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
“Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flows the spring of life” Proverbs 4:23 ESV
Carissa, Benton AR “But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls.” (Hebrews 10:39 ESV)
Mandy from Mt. Vernon
“For God is not a God of disorder but of peace.”
I Corinthians 14:33 (NIV 1984)
Michele, Hollister, CA
Psalm 51:10 MSG
God, make a fresh start in me,
shape a Genesis week from the chaos of my life.
Sheri, Atlanta
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28 NIV
Abbey, Warsaw IN
Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. Avoid all perverse talk; stay away from corrupt speech. Proverbs 4:23-24 NLT
Cindy, Fort Worth, TX
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. 1 Peter 5:5 NET
Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her! Luke 1:45 (NIV)
Tisha, Pilot Mtn, NC
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12 (NIV)
12- Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Colossians 3:12 NIV
Priscilla Romero
Frisco, TX
~ Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.
— James 1:2-3 (NIV)
Ps 42:8 NAS
The Lord will command His lovingkindness in the daytime; and His song will be with me in the night, a prayer to the God of my life.
Amy
Miamisburg, OH
“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 Bible
Kate Charlottesville “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” Psalms 19:1 NIV
Kathy, Denison, TX
Provebs 3: 14-15 (NIV)
For she (wisdom) is ore profitable that silver and yeilds better returns than gold.
She (wisom) is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.
Cara; Fridley, MN
“You are My witnesses,” declares the Lord,
“And My servant whom I have chosen,
So that you may know and believe Me
And understand that I am He.
Isaiah 43:10a-b, NASB
Mandi from Oklahoma:
The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master. Luke 6:40 kjv
Alesa, Malvern, 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. Colossians 3:12-13 NET
Pat S., Lago Vista, TX
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
Elaine, McVeytown
Col.3:6-7 NLT
“Because of these things the anger of God is coming. You used to do these things when your life was still part of this world.”
Melissa // Lancaster, PA
Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that He has promised. (Hebrews 10:36 NLT)
Gail
Mcdonough, Ga
Colossians 3:12-13(NIV)
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.
Jenae B., Hawesville, Ky
Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. (Psalm 105:4 NIV)
Thank you Beth! I needed this!! Katy, Ann Arbor, MI:
Colossians 3:12-13 (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.
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee, because he trusteth in thee. Isaiah 26:3 (KJV)
Lisa Lucas
Indianapolis, IN
NIV
Psalm 90:17
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.
” I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart.”
Jeremiah 1:5 NIV
Maggie Daley, SC
Steph
Ontario, Canada
So we have stopped evaluating others from a human point of view. At one time we thought of Christ merely from a human point of view. How differently we know Him now!
2 Corinthians 5:16 NLT
Donna ,Glendale Arizona
I thank and praise you oh God of my fathers; you have given me wisdom and power, you have made known to me what we asked of you, you have made known to us the dream of the king
Daniel 2:23
Jenni, Murray, KY:
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. (1 Peter 5:5 NET)
1 John 1:9 NIV
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
Job 19:25 NIV
I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth.
Becky, Groesbeck, Tx.:
“He will cover you with His feathers, He will shelter you with His wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection.” NLT
Psalm 91:4 NLT
Sheila, Tecumseh, OK “My lips will glorify You because Your faithful love is better than life.” Psalm 63:3 (HCSB)
Rejoice in The Lord always. I will say it again, rejoice! NIV
Tracy Carden – Whitesburg, TN 37891
“Come out from them, and be separate, says the Lord 2 Corthians 6:17a NIV
Beth P, Roswell, GA
“But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control…”
Galatians 5:22-23 NLT
Durant, OK
1 Corinthians 6:20 NIV
You were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your body.
Ambur, Fulton, MO ‘For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.’ Isaiah 41:13
Dana Ashland, KY “You are blessed because you believed that the LORD would do what He said.” Luke 1:45 NLT
so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ… Ephesians 3:17,18 NIV
Heidi, Littleton, CO
He has made everything in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.
Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NIV)
Romona, Rosewood Heights
This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment: In this world we are like Jesus.
1 John 4:17 (NIV)
Janelle from WPB, FL: Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Colossians 3:12 (NLT)
Allison from Scottsdale, AZ
Isaiah 61:10
I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, My soul will exult in my God; For He has clothed me with garments of salvation, He has wrapped me with a robe of righteousness, As a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, And as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. – New American Standard Version (1995)
Lynda, Monterey:
1 Corinthians 15:58 (NLT)
“So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.”
Beth, Dyersburg,TN My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.
2 Cor 12:19 NIV
Pam Hamilton
He is oppressed and afflicted, yet he opened not His mouth; He is brought as a lamb to the saughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not His mouth.
Is. 53:7 KJV
Cindy
Bellingham, Wa
Psa. 113:3
From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Lord is to be praised
Pam, Sioux Falls, SD
“so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love,”
Ephesians 3:17, NIV