, Phoenix: Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43:18-19 (NIV)
Maple Valley, WA
Psalm 1:1,2
1 Blessed is the one
who does not walk in step with the wicked
or stand in the way that sinners take
or sit in the company of mockers,
2 but whose delight is in the law of the LORD,
and who meditates on his law day and night.
“He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end.” NIV
Abigail, San Antonio-
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. Hebrews 12:2, NIV.
Karma,Eagle,Idaho
You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, whose thoughts are fixed on you!
Isaiah 26:3 NLT
Topeka
Philippians 4:8 KJV
“Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy think about such things.”
Thanks for doing this with me!!
Lori, Scottsbluff…“ Eye has not seen, nor ear heard,nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”
I Corinthians 2:9 New KJV
Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. Psalm 25:5
Nicole
Keller, Tx
Psalm 119:165 “Great peace have they who love Your law; nothing shall offend them or make them stumble.” AMP
SO excited 🙂
Ashley- Rock Hill, South Carolina: Do all things without complaining and disputing. Philippians 2:14
NKJV
Alyssa Wilson
Fort Worth, Texas.
1 John 4:18 (NKJV)
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.
Amanda Auburn, AL: 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
Michelle, Clinton, TN: Mary responded, “I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true.” Luke 1:38 (NIV)
Valerie, Birmingham, AL
“You will be secure, because there is hope;
you will look about you and take your rest in safety.”
Job 11:18 NIV
Proverbs 17:9 – Disregarding another person’s faults preserves love; telling about them separates close friends.
NLT
Rachelle, Gardner, KS
Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Philippians 4:8 NIV
Birmingham,AL Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends. Proverbs 17:9 NLT
Shannon, Douglasville, Georgia
Delight yourself in the LORD;
And He will (B)give you the desires of your heart.
5(C)Commit your way to the LORD,
Trust also in Him, and He will do it.
But I say, walk by the Spirit and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. Galatians 5:16 Ryrie Study Bible NAST
Kjersten, Gig Harbor, WA
“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” (NIV)
Mallory McFerron, Piedmont: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
Stephanie, Beaumont,TX:
I will bless you (with an abundant increase of favors) and make your name famous and distinguished, and you will be a blessing (dispensing good to others). Genesis 12:2
Alicia, Great Lakes, IL
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
Hebrews 4:12, NIV
Shannon, Douglasville, Ga
“Delight yourself in the LORD;
And He will give you the desires of your heart.
Commit your way to the LORD,
Trust also in Him, and He will do it.” Psalm 37:3-5 New American Standard
Stephanie, Dallas: “But as for me, I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me.” Micah 7:7 ESV
CJ in Nevada.
Isaiah 48:17 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.
NIV
Julie – Fredericksburg, VA
“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.” Lamentations 3:22-23
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV
Kari, Florissant, MO
“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
Kelly, Cypress
Teach me wisdom and knowledge because I trust your commands. Psalm 119:66 (New Century Version)
He has made everything appropriate in its time. He has also set eternity in their heart, yet so that man will not find out the work which God has done from the beginning even to the end. Ecclesiastes 3:11
Annmarie, Livermore: Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Colossians 3:13 NLT
Darnell, Healdsburg, CA “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” NKJV
Susan
Windsor, CA
Romans 14:19 Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification
Jessica, DeWitt, IA
For the vision is yet for the appointed time; It hastens toward the goal and will not fail. Though it tarries, wait for it. For it will certainly come, it will not delay.
Habakkuk 2:3 (NASB)
carey, columbia. joel 2:25-27 I’ll make up for the years of the locust, the great locust devastation—Locusts savage, locusts deadly, fierce locusts, locusts of doom, That great locust invasion I sent your way. You’ll eat your fill of good food. You’ll be full of praises to your God, The God who has set you back on your heels in wonder. Never again will my people be despised. You’ll know without question that I’m in the thick of life with Israel,
That I’m your God, yes, your God, the one and only real God. Never again will my people be despised. The Message
Philadelphia, Mississippi
For as heaven is higher than earth, so My ways are higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:9 (Holman Christian Standard)
Donna, Simi Valley, CA: “This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9,(NLT)
Jerry Ann
Fort Walton Beach, FL
You crown the year with Your goodness; and Your paths drip with abundance. Psalm 65:11 NKJV
Marissa-San Dimas, CA “Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for you souls. Matthew 11:28-29 NIV
Tina. Harrison, AR
We wait in hope for the Lord, he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in you. Psalm 33:20-22 NIV
Amy
Little Rock, Arkansas
“Now may the God of hope make you full of joy and peace through faith, so that all hope may be yours in the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Romans 15:13 BBE version
Romans 15:13
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.
NIV
Rebekah, Australia WA.
And they blessed Rebekah and said to her,
“Our sister, may you increase to thousands upon thousands
may your offspring possess the gates of their enemies.” Genesis 24:60 (NIV)
Mari, Fayetteville, NC:
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:2-4. ESV.
Rene’, Edmond, OK “O LORD, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress.” Isaiah 33:2 NIV
Kim B. Thatcher,AZ
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)
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
Romans 12:2a (NIV)
Jessica (Winston-Salem, NC)
“I don’t ever want to stray from Your laws. Thinking about Your commands will keep me from doing some foolish thing.” Psalm 119:5-6 (CEV)