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.)
12Ā Therefore, as Godās chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13Ā Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
12Ā Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, 13Ā 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 clothingĀ 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, āGod opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.ā
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
Ā 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.ā
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.Ā 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.Ā Here’s the link: The Proof Is In The Jacket.
Tags: Scripture Memory 2013
Painesville, Ohio
2 Corinthians 9:15
NIV
“Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!”
Soozi, Lexington, KY. “Show me the right path, O LORD; point out the road for me to follow. Lead me by Your truth and teach me, for You are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in You.” Psalm 25:4-5 NLT
Kathy – Carrollton
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus
Phil 3:14 KJV
Becki, Battle Creek, MI
We love because he first loved us. If anyone says “I love God”, and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen. And this commandment we have from him: whoever loves God must also love his brother.
1 John 4:19-21 (ESV)
Please pray for this precious family who lost their little girl this week.
http://www.aaroninkenya.com
Marissa, Houston,
There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan
that can succeed against the Lord. Pv 21:30 (NIV)
1 Thessalonians5:11 NIV
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing .
Alicia ~ Rome, GA
Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually! Remember the wondrous works that he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he uttered, (Psalms 105:4, 5 ESV)
Kaitlyn, Fort Walton Beach, FL
Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise.
James 5:13 (ESV)
The sun will not strike you by day, or the moon by night.
Psalm 121:6 (HCSB)
Maria Dickerson
Whitmire, SC
12 Therefore, as Godās chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Colossians 3:12 NIV
Mary Beth Abilene TX
Romans 4:21 NIV
Being fully persuaded that God had the power to do what He promised.
Kathy Willis
Huntington, WV
Psalm 119:10
With my whole heart, I seek You; let me not wander from your commandments. ESV
Hannah from Mt. Holly, NC
Deuteronomy 8:2 (ESV)- And you shall remember the whole way that the Lord your God has led you these forty years in the wilderness, that he might humble you, testing you to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep his commandments or not.
LaurieD, Dallas, Tx
“Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty, who was and is to come!”
Revelation 4:8 ESV
Jenny, Tulsa, OK
“To declare Your lovingkindness in the morning and Your faithfulness by night,” Psalm 92:2 (NAS)
Proverbs 3:5,6 NIV
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and
lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge Him,
and HE will make your paths straight.
Biloxi, MS
The joy of The Lord is your strength.
Nehemiah 8:10 NIV
Sandy from Portland, TN
For surely, O LORD, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield. Ps 5:12 NIV
Awilda R. Acuff, College Station, TX
Philippians 4:4 (NIV1984)
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Marie from Post Falls, Idaho
“You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble; You shall surround me with songs of deliverance.” – Psalm 32:7 NKJV
Philippians 4:6 NLT
Donāt worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
Donna, Plano, Ps 13:6, “I will sing to the LORD because He has dealt bountifully with me.” Ps 13:6 AMP
Beth, Robinson, TX
“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.”
I Peter 5:7 NIV
Hanna Wahlbrink from Lexington, Ky
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
Proverbs 18:10 (NIV)
Pam – San Marino, California “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me” Galatians 2:20a (NIV)
Charlotte in Mims, FL
“But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the surpassing greatness of the power will be of God and not from ourselves; we are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed”
2 Corinthians 4:7-9 (NASB)
“God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the kingdom of Heaven is theirs.”
Matthew 5:10 NLT
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. Col. 3:12, 13 NET
Alyssa, Dallas, TX
“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about ourLord, nor of me His prisoner, but share in the suffering for the gospel by the power of God.” ~2 Timothy 1:8-9 ESV
Jean, Palm Bay, Fl
“When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you.” (Isaiah 43:10 NLT )
Sierra Tolman, Salt Lake City, UT
āI revealed myself to those who did not ask for me;
I was found by those who did not seek me.
To a nation that did not call on my name,
I said, āHere am I, here am I.ā
Isaiah 65:1 NIV
Kathy from Liverpool, NY
Psalm 61:1-2
1 Hear my cry, O God;listen to my prayer.2 From the ends of the earth I call to you,I call as my heart grows faint;
lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
Tina; Waxahachie, Texas
Matthew 19:26 (NIV)
“Jesus looked ay them and said’ “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
Monica, Florida “Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” 2 Corinthians 12:8-10 (NIV)
Sherry, Deer Park
Psalm 51: 10
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and remew a steadfast spirit within me!!! NIV
Laura ~ Plainfield,IN
Do everything without grumbling or arguing
Philippians 2:14 NIV
Mary in Sartell, MN 1 John 4:10(NIV) This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.
Dianna Via
Moneta, Virginia
Amd be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ also forgave you
Ephesians 4:32
New King James Version
Eph 2:8-9. NKJV
For by grace you have been saved through faith
and not of yourselves; it is a gift of God,
Not of works , lest anyone should boast.
Marceil, Cedar Rapids, IA “How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to Your Word.” Ps. 119:9 NIV
Do nothing out of rivalry or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves. Philippians 2:3, HCS
Lisa S, Plano TX
Be on your guard so that you are not carried away by the error of unprincipaled men.
– 2 Peter 3:17 NASB
Madeleine, Corrales NM. Rejoice always,pray constantly,give thanks in everything for this is GOd’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1Thessalonians5:16-18 HCSB
Katie, Atlanta, GA
Psalm 62:1-2 (Message)
God, the one and only – I’ll wait as long as He says. Everything I need comes from Him, so why not? He’s solid rock under my feet, breathing room for my soul, an impregnable castle; I’m set for life.
John 16:33
“In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
Laura Jackson,
Humble, TX
Psalm 52:8
But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever. (KJV)
Karen, Colchester VT
When I needed The Lord, I looked for him; I called out to him, and he heard me and responded.
He came and rescued me from everything that made me so afraid.
Psalm 34:4 ( The Voice Bible)
Nashville, TN
12 Therefore, as Godās chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. (NIV)
Nashville, TN
12 Therefore, as Godās chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Colossians 3:12 (NIV)