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
Denise
The Woodlands, Texas
Galations 4:7
So you are no longer a bond servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Messiah.
HNV
Cathy from Bluffton, Indiana
Phil 3:9-11 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ- the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith. 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, and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead.
Sue. Groveport, OH
Psalm 91:5-6. NIV
You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday.
Janae-Riverside, PA Psalm 139:23-24(NIV)
“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”
Courtney, Houma, LA
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Colossians 3:12, TNIV
Carla, LaFayette,Al.
“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.”
Zephaniah 3:17 NIV
Katie, Amarillo. “And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God.” Philippians 1:9-11 NIV
Fort Worth, TX
“and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:20 (NIV)
Lindsey from Iowa City, Iowa
Believing God for a change in health.
Lord, your discipline is good,
For it leads to life and health.
You have restored my health
And have allowed me to live!
Isaiah 38:16, NLT
Sarah, Elkhart, In. Proverbs 31:30 NKJV. Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears The Lord is to be praised.
Kristetta, Pineville LA
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.
Sheila, Beckley, WV Proverbs 8:13 NIV To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.
Shanti, Wausau, WI
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
Trina Corbett, Summerton: “yet preaching the Good News is not something I can boast about. I am compelled by God to do it. How terrible for me if I didn’t preach the Good News.” 1 Cor 9:16 NLT
Terri, Ferris, Texas “Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed. Save me and I shall be saved, for You are my praise!” Jeremiah 17:14 NKJV
Denise from Indianapolis, IN – Matthew 7:7 NIV – “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.”
Karen, Columbia,KY: Then they cried to the Lord in thier trouble, and he saved them from their distress. He sent forth his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave. Psalms 107:19-20 NIV
Jessica, Hannibal, Missouri. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 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. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23, ESV
“More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, 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 5:3-5 ESV)
Kimberly, Fresno, CA
Psalm 91:1-2 NIV
“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High, will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust.”
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7 NIV
Jenna Liberty NC
“Farmers who wait for perfect weather never plant. If they watch every cloud, they never harvest. “(Ecclesiastes 11:4 NLT)
Missy C, Jim Falls WI:
“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Prov 15:1 ESV
Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.
Colossians 3:2 (NKJV)
Karessa, Peoria, IL: Who is like You, O LORD, among the gods? Who is like You, majestic in holiness, awesome in glorious deeds, doing wonders? Exodus 15:11 ESV
Amy, Springfield
“being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:6 NIV
The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore, let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light. Romans 13:12 NKJV
Lisa McGriff, Abbeville, Alabama
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10 NIV
Sherry, Mill Creek Amplified
Psalm 19:14
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.
Sandi from Morristown, Tennessee
1 Corinthians 13:9-10 (MSG)
We know only a portion of the truth, and what we say about God is always incomplete. But when the Complete arrives, our incompletes will be canceled.
Elizabeth Columbus, TX
“And ye shall know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I am The Lord your God, and none else: and my people shall never be ashamed.”
Joel 2:27 KJV
Debbie
Fairbanks, Alaska
I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God. Job 19:25-26 NIV
Debbie
Decatur, AL
Romans 12:2. NKJV
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that
you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Candy, La Grange, Texas
O my God…I have no might against what cometh against me. Neither know I what to do. But my eyes are upon you.
2 Chronicle 20:12 KJV
Lindy – Scott, LA
The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it.
1 Thessalonians 5:24 (NIV)
Amy 7634, SF Bay Area
“When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.”
1 Peter 2:23 (NIV)
Stacie
Tenaha, TX
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.”
Psalm 28:7 (NIV)
Angela, Clyde 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
Dedra Vick
Weatherford, Texas
NIV
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.
Angie, Ohio
“They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings – and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers.” Revelation 17:14 NIV
Regina, Birmingham, AL
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name!
Ps 103:1 ESV
christina moore, Plano, Texas~
As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
Ephesians 4:1-3, NIV1984
Kay S
Lake Lure, NC
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)
I really needed to hear this verse right now. Thanks!
Sabrina
Lincoln, Nebraska
Proverbs 3:5-6 NASB
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him,
and He will make your paths straight.
Debbie, Calgary, AB Canada
Trust in him at all times, you people;
pour out your hearts to him,
for God is our refuge. Selah
Psalm 62:8 (NIV)
Linda from Stanley, WI
For you make me glad by your deeds, O Lord; I sing for joy at the works of your hands. Ps 92:4 NIV
Megan, Sioux Falls, SD
“But He knows the way that I take; When He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold.” Job 23:10 (NKJV)
Elizabeth Blakeley. Escalon, CA. “Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens.” -Psalm 68:19(NIV)
Austin, TX
James 4:6 But he gives us even more grace to stand against such evil desires. As the Scriptures say,“God opposes the proudbut favors the humble.” NLT
Debbie Gardner
Georgetown, TX
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you. (Philippians 4:8, 9 KJV)