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.)
12Â Therefore, as Godâs chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13Â 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, âGod opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.â
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.â
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
Fonda Kaye, Biloxi
In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:6 (NASB)
The Lord is far from the wicked:but He heareth the prayer of the righteous.
NIV Proverbs 15:29
Canyon, VIrginia
Colossians 1:5
“the faith and love that spring from the hope stored up for you in heaven and about which you have already heard in the true message of the gospel” Col 1:5
Col. 3:12 NET
“Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience…”
Val from Snohomish,Wa
“Be still and know that I am God” Psalm 46:10 ESV
Amanda, Montgomery, AL, Colossians 3:12,Therefore, as Godâs chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. (NIV)
Connie says James 1:7″For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from The Lord;
Frisco Texas Psalms 92:1 It IS GOOD TO GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD To declare Your lovingkindness in the morning and Your faithfulness by night. Ps. 92:2 NASB
Vanessa, Rio Rancho NM
It is good to praise the Lord to make music to your name O Most High, to proclaim your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night. Psalm 92:1-2 NIV
Joey Lynn, Las Vegas, NV
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
Mary,Lilburn He has showed you, O man what is good. And what does The Lord require of you? To act justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8, NIV
Donella, Bakersfield
Anyone Who Continues To Live In Him Will Not Sin. But Anyone Who Keeps On Sinning Does NotKnow HiM Or Understand Who He Is.
1 JOhn 3:6 NLV
Darcy – Edwardsville, IL
Colassians 3:15 (NIV)
“Let he peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”
Sheri,Oswego: ” It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to Your name, O Most High; to declare Your steadfast love in the morning, and Your faithfulness by night!” Psalm 92: 1-4 ESV
Midge Decatur “to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night.” Ps. 92:3-4
Amber Bowers, Houston, TX, Colossians 3:23, NIV: Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.
Lisa Mobley, San Antonio, TX
Jesus replied, “You must love The Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.”
Matthew 22:37 NLT
Janice from Abbeville,Al
“May God give you more and more mercy, peace, and love.”
Jude 1:2 (NLT)
Jess R, Katy, TX –
12 Therefore, as Godâs 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. Col. 3:12-13 (NIV)
Lynn in Brandon, MS
Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer everyone. (Colossians 4:6 NET)
Ann, Lantana, TX
Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 7:25 NIV
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7 (TNIV)
Jeri from Creston, IA
Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.
John 13:1 NIV
Briley, Alexandria, Va.
Romans 12:1-2
Brothers and sisters, in view of all we have just shared about Godâs compassion, I encourage you to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, dedicated to God and pleasing to him. This kind of worship is appropriate for you. Donât become like the people of this world. Instead, change the way you think. Then you will always be able to determine what God really wantsâwhat is good, pleasing, and perfect. (God’s Word Translation)
Claire, Houston “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 NIV
“But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”, Romans 5:8, NASB
Kristen from Rockville, VA – You know what I long for Lord; you hear my every sigh. Ps. 38:9 New Living Translation
Niv. Repent and be prized ever one of you in the name of JesusChrist for the forgiveness of your sins and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Kathy, Jay, Oklahoma
And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as as testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. Matthew 24:14 ESV
Pam
Mazie, KY 41160
Hebrews 11:6
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarded of them that diligently seek him. KJV
Jeanne San Antonio,TX
1 Chronicles 16:11 NLT
Search for the Lord and for his strength; continually seek him.
I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Psalm 27: 13
Denissa C.
Brownfield, TX
Seek, inquire of and for the Lord, and crave Him and His strength (His might and inflexibility to temptation); seek and require His face and His presence [continually] evermore. Psalm 105:4 AMP
And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth produced its fruit. James 5:18 NKJV
Mandy, Bastrop,La.
A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit. Proverbs 15:13 NIV
Allison, Cypress TX
“But be sure to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you.”
1 Samuel 12:24 NIV
Lyn Brewer ~ Spartanburg, SC
As the deer pants for streams of water,
so my soul pants for you, my God.
Psalm 42:1 NIV
Laura, Minneapolis, MN
“Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers.” – 1 Timothy 4:16, ESV
Chelsey S. from Amarillo, TX
“Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins.” James 4:17 (NIV)
Maryjo. Chandler, AZ
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Philippians 4:6 NIV
Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you; I will hold on to you with my righteous right hand. HCSB
1Chronicles 16:11 (mar 1st) realized I never posted it đ
Seek The Lord and His strength; seek His presence continually! ESV
Monica
Cheyenne WY
For great is your love toward me;
you have delivered me from the
depths of the grave.
Psalm 86:13 NIV
Dorothy, San Diego
With all this going for us, my dear, dear friends, stand your ground. And don’t hold back. Throw yourselves into the work of the Master, confident that nothing you do for him is a waste of time or effort.
1 Corinthians 15:58 (MSG)
Marie, Harrison. 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, âGod opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.â
Christie Gadsden AL 1 Corinthians 13:1 ESV
If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.
Erika from McKinney, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 KJV
Amy T. ~ Houston:
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)
Mona, Rome GA
Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Hebrews 4:16 (NASB)
Amber Comeaux Katy, tx
Colossians 3:2 ESV
Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.
Diane Seltzer from Chesapeake, VA.
“How sweet are your words to my taste,
sweeter than honey to my mouth!”
Psalm 119:103 NIV