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
So, chosen by God for this new life of love, dress in the wardrobe God picked out for you: compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength, discipline. Be even-tempered, content with second place, quick to forgive an offense. Forgive as quickly and completely as the Master forgave you.
Colossians 3:12-13 (MSG)
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Be joyful always
Pray continually
Give thanks in all circumstances for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus
Carolina Quintero
Buford, GA
“You do not have to fight this battle. Position yourselves, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD. He is with you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discourgaged. Tomorrow, go out to face them, for Yahweh is with you” 2 Chronicles 20:17 HCSB
1 Peter 5:5 ERV
Young people, I have something to say to you too. You should accept the authority of the elders. You should all have a humble attitude in dealing with each other.“God is against the proud,but he is kind to the humble.”
Esther from Jonesborough TN – The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death (Prov 14:27 ESV)
In all ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths. Proverbs 3:6 NKJ
2Corinthians 4:17 NIV For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.
Cindy
Flemingsburg,KY
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
Brynn in Alicante, Spain
A voice says, “Cry!” And I said, “What shall I cry?” All flesh is grass and all its beauty is like the flower of the field…The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.
Isaiah 40:6,8 ESV
Jacqueline Toups
Arlington, Texas
Jacqueline Toups
Arlington, Texas
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. — Col. 3:12 NIV
Allison Little, Tulsa, OK
For Christ also died for sins once for all, the just for the unjust, so that He might bring us to God, having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit… 1 Peter 3:18 NASB
Carrie, Pueblo CO
“Offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God – this is your spiritual act of worship.”
Rom. 12:1 (NIV)
Mary Nelle in Youngstown, OH
He who belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God. John 8:47 NIV
The Lord is my shepherd;I shall not want.
Psalms 23:1
Dawn, Silver Spring,MD
Col. 3:13 NIV
Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
Hazel P. Philadelphia, PA
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Roman 15:13 ESV
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)
Leigh from Fairhope (this is our family life verse and I had decided to post it a few weeks ago not knowing Beth had chosen it as well.) 🙂
Therefore as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12 NIV
Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Philippians 1:27a NIV
Jennifer Mosher, Canfield, OH
Dana from Cimarron, KS — “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
Renee
Austin, TX
Isaiah 26:3
“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.”
ESV
Suzy – Atlanta
But if Christ is in you, although the body is dead because of sin, the spirit is life because of righteousness.
If the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you.
Romans 8:10, 11 ESV
Amy, Chattanooga, TN. Romans 15:13. NKJV Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Elisa from Columbus, TX
“Never pay back evil for evil with anyone. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable.”
Romans 12:17 (NIV)
“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 of my weakness so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9 (ESV)
Jes from Milton, WV
Trust in The Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV
Marci; Huntsville, AL
“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV
Tammie from Ferris, TX
But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. 1 Timothy 6:6-7 ESV
I am late posting my verse because my dearly loved mother passed away very unexpected while she was at church on Sat. March 9. I read the suggestion to post scripture about clothes but the Lord gave me this scripture this morning that I want to post. Please pray for me because I am so sad and miss my mother so very much. But, I praise God because I know she is in Heaven.
“Arise my Darling, my Beautiful one. Come with me. The winter is past, the rains are over and gone.” Song of Songs 2:10 – 11 NIV
Sherry Trawick
Salisbury, NC
What a beautiful verse! I just said a prayer for you. I am so sorry for your loss, but thankful your mom is in heaven!
Sherry, what an absolutely beautiful verse for God to comfort you with on the passing of your mother…there is no comfort like what God speaks! Praying that the God of all comfort who comforts us in all our troubles will fill you completely with His peace today and in the days to come.
Karen Richter in Grand Prairie, For you, O Lord, have made me glad by your work, at the works of your hands I sing for joy. Psalms 92:4, ESV
Tanya, Somerville, TN
Laura Beth, Jackson
Psalm 107:13-15 NLT
“Lord, help!” they cried in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress. He led them from the darkness and the deepest gloom; He snapped their chains. Let them praise the Lord for His great love and for the wonderful things He has done for them.
Tanya, Somerville, TN
Colossians 3:12-13:
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with one another and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
NIV
Mindy from Austin, TX, “Therefore, encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 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 (NIV)
Kristi
Charlotte, NC
Crystal from Phoenix
Hebrews 4:14-16 NIV
Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are-yet was without sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Amanda, Plano, TX
1 Chronicles 16:11
Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!
Debbie from Westerville, OH
Psalm 46:10a NIV – Be still, and know that I am God.
Sabrina – Pikesville, MD
“For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality.”
1 Corinthians 15:53 [NIV]
Summer in Steamboat, Colorado
He has shown you, O mortal, 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
Melinda in Eckley, CO
Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
“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. Psalms 92:1,2 NIV84
Lacey from Hayden, CO
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
Courtney from Knoxville, TN, “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”, Colossians 3:12 (NIV)
Kari from Amery, WI
Matthew 7:1 NIV
“Do not judge, or you too will be judged.”
Flynn from rancho Santa fe:
Jeremiah 17: 7-8. Blessed is the man who trusts in the lord, whose hope is the lord, for he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, which spreads out it’s roots by the river and will not fear when heat comes, but it’s leaf will be green and will not be anxious in the year of drought, nor will cease from yielding fruit.
NKJV
Letha. Mountain Home, Arkansas. Micah 6:8 NLT
“The Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you:
to do what is right,
to love mercy, and
to walk humbly with your God.”
Carol in The Woodlands, TX
“The brother in humble circumstances ought to take pride in his high position.”
James 1:9 NIV