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
Meghan C. Sisters, OR
“and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” NIV Eph 5:2
Molly from Pierce, NE
“But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.”
1 Timothy 6:11 NIV
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.
Colossians 3:23 NIV
Michelle, Carver MA
Philippians 2:3-4 NIV
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests but also to the interests of others.”
Sherrese from Fairmount Heights Maryland, But as for me, I shall sing of Your strength; Yes, I shall joyfully sing of Your lovingkindness in the morning, For You have been my stronghold And a refuge in the day of my distress. Psalm 59:16 NASB
Amber, Van Buren, AR,
Wait for The Lord; be strong & courageous . Wait for The Lord.
Psalm 27:14
Angie W. Houston, TX
‘Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday.’ Psalm 37:5-6 ESV
Erin
Chippewa Falls, WI
“Therefore,there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,”
Romans 8:1 NIV
Kinsey
Tulsa, OK
Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.
Acts 20:32 NIV
Maria Cristina Bruschi
Orlando, Florida
While we live in these earthly bodies, we groan and sigh, but it’s not that we want to die and get rid of these bodies that clothe us. Rather, we want to put on our new bodies so that these dying bodies will be swallowed up by life.
2 Corinthians 5:4 – NLT
Whitney Weyeneth
Fort Stewart, GA
I Will Sing To The Lord All My Life; I Will Sing Praise To My God As Long As I Love.
Psalm 104:33
“Give thanks to th Lord,call on His name make known among the nations what He has done “.
Psalm 105;1
Pam Altice
DeLeon Springs, Florida
“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you have a grievance against someone. Forgive as The Lord forgave you.”
Colossians 3:13 (NIV)
The walls you are rebuilding are never out of my sight.
Isaiah 49:16
the message
Katie
Houston, TX
Kim, Amarillo, TX:
Blessed is the one who obeys the law of the LORD. He doesn’t follow the advice of evil people. He doesn’t make a habit of doing what sinners do. He doesn’t join those who make fun of the LORD and his law. Psalm 1:1 NIRV
Chrissie from Aurora
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.” Ephesians 2:8 (NIV)
Janet- San Diego, CA
He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. 1 Peter 2:24 (NIV)
Connie from Plano, TX says: “Finally, be strong in The Lord and in His mighty power.” Ephesians 6:10 New International Version
Kathryn, Austin, TX
For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the Lord.
Proverbs 8:35, NIV
Psalm 139:6 niv
Such knowledge is to wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.
Psalm 139:7
Where can I go from your Spitit? Where can I flee from your from your presence?
Olivia – Lapwai, Idaho: He feeds on ashes, a deluded heart misleads him; he cannot save himself, or say, “Is not this thing in my right hand a lie?” Isaiah 44:20 NIV
I am Nancy from Florence. Hosea 6:3 reads “Oh, that we might know the Lord! Let us press on to know Him. He will respond to us as surely as the arrival of dawn or the coming of rains in early spring.” NLB
Micki. Prairie Village,KS
God Himself will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain for the old order has passed away. Rev. 21:4. NIV
Such a meaningful verse! I so look forward to eternity where we will have no more sadness, pain or crying.
Mimi- Alpharetta, GA
But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold. Job 23;10 NIV
Reanna – Cypress, CA
The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”
—Exodus 33:14
NIV
Ecclesiastes 3:1 – KJV – April 9, 2013
To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heavens.
With this in mind, we constantly pray for you , that our God may count you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may fulfill every good purpose of yours and every act prompted by your faith.
2 Thess. 1:11
NIV
Steph Albritton
Nottingham, England
I remember my affliction and my wandering, the bitterness and the gall. I well remember them, and my soul is downcast within me. *Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope:* 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 3:19-24 NIV) (Verse #21= SSMT Verse #6)
Becky Wang, Ohio
If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways so I may know you and continue to find favor with you.
Exodus 33:13 NIV
Romans 5:1 NIV
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith we, have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
THank you Jesus!!
better late then never 🙂
Cheryl, Vancouver, BC
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 (NIV)
Jacqueline . Dallas TX
“When I called, You answered me; You made me bold and stouthearted.”
-NIV84
7th verse —
1 John 5:21 NLT
Dear children, keep away from anything that might take God’s place in your hears.
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Greenville, sc
Kerre, Chattanooga,TN. “For the eyes of The Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.” 2 Chronicles 16:9a NIV
Michele McCullough Roanoke, IL
Romans 8:1 NKJV
There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.
Tara – Fort Worth, Texas
And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. ~ Romans 5:5 ESV
“Let perseverance finish it’s work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” James 1:4
Connie Windham
Trout, LA
1 Peter 5:5 NASB
You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble.
Meghan, from Houston. “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask to God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, not waivering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.” James 1:5-6 KJV
Hebrews 10:23, 24
“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.”
Now faith is being sure of what we hope and certain of what we do not see Hebrews 11:1 NIV
Did you know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God, you are not your own, you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies. 1 corinthians 6:19-20 NIV
Hosea 12:6 NASB
Therefore, return to your God, Observe kindness and justice, And wait for your God continually.
Bailey W. from Southaven, MS
Though I constantly take my life in my hands, I will not forget your law.
Psalm 119:109, NIV
Karen from Ontario Canada
“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8 vs 38,39 NIV
Mandy
Waco, TX
Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him and He will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.
Psalm 37:5-6 (NIV)
Betty Scofield – Lees Summit Missousri Psalm 91:4
He will cover you with His feathers and under
his wings you will find refuge. Psalm 91:4
Kim, Frankenmuth, MI:
For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
1 Corinthians 1:18