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
Phillipians 1:6 (NKJ)
Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.
Kelly from Denver IA…
Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, “I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you”.
Hebrews 13:5
NASB
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 (NIV)
Anne, Frisco TX: The sovereign Lord has given me a well instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being instructed. Isaiah 50:4 NIV
Jodi, Sundown TX, Therefore He is able to save completely those who come to God through Him, because He always lives to intercede for them. Heb. 7:25 NIV
Lauren, Asheville, NC “The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. ” John 10:3 NIV
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith–
and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.
Ephesians 2:8 (NIV)
Jan Horne
Bossier City, LA
Psalm 20:4 NIV
May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.
Ashley Ferguson, Cary, NC
“For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.” Galatians 1:10, ESV
Dawn in Menomonee Falls, WI
I love the clothes idea but am memorizing James along with Beth’s study, so I’ll stick with that 🙂
James 1:19-21
“Know this my beloved brothers: Let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted Word which is able to save your souls.”
Erin Clark
Ponchatoula LA
Look to The Lord and His strength
Seek His face always
Psalm 105:4 (NIV84)
Leslie Crawley, Flagstaff, AZ
“He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what is in the darkness, and light dwells with Him.” Daniel 2:22 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
Lisa, Greensburg, PA
“Do not forsake me, O Lord! O my God, be not far from me! Make haste to help me, O Lord, my salvation!”
Psalm 28:21-22 (RSV)
Debbie, Sevierville TN
He is my constant source of stability; He abundantly provides safety and great wisdom; He gives all this to those who fear Him.
Isaiah 33:6 NET bible
Kristi, Bogota, Colombia
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. (Colossians 3:12 NIV)
Olivia, Madison, MS
‘Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourself with a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience’ Colossians 3:12 NET
Cheryl, Everett, Wa., Psalm 23:4 niv, “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me, your rod and your staff they comfort me.”
Ande S. Corryton Tn
And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.
Matthew 13:58 (kjv)
Believing God!!!
Pam in Texas
Create in me a pure heart, O God,
and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Psalm 51:10. (NIV)
Heather, Hot Springs, AR, Psalm 25:6, AMP
“Remember, O Lord, Your tender mercy and loving kindness; for they have been ever from of old.”
“But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.” Jeremiah 17:7-8
Oh!! that I may be this person!!!!
Robin Freeman Garland TX
“Come to me,all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28
For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing , but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
1 Corinthians 1:18 NABS
Mindy Seekford Gloster, LA
Put on therefore, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness
humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering. Col 3:12
Molly Hotchkiss, Cypress,TX
Philippians 3:10, NIV
“I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,”
Stefanie, Moses Lake, WA
James 1:12 ESV
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.
Matthew 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Colossians 3:12-13 The NET Bible,
12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, 13 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.
Cherise Green, WY: “Let us not be weary of doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9
Paulette
Nogalus Prairie
“You crown the year with your good blessings,
and you leave abundance in your wake.”
Psalm 65:11 The NET Bible
Glenna, Cumberland House,SK “For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.” (Zephaniah 3:17 NLT)
Kelly, Glenwood, MD. I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living! Wait for the Lord; be strong and wait for the Lord . Psalm 27:13-14
(ESV)
7)To all those in Rome who are loved by GOD and called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from GOD our FATHER and the Lord JESUS CHRIST. 8)First, I thank my GOD through JESUS CHRIST for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world.
Romans 1:7,8 ESV
Suzann Benson
Kingwood, WV
The Lord your God will change your heart and the hearts of all your descendants, so that you will love him with all your heart and soul and so you may live! Deuteronomy 30:6 (NLT)
Yet those who wait for the Lord Will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary. (Isaiah 40:31 NASB)
Loved your verse Amanda from Trinidad!
“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”
Exodus 14:14, NIV
Melissa, katy,texas. Yet those who wait for the Lord Will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary. (Isaiah 40:31 NASB)
Lezli. Oklahoma City, OK
“Finally, brothers and sisters, 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)
Annette, Richmond, TX; John 15:2 (ESV)
Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit.
Anne from Shelby Township, MI
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.
Colossians 3: 12-13
Melanie Love, Mineola, TX. 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. Romans 8:1 nkjv
Andrea M, Okotoks, AB
Psalm 139:6 – Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.
Jackie, Covington, IN; “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 (NKJV)
Colossians 3:12 (NLT)
Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
Lydia Patterson, Andalusia, Alabama.
Psalm 37:4-5 AMP
Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will give you the desires and secret petitions of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord [roll and repose each care of your load on Him]; trust (lean on, rely on, and be confident) also in Him and He will bring it to pass.
Kristi Rogersville, TN
Ephesians 6:17 NIV
Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
Shannon, Johnstown
“Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9 NIV
Kim Griffin, SC
12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience
Susie H., McKinney, TX
“A man’s heart plans his way,
But the Lord directs his steps.”
Proverbs 16:9 NKJV
Theresa of Sardis, Al
Romans 8:26. Verse #6. In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express.” (Romans 8:26, NIV1984)