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
Gigi, Tyler. Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares about you. 1 Peter 5:7 NLT
Nicole Hudnall, Lynchburg, VA
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.
Rhonda, Jonesboro, AR
Isaiah 61:1 (NIV)
The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners,
Marybeth in Oxford, PA: “to declare Your steadfast love in the morning, and Your faithfulness by night.” Psalm 92:2 ESV
Valerie, Omaha. Take delight in the Lord and he will give you your heart’s desires.
Deb, Pelzer, SC
Romans 12:20 (NIV): “On the contrary, if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”
Joyce, Wahpeton ND
1 Peter 5:5 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.
Kerry
Sheridan, Wy
Is 60:6 Then you will see this and rejoice and your heart will be thrilled with joy becuase the the riches of the sea will be brought to you and the wealth of the nations will come to you.
Chere from Milner, GA
For He shall give His angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
Ps. 91:11 (KJV)
Julie, Sugar Land, TX
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Psalms 73:26 NIV
The Woodlands, TX
“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 NIV
Thank you Beth, I needed this one!
Ashley from Bean Station,Tn: “Be still and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” Psalm 46-10 NLT
Tiffany, Nampa, ID:
“Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too great for me to understand.”
Psalm 139:6 NLT
Bethany, Chandler, TX
Let your roots grow down into Him, and let your lives be built on Him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.
Colossians 2:7 (NLT)
Christine, SLC
“As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.”
Jn 15:4b, ESV
Andrea from Spring Branch, Texas
Colossians 3:12-14 ESV
Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.
Lindsey Edmond, OK
Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence? (Psalms 139:7 ESV)
Pamela, Round Rock,
Isaiah 33:6 AMP “And there shall be stability in your times,
an abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge;
the reverent fear and worship of the Lord is your treasure and His.”
Sarah from Rockwall, TX
John 14:26
The Holy Spirit will teach you and remind youof everything I have told you.
Sarah Spencer, Marion, KS
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 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 8:38-39, NIV
Carolyn, Austin, TX
And they were calling to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.” Isaiah 6:3
Ronda from Murfreesboro, TN
“2 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.” Colossians 3:12-13
Vanessa
Rockport,TX
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
Keely from Hermann, MO: Psalms 90:17 (NIV) May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us- yes, establish the work of our hands.
Laura Decatur, Il
1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. NKJV
Laura, Englewood,
You know when I sit and when I rise;
you perceive my thoughts from afar. Psalm 139:2(NIV84)
Debbie, Jacksonville, Fl
I. Peter 5:6
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
Brenda, Collinston, La.
Psalm 30:11
You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy. NLT
Elizabeth – Moore, OK
His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 2 Peter 1:3 NIV
Millie from Huntsville, AL.
Ephesians 4:29-30
Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.
Ephesians 4: 29-30 KJV.
You have stayed at this mountain long enough. It is time t break camp and move on. Deut 1:6b-7a NLT
Tracy, Medicine Lodge, Ks
Colossians 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,
Emily Mechanicsville, VA Proverbs 17:14 NIV
Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam;
so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.
Colossians 4:6 NIV
Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Bobbie Lutz
College Station
John 13:34-35 (NIV)
A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.
Alyse Woodstock, GA
“And if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday. The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well watered garden, like a sprig whose waters never fail.” Isaiah 58:10-11 NIV
Nancy D.
Round Rock, Tx
“The fear of The LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”
Prov. 9:10
(NIV)
Susan from Clinton,MS
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12 NIV
Julie, Broken Arrow, OK
John 6:20-21 (NLT)
20 but he called out to them, “Don’t be afraid. I am here!” 21 Then they were eager to let him in the boat, and immediately they arrived at their destination!
Vickie Henderson -Russellville. Ar
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.
Col 3:12-13
The NET Bible
kathy from leesville Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life appears, then you will also appear with him in glory. Colossians 3:1-4 NIV
Cindy, Kearney NE
The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the word of our God remains forever.” (Isaiah 40:8 HCSB)
Laura, Sabina, Oh
The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.
Psalm 9:9 NIV
Theresa, Cincinnati, Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all. 2 Thes 3:16 ESV
Fran, Eden Prairie, MN
Let us hold unswervingly to the Hope we profess,
for He who promised is faithful.
Hebrews 10:23. NIV
Yanna, Bryan, Texas “Such knowledge is too wondrful for me; it is high, I cannot attain it. Pslam 139:6 ESV
Scarlett, Social Circle, Ga.
“I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”
Phillipians 3:14, NIV
No one can please God without faith, for whoever comes to God, must have faith that God exists and rewards those who seek Him.
Hebrews 11:6 (GNT)
Gay Wilgus, Fenwick Island, Delaware
I have hidden Your Word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
Psalm 119:11 (NIV)
Ahvy,Olathe, KS
Colossians 3:12
Therefore as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourself with a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience