Hey, all of you lovely things! It’s nearly Spring and we’re all the way to verse 6! You are doing fabulously, Sisters. We are still THOUSANDS strong on this Scripture memory team. Thousands of Swords drawn and in the hands of women who want to love and not hate, build up and not destroy, rejoice because our God is faithful and not throw ourselves in the nearest ditch because life is hard. And, boy, is it.
I think God has given me something that could be a tad fun to do this time around. Since we started off the week here on the blog talking about clothes, what do you say we end it that way? For those of you who want to come alongside this theme with me, I’m throwing out three different Scriptures about clothing ourselves. You are still welcome to do your own selections as always but, just in case some of you were still in decision-mode and this sounded fitting (pardon the pun), come along with me into the closet of Scripture and let’s come out some well-dressed women of God! I’m offering the first two selections to you in two different versions so you can choose which one resonates most.
Colossians 3:12-13 (NIV) — (As you can see, this one includes two Scriptures. You’d only need to choose one of these for Verse 6 but I thought just maybe somebody could use a fresh, strong exhortation to forgive as you’ve been forgiven. I don’t know about you but that verse is never wasted on me. If you’d like, you could do the first verse for #6 and the second verse for #7.)
12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
12Â Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, 13Â bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if someone happens to have a complaint against anyone else. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also forgive others.
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Now for the second set of verses on clothing ourselves. Sometimes we need to clothe ourselves in humility before we try clothing ourselves to no avail with compassion. Our pride is usually reason #1 that we don’t feel compassionate. At least it has been for me.
1 Peter 5:5 (NIV)
In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”
1 Peter 5:5 (The NET Bible)
In the same way, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.
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And you’ve just GOT to love Luke 24:49 in view of our clothing theme this week! Here’s the third selection out of the closet of Scripture, straight from the mouth of our Lord Jesus Christ:
Luke 24:49 NIV
 I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.
Luke 24:49 The NET Bible
And look, I am sending you what my Father promised. But stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”
Power from on high! Bless His most holy Name.
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So there you have it! Three gorgeous jackets to wear. Which one do you need to wrap around you most right now? Do you need to be clothed with compassion? Humility? Power?? He’s got you covered. But just like we do each morning, we’ve got to get dressed on purpose.
Here’s what I’ve been thinking about in view of our clothing theme. Remember all those jackets in my 5+ Year Club? Several of them I’d had for ten solid years and I’m still wearing them. When it comes to tangible clothing, that can be good stewardship. But sometimes we can do the same kind of thing spiritually and emotionally and it’s not pretty. We can keep wearing the same old jacket…
…of anger
…or of bitterness
…or of negativity
…or of chronic disappointment
…or of sensuality
…or of desperation
and we’re so used to wearing it that we throw it on automatically, without giving a thought to the fact that we really could have a whole new wardrobe. It might be time we changed the way we dressed. And this whole new incredibly expensive wardrobe of compassion, humility, and anointing has already been paid for. And it’s in your size and mine.
Yep. I’m in the mood for some new clothes.
Beth, Houston. Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if someone happens to have a complaint against anyone else. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also forgive others. Colossians 3:12-13 The NET Bible
OK, Sisters! Let’s have it! What are you memorizing this time around???
PS. LifeWay Women’s All Access Blog did the funniest thing. They dug into the Living Proof Live archives and pulled out pictures of every single one of those jackets in Monday’s post. Some of you might get a kick out of it. Here’s the link: The Proof Is In The Jacket.
Tags: Scripture Memory 2013
Col. 3:12 NIV
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Jane, Cuba, Missouri
Jeannie from Charlotte, NC
Dina,florida
I have been crucified w\Christ & it is no longer I who live,but Christ lives in me;& the life which I now live in the flesh,I live by faith in the Son of God,who LOVED me & gave Himself up for me. Galatians 2:20 (nasb)
(7) Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives tales; rather, train yourself to be godly.
(8) For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.
I Timothy 4:7-8 (NIV)
Carol
Jena, LA
Nancy, Lufkin, TX. “For the spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” (2 Timothy 1:7 NIV)
Andrea, Louisville,Ky
Zephaniah 3:17
“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.”
Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened for you (Matthew 7:7 NLT).
Ashley, Lee’s Summit, MO
Mary Anne, Osler, Canada
“Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth.”
Psalm 46:10 NIV
Melody Jefferson Game
James 3:9-10 (NCV)
9 We use our tongues to praise Our Lord & Father, but then we curse people, whom God made like himself. 10 Praises & curses come from the same mouth! My brothers & sisters, this should not happen.
Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do. Joshua 1:8 (NLT)
Ruth, Westerville OH
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”
Colossians 3:12-13 NIV
Thank you, Beth, for the inspiration – just what I need to place on my heart (and in my memory closet!!)
Zoe L. from Oklahoma City:
And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight.
Phil. 1:9, NIV
Jeannie from Charlotte, NC
For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.
Romans 8:6 ESV
Valerie, Loveland
Moses answered the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. the Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Exodus 14: 13-14 NIV
Michele Duffy, Minneapolis MN
While we wait for the blessed hope and appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ
Titus 2:13 HCSB
Ellen, Spring, TX
I will bless the Lord at all times.
His praise shall continuously be in my mouth.
Psalm 34:1 (ESV)
NIV Psalm 4:1
Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God, give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer.
Sounded a little negative. Had to add this for me.
NLT Psalm 42:5
Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again my Savior and my God!
Jessica, College Station, TX
” The LORD works righteousnesss and justice for all who are oppressed. He made known his ways to Moses, his acts to the people of Isreal.”
Melinda in San Antonio
“Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.” Colossians 3:12 NET
Sacramento, CA
Therefore, as God’s chosen people,
holy and deeply loved, clothe yourselves
with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness
and patience. Colossians 3:12 NIV
Jill from Houma, LA
All your children will be taught by the LORD, and great will be their peace.
Isaiah 54:13 NIV
Linda from Mackenbach Germany
Matthew 9:19-21 (King James Version)
19 And Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did his disciples.
20 And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment:
21 For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.
Kay, Plainview Texas
“For you have been my hope, Sovereign Lord, my confidence since my youth.”
Psalm 71:5 NIV
Stacy, New York. In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, (Ephesians 1:7 ESV)
Faith
Houma, LA
10 for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his.
Hebrews 4:10
Ephesians 2: 6-7 “And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus.”
Julie, Cincinnati, OH-
1 Timothy 2:3-4 NLT
“This is good and pleases God our savior, who wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth”
Karen from Westminster, MD
To obey is better than sacrifice.
I Samuel 15:22. NIV
Sarah, Orlando
“For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a might savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. he will rejoice over with you joyful songs.”
Zephaniah 3:17 NLT
Sherri Bennett from Huntington Beach, CA:
“The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, and rescues them.”
Psalm 34:7, NASB
Colleen, Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you. Matthew 7:6 ESV
Pam Hendersonville, NC
“For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of One shall many be made righteous.” Romans 5:19 KJV
Jeannie, Nashville, Tn.
“The curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. And when the centurion, who stood there in front of Jesus, heard His cry and saw how He died, he said, “Surely this man was the Son of God!” Mark 5:38-39.
Karla – Cedarburg, WI
He will be the sure foundation of 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
Marilyn, Amarillo, TX: ” Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in every situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to be abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need” Phillipians 4:11-12 ESV
Katherine, Grandville,MI
“And look, I am sending you what my Father promised. But stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”
Luke 24:49 (NET)
Kim, Oklahoma City
Psalm 63:5
My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you. NIV
Christi Hudson, Newnan, GA Colossians 3:12,13 NLT
Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.
Cathy Reineke Orofino,ID
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding,in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your path straight. Prov 3:5-6 NIV
Kim Smith -Senatobia, MS –
Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Colossians 3:13 ESV
Ana, Tampa, FL
Revelation 19:7-8 (NIV)
Let us rejoice and be glad
and give him glory!
For the wedding of the Lamb has come,
and his bride has made herself ready.
Fine linen, bright and clean,
was given her to wear.
Mary Lou, Forest City, Iowa
“Finally, brothers, 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.”
Phil 4:8 (NIV)
Andi, Lincoln NE
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothes yourselves with compassion, kindness, humiliy, gentleness and patience.”
Col 3:12 NIV
Ps.90:12 NIV
Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
I lost my brother unexpectedly.
Lila, Salem, OR
may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the length and width, height and depth of God’s love. Ephesians 3:18 HCSB
“Thus I was strengthened according to the hand of the Lord my God upon me.” Ezra 7:28 (NASB)
Sarah from Siloam Springs, AR
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.
Psalm 139:6 NIV
Jane W., Charlotte
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word, but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror, and after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it – he will be blessed in what he does. James 1:22-25 NIV
Tammy from Fort Myers, Florida “So follow the way of good people, and keep to the paths of the righteous.” Proverbs 2:20 HCSB
Cheryl, Le Chesnay France. But now this is what the LORD says: do not weep any longer, for I will reward you, says theLORD. Your children will come back to you from the distant land of the enemy. Jeremiah 31:16 NLT
Anita
Amarillo
Now faith is being sure of what is hoped for and
certain of what we do not see.
Hebrews 11:1
NIV